Yohan Cabaye

[Dr Venkman]

So, do we actually know that he's refused to play? At any point?

[Away Toon]

If I was Anita and got dropped for Cabaye against Fulham on Saturday I would put in a transfer request and tell my agent to get me out of there before the window closes.

[alexf]

Anita and Sissoko definitely shouldn't be dropped. I think Marveaux will drop out with a reshuffle in midfield.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Anita and Sissoko definitely shouldn't be dropped. I think Marveaux will drop out with a reshuffle in midfield.

 

Yep, especially since Marv has played a lot of football (for him) in a short time.

[TRon]

Deschamps showed him who's boss.

[r0cafella]

Cabaye should be on the bench at best imo.

 

He can't just waltz back into the team especially with Anita impressing against WH

[Ikon]

Anita wont be benched, Just can't see this (and im not exactly Pardews biggest fan either)

[Wilson]

if cabaye's available there's no doubt in my mind pardew will start him and bench Anita.

[Mole_Toonfan]

if cabaye's available there's no doubt in my mind pardew will start him and bench Anita.

 

He shouldn't but he will.

[Jimburst]

if cabaye's available there's no doubt in my mind pardew will start him and bench Anita.

 

Yup, I don't doubt it either.

[Guest Phil K]

So, do we actually know that he's refused to play? At any point?

How CAN we know that ?

Did he play ? No.

Was he injured ? No.

Did it come after Arsenal's bid ? Yes.

Was it Ashley ? Make your own mind up on that, personally I doubt it

 

I'd say YES it was Cabaye who refused - after all, if Pardew was lying, Cabaye and/or his agent could kick up a stink.

They haven't

 

 

[Leazes1986]

If Anita was going to be dropped I don't think he would have sat out of the game yesterday.

[Ikon]

If Anita was going to be dropped I don't think he would have sat out of the game yesterday.

 

This! And Tioté is still injured as far as i know.

[LFEE]

If he's available he should be on the bench for the good of the team and squad long-term...

[AyeDubbleYoo]

If Anita was going to be dropped I don't think he would have sat out of the game yesterday.

 

Good point, hope you're right.

[Rich]

Moussa wide?

[BeloEmre]

        Cabaye - Anita

 

Ben Arfa - Sissoko - Marveaux/Gouffran/Sammy

[Rich]

[Deuce]

So, do we actually know that he's refused to play? At any point?

 

Nope.

[themanupstairs]

So, do we actually know that he's refused to play? At any point?

 

Nope.

 

But let's all hate on the frog anyway.

[ujpest doza]

Moussa wide?

Aye and Marv on the bench.

 

[hakka]

He might expect him too play, doesn't mean if he does he isn't going to be poncing about the midfield doing utmost to stay clear of injury. Hardly shown himself to be the professional sort thus far.

 

Im more worried he tries to get himself sent off. He's that petulant I wouldn't put it past him.

 

Eh? Maybe I'm missing something, but how would that help him?

[LucaAltieri]

He might expect him too play, doesn't mean if he does he isn't going to be poncing about the midfield doing utmost to stay clear of injury. Hardly shown himself to be the professional sort thus far.

 

Im more worried he tries to get himself sent off. He's that petulant I wouldn't put it past him.

 

Eh? Maybe I'm missing something, but how would that help him?

 

Don't ruin it with logic!

[Dokko]

He might expect him too play, doesn't mean if he does he isn't going to be poncing about the midfield doing utmost to stay clear of injury. Hardly shown himself to be the professional sort thus far.

 

Im more worried he tries to get himself sent off. He's that petulant I wouldn't put it past him.

 

Eh? Maybe I'm missing something, but how would that help him?

 

1: It means he's banned for the next 3 games so he might as well not be there over the short term

2: It shows we can't rely on him if we wanted to keep him

3: It'll all but end his career at NUFC, forcing us to sell him

 

Its like handing in a transfer request but keeping your 10%.

[hakka]

He might expect him too play, doesn't mean if he does he isn't going to be poncing about the midfield doing utmost to stay clear of injury. Hardly shown himself to be the professional sort thus far.

 

Im more worried he tries to get himself sent off. He's that petulant I wouldn't put it past him.

 

Eh? Maybe I'm missing something, but how would that help him?

 

1: It means he's banned for the next 3 games so he might as well not be there over the short term

2: It shows we can't rely on him if we wanted to keep him

3: It'll all but end his career at NUFC, forcing us to sell him

 

Its like handing in a transfer request but keeping your 10%.

 

I do get those points, but surely they are mooted for his reasons for playing?

• He didn't want to play because he wants to move.
  
• Nobody puts in a reasonable bid.
  
• Dropped by France so wants to play again.
  

If he's banned for 3 games that will put off a buyer a tiny bit as he will have to miss games where he goes, but more so he can't catch the eye of the French National coach, which is the reason for playing?

 

Not that this really matters I suppose. I just hope he stays and plays well for us.