Sifu Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 As a few pointed out last night, Pardew did look a bit down as if he knows his tactics/gameplan didn't work and that yesterday's defeat was his fault. For someone who apparently does things with attention to detail, last night was a big disappointment. Hopefully he'll now address the problems with his tactics and choice of personnel. I'm sure he can learn from his mistakes and rectify them accordingly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 He should have sub Oberton with Williamson.... rather Shola.... it would have calm things at the back.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 He should have sub Oberton with Williamson.... rather Shola.... it would have calm things at the back.... Aye yeah, because the fans definitely would have settled for us playing for a draw at home to West Brom... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShearMagic Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 He should have sub Oberton with Williamson.... rather Shola.... it would have calm things at the back.... Aye yeah, because the fans definitely would have settled for us playing for a draw at home to West Brom... Not to mention the fact we were 2-1 down when Shola came on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 He should have sub Oberton with Williamson.... rather Shola.... it would have calm things at the back.... Aye yeah, because the fans definitely would have settled for us playing for a draw at home to West Brom... If pardew's going to play a high line attacking game he needs goal scorers on the pitch, because if we don't take our chances there's every chance the opposition will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Pardew saying, or preparing us that it will be a tough transfer window. Why didn't we sign more players in the summer then? Wasn't exactly rocket science that we needed squad depth, every fucking one knew this before a ball even was kicked. Im prepared for the worst this window as i just can't see us signing as many/good enough players as we're not prepared to pay the little extra that it takes to get them in during this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 What was supposed to be the formation when Shola came on? He looked to start off out right with HBA continuing upfront and then he joined HBA and Ba upfront leaving nobody on the right which hindered us in trying to stretch the game chasing the goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 What was supposed to be the formation when Shola came on? He looked to start off out right with HBA continuing upfront and then he joined HBA and Ba upfront leaving nobody on the left which hindered us in trying to stretch the game chasing the goal. Simpson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 What was supposed to be the formation when Shola came on? He looked to start off out right with HBA continuing upfront and then he joined HBA and Ba upfront leaving nobody on the left which hindered us in trying to stretch the game chasing the goal. Simpson. Aye but who was supposed to be infront of him? No-one? Just found it odd is all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 What was supposed to be the formation when Shola came on? He looked to start off out right with HBA continuing upfront and then he joined HBA and Ba upfront leaving nobody on the right which hindered us in trying to stretch the game chasing the goal. A 4-3-1-2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 What was supposed to be the formation when Shola came on? He looked to start off out right with HBA continuing upfront and then he joined HBA and Ba upfront leaving nobody on the left which hindered us in trying to stretch the game chasing the goal. Simpson. Aye but who was supposed to be infront of him? No-one? Just found it odd is all. Yeah, no one. Really. Crazy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 It looked kinda like: Krul Perch Colo R.Taylor Simpson Tiote Jonas Ameobi HBA Ba at times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 We were basically playing with 10 men with Shola on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Saying in the press conference he isn't going to panic and make changes to our shape, style etc. The rigid 4-4-2, with zero movement and aerial bombardment for 90 minutes is the way to go obviously Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Cabaye being back will probably be a big plus. With him back in the side, we're less likely to play long ball imo. So maybe that's one reason why Pardew is going to persist with 4-4-2 for the time being? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Saying in the press conference he isn't going to panic and make changes to our shape, style etc. The rigid 4-4-2, with zero movement and aerial bombardment for 90 minutes is the way to go obviously oh ffs, sometimes not changing things is as much a paniced reaction as changing them. Stem the bleeding already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Standard 4-4-2 is such an outdated tactic and teams that play 3 in the middle easily take advantage of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I'm clutching at straws but even if he was planning to change, do you think he'd announce it at his press conference? "Well the 4-4-2 isn't working, so here's a detailed rundown of how we're going to set up against Bolton. Don't worry, I'll fax this to Owen Coyle too" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 If plan A doesn't work we're in the shit because plan B hasn't reached the drawing board yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I'm clutching at straws but even if he was planning to change, do you think he'd announce it at his press conference? "Well the 4-4-2 isn't working, so here's a detailed rundown of how we're going to set up against Bolton. Don't worry, I'll fax this to Owen Coyle too" Hmm yeah, that is another way to look at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Standard 4-4-2 is such an outdated tactic and teams that play 3 in the middle easily take advantage of it. Depends what players you have to play it. Obviously having two wingers that bring virtually nothing offensively is not going to help it work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I believe there is reason to start swapping players and formation if necessary Alan. The reason is you're a football manager and your team's not playing very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Saying in the press conference he isn't going to panic and make changes to our shape, style etc. The rigid 4-4-2, with zero movement and aerial bombardment for 90 minutes is the way to go obviously 80's English football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I'm clutching at straws but even if he was planning to change, do you think he'd announce it at his press conference? "Well the 4-4-2 isn't working, so here's a detailed rundown of how we're going to set up against Bolton. Don't worry, I'll fax this to Owen Coyle too" Yeah, same as the Obertan thing though. I don't want him to totally slate him in public and say how shite he's been, but saying he's been fantastic is just outrageous. Somewhere in the middle would have sufficed. To counter what you say, he could have come out with "we WAS a bit lacking in certain areas last night. I'm toying with the idea of tinkering with our shape slightly and maybe making one or two changes." Then gives Bolton more to think about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 A sanguine Pardew is not minded to panic. "We're talking about the need for tweaks rather than surgery," he said on Thursday. The previous night his players had lost 3-2 to West Bromwich Albion at home but Newcastle's manager was not about to let it ruin Christmas. "A little bit of luck seems to have deserted us but I said all along that adversity was going to come our way at some point," he reflected. "Adversity always comes but it's dealing with it in the right manner that matters. We're not as solid as we were but our problems are more structural than anything else; a few things need tweaking." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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