Cajun Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Krul, Debuchy, Williamson, Santon, Tiote, Gouffran, Cabaye and Remy for me at the moment. Anita, MYM, Colo and Sissoko all having a battle we can be thankful for because every one of them deserve to start but there aren't enough places. Then we have our most naturally gifted player who will hopefully force his way back into the 11 and be undroppable again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Why include Sissoko in the 2nd group? He's more than justified his position in the team in the past 6 matches no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NobbyOhNobby Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Krul, Debuchy, Williamson, Santon, Tiote, Gouffran, Cabaye and Remy for me at the moment. Anita, MYM, Colo and Sissoko all having a battle we can be thankful for because every one of them deserve to start but there aren't enough places. Then we have our most naturally gifted player who will hopefully force his way back into the 11 and be undroppable again. I reckon he'll drop Gouffran for Hatem against Southampton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BenArfa10 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Krul, Debuchy, Williamson, Santon, Tiote, Gouffran, Cabaye and Remy for me at the moment. Anita, MYM, Colo and Sissoko all having a battle we can be thankful for because every one of them deserve to start but there aren't enough places. Then we have our most naturally gifted player who will hopefully force his way back into the 11 and be undroppable again. I reckon he'll drop Gouffran for Hatem against Southampton Nah, no, no way will Gouffran be dropped. He is absolutely integral to how we've been playing recently. Team for me will be Krul, Debuchy, Willo, Colo, Santon, Ben Arfa, Sissoko, Tiote, Gouffran, Remy, Shola. The only thing other than that I can see happening is having Anita in middle with Tiote and siss, gouff on wings as usual to still give added protection to santon and debuchy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Sissoko/Tioté won't be constructive enough. Need to keep Shola out and play Anita/Tioté/Sissoko with Hatem and Gouffran wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I could see him considering Hatem in the middle in Cabaye's role so that Debuchy and Santon will continue to get cover from Sissoko and Gouffran respectively. It still allows our wide men to tuck in and play defense. The alternative is he goes back to 4-4-2 at home and plays Tiote/Anita in the middle with Gouffran/Sissoko wide and Shola/Remy up top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I could see him considering Hatem in the middle in Cabaye's role so that Debuchy and Santon will continue to get cover from Sissoko and Gouffran respectively. It still allows our wide men to tuck in and play defense. The alternative is he goes back to 4-4-2 at home and plays Tiote/Anita in the middle with Gouffran/Sissoko wide and Shola/Remy up top. Would like to see this. Cabaye played really high on the pitch against Man U and Benny looked good in the middle areas when he came on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 It's a disciplined formation in that it still maintains the core of the system and allows for us to keep possession and continue to give our full backs cover. It would be least damaging IMO to have HBA playing in a Cabaye role or hybrid up top with Remy. It requires the least of his tracking back. It means the onus will be on Anita/Tiote/Gouffran and Sissoko to continue their high work rate but Anita and Tiote are more inclined to sit than anyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymc1 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Absolutely majestic yesterday and anyone who doesn't think his heart is in it needs to see his celebrations after the goal and at full time. A firm 'v' sign up to the haters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 The haters have a bit of justification TBF. That said, the writing off of Colo was way, way premature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I don't think anyone wrote him off as a player. He'll go though, that much is obvious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I don't think anyone wrote him off as a player. He'll go though, that much is obvious. He was written off as a player too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Aye, I've just read what Ronaldo said in the other thread. Don't agree with it at all. Seems like pride clouding judgement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-internacional/inglaterra/Messi-demostrar_0_1046895549.html Looks like Colo's learned whatever he says gets over here. "San Lorenzo? I'm happy at Newcastle. I have three years left on my contract." "At the beginning of the season, for personal reasons, the possibility to return to Argentina arose. There was talk of a move to San Lorenzo with me being a supporter and for the love I have for the team. However as things stand, I'm happy at Newcastle and I have 3 years remaining on my contract. While I'm happy out on the pitch, I'll continue playing. When I stop enjoying it, I'll stop." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The haters have a bit of justification TBF. That said, the writing off of Colo was way, way premature. Never one to take sides so limp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 For the record I stand by everything I've said about Colo being done as a PL athlete. He's still a good footballer and a natural reader of the game but we'd be far better off investing in a physical defender ASAP who'll encourage Mapou's progression and stop us leaking shit soft goals against the likes of Hull and Norwich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I don't think his physical attributes have changed all that much. He was never particularly fast or physically imposing from the beginning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Course he wasn't, but his lack of athleticism these days means he struggles to mark even players who wouldn't be considered any sort of threat. He'd still make a good sweeper, but one-on-one he's pretty much done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Anyone got the stats for while he was off vs when he came back? Seems we did better defensively without him that with him, vs stronger teams too. I could be wrong I haven't looked into it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Selective stats ftw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 http://www.ratingcero.com/notas/112016-wanda-y-su-amiga-botinera-separadas-el-matrimonio-un-papel-que-romperas Didn't realise they'd actually split up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 http://www.ratingcero.com/notas/112016-wanda-y-su-amiga-botinera-separadas-el-matrimonio-un-papel-que-romperas Didn't realise they'd actually split up? Me gusta on FB like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JS Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 The translated comment Pau | 17/12/2013 1:15 THE WIND THE COCK LOOKS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 http://www.topmercato.com/76783,1/sortie-de-vestiaires-avec-fabricio-coloccini.html "If we continue to put together good results, I think we can get into Europe. The club has often played in the Europa League, but we're aiming for a Champions League qualifying spot. I know the competition will be fierce and many teams can finish in the top 4 but we won't give up." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 So not buggering off back to Argentina then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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