Jagten Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 If we're talking paying loads for a plan B then i'll meet you in the Anita thread. Anita's a plan B? Tiote and Cabaye are the starters when available and that won't change. Anita is even sometimes behind Perch*. He was a strange signing and it's an even stranger one now we've seen how we're playing. edit - *add Jonas and Bigi to that too. Tiote and Cabaye are definite starters, yes, but it's impossible to determine what midfield system we will use. His signing was strange when you consider the role he's been asked to perform in Pardew's dire setup, but I would like to think we will eventually incorporate him into our XI and begin to use him properly. I wouldn't really describe him as a plan B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnmag Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I have been disappointed with Cabaye over the last few games at home. I hate to watch this long ball hoof it up from our defenders and keeper but can you blame them? The midfield looked non existent when we were in possession at the back. I think he needed to take some responsibility and start asking for the ball from defenders and get the ball sprayed about, create chances like we all know he is more than capable of. Even more so in games like yesterday when we are a goal down at home. You need to start asking questions when you have the likes of ba dropping into midfield to pick up the ball and create chances, which started to happen towards the later stages of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I have been disappointed with Cabaye over the last few games at home. I hate to watch this long ball hoof it up from our defenders and keeper but can you blame them? The midfield looked non existent when we were in possession at the back. I think he needed to take some responsibility and start asking for the ball from defenders and get the ball sprayed about, create chances like we all know he is more than capable of. Even more so in games like yesterday when we are a goal down at home. You need to start asking questions when you have the likes of ba dropping into midfield to pick up the ball and create chances, which started to happen towards the later stages of the game. That's not really a Cabaye issue that's more of a team issue, the whole team looks devoid of movement of link up play and starts with Pardew and the backroom staff. It's easy to blame certain players but quite honestly at this moment in time it's the team as a whole that's an issue than an any individual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Some people would rather have Nolan than Cabaye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Some people would rather have Nolan than Cabaye. We need to cross breed them. It's the only answer. Cabaye's a much better footballer but strikes me as mentally soft and gets in the box less than the Pope. Nolan will probably hit double figures this year, Cabaye will likely get four or five. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Some people would rather have Nolan than Cabaye. Crazy isn't it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 We need to cross breed them. It's the only answer. Cabaye's a much better footballer but strikes me as mentally soft and gets in the box less than the Pope. Nolan will probably hit double figures this year, Cabaye will likely get four or five. Cabaye will do well to get 4 when he's constantly starting his move from the edge of his own box, Nolan would have to set off 2 or 3 moves early to get from his own box to the opposition box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Some people would rather have Nolan than Cabaye. I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Cabaye's the better player by a mile and the replacement was wonderful wonderful business, but if we're playing long ball stuff Cabaye's virtually a hindrance and Nolan would be ideal, frankly. Pains me to type those words but there you go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Nolan would have to replace either Ba or Cisse in our system anyway, not Cabaye, so it's a daft argument. Nolan would not be free scoring if he was tasked with Cabaye's responsibilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Nolan would have to replace either Ba or Cisse in our system anyway, not Cabaye, so it's a daft argument. Says who, by the way? Nolan was only ever a true goal threat when 2 strikers were on the pitch with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Aye, Nolan was part of a midfield two mainly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Cabaye's the better player by a mile and the replacement was wonderful wonderful business, but if we're playing long ball stuff Cabaye's virtually a hindrance and Nolan would be ideal, frankly. Pains me to type those words but there you go. Point is we shouldn't be playing long ball to begin with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Cabaye's the better player by a mile and the replacement was wonderful wonderful business, but if we're playing long ball stuff Cabaye's virtually a hindrance and Nolan would be ideal, frankly. Pains me to type those words but there you go. Point is we shouldn't be playing long ball to begin with. To be fair to him, I don't think he's suggesting that we should. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Oh i know i'm just making the point that we should be playing a way that suits these players not looking for players that suits long ball. But really that horse has been beated enough already so i'm probably going to stop bringing it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Dude, as Mick says, I'm not for one second advocating the long ball tactic. It's not something I'm totally against per se but it's almost criminally unsuitable for our current playing staff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Dude, as Mick says, I'm not for one second advocating the long ball tactic. It's not something I'm totally against per se but it's almost criminally unsuitable for our current playing staff. Completely agree which is the entire point i'm making we should be playing a way that suits the players we have not playing a way that suited Carroll, Nolan, Barton etc etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 What's this new Cabaye song then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Ah, got it. Loved this one, sorry if a Giggszilla: Don't sell Cabaye Yohan Cabaye I just don't think you'll understand And if you sell Cabaye Yohan Cabaye You'll have a fucking riot on your hands! (Achy Breaky Heart) Brilliant that like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Well its slightly better than the Rupert the Bear one, but that's not difficult Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Would love to see Cabaye at the tip of a three man midfield, supported by Perch and Tiote/a class box-to-box midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 get the 'Staying Alive' song going, man. Even keep in someone saying 'everybody on the dancefloor'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 'You say Cabaye and I say Marveaux' still exists, dammit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 wonder if our players have seen this..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Some people would rather have Nolan than Cabaye. We need to cross breed them. It's the only answer. Cabaye's a much better footballer but strikes me as mentally soft and gets in the box less than the Pope. Nolan will probably hit double figures this year, Cabaye will likely get four or five. There's far too much emphasis being put on goals here. Cabaye is so much better than Nolan ffs. Nolan will probably score ten or so, Cabaye four or five, Paul Scholes maybe two or three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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