James Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 He got the subs spot on today. He had to leave Marveaux as late as possible as Taylor's nose was still dripping and in the end, bringing him on even at 75 mins was a risk as Taylor could have been forced to come off. Why not put Marveaux on instead of Shola, then hold out with the Ba/Shola change if he had to do that? I think Taylor was alright after a few minutes anyway, if anything he had to worry about Simpson getting sent off. It has been very clear that with Ba up front, we have no movement up front after about 55 minutes. Perhaps Ben Arfa should have come on for Ba instead, but we didn't know about Taylor then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Good subs today. I can see the point in sticking with a winning team and I won't criticize him for starting Obertan, but now that we've won a game by changing formation and players, he'll hopefully be brave enough to change the starting lineup as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Needs to change things up soon. A good win today, in that we held out. But I'd like to think he wants to aim higher than holding out, just so he can play the diplomat and not take players out of a winning side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Good reaction with his subs again today. And pretty much always agree with his summing up after the game, which is reassuring and gives great confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Got it spot on, again. Three points. Can't ask for more than that. He didn't get it 'spot on' though - he started Obertan who was absolute horseshit. We still won. That's spot on in my book Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Be brave enough to make the changes before we lose a game Alan,it's clear what needs to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Be brave enough to make the changes before we lose a game Alan,it's clear what needs to happen. Agreed, but unfortunatly with Stoke away next i believe he will go with the more hardworking(supposedly) and more PL experienced Simpson and Obertan over Marveaux/Ben Arfa(depending on whether we go with 2 strikers or 1) and Santon...... I am against it totally because Simpson and Obertan are clearly the weakspots atm but i cant see him changing it, maybe he might for Home game against Everton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11678_7259578,00.html Alan Pardew heaped praise on Yohan Cabaye after the Frenchman grabbed a late winner to hand Newcastle a 1-0 triumph over Wigan on Saturday afternoon. The midfielder, a summer signing from Lille, broke the deadlock in the 81st minute, pouncing on a pass from substitute Sylvain Marveaux to fire home. The strike marked Cabaye's first goal for the Magpies and manager Pardew was delighted with his contribution after admitting the France international almost did not feature due to a minor fitness problem. Close call "He nearly didn't play. He had a knock yesterday and a fitness test at the training ground today. So thank goodness he played," said the Toon boss. "He's a class player. He's a class person, actually. He brings an elegance to the side. "He's just a level-headed, good footballer. He's in an area where we've got competition. His quality shows every week." He added: "I'm pleased he's hit a real cracker to get him off and running. "The goal was special. Even if our fans were a little bit disappointed by our performance, it was worth the admission fee just for the goal." Pardew admits his side were dominated by the visitors in the opening half but was impressed by their comeback in the second after his half-time pep talk. "Great credit to Wigan in terms of their approach to the game," he added. "They played good football. They were faster and crisper than us. "It was just resilience, a fantastic save from the goalie and some desperate defending that kept us in the game (in the first half). "In the second half I thought we were better, after a little chat." An unbeaten start to the season has left Newcastle sitting fourth in the Premier League, and Pardew insists it is more than good fortune keeping his side flying high. Surprise "We appreciate that in the first nine games we've surprised even ourselves," he said. "But there are times when you've got to look at a side and say it's got some quality in it. It must have to get 19 points. That doesn't just appear. "We've had three or four games where perhaps people have said we were fortunate to win and we've had our share of luck. But there's also something else that suggests there is something in the team and we could have a big season. "How big it is depends on results, of course, and how we perform when adversity comes. We haven't really had that yet. The side has really settled, the injuries have been good. So that helps." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheSummerOf69 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 No complaints about Pardew whatsoever at the mo. Bringing Shola on? Well, nobody thought (in hindsight) that he was wrong to do so last week, and I felt he put another good quick shift in today, even though either Ba or Best (who would then go back to the more central finisher role rather than his selfless channel work in support of Ba) are more natural partners to him than Ben Arfa as Shola isn't one for finding the finisher's position as much as he's one for creating chances or facilitating a move. Ben Arfa? Thrilling, but he's right to ease him back in for both fitness, team play and attitude reasons. Orbetan? Well, just look at Jonas for a player that had no delivery or end product but is now on fire. Sometimes it's best to invest in players rather than throwing them to the wolves after a handful of appearances. Good man Pards. You're winning me right over. (And well done to us for keeping patient. How many games do Man U win late on, whereas opposition managers must say to their teams - "get the crowd impatient and they'll work against them". Well, sod them!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Just been on Talksport saying that difference between last season and this season was that he had quality on the bench to allow him to change the game, was also jizzing over Cabaye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 We gotta fight! [boom-boom] For our right! [boom-boom] To PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARDY! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Just been on Talksport saying that difference between last season and this season was that he had quality on the bench to allow him to change the game, was also jizzing over Cabaye. He sounded drunk on talksport like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 His name was chanted today, dunno if it's been mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I like him a lot but for the love of god please start another formation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 He's worthy of it, despite the buffoons Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 A draw against Stoke surely gets him the MOTM award. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 A draw against Stoke surely gets him the MOTM award. You'd like to think so but Redknapp will probably get it for a draw at SJP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I'll take the credit for starting Alan Pardew's black and white army. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 19 points from 9 games is a great achievement Great work Pards! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I bet Mancini gets MOTM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I bet Mancini gets MOTM. Aye....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 It should factor into account the resources that manager has. Not that it will, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 It's my Pardy and I'll Cabaye if I want to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 It's my Pardy and I'll Cabaye if I want to. NSFW :duff: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 It's my Pardy and I'll Cabaye if I want to. NSFW :duff: Wow. Is it bad that I expected some homo-erotic shit between Pards and Cabaye with that spoiler tag? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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