Shak Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 A big money striker would have started ahead of Ben Arfa in a 4-4-1-1, I would imagine. It'd have given us options to do other things though, such as play Ben Arfa on the wing and play the new guy up front alongside Ba. Best being in some sort of form has meant that's still something we can do, though Ba and Best as a duo still doesn't excite me at all. After that the next option is Shola, meaning we pretty much have to play Ben Arfa just off the lone striker because there aren't enough good options up front to do anything else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 A big money striker would have started ahead of Ben Arfa in a 4-4-1-1, I would imagine. It'd have given us options to do other things though, such as play Ben Arfa on the wing and play the new guy up front alongside Ba. Best being in some sort of form has meant that's still something we can do, though Ba and Best as a duo still doesn't excite me at all. After that the next option is Shola, meaning we pretty much have to play Ben Arfa just off the lone striker because there aren't enough good options up front to do anything else. exactly, the better teams have options and are very fluid in their formations, we can afford to do this to a lesser degree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Probably not the thread for it but when Tiote is away at the ACN , Cabaye and Abeid in the centre? I do really love a centre midfield who can keep possession. Guthrie and Gosling will be ahead of Abeid though. More realistic to expect Cabaye and Marveaux? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Our approach with Marveaux seems patient to say the least. Might be a good thing given his injury record, if we are playing well without him then give him time build him into the side slowly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 so what happened to Mimi? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 so what happened to Mimi? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 so she has really left the forum? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Rooney is enjoying a purple patch much like Leon Best - he has a lot of class but I think it comes easier to Ben Arfa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 so she has really left the forum? sad that someone can take such a hissy fit over an internet forum that people shouldn't take seriously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 so she has really left the forum? sad that someone can take such a hissy fit over an internet forum that people shouldn't take seriously. A shame, but Christ something had to give and it was either her, or the spotty Normans fawning all over her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 She'll be back. Let's not get into it again though in here, ruined a majestic thread enough as it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Rooney is enjoying a purple patch much like Leon Best - he has a lot of class but I think it comes easier to Ben Arfa. You know nowt like. I've watched youtubes of Best & Rooney & they are pretty much the same player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/09/29/yohan-cabaye-hails-ben-arfa-s-comeback-72703-29506157/ Yohan Cabaye hails Ben Arfa's comeback by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle Sep 29 2011 YOHAN CABAYE has described the sight of Hatem Ben Arfa back in a black and white shirt as “simply beautiful” and feels that the French playmaker’s moments of magic can win plenty of Premier League matches for Newcastle United. Cabaye and Co tackle Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Black Country bidding to keep their unbeaten record up after a stunning start to the season that sees United sitting pretty in fourth spot. The midfielder though – dubbed the Dreamboat by some Toon fans – is looking forward to Ben Arfa stepping things up on Saturday at Molineux as he homes in on full fitness, and feels that his first top-flight start will be icing on the cake for United’s French Connection after a positive start for new-look Newcastle. Cabaye, who has proved a hit in his first few games for the Magpies, told the Chronicle: “Hatem can win a lot of matches for this team, he is a match winner. “He is a beautiful player and I hope he continues to get fitter. The quicker that is the better for Newcastle, it’s very important.” Cabaye feels that United’s new French signings are steadily beginning to find their feet in the Premier League and there has also been the added bonus of the 25-year-old linking up excellently with Cheick Tiote. Throw in the return to fitness of flying ex-Rennes winger Sylvain Marveaux and Demba Ba’s goal rush against Blackburn Rovers, and Cabaye is a happy man. The former Lille double winner said: “We are all starting to play well now. “Hatem has made two appearances now and I’m happy for him. “Sylvain has also played in the last two games and is getting stronger. For Demba to get three goals is great for all of us. It shows how much we are all enjoying life at Newcastle.” *fwaps* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Cabaye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 How many times is Ryder going to use 'The Dreamboat' in his articles about Cabaye? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Quotes from Blanc saying this squad was just too soon for Mexes and HBA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Man, I want Mexes here too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 How many times is Ryder going to use 'The Dreamboat' in his articles about Cabaye? As many times as he uses English Premier League Stats Sponsored By EA SportsTM. Basically, until he can think of something more interesting to waste the minimum characters he has to write. "Simply beautiful" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Bet he can't wait to use the headline 'Mag-nifique' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 How many times is Ryder going to use 'The Dreamboat' in his articles about Cabaye? He's such a tosser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 How many times is Ryder going to use 'The Dreamboat' in his articles about Cabaye? I'm such a tosser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Belo Emre = Lee Ryder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Bet he can't wait to use the headline 'Mag-nifique' Hell I would. Ben Arfa and Cabaye score in a win. It's a must for the headline tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 How many times is Ryder going to use 'The Dreamboat' in his articles about Cabaye? You've got to repeat these things to make them stick man. I tried it with A-Train for Carroll for ages, but it never worked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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