AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I think we need to be wary of making too many changes too quickly as well. The continuity and team spirit we have is our biggest asset, Hughton should realise that he needs to introduce new players gradually and without damaging what we have. The advantage we have over most promoted teams is the amount of Premier League players we already have. We need to add to them with the right amount of new talent, while keeping the basic team together IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I think we need to be wary of making too many changes too quickly as well. The continuity and team spirit we have is our biggest asset, Hughton should realise that he needs to introduce new players gradually and without damaging what we have. The advantage we have over most promoted teams is the amount of Premier League players we already have. We need to add to them with the right amount of new talent, while keeping the basic team together IMO. That's my opinion as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 lee_ryder #nufc Accrington Stanley claim they are waiting to hear on a loan bid for a young NUFC striker... Airey? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Assuming Ben Arfa signs, if someone had told me at the start of the transfer window that we'd sign him, Sol Campbell, Dan Gosling and a quality defensive midfielder i'd have laughed my tits off. Full credit to Hughton and (dare I say it) Ashley and Llambias as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMag Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Watching the pre-match press conference on .cock, and there's definitely something in the Keane rumours IMO. My source: Hughton's grin when the reporter asks about him Gotta love Hughton like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest je85 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Say Smith and Nolan get replaced in the starting XI for Tiote and Ben Arfa, who would be best suited to captain the side? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Say Smith and Barton get replaced in the starting XI for Tiote and Ben Arfa, who would be best suited to captain the side? Still Nolan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest je85 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Whooooops, edited Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Then Barton. (Who always should have been our captain imo) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Ben Arfa will more likely replace Jonas imo. Can't see Hughton dropping Nolan now he's captain. However, if he does, Sol Campbell would surely be the best choice for captain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Say Smith and Nolan get replaced in the starting XI for Tiote and Ben Arfa, who would be best suited to captain the side? Ben arfa in, Routledge out, Tiote in, Smith out. Nolan captain. Perch Colo Willi Jose Barton Tiote Ben Arfa Nolan Gutti Caroll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I think he'd keep Jonas in ahead of Routledge, sacrificing the extra few goals and assists he'd get for his work ethic, maybe gambling on Ben Arfa, Barton & Nolan scoring more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Say Smith and Nolan get replaced in the starting XI for Tiote and Ben Arfa, who would be best suited to captain the side? Ben arfa in, Routledge out, Tiote in, Smith out. Nolan captain. Perch Colo Willi Jose Barton Tiote Ben Arfa Nolan Gutti Caroll Routledge > Jonas. I think (and hope) Hughton thinks that way, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 lee_ryder #nufc Accrington Stanley claim they are waiting to hear on a loan bid for a young NUFC striker... Airey? Could be why he didn't play against them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Ben Arfa will more likely replace Jonas imo. Can't see Hughton dropping Nolan now he's captain. However, if he does, Sol Campbell would surely be the best choice for captain? I don't think there's a chance of Hughton breaking up the Enrique/Jonas partnership. He's much more likely to play attacking midfield / striker imo. I'm just amazed we can even have these discussion now (well, shortly). We actually have a squad! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Say Smith and Nolan get replaced in the starting XI for Tiote and Ben Arfa, who would be best suited to captain the side? Ben arfa in, Routledge out, Tiote in, Smith out. Nolan captain. Perch Colo Willi Jose Barton Tiote Ben Arfa Nolan Gutti Caroll Routledge > Jonas. I think (and hope) Hughton thinks that way, too. Jonas, works harder and tracks back better. Routledge is a bit of a luxury, not sure if he can step up to this level though. We would be too lightweight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I think we need to be wary of making too many changes too quickly as well. The continuity and team spirit we have is our biggest asset, Hughton should realise that he needs to introduce new players gradually and without damaging what we have. The advantage we have over most promoted teams is the amount of Premier League players we already have. We need to add to them with the right amount of new talent, while keeping the basic team together IMO. Best post ever tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Carroll, Ameobi, Lovenkrands, Xisco, Ranger Ben Arfa, Routledge, Jonas Nolan, Barton, Guthrie, Tiote, Gosling, Smith Perch, Simpson, R.Taylor Enrique, Kadar Coloccini, S.Taylor, Williamson, Campbell Harper, Krul Not bad is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Say Smith and Nolan get replaced in the starting XI for Tiote and Ben Arfa, who would be best suited to captain the side? Ben arfa in, Routledge out, Tiote in, Smith out. Nolan captain. Perch Colo Willi Jose Barton Tiote Ben Arfa Nolan Gutti Caroll Routledge > Jonas. I think (and hope) Hughton thinks that way, too. Jonas, works harder and tracks back better. Routledge is a bit of a luxury, not sure if he can step up to this level though. We would be too lightweight. Routledge was one of our best players against Man Utd and Villa (offensively) imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Then Barton. (Who always should have been our captain imo) Why?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I tell you what, if Keane signs, its a hard choice to pick a team. Tiote Barton ? Jonas Ben arfa Keane Carroll Let Ben arfa and keane loose but who plays at ? Routledge too manic, Nolan too slow, Smith too s***. Where is Gosling best? Could do with a Kyut type player or a Right sided Jonas really. Edit - Haha, even harder when you have to stick to 11 players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Say Smith and Nolan get replaced in the starting XI for Tiote and Ben Arfa, who would be best suited to captain the side? Ben arfa in, Routledge out, Tiote in, Smith out. Nolan captain. Perch Colo Willi Jose Barton Tiote Ben Arfa Nolan Gutti Caroll Routledge > Jonas. I think (and hope) Hughton thinks that way, too. Jonas, works harder and tracks back better. Routledge is a bit of a luxury, not sure if he can step up to this level though. We would be too lightweight. Agree, I highly doubt Ben Arfa will be much better at tracking back but hopefully Tiote's energy can be a bit of a boost when defending. That is the formation I would go for if Nolan is to stay in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Then Barton. (Who always should have been our captain imo) Why?? Because he's one of our best players, drives on the play and talks a lot with our players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I think we need to be wary of making too many changes too quickly as well. The continuity and team spirit we have is our biggest asset, Hughton should realise that he needs to introduce new players gradually and without damaging what we have. The advantage we have over most promoted teams is the amount of Premier League players we already have. We need to add to them with the right amount of new talent, while keeping the basic team together IMO. I am pretty sure Hughton will wait until we have a bad result before introducing any new players into the team. Win win situation because it will keep those who are wearing the shirts fully motivated knowing we've got a bunch of talented signings just waiting for their chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Dropping Routledge would be a big mistake imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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