Ishmael Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 4 more sleeps! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Tough for Pardew. Why change a team that's unbeaten. Why unsettle the best defence in the league. Why change a strike force that is getting goals. Because our bench is starting to look stronger than the f***ing team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Tough for Pardew. Why change a team that's unbeaten. Why unsettle the best defence in the league. Why change a strike force that is getting goals. Because our bench is starting to look stronger than the f***ing team 4th in the league! Hard to argue with that stat. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Tough for Pardew. Why change a team that's unbeaten. Why unsettle the best defence in the league. Why change a strike force that is getting goals. Because our bench is starting to look stronger than the f***ing team 4th in the league! Hard to argue with that stat. :-) Good teams and managers build on that and anticipate problems, making the right changes etc. before we lose this momentum. If it was easy as picking a side and them staying unbeaten for the season, then Pardew might as well go on holiday now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Our best team in a decade. Flying high. Team spirit as high as ever. They're shocking: Cant defend, pass or shoot. 0-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Can't wait for this one. 3-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I genuinely think we will batter them. God help them if we get an early goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I do wish it was Saturday already like. Can't remember the last time I was this happy/excited supporting us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Our best team in a decade. Flying high. Team spirit as high as ever. They're shocking: Cant defend, pass or shoot. 0-1. Best team in a decade? 2002, 2003? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I do wish it was Saturday already like. Can't remember the last time I was this happy/excited supporting us. I know how you feel, the wait for the Spurs game felt like an eternity. Couldn't wait to watch it and despite us not winning I really enjoyed the game, it was so satisfying seeing us compete with and arguably outperform them. Reminded me why I love Newcastle United so much despite having zero affiliation to the place... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Tough for Pardew. Why change a team that's unbeaten. Why unsettle the best defence in the league. Why change a strike force that is getting goals. Because our bench is starting to look stronger than the f***ing team 4th in the league! Hard to argue with that stat. :-) Good teams and managers build on that and anticipate problems, making the right changes etc. before we lose this momentum. If it was easy as picking a side and them staying unbeaten for the season, then Pardew might as well go on holiday now yep, this is the reality Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Obviously, but at the same time you have to keep the squad happy and reward players who do well. For example, Leon Best could be rightly miffed to be dropped right now. Good position to be in anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 it's circumstances though, he should understand that Ben Arfa needs minutes for fitness and he'll have to perform better than 'ok' to keep him out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Our best team in a decade. Flying high. Team spirit as high as ever. They're shocking: Cant defend, pass or shoot. 0-1. Best team in a decade? 2002, 2003? Are you really being pedantic about me rounding 2002 to 2011 up to a decade? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HongKongMag Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Our best team in a decade. Flying high. Team spirit as high as ever. They're shocking: Cant defend, pass or shoot. 0-1. Best team in a decade? 2002, 2003? Are you really being pedantic about me rounding 2002 to 2011 up to a decade? Best team in close to a decade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 it's circumstances though, he should understand that Ben Arfa needs minutes for fitness and he'll have to perform better than 'ok' to keep him out HBA can get minutes off the bench. HBA needs to understand that others have played well, the team is working and that unless there's a dip i form or he comes off the bench and plays better he'll continue to get minutes off the bench. Arfa's been okay when off the bench and has done nothing to displace Best except for reputation. We've moved a long way from those days mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Our best team in a decade. Flying high. Team spirit as high as ever. They're shocking: Cant defend, pass or shoot. 0-1. Best team in a decade? 2002, 2003? Are you really being pedantic about me rounding 2002 to 2011 up to a decade? We we better in 2004. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Krul Santon Saylor Colo Raylor Obertan Cabaye Tiote Jonas Ben Arfa Ba Marveaux to come on after 60/65mins for Jonas, Obertan or Ben Arfa. Then start Best against Blackburn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 it's circumstances though, he should understand that Ben Arfa needs minutes for fitness and he'll have to perform better than 'ok' to keep him out HBA can get minutes off the bench. HBA needs to understand that others have played well, the team is working and that unless there's a dip i form or he comes off the bench and plays better he'll continue to get minutes off the bench. Arfa's been okay when off the bench and has done nothing to displace Best except for reputation. We've moved a long way from those days mate. minutes from the bench only takes you so far, Pardew's already said on a number of occasions that he wants the team to play with Ben Arfa off a front man. people need to understand that performances count as much as results when you're in charge of improving a team, and weak links should be upgraded. I'm not talking about never playing Best again, i'm talking about giving Ben Arfa a start against Wigan. Ben Arfa wont be the weak link and the squad will be stronger for having match fit options from the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 People are way too optimistic!!!... Me too 2-0 ill go with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Very excited about this game! Though I'll probably become nervous when it's actually close to KO...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Our best team in a decade. Flying high. Team spirit as high as ever. They're shocking: Cant defend, pass or shoot. 0-1. Best team in a decade? 2002, 2003? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptoon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Krul Santon Saylor Colo Raylor Obertan Cabaye Tiote Jonas Ben Arfa Ba Marveaux to come on after 60/65mins for Jonas, Obertan or Ben Arfa. Then start Best against Blackburn. I'd be happy enough with that. Have a feeling though it will be unchanged again though to start with. Frustrating, as we've done well but there is certainly still lots of room for improvement. Many of us are clearly very keen to see more of Ben Arfa Marveaux and Santon. Hope Ben arfa doesn't get too frustrated waiting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 If there was such a thing as a result anticipation meter I think it's safe to say it would be off the scale for this game. Lambs to the slaughter etc etc. Christians to the Lions. Some canny bets will be getting placed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Number 9 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Not going to let myself get complacent like, yes we are a better side and we absolutely expect to win this but they've thrown us banana skins before, there's always the possibility of a slip up, especially with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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