toon25 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 As much as I would love to get one over on these inbreds, I can't see it the way we're shaping up with injuries. They're a good side - hard working and know how to pass the ball about. 1 or 2 nil I reckon. Pardew needs his head examined if Santon doesn't play some part in this fixture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Going to be a tough game without Taylor and Colo, but you could say that about any fixture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Forgotten the rules but doesnt 3 centre backs out enable us to get an emergency loan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Colo & Tioye both listed as "doubtful" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'd rather play Perch and Simpson than risk Colo getting injured for longer, just not worth the risk unless he's 100%. We've already lost Saylor long term, we can't afford to lose Colo long term too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Ryan Taylor simply cannot play, never seen a player get "done" so many times in a game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Forgotten the rules but doesnt 3 centre backs out enable us to get an emergency loan? Er...I don't think so? We might need an emergency loan, but we aren't obliged to get one. Maybe you're thinking of the 'keeper emergency loan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Ryan Taylor simply cannot play, never seen a player get "done" so many times in a game. Problem is he will though. Hopefully won't get such a battering as Sturridge is an excellent player and Jonas will be back to cover his backside. Would still rather have Santon there but can't see it - when you are facing a defensive crisis then I suppose the least logical thing to do is drop another one of the back 4 that have been so successful to date. That said wouldn't be surprised to see Santon play in a back four something like: Santon - Simpson - Perch - Raylor 3 full backs who are at best average premier league players and another who hasn't started a game in the prem yet...give me strength Would be a real boost to get Tiote back for this one, then at least we would have a strong front 6. Would snap your hand off for a draw right now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Ryan Taylor simply cannot play, never seen a player get "done" so many times in a game. so exactly who would you play in defence? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Whats up with Fergie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Do people really think that playing Simpson in the centre as opposed to Santon is a good idea? I think Santon would be a much more steadier option there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Not sure. I remember the forest game away in the championship where Simpson was awful at CB. I put Santon there just because of his height, but not really sure what the lesser of two evils would be. Honestly believe our best available back four would be: Simpson - Perch - Kadar - Santon However, there is not a cat in hells chance that we will see that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest axel Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Santon - Perch - Simpson - Jonas IMO If Tiote is availiable he can play CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Ryan Taylor simply cannot play, never seen a player get "done" so many times in a game. I remember Ian Harte having a similar experience against us ten years ago this month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Santon - Perch - Simpson - Jonas IMO If Tiote is availiable he can play CB. No way should Tiote play in defence, to rash in the tackle and does not put his foot through the ball. Best hope is Kadar or Santon I reckon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 There are so many different possibilities but non of them look very good This may offer most cover to the fullbacks ---------------Krul Simo---Perch----Kadar---Santon --------Guth------Cab Rtay----------------------Jonas --------------HBA ---------------Ba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Tiote will be far better off preventing our defence from seeing the ball than been amongst them like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Tiote will be far better off preventing our defence from seeing the ball than been amongst them like. Aye IF and thats a canny big IF like, if Tiote is fit he must he sat in front of the defence ---------------Krul Simo---Perch----Kadar---Santon --------------Tiote ------Guth-----------Cab HBA----------------------Jonas ---------------Ba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptoon Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Krul Simpson Perch Kadar Santon Ben Arfa Cabaye