ExiledGeordie

Bang on., exactly my thoughts. Ben Arfa/Marveaux running at tired Blackburn players 2nd half plus it would also allow Ben Arfa to get a proper reception when he comes on the pitch What's exciting is with the likes of Ben Arfa, Abeid, Marveaux, Obertan we've got some real pace in the side.

Atleast it doesnt seem as serious as first thought in relation to cartilage. If he can get back to training without issue then great but a small keyhole operation to clear scar tissue isn't that bad and there's a two week break after the Wolves game anyway before a first real proper test against Spurs at home.

I think Pardew will start with the same time that won at Villa as they played well enough to warrant 3 points. But it's a safe bet to say that Ben Arfa and Marveaux will propably come on fairly sharpish 2nd half to give us that something extra. I think Blackburn will struggle against us but especially with the likes of these two coming on 2nd half. I'm fairly relaxed as to whether he starts with the same side against Villa or starts Ben Arfa but either way I think we should be able to have enough to get 3 points. Confidence will be high and this is the type of game we need to win.

Some good points with Ben Arfa, Marveaux but a weak as piss side in some other respects

what are they talking about? :lol:ffs

Excellent, a solid 70 mins and sounded pretty sharp too.

Got away with that one

some of the posts in this thread

I like what Collymore has to say generally, he seems to be pretty bang on with a lot of what he says.

I actually take great pleasure in seeing Wolves lose, cant f***ing stand McCarthy and that c*** Henry. I've been honest with a Wolves mate of mine about this fact too,

Oh christ yeah thats all we need a clogger like Henry hacking him down ffs

20-30 mins tomorrow, a good solid run out in the 2nd half on saturday followed by a bit more training and he'll be ready to start against Wolves if all goes smoothly. They really have to be careful though and ease him back in so I'd prefer to see an approach like this.

Well the difference between scar tissue (which they say it might be) and a cartilage problem (which they've ruled out) is huge.

Bingo, cheers

I don't necessarily mean an entire put decked out in NUFC flags etc, lol But a pub maybe with a Geordie landlord which shows all the Toon matches when on and maybe the odd foreign channel Toon match. I think I read on here there's one down near Oxford Street somewhere but can't remember. Be good to find one so any recommendations would be great. Been down here for years and years but never found one.

Doing things like this just alienates the fans even more ffs. There's sports f***ing direct.com signs all over St James ffs, subs bench seats, Gallowgate stand, on top of the roof, out front. I mean everybody knows he owns sportsdirect ffs, you can't miss the sodding link between NUFC and sportsdirect, christ. St James is just one big advertising hoarding thesedays. What a bell end Ashley is ffs, cringeworthy, total cunt of a bloke

Well that would certainly be a very positive development.

Marveaux should start in league games currently but mongs getting on his back at matches won't do the lad any favours. Still has a lot to offer even if he does look unpredictable with what he does. Might work well with Ben Arfa.

Our midfield and attacking play is only going to improve and hopefully with the likes of Ben Arfa and Marveaux they'll carve out a load of chances for Best.

Funny stuff to read but I'm glad the Barton show has finally moved on.

What on earth is Le Tissier talking about??? Abolsute fucking nonsense, christ.

Hopefully Pardew/Carver can work on Obertan's final delivery but Marveaux has to come in in the next game, looks so much more assured and controlled. I like the idea of Marveaux and Ben Arfa coming into this side.

Well played lads. Tiote and Ba looked a lot sharper and fitter today. I would start Marveaux in the next game, he looks a good'un. What can you say about Cabaye, absolutely class player fair play. I like the idea of Ben Arfa adding some real sharpness in the final 3rd, will make the others better too.

Yeah lets just rush the lad back when he's been out pretty much the whole of last season from September and then a couple of months this season.

Obertan needs a performance today otherwise Marveaux will be in soon plus you've got Ben Arfa on his way back.