leffe186 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Walker may miss the game too - his other half's expecting. Being said that he pulled out of the under 21's but will play on Sunday. Not such a good idea imo, his mind will be elsewhere and Charlie is a better defender anyway. Quite fancied Walker vs Ryan Taylor tbh. I think you're right, would be a nice gesture if they told him to just worry about his family for this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Big test for Pards if Ba is indeed injured. To play Lovenkrands or Shola in this would render either completely redundant and would be akin to playing with ten men. Either play Ben Arfa behind the Best or even play Abeid and move Cabaye into a more advanced midfield role. Yep. It would change my view on him if he actually chooses to play Løvenkrands or Shola from start. Same goes for Raylor ahead of Santon. I like Pardew, but this is seriously pissing me off, and it's extremely unnecessary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Ben Arfa would have to be in contention if Ba is out. Slightly more defensive approach but it would drag defenders/midfielders around. Change the line up last minute so they cannot plan how to handle him... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Big test for Pards if Ba is indeed injured. To play Lovenkrands or Shola in this would render either completely redundant and would be akin to playing with ten men. Either play Ben Arfa behind the Best or even play Abeid and move Cabaye into a more advanced midfield role. Yep. It would change my view on him if he actually chooses to play Løvenkrands or Shola from start. Same goes for Raylor ahead of Santon. I like Pardew, but this is seriously pissing me off, and it's extremely unnecessary. What's seriously pissing you off? Really it's only the Wolves game that Santon and Ben Arfa could have started. Against that lot, who have a habit of just kicking the talent out of sides, it was entirely right to start neither of them, considering neither were 100%. Pardew's subs were poor on the day but his starting line up was spot on. It's only this game on Sunday where there's a good argument to start Ben Arfa. Santon has a case, but I dont think it's a case of getting the pitch forks out if Ryan Taylor starts again and holding Santon back for the Wigan & Blackburn cup game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 My presence will ensure a comprehensive Spuds victory. Desperately hoping Mr Arfa starts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Big test for Pards if Ba is indeed injured. To play Lovenkrands or Shola in this would render either completely redundant and would be akin to playing with ten men. Either play Ben Arfa behind the Best or even play Abeid and move Cabaye into a more advanced midfield role. Yep. It would change my view on him if he actually chooses to play Løvenkrands or Shola from start. Same goes for Raylor ahead of Santon. I like Pardew, but this is seriously pissing me off, and it's extremely unnecessary. What's seriously pissing you off? Really it's only the Wolves game that Santon and Ben Arfa could have started. Against that lot, who have a habit of just kicking the talent out of sides, it was entirely right to start neither of them, considering neither were 100%. Pardew's subs were poor on the day but his starting line up was spot on. It's only this game on Sunday where there's a good argument to start Ben Arfa. Santon has a case, but I dont think it's a case of getting the pitch forks out if Ryan Taylor starts again and holding Santon back for the Wigan & Blackburn cup game. Well I disagree. I say start your best team before s*** comes around and f***s you up. And we all know very well that Pardew adores Shola and Løvenkrands, with reasons no one knows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Shola and Lovenkrands played a lot last year because in the second half of the season there was nobody else. This season, it's clear that neither are first choice but are part of the first team squad. "Adores". Don't be daft man, neither will play if everybody's fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Got to be Ben Arfa starting if Ba is out, good few weeks training now and a couple of brief appearances. Best type of game for him as Spurs will come and play football and not try and kick seven bells out of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 The stuff Pardew said about Lovenkrands a few weeks back (how Loven was meant to come on instead of Ben Arfa) was probably just man management. Don't think Pardew actually "adores" him like. In any case, both Lovenkrands and Shola shouldn't be anywhere near the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 The stuff Pardew said about Lovenkrands a few weeks back (how Loven was meant to come on instead of Ben Arfa) was probably just man management. Don't think Pardew actually "adores" him like. In any case, both Lovenkrands and Shola shouldn't be anywhere near the first team. Agreed. It was simply a case of Pardew remembering to give a little bit of praise to those not involved. Lovenkrands had scored twice at Forest and probably thought and hoped he was worth the last fifteen mins v Blackburn. Ben Arfa got on instead, quite rightly and it was just Pardew