SteveMc Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 No Coloccini though - so we're not comparing like with like. If we struggle on Sunday it isn't because Pards can't repeat the performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I think he'll know our weakness and strength, we'll go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I think he'll know our weakness and strength, we'll go for it. Hope so! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I think he'll know our weakness and strength, we'll go for it. Based on what? We won last week by sitting back and hitting on the counter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Based on what? We won last week by sitting back and hitting on the counter. Our clear strength is our front 3 and our clear weakness is our defence. I've just got a feeling that Pardew finally recognises that trying to hit the ball from back to front isn't the way to get the best from the team. We played the ball out from the back, we didn't hit it from the back. He's seen that we can play through the opposition better than playing over them, I hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Some positivity from Mick. I like it a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 think Tron said the same the other day, tactically we should approach this game like the away team, let them come onto us and let the front three do their shit plus playing everyone a bit deeper and tighter (hopefully inc. tiote) should hopefully mean the central defence wouldn't be as exposed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 think Tron said the same the other day, tactically we should approach this game like the away team, let them come onto us and let the front three do their shit plus playing everyone a bit deeper and tighter (hopefully inc. tiote) should hopefully mean the central defence wouldn't be as exposed That's it basically. While I recognise that it's risky to go too defensive when our best central defenders are out, our front three were spectacular on the counter last week, especially Ben Arfa. If we are pushing up then he won't have the space to attack like he did against West Brom. Plus I think there's more chance of Liverpool getting at our back four if we go too adventurous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 think Tron said the same the other day, tactically we should approach this game like the away team, let them come onto us and let the front three do their shit plus playing everyone a bit deeper and tighter (hopefully inc. tiote) should hopefully mean the central defence wouldn't be as exposed That's it basically. While I recognise that it's risky to go too defensive when our best central defenders are out, our front three were spectacular on the counter last week, especially Ben Arfa. If we are pushing up then he won't have the space to attack like he did against West Brom. Plus I think there's more chance of Liverpool getting at our back four if we go too adventurous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 3 people in agreement in the pardew thread; call the cops, hall of fame this motherfucka! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 3 people in agreement in the pardew thread; call the cops, hall of fame this motherfucka! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Given the display against west brom, count me in as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Be nervous about trying the sit back and counter attack tactic without Colo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 depends where he sets up the line and if tiote's playing for me...too deep we'll get penned in, too high they'll destroy perchiamson...somewhere about the 25 - 30 yard mark for me when they have the ball, string 5 across and make it hard for them...as soon as we win it look for ba or hba and let cisse move off the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Playing too deep is playing into their hands since they have no pace. For me, we should play a moderately high line and use our 3 central players to harrass the fuck out of their midfield. Un-settle them, get amongst them and when we get the ball release our front three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 25-30 yards isn't "moderately high"? depends who they play btw, bellamy and suarez could get in behind no bother if we're too high up, downing is no slouch either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Is bellamy fit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Is bellamy fit? Pure ugly fucker IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Is bellamy fit? Absolutely gorgeous babes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Cheers, clears that up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Cheers, clears that up. He's down as 'doubtful'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Cheers, clears that up. I've noticed Welshman are something of a favourite for you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Na we just both like sheep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Suarez pace alone isn't enough to cause us problems and if we press them enough, they can't release him anyway. It will be interesting to see what pards does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Na we just both like sheep. :azn: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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