Minhosa Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I can still see Ridgewell coming in, given he can cover a few positions across the back four. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I can still see Ridgewell coming in, given he can cover a few positions across the back four. Would be a good signing as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I can still see Ridgewell coming in, given he can cover a few positions across the back four. Would be a good signing as well. The 'new' Aaron Hughes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I wouldn't say no to Ridgewell Still think we'd need another defender on top of that (probably on loan). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 You can't abandon signings that have been planned for ages because of a temporary injury crisis, that's no way to run a club. FWIW I still think we will sign a defender, we'd be mad not to. it was a light hearted observation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Jonas could work in a midfield 3 Think pardew would be bonkers to change to a formation without gutierrez why? his main role in the team is carrying the ball up the pitch to relieve pressure and protecting a shit full back. a better full back solves one of those problems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 You can't abandon signings that have been planned for ages because of a temporary injury crisis, that's no way to run a club. FWIW I still think we will sign a defender, we'd be mad not to. it was a light hearted observation Ian doesn't do light hearted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 You can't abandon signings that have been planned for ages because of a temporary injury crisis, that's no way to run a club. FWIW I still think we will sign a defender, we'd be mad not to. it was a light hearted observation I know, I just wanted to point that out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Are we supposed to be signing him on a pre-contractual agreement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 This is classic Newcastle United. Defensive crisis, 3 senior centre halves injured, 1 out for the season,main striker scoring freely and being backed up well by others. New centre forward signed before the window's even open. Being backed up well by others? If Ba gets a serious injury our season is basically over. We are in the same boat as Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Are we supposed to be signing him on a pre-contractual agreement? No just getting the deal rapped up before the transfer window opens so as of 1st Jan he would be our player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 This is classic Newcastle United. Defensive crisis, 3 senior centre halves injured, 1 out for the season,main striker scoring freely and being backed up well by others. New centre forward signed before the window's even open. Being backed up well by others? If Ba gets a serious injury our season is basically over. We are in the same boat as Arsenal. bit over the top i think, Best and Shola will get a few throughout the season. I'M NOT CRITICISING THE MAIGA SIGNING Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Strange. With him being away for the ACoN, surely it would make sense to sign him now, with a view for him to join in the summer? Maybe Best and/or Ranger will be sold..? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Wonder who'll be on strike first, this chap or Ben Arfa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Wonder who'll be on strike first, this chap or Ben Arfa? Couple of French sites saying he's coming on Tuesday for his medical. Links? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Once Ba gets back from Africa it'll be interesting to see if Pardew backtracks on seeing Ben Arfa as our #10. Otherwise we'll have Ba, Maiga, Best and HBA competing for 2 spots while Obertan still gets in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 That's how I think it will be tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Once Ba gets back from Africa it'll be interesting to see if Pardew backtracks on seeing Ben Arfa as our #10. Otherwise we'll have Ba, Maiga, Best and HBA competing for 2 spots while Obertan still gets in the team. I think we could see us going 433 if we sign a decent left back too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Perhaps Pardew wants a flexible and more versatile squad that he can move about and rotate for specific matches, as well as cover injuries. Na he must be thinking about selling Ben Arfa or summat... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I would to see a solid RB and an adventorous LB int he future to allow for more attacking fluidity while remaining defensively solid. Krul RB Taylor Colo LB Tiote Cabaye Ben Arfa Ba Gutierrez Maiga Give Ben Arfa a free role to roam off the wing, while having a RB that just defends to remain defensively solid and allow the LB to roam forward and Gutierrez remains very scrict in his role and does alot of defensive work..... It's a all a fantasy tbh but its what id like to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I can still see Ridgewell coming in, given he can cover a few positions across the back four. Would be a good signing as well. The 'new' Aaron Hughes? Very possibly....wouldn't mind Ridgewell signing for us either fwiw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 £6-7 million. Four and a half year deal. Good piece of business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocho Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I would to see a solid RB and an adventorous LB int he future to allow for more attacking fluidity while remaining defensively solid. Krul RB Taylor Colo LB Tiote Cabaye Ben Arfa Ba Gutierrez Maiga Give Ben Arfa a free role to roam off the wing, while having a RB that just defends to remain defensively solid and allow the LB to roam forward and Gutierrez remains very scrict in his role and does alot of defensive work..... It's a all a fantasy tbh but its what id like to see. Why would you move our top scorer into midfield? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I have a feeling he wanted us to be geared up to play 4-3-3 (or 4-5-1 out of possession) before the season started but the failure to bring in Maiga probably curtailed that. I felt at the time that he may play HBA and Maiga either side of Ba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Krul Santon - Colo - Taylor - New LB Cabaye - Tiote - Guthrie Maiga - Ba - HBA Now that I'd fucking love to see Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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