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This is how I see it as well. Will still be shocked to see him chosen over willo though.

Whatever it takes this cunt us nothing but killjoy.

erm, what? who said colback is cabayes replacement? Given Cabaye started in central midfield more often than not and Colback will also start in central midfield it's not a stretch to say he's the Cabaye replacement. Different sort of player sure but replacement all the same. I think it's quite the stretch to say that, so I disagree. De Jong is the closest we'll get to yohans replacement. He's captain material, he's smart and he scores goals. Colback is a decent squad player, who isn't known for creating chances and will basically just be used as a tidy central midfielder to keep things ticking over. I thought colback did fine in the pre-season games I watched and will be a good backup player this season. I agree with most that anita should always start ahead of him but like any player, he should be played on merit and not just because he's a local lad, etc. Colback will be a starter in central midfield where Cabaye started the vast majority of his games for us. I'm not sure where this stretch is to be honest. The stretch I mentioned was that you think colback is cabaye's replacement. We all know what colback's position is, central midfield, that's obvious, but I reckon he won't be a starter for us. As I said earlier, if he does the business for us, then of course he should start but if he starts against man city, it's only due to tiote/de jong being unavailable. Anyhoo Anita will be dropped Pardew has never fancied him but has played him due to lack of alternatives. Colback is such a Pardew player man.

erm, what? who said colback is cabayes replacement? Given Cabaye started in central midfield more often than not and Colback will also start in central midfield it's not a stretch to say he's the Cabaye replacement. Different sort of player sure but replacement all the same. I think it's quite the stretch to say that, so I disagree. De Jong is the closest we'll get to yohans replacement. He's captain material, he's smart and he scores goals. Colback is a decent squad player, who isn't known for creating chances and will basically just be used as a tidy central midfielder to keep things ticking over. I thought colback did fine in the pre-season games I watched and will be a good backup player this season. I agree with most that anita should always start ahead of him but like any player, he should be played on merit and not just because he's a local lad, etc. Colback will be a starter in central midfield where Cabaye started the vast majority of his games for us. I'm not sure where this stretch is to be honest.

We know full well but he appears to be more of a support striker than a central midfielder.

erm, what? who said colback is cabayes replacement? Given Cabaye started in central midfield more often than not and Colback will also start in central midfield it's not a stretch to say he's the Cabaye replacement. Different sort of player sure but replacement all the same.

3 at the back

Isn't Colback Ste's mate? Lol

This is the best we can hope for today. I just can't see it happening though.

Hope we get hammered anything which prolongs Pardews stay is

Colback isn't his first choice though as soon as Tiote is fit he will be on the bench /s

I disagree with the point about a rebellion today if we are beaten badly.

I think a quarter of the forum would concur. Short term pain, long term gain

Doesn't matter zero pence will be going into the transfer kitty also sky money, wonga money etc. etc. etc. Doesn't stop my curiosity lol. Also makes me wonder if it's a signal of intent about Ashley and his long term future.

Aye, still wondering how much we've got from Puma for our deal.

If we get hammered and kick off will that constitute knee-jerk?

Champions League then? I wish we wouldn't do a thing and achieve that

I think you may be waiting awhile mate.

Captain fistpump a much better option

Draw I think. Lose I think

Carlton Cole starting for West Ham

Funny thing is it will. Just not with us.

Time to lock this thread lol

What can expect from them in terms of goals this season? 30-35? Less than 30 imho

TV money once again Trousered. Mugs in the media report we've spent 40 million Ashley must be pissing himself at how easy this all is.