ponsaelius Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 We didn't lose because of the system. We were the best team on the park for a good 60 minutes with 4-5-1. We barely looked like scoring, though. Nolan was invisible and left Carroll isolated (yet he still did brilliantly with what he had). As soon as we went 4-4-2 we put them on the back foot and actually looked like making a game of it. Surely you don't think this 4-4-1-1 business with Nolan in the hole is actually worth persisting with? You were dead against as far as I remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Krul Simpson Williamson Coloccini Enrique Routledge Barton Tiote Jonas Ranger Carroll Really didn't want to put Routledge there, but whats the alternative? Guthrie? Smith? We have a case of 'who is the least bad' here. Definite defeat, without doubt. A miserable day. Tottenham HateSpurs 3-0 Newcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 For all the possession we had in a 4-5-1, how many clear cut chances were created? Nolan as the 2nd striker is a waste of his talents and a waste of Carroll's aerial ability. Ranger on and suddenly we were so much more dangerous, more space up front, more energy etc. "The system" definitely played its part today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 We didn't lose because of the system. We were the best team on the park for a good 60 minutes with 4-5-1. We barely looked like scoring, though. Nolan was invisible and left Carroll isolated (yet he still did brilliantly with what he had). As soon as we went 4-4-2 we put them on the back foot and actually looked like making a game of it. Surely you don't think this 4-4-1-1 business with Nolan in the hole is actually worth persisting with? You were dead against as far as I remember. In general, yes. But against certain teams I think it's a decent option. It's worth remembering that we don't really have a partner for Carroll, and we can't afford passengers/strikers who pose no threat against teams like City and Spurs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 In general, yes. But against certain teams I think it's a decent option. It's worth remembering that we don't really have a partner for Carroll, and we can't afford passengers/strikers who pose no threat against teams like City and Spurs. I agree, Nolan shouldn't play where he did today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I'm resigned to the fact that Nolan will always play. Against the better sides i'd rather not have him in CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest n4e Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 This could be a raping. Really not looking forward to this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I think we'll see Krul Simpson Taylor Coloccini Enrique Barton Smith/Guthrie Tiote Jonas Ranger Carroll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 We have to attack Spurs, their defence is shocking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 We'll win 3-2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 It's worth noting that so far we have slayed Fabregash, brummie and Neil/1878 in terms of other team posters. I'm sure we will win this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 It's worth noting that so far we have slayed Fabregash, brummie and Neil/1878 in terms of other team posters. I'm sure we will win this one Good luck with Village Idiot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 It's worth noting that so far we have slayed Fabregash, brummie and Neil/1878 in terms of other team posters. I'm sure we will win this one Good luck with Village Idiot. Aye...well since we can't play them...I guess we'll never know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 It's worth noting that so far we have slayed Fabregash, brummie and Neil/1878 in terms of other team posters. I'm sure we will win this one Good luck with Village Idiot. Don't forget Wearside Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Carroll would rip Pique to shreds tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Lose 4-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Carroll would rip Pique to shreds tbh No chance Messi would get anything out of Jose either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I've got four friends overs here into football. One Everton fan, one Liverpool, One Spud, and one Chelsea. That's seven points from them and top of the table so far. This can only mean a victory on Tuesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdawson Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 We have to attack Spurs, their defence is shocking. Individually our defenders have been exceptional this season. Kaboul, Dawson, Gallas, and Bassong at cb have all been damn good but the way we play restricts us from keeping clean sheets. We attack even at 2-0. Trust me when i say sitting back is the way to get a result at the Lane. Hull, Stoke, Wolves and to a lesser extent Wigan have got results at the Lane playing like that but i genuinly can't think of a time in recent history where a team have got a result at the Lane playing an attacking game (except maybe Everton this season). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdawson Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Btw do Collocini and Taylor/Williamson struggle against physical players or fast nippy strikers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Btw do Collocini and Taylor/Williamson struggle against physical players or fast nippy strikers? Physical Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Will get stuffed we we need to have a go.. ------------------Krul Simo------Tayls------Colo------Jose -----------------Tiote ------Bart-----------------Guth Jonas---------------------------Ranger ----------------Carroll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdawson Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Btw do Collocini and Taylor/Williamson struggle against physical players or fast nippy strikers? Physical Hmmm don't even know if you can label Crouch as physical tbh. I might just be tempted to start Pav as he's usually quite good at the Lane (but utter shite away). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 3-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Btw do Collocini and Taylor/Williamson struggle against physical players or fast nippy strikers? Physical Hmmm don't even know if you can label Crouch as physical tbh. I might just be tempted to start Pav as he's usually quite good at the Lane (but utter shite away). If I were you I'd start Pav, I would't label Crouch as physical either, could see Colo/Williamson handling him pretty easily. Pav on the other hand could cause some problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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