Ronaldo Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Routledge did exactly the same to Enrique. His pace is devestating - with and without the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Fullback is the hardest position I've ever played for that reason like, if your team don't protect you the space your opponent has to attack you is impossible to deal with at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Chelsea have been playing a ridiculous high line all season. They still have a rugged centre of defence and midfield that will be difficult to break through. They are most vulberable to balls played into space in front of the defence. The pace of Ba, Jonas, and HBA/Ameobi/Obertan/Lovenkrands/Ranger will be important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 It's hard when you come across a good winger because there's so much open to him if I'm playing full back I try and the right balance between standing off and sticking tight so he can't get a good cross off. So he cuts inside and shoots... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Exactly a winger with pace, and most importantly who knows how to use it properly, is always going to give a fullback a tough time - it's just one of them! Unfortunately, Obertan doesn't do that enough yet, am pretty sure Pardew himself pointed to that fact himself after the Stoke game, however, he did begin to do it more in that game and will hopefully continue to do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Obertan has slotted seamlessly into the position of scapegoat but I reckon he'll be quite handy eventually, he just needs to strike a balance. There's no way he should be getting down that wing and then sitting there and holding it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I'm a massive Best fan, I think he offers us a presence, his hold up play is usually superb and he's a beast in the air, constantly rowing with those around me who slate him for the entire game. However, going 4-4-2 against Man U away is a bit optimistic and I think HBA is starting to show he's getting somewhere near to his best, I'd play him. I also feel with Best in the team, we revert to hoof ball tactics a lot of the time and against Vidic, I can't see it working. In time, I would like to see how we get on with HBA, Best and Ba all on the same pitch. Still baffled by Pards' comments about HBA not being able to play on the wing, really restricted himself now. I personally would love to see him get a go on the right. Agree, I'm a massive Best fan but against Man Utd I would let HBA continue in the team, see what he can produce. Against Chelsea I'm not sure, their defence can be vulnerable to direct play so Best might play a part. I think HBA's quick feet and ability to thread a pass in behind them would do just as much damage to Chelsea, if not more. If Mikel drops deep to mark him then we're onto a winner because 1) he won't be able to handle him, 2) it'll free up more space for Cabaye to come forward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Obertan has slotted seamlessly into the position of scapegoat but I reckon he'll be quite handy eventually, he just needs to strike a balance. There's no way he should be getting down that wing and then sitting there and holding it up. I've missed him since he's been injured and that speaks volumes on a personal level, I think he's contributed a lot to our style of attack, albeit inconsistently, much like HBA's brief cameos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Yeh i think that Obertan will grow into it and we have missed him. He's been at times useful and at other times useless. His pace is excellent and he's got some great skills, sadly at NUFC so far we've yet to see the two combine, he's scared of beating his man which is again a shame because you know for a fact at some point in his life he's done it for fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 that dink over last defender to set up Ba header recently against Stoke was it? (mind has gone blank for some reason) was everything he needs to do, if he can do it more regularly he'd be entirely worthwhile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Aye it was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/20876/7324736/Ba-Top-four-difficult Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Chelsea have been playing a ridiculous high line all season. They still have a rugged centre of defence and midfield that will be difficult to break through. They are most vulberable to balls played into space in front of the defence. The pace of Ba, Jonas, and HBA/Ameobi/Obertan/Lovenkrands/Ranger will be important. Aye. I'm sure Lovenkrands and Ranger will be very important against Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Jonas well spend 90% of the game in his own half protecting the interbred behind him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Level with Rooney on top scorer chart now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 When was the last time we got a pen at OT? Cool pen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Level with Rooney on top scorer chart now. That's because he's class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoven11 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 When was the last time anybody got a pen at OT? Corrected your question Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 When was the last time anybody got a pen at OT? Corrected your question Gerrard scored one in 2010 I think Us? fuck knas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bengenufc Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Not long till the old story of giving him the number nine shirt comes up... i say forget it give the shirt to james perch and lets play ball! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 So thats 9 overall goals in his last 8 games. And hes either scored or assisted in 7 of his last 8 games running. Not bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 9 since Ramadan.......just can't get enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 He wore a short sleeved shirt and gloves today. What's that all about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 When was the last time anybody got a pen at OT? Corrected your question RVP 8-2 game. Start of this season I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Balls of steel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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