STM Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I didn't read it but guessed that is what it said. Still as you say, Cisse will play in Mitrovic's absence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I really want to see Gini drop back but I just don't trust any of his partners, he'd probably get dragged into more defensive work than necessary. One of Anita/Colback having to deal with Payet is a worry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Billy Whitehurst is a crackerjack and genuinely as hard as nails. I remember an interview with Alan Hansen - he was asked about who was the player he hated facing, and he said Billy - he was terrified and I bet he wasn't alone! If anyone gets to a talk-in with John Anderson - ask him about the club's trip to the Caribbean, back in the mid 80's! There's also a belter of a story about him jacking off to a porn film, whilst rooming with someone! Duncan Ferugson as we know, can handle himself. Shearer can too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Billy Whitehurst is a crackerjack and genuinely as hard as nails. I remember an interview with Alan Hansen - he was asked about who was the player he hated facing, and he said Billy - he was terrified and I bet he wasn't alone! If anyone gets to a talk-in with John Anderson - ask him about the club's trip to the Caribbean, back in the mid 80's! There's also a belter of a story about him jacking off to a porn film, whilst rooming with someone! Duncan Ferugson as we know, can handle himself. Shearer can too. Ferguson and Shearer were actually really good footballers though. Whitehurst was just a big bastard with two left feet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 That would suggest Anita's out then based on there being no chance Colback will be dropped. Colback Wijnaldum Sissoko De Jong Thauvin Perez That would be interesting. I'd like to see how Colback copes as a lone defensive midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I'd like to know why Colback is undroppable. The silly sod rarely gets sent off or small injuries either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 FWIW, Anita has looked more crucial to McClaren's plans than Colback. I'd wager that McClaren knows Colback can't do the job Anita does, in between the centre backs "making things tick". That's why I can't see either being dropped. Anita is a key man in McClaren's mind and Colback, well that's too good to be true. I actually don't mind Colback but he clearly the odd one out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Anita - Gini De Jong Sissoko Perez Thauvin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. Anita's role is first and foremost the defensive one, making things tick is not the only consideration, otherwise you could play a nice passer in there with no defensive duties at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. We are NUFC not Barca, you crumpet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dabe Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. We are NUFC not Barca, you crumpet. Needs more gegenpress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. We are NUFC not Barca, you crumpet. Needs more gegenpress. TCD also needs to stop pretending to be some super version of Gary Neville on MNF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I prefer the usage of a wide shuttler, a wide 10, a false 9, a #10, a central shuttler, and a quattroporte making things tick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I prefer the usage of a wide shuttler, a wide 10, a false 9, a #10, a central shuttler, and a quattroporte making things tick. you're not on the lovehoney.co.uk forum now you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. aye, righto. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. We are NUFC not Barca, you crumpet. "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. Anita's role is first and foremost the defensive one, making things tick is not the only consideration, otherwise you could play a nice passer in there with no defensive duties at all. Anita's crap at the defensive part. We don't need "someone to make us tick" like Anita does.... we aren't Barcelona, Ajax or Swansea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Anita is not crap at the defensive part like. *Queue loads of stats attempting to prove he is* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. We are NUFC not Barca, you crumpet. "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. Anita's role is first and foremost the defensive one, making things tick is not the only consideration, otherwise you could play a nice passer in there with no defensive duties at all. Anita's crap at the defensive part. We don't need "someone to make us tick" like Anita does.... we aren't Barcelona, Ajax or Swansea. If you are going to make a sweeping statement then you should at least give us some detail to back it up. You haven't really said anything there. Yeah, we aren't Barca Ajax or Swansea, why does that make any difference? Anita looks pretty quick in the tackle, and he's done well at full back when he's been asked to do that role, you generally have to be able to defend to do that. If you mean he's not physically strong enough then just say so. Even that is debatable for the role he's expected to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Because Nemanja Matic would make a great fullback............ what? Different position. Different skill set largely. I don't think he's good enough defensively in a midfield 2 with him sitting only. He doesn't do anything with the ball of use. Unless played as the deepest of a midfield 3, he's average to crap. He doesn't make anything "tick". If we are going to take the approach where our fullbacks push on, a DM comes deep between the CB I entirely hope the player that does so attempts something useful with the ball! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Anita Sissoko Wijnaldum De Jong Thauvin Perez Diamond in the middle, 2 wide lads cutting in towards goal, De Jong making late runs into the box so he's difficult to pick up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. We are NUFC not Barca, you crumpet. "making things tick" = passing sideways? When I think of "making things tick, I think of a Xabi Alonso or Xavi. Anita's role is first and foremost the defensive one, making things tick is not the only consideration, otherwise you could play a nice passer in there with no defensive duties at all. Anita's crap at the defensive part. We don't need "someone to make us tick" like Anita does.... we aren't Barcelona, Ajax or Swansea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 FWIW, Anita has looked more crucial to McClaren's plans than Colback. I'd wager that McClaren knows Colback can't do the job Anita does, in between the centre backs "making things tick". Btw my posts are in response to this. When you think of this you think Alonso, Pirlo.. heck Martinez did it to success with Barry (who has a good range of passing). Not Sideways Anita Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I don't think he's good enough defensively in a midfield 2 with him sitting only. Yes I know you don't think he is, but why not? He doesn't do anything with the ball of use. That's not really true either, he usually passes it quickly to the nearest player. He's no Carrick that's for sure but then quite a few players aren't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Don't think he's physically capable. He's fairly quick but it takes a lot for him to cover ground, if only lateral. The only way he could be successful is if he has 2 other central midfielders near him. And it looks like McClaren likes his 4-4-1-1 with two water carriers. "Controlling the play" I think is the aim with those lads and protecting the defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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