AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 He only needs to stop being such a niggly tackler, but then again he actually doesn't get booked excessively. very luckily imo. Maybe because he's almost a wee lad. Maybe it's because he's a class player. Maybe it's because he's beautiful. But he gets away with a lot. Arguable red cards being yellow etc. long may it continue but he'll need to adapt slightly. Yep, I think it's a bit of all of those. He's also prepared to make up for his small size through dirty tactics. I agree he needs to watch it though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 When you're playing in midfield against faster players week in week out there will always be a tendency to drop deeper... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I've seen a lot of criticism on here recently of the dirty side of his game, I quite like it to be honest as long as it's not causing a lot of yellows, which it isn't at the minute. I want someone in there constantly niggling at the opposition and I find things like 'not fit to be captain' to be laughable to be honest. Every successful team has at least one right little cunt in it, why shouldn't we? Even better that we don't have to sacrifice actual ball playing ability to have him in there. For all Tiote's been poor this season it must be a right pain in the arse to play against those two, I think that's a positive for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I've seen a lot of criticism on here recently of the dirty side of his game, I quite like it to be honest as long as it's not causing a lot of yellows, which it isn't at the minute. I want someone in there constantly niggling at the opposition and I find things like 'not fit to be captain' to be laughable to be honest. Every successful team has at least one right little cunt in it, why shouldn't we? Even better that we don't have to sacrifice actual ball playing ability to have him in there. For all Tiote's been poor this season it must be a right pain in the arse to play against those two, I think that's a positive for us. Yeah, that's what I was trying hint at above. As long as he's not getting booked a lot I would say he's getting the balance about right. Obviously Tiote gets booked for a lot of things that are softer than Cabaye does, guess he just looks more like a hard bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I've seen a lot of criticism on here recently of the dirty side of his game, I quite like it to be honest as long as it's not causing a lot of yellows, which it isn't at the minute. I want someone in there constantly niggling at the opposition and I find things like 'not fit to be captain' to be laughable to be honest. Every successful team has at least one right little cunt in it, why shouldn't we? Even better that we don't have to sacrifice actual ball playing ability to have him in there. For all Tiote's been poor this season it must be a right pain in the arse to play against those two, I think that's a positive for us. Yeah, that's what I was trying hint at above. As long as he's not getting booked a lot I would say he's getting the balance about right. Obviously Tiote gets booked for a lot of things that are softer than Cabaye does, guess he just looks more like a hard bastard. I think it's to do with force and speed. Tiote can really move over 2/3 yards so he's hits people harder and more often than not they hit the deck. Cabaye's are probably just as dangerous but don't look as bad as he's more lightweight/not moving as fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Hopefully if HBA comes back it will allow Pardew to swap Sissoko and Cabaye as the onus won't be on Sissoko to get us started on attacks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 i'm not concerned about the niggly ones. It's the borderline reds that get me, Remember when he came back from injury. At least twice in his first 4 games he put in a real bad challenge for no reason. At least the yellow that he didn't get at Benfica was when they where actually attacking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I actually prefer him deep and orchestrating attacks. However there is a fine line between playing deep and playing so deep you are practically a DM. Cabaye is overstepping that line at the moment so we need Tiote back to free him up a little bit. As bad as Tiote has been individually he does allow Cabaye more freedom just by being there. Hopefully he is back soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I've only seen the second half of the game on Sunday, but I thought he was excellent. I wonder if the "Cabaye-complacency" are starting to show again? We've seen it before at the start of this season and around January last season, he comes in and is excellent for a few games, then just because he's keeping things simple most of the times and don't do anything extraordinary, people are saying he's been below par when he really hasn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Take him out of the team and we'd soon see how badly we miss him. I do agree he's sometimes too deep. At one point on Saturday he was practically playing as a third CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I've only seen the second half of the game on Sunday, but I thought he was excellent. I wonder if the "Cabaye-complacency" are starting to show again? We've seen it before at the start of this season and around January last season, he comes in and is excellent for a few games, then just because he's keeping things simple most of the times and don't do anything extraordinary, people are saying he's been below par when he really hasn't. Problem is he spoils us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I've only seen the second half of the game on Sunday, but I thought he was excellent. I wonder if the "Cabaye-complacency" are starting to show again? We've seen it before at the start of this season and around January last season, he comes in and is excellent for a few games, then just because he's keeping things simple most of the times and don't do anything extraordinary, people are saying he's been below par when he really hasn't. I'm sure it was very recently that people were talking about how the break has done him wonders, glad he has beaten the depression because he looks much better then out of nowhere he has been "very poor again." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Just seen the extended highlights for first time and he looked to have a decent game. Love him me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Pardew can make a world class player the subject of abuse on a fans' forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I've only seen the second half of the game on Sunday, but I thought he was excellent. I wonder if the "Cabaye-complacency" are starting to show again? We've seen it before at the start of this season and around January last season, he comes in and is excellent for a few games, then just because he's keeping things simple most of the times and don't do anything extraordinary, people are saying he's been below par when he really hasn't. I'm sure it was very recently that people were talking about how the break has done him wonders, glad he has beaten the depression because he looks much better then out of nowhere he has been "very poor again." Aye I was wondering the same. Was very quiet against Benfica, imo, but didn't give the ball away loads or anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I've only seen the second half of the game on Sunday, but I thought he was excellent. I wonder if the "Cabaye-complacency" are starting to show again? We've seen it before at the start of this season and around January last season, he comes in and is excellent for a few games, then just because he's keeping things simple most of the times and don't do anything extraordinary, people are saying he's been below par when he really hasn't. I think this is spot on. He might not be playing hollywood passes all the time but when he's in the team we have a decent link between defence and midfield. Even if he's just doing the simple stuff like picking it up from the defence and playing a simple pass or spreading the play out wide he is essential to us. Keeps us ticking over and keeps the ball moving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I think he's playing a lot deeper due to a lack of Tiote. Same as last season too when a lot of people said that Guthrie looked better than him. To me that was because without Tiote he was playing within himself more to the benefit of the team as he has the ability to play deeper in a way Pardew demands compared to others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Dhiasvega Rachdyan @Dhiasmidfielder 3h @CissePapiss i want get retweet from my newcastle player, 1 of them is you. so can u tell to @YCabayeofficiel to RT me, coz he's my idol Retweeted by Cabaye. This must be becoming a thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I think he's playing a lot deeper due to a lack of Tiote. Same as last season too when a lot of people said that Guthrie looked better than him. To me that was because without Tiote he was playing within himself more to the benefit of the team as he has the ability to play deeper in a way Pardew demands compared to others. i see that as well. Dhiasvega Rachdyan @Dhiasmidfielder 3h @CissePapiss i want get retweet from my newcastle player, 1 of them is you. so can u tell to @YCabayeofficiel to RT me, coz he's my idol Retweeted by Cabaye. This must be becoming a thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Remember when people thought Tiote/Cabaye didn't work very well? Despite being 2 vs. 3 more often than not and still getting results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 As a 2 in a 4-4-2 I can barely think of one game in which we were actually in control. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Tiote and Cabaye as a partnership is extremely good defensively its offensively where the problem lies hopefully Sissoko, Marveaux etc etc can be that link man to provide the balance between both worlds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksammy Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 As a 2 in a 4-4-2 I can barely think of one game in which we were actually in control. Manu (h) last season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 As a 2 in a 4-4-2 I can barely think of one game in which we were actually in control. Manu (h) last season? We hardly controlled the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 We were easily the best side from start to finish; Tiote was fucking immense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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