acknowledging him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 The stuff Pardew said about Lovenkrands a few weeks back (how Loven was meant to come on instead of Ben Arfa) was probably just man management. Don't think Pardew actually "adores" him like. In any case, both Lovenkrands and Shola shouldn't be anywhere near the first team. Agreed. It was simply a case of Pardew remembering to give a little bit of praise to those not involved. Lovenkrands had scored twice at Forest and probably thought and hoped he was worth the last fifteen mins v Blackburn. Ben Arfa got on instead, quite rightly and it was just Pardew acknowledging him. Exactly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I hope you're right. We'll see on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Adebayor fit for this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexthegreat Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Adebayor fit for this? Doubtful according to .COM: THFC: to follow. Emmanuel Adebayor is doubtful with a hamstring problem, but Aaron Lennon should be available after recovering from a groin strain. Tom Huddlestone (ankle) is missing, while both William Gallas (calf) and Michael Dawson (Achilles) are rated very doubtful. There's no return to Tyneside for Jermaine Jenas, who is on loan at Aston Villa. David Bentley meanwhile has been farmed out to Championship side West Ham. Scott Parker is expected to feature at SJP though, having been on the end of a 0-5 howking when his West Ham side came here back in January. Would be a massive boost if he misses this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Lol Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Adebayor fit for this? Doubtful according to .COM: THFC: to follow. Emmanuel Adebayor is doubtful with a hamstring problem, but Aaron Lennon should be available after recovering from a groin strain. Tom Huddlestone (ankle) is missing, while both William Gallas (calf) and Michael Dawson (Achilles) are rated very doubtful. There's no return to Tyneside for Jermaine Jenas, who is on loan at Aston Villa. David Bentley meanwhile has been farmed out to Championship side West Ham. Scott Parker is expected to feature at SJP though, having been on the end of a 0-5 howking when his West Ham side came here back in January. Would be a massive boost if he misses this. I think Adebayor will be fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Where did the news about Ba being injured come from? Can somebody quote or give the source for this? Very worried if so... (Ben Arfa must...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Where did the news about Ba being injured come from? Can somebody quote or give the source for this? Very worried if so... (Ben Arfa must...) It's on nufc.com, they were quoting the Sengal FA website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordstrom Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Where did the news about Ba being injured come from? Can somebody quote or give the source for this? Very worried if so... (Ben Arfa must...) http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/9297760.Magpies_sweating_over_Ba_injury_blow/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Cheers! Not looking good is it! I would almost definitely hand Ben Arfa his first start, best up front and him in the Nº10 position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Aye, if he misses out it's a real pity as he was just getting going for us but if it leads of Ben Arfa getting a start it's a very exciting silver lining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 In Demba Ba post now...seemingly he has recovered and will play sunday...Fingers crossed!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Looking forward to this one already - hate international breaks. Hopefully Demba and Yohan are fit, although if only one makes it my preference would be Yohan. That's not to put Demba down, it's simply the Ben Arfa factor - I certainly consider him a much more adequate replacement than Guthrie. Would love to see Santon start this one, but to be honest really cannot see this happening. I know there are good arguments for not changing an unbeaten side, however, I am a believer that you have to put the strongest side available out and the strongest back four we have definitely contains Santon and one of Raylor/Simpson, although which one is certainly debatable. Also - just bought an adult ticket in the gallowgate for £27 quid. I noticed this at the weekend and thought it was an error, but returned today the transaction went through! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Already got tickets, but had a quick scan the other day and it looks like we're going to get a good crowd for this. Not sure how many Spurs are bringing up, but if we get anywhere near 48k it would be brilliant, especially when you consider the price and the fact it's 4pm on a Sunday and on TV! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Excitement hasnt kicked in yet.....not sure whats wrong I imagine this is what erectile dysfunction feels like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 If we go 4-4-2 we will loose this midfield battle! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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