Dokko Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Unfortunately Jonas is not going to simply become a productive winger. I like him, he's a useful squad player but in terms of starting XI I'd be looking to replace him. Wrong, maybe nobody has worked with him on that part of the game. He may still learn how to cross. And if he does, he will be outstanding. It's the major factor he lacks. A wideman must be able to cross. It's like he's come in and no one has done any personal development with him and just been told to play in this manner until Pardew came along. His crossing and productivity has noticeably improved over the past month or so (long way to go) so if Pardew has done what you say, its working. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm on about three players to upgrade the first team exclusively. GK: Harper RB: Simpson CB: Coloccini CB: Upgrade LB: Enrique RM: Barton CM: Nolan CM: Tiote LM: Upgrade AM: Ben Arfa ST: Upgrade how about Harper Upgrade Colo Upgrade Enrique Jonas Barton Tiote Ben Arfa Nolan Upgrade What's wrong with Simpson? Improved a heck of a lot and can see him continuing to do so. I'd be pissed if we wasted a chunk of the cash on that position. Plus we've got Perch and Ryan Taylor as passable cover. Jonas isn't a right-winger. Barton hasn't performed competently as a centre-midfielder for years, yet is performing admirably on the right - why change it? Ben Arfa plays best off the striker in a lurking role. Why waste his talent by shoe-horning him on the left? It'd disrupt the balance of the side and not get the best out of his personal ability. Nolan isn't a striker and plays a crucial role with great effect infront of Tiote and behind the strikers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Unfortunately Jonas is not going to simply become a productive winger. I like him, he's a useful squad player but in terms of starting XI I'd be looking to replace him. Wrong, maybe nobody has worked with him on that part of the game. He may still learn how to cross. And if he does, he will be outstanding. It's the major factor he lacks. A wideman must be able to cross. I'd like to think his recent assists will become a trend rather than a one off but I'd put money on him continuing to flatter to decieve. He's 28 in July ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I really hope he gets another assist against Bolton. That will give him the boost he needs to continue his improvement. Then he will be an invaluable player for us: defensively outstanding, works hard, gets plenty of free kicks in good positions, is seldom injured(important!!), never booked and delivers good crossers. Now if that's not an outstanding lm, then what is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 We need 6 players to be able to compete for Europe. Starting CB, LM, Strikers Cover RB and LB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Felipao knows the score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Wouldn't mind seeing us complete most of our transfers a bit before the season starts for once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Miralem Pjanic (not in the first team lately, unrealistic?) Clément Grenier (Same here, probably more realistic) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 We need 6 players to be able to compete for Europe. Starting CB, LM, Strikers Cover RB and LB Agree with that, though i don't think we need two brand new strikers for the starting line-up. Ben Arfa should be playing off one. But i'd definitely be looking to bring another forward in for cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Man City will be the place to look for good cast offs come the summer. Them and Spurs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Man City will be the place to look for good cast offs come the summer. Them and Spurs. Big wages from the former, big fees from the latter. I'd be surprised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 We need to attackers yes. Against the weaker but physical teams like Burn and Stoke we should play 4-4-2 with one fast and one big attacker that stretch their defense. Against stronger teams we should go with 4-5-1 with HBA behind a strong, fast and a possession able attacker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NewBoyPeetah Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Carrick being linked with moves all over the shop, but does he fit our bill? And if he does is he realistic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Carrick being linked with moves all over the shop, but does he fit our bill? And if he does is he realistic? Please no, he's abysmal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Carrick being linked with moves all over the shop, but does he fit our bill? And if he does is he realistic? He doesn't fit our bill, wouldn't want him either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Beardsley-Cole partnership please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Beardsley-Cole partnership please. Ben Arfa - Gameiro ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NewBoyPeetah Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Carrick being linked with moves all over the shop, but does he fit our bill? And if he does is he realistic? He doesn't fit our bill, wouldn't want him either. Well that's that sorted then. For the record i'd be pretty meh about signing him apart from it oul boost our pubic hair thin squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Carrick being linked with moves all over the shop, but does he fit our bill? And if he does is he realistic? He doesn't fit our bill, wouldn't want him either. Well that's that sorted then. For the record i'd be pretty meh about signing him apart from it oul boost our pubic hair thin squad. Do our guys mostly wax then?And does Carrick have a bush like Sherwood Forest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Man City will be the place to look for good cast offs come the summer. Them and Spurs. Totally disagree with this. Those players are living on heavy salaries. It is also likely that they see Castle as a step down in their career. Thus they're probably not motivated enough. However, I would like us to buy some of their talents like Van Aanholt. They will se castle as a step up.And they're not used anyways because that will increase those club's probability of loosing valuable points in the race for a CL-spot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 CASTLE? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 CASTLE? Saves me typing time, Castle, Burn, Bham etc.. Are you like Dave annoyed by those abbreviations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 If you're going to abbreviate, make it NUFC. Pretty much everything else = heresy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 The term 'Castle' really pisses me off. Not so much the rest, just that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EastEndGeordie Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 CASTLE? Saves me typing time, Castle, Burn, Bham etc.. Are you like Dave annoyed by those abbreviations? If your talking about Newcastle you should really put in NUFC which is also shorter so please use that from now on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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