wormy Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Or possibly we knew the game was lost, so stick players in who are expendible and don't care if they pick up an unnecessary knock or booking (Lovenkrands, Perch). Look at the stick he got by many on here when he stuck Tiote on at Stevenage when the game was pretty much lost. I hate that logic, though. It goes in the same column as 'let's not risk so and so this game, let's save him for more winnable games'. Obviously not as extreme, though. I'd rather we stuck on the players who we're looking to get integrated into the team, whether it's a hard fixture or not. Not the ones who we should be shipping out of the club the first chance we get to upgrade on them. They could pick up a knock or a booking in the first 5 minutes of their first start for the club, they could do it if they come on in the final 5 minutes as a time wasting sub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 The cons are proven, the pros largely arent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I completely agree by the way, was just offering another possible reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I completely agree by the way, was just offering another possible reason. Just a pet peeve of mine at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 starting for the reserves today http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20111122/santon-to-star-for-second-string_2281670_2523854 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest optimistic nit Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I'm quite happy for Santon to be on the bench atm. With the first season Enrique had compared to his actual ability as a left back, i'd rather we eased Santon in gently if we have that option. I'm sure Enrique learnt a lot from his first season with us, however i'd rather we brought Santon in gently, especially given we have a good defensive record (Ryan Taylor was gash vs citeh, i'm not disputing that). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 He's starting in the reserves I suspect with Pardew watching as an audition for saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 He's starting in the reserves I suspect with Pardew watching as an audition for saturday. Can't see it me self. Really excited to see him though, just don't think it will be until the new year or until we get injuries. /suspensions Expect 1, 2, maybe even 3 changes Saturday, but I don't think Santon will start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I think Pardew's spot on with him. He's only a young lad. Give him a few months to settle in, get to know a bit of the language and then be brought in gently. In the past we've bought foreign players with no experience of the club and league, lobbed them straight in and then wondered why they look like a fish out of water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I think Pardew's spot on with him. He's only a young lad. Give him a few months to settle in, get to know a bit of the language and then be brought in gently. In the past we've bought foreign players with no experience of the club and league, lobbed them straight in and then wondered why they look like a fish out of water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I think Pardew's spot on with him. He's only a young lad. Give him a few months to settle in, get to know a bit of the language and then be brought in gently. In the past we've bought foreign players with no experience of the club and league, lobbed them straight in and then wondered why they look like a fish out of water. Completely agree, people are going way overboard thinking he hasn't settle/isn't playing well. He was never going to get into a defense performing as well as ours is. I'll think the same even if he doesn't start on Saturday, Pardew's not one to change a settled team on one bad performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I think if he's not starting by January he'll force a move away. And I don't blame him. He didn't come here to be a sub. He's the next Maldini ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I think Pardew's spot on with him. He's only a young lad. Give him a few months to settle in, get to know a bit of the language and then be brought in gently. In the past we've bought foreign players with no experience of the club and league, lobbed them straight in and then wondered why they look like a fish out of water. And completely wrote them off, don't forget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I don't disagree with slowly bringing him in, but just saying would like to see him getting some game time now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 There's a difference between gently breaking him in and taking the piss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 No word on how Santon played but the reserves side were 3-0 down when he was taken off in the 76th minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Were our reserves not mint but a couple of weeks ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Were our reserves not mint but a couple of weeks ago? Unbeaten top of the league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I think Pardew's spot on with him. He's only a young lad. Give him a few months to settle in, get to know a bit of the language and then be brought in gently. In the past we've bought foreign players with no experience of the club and league, lobbed them straight in and then wondered why they look like a fish out of water. Bang on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Were our reserves not mint but a couple of weeks ago? Unbeaten top of the league Yep...... Bring back Pedro as manager! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Last three starts, 11 goals conceded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Last three starts, 11 goals conceded. Think he played when we beat Swansea's reserves 6-0 so thats 4 starts..but yeah was thinking the same thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Last three starts, 11 goals conceded. Think he played when we beat Swansea's reserves 6-0 so thats 4 starts..but yeah was thinking the same thing. It was 5-3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Last three starts, 11 goals conceded. Oh really? Ok maybe got to work on defending lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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