Ronaldo Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Coloccini probably passes the ball better than anybody at the club (although Guthrie on his day is a very efficient distributor). I can completely see why folk would like to see him in midfield but realistically his presence is needed more in the centre of defence. Anybody advocating a partnership of Williamson and Hall for the rest of the season simply doesn't know how bad Hall actually is. Although he seems to have done alright so far in fairness to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timnufc22 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 ___________Lovenkrands_____Carroll______________ _____________________Best_____________________ ____________Jonas____Smith____Routledge_________ Van Arnalt_____Williamson____Collocini________Simpson We have too many rigid players so we should come up with something more flexable. Best could ghost into the box unmarked, obviously adventurous but Jonas & Routledge cant do any worse than Nolan & Guthrie more central, and they can pull out wide when we have the ball. Take the bull by the horns, give them something to worry about, when they arrive at SJP we should want them to see the team sheet and be thinking "s***, what do we do here, who's going to pick him up?". I like that, perhaps with Guthrie instead of Smith though. It's basically that Keegan formation which was great. But I would like to see Routledge in Best's position because of his pace and ability and therefore Guthrie in on the Routledge position. And I would switch Smith with Barton as soon as Barton is 100% fit. Aye I was thinking about Routledge in the hole, hes got a bit of craft about him, and having Guthrie in the middle instead. But I was thinking with Routledge being a midfielder though, his tendancy might be to drop back too often, and to the right, where-as Best is a forward, and his instincts for making runs into the box should be better, effectively pushing them back more. He also seems a neat & tidy player who holds the ball quite well which is important for that position. Also like any new player, he needs a sustained run in the side, and to be given time to find his feet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malandro Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Coloccini probably passes the ball better than anybody at the club (although Guthrie on his day is a very efficient distributor). I can completely see why folk would like to see him in midfield but realistically his presence is needed more in the centre of defence. Anybody advocating a partnership of Williamson and Hall for the rest of the season simply doesn't know how bad Hall actually is. Although he seems to have done alright so far in fairness to him. Didn’t he play the holding role once last season? Once being enough to establish he was couldn’t play in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Fucking Shola man. Made of matches since that hip injury way back in 06. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Coloccini probably passes the ball better than anybody at the club (although Guthrie on his day is a very efficient distributor). I can completely see why folk would like to see him in midfield but realistically his presence is needed more in the centre of defence. Anybody advocating a partnership of Williamson and Hall for the rest of the season simply doesn't know how bad Hall actually is. Although he seems to have done alright so far in fairness to him. Didn’t he play the holding role once last season? Once being enough to establish he was couldn’t play in midfield. He did play there, and is was a disaster. (Like the whole last season) Was against Man City away, he played in a midfield of Geremi, Barton and Duff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hall shouldnt be holding down a place over Colo or Williamson. Colo was about 10x better at closing down on sat for once, made Hall look unimpressive in comparison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 3 points clear if we win - win by 2 and we level the goal difference with WBA again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 0-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Cardiff was vital and we stormed it, Derby was quite vital and we threw it away, Swansea was vital and we nearly threw it away, this game is vital...who the fuck knows how it'll go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Cardiff was vital and we stormed it, Derby was quite vital and we threw it away, Swansea was vital and we nearly threw it away, this game is vital...who the f*** knows how it'll go have you noticed a home/away distinction ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Cardiff was vital and we stormed it, Derby was quite vital and we threw it away, Swansea was vital and we nearly threw it away, this game is vital...who the fuck knows how it'll go Its almost like there is a feeling that if we all say "its vital", then the gods will work the game in our favour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Sky Blues in Toon - last ten: 2004/05: Won 3-1 Shearer, Ameobi, Babayaro (FAC) 2000/01: Won 3-1 Speed, Ameobi, Dyer 1999/00: Won 2-0 Shearer, Gavilan 1998/99: Won 4-1 Shearer 2, Speed, Saha 1997/98: Drew 0-0 No scorer 1996/97: Won 4-0 Watson, Lee, Beardsley, Elliott 1995/96: Won 3-0 Lee, Beardsley, Ferdinand 1994/95: Won 4-0 Lee 2, Watson, Cole 1993/94: Won 4-0 Cole 3, Mathie 1993/94: Won 2-0 Cole, Beardsley (FAC) Hmm, there's a hoodoo to be broken in there somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 let's get Shearer out of retirment for this game. : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Was that Babayaro debut for us ? I can remember him doing some flips after he scored. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Somewhere around there, aye. His debut - along with BOOOM - was vs Yeading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Somewhere around there, aye. His debut - along with BOOOM - was vs Yeading. the same BOOM who was very solid tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Was that Babayaro debut for us ? I can remember him doing some flips after he scored. Yep. 4-1 FA Cup I think... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Was that Babayaro debut for us ? I can remember him doing some flips after he scored. Yep. 4-1 FA Cup I think... Look up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Amdy Faye made his debut in the Coventry FA cup match though. Good times...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Krul Simpson Colo Williamson Kadar Routledge Smith Guthrie Jonas Best Carroll Will be how i'd go for this match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Was that Babayaro debut for us ? I can remember him doing some flips after he scored. Yep. 4-1 FA Cup I think... Look up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Making my first appearance in the Leazes Corner this season tonight, letting my mate use the ST. Can't wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 1-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 2-0 We'll score in the first half, ride our luck, then get the second late on to make it appaear comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 think this will be fairly straight forward to be honest. Comfy 2-0 win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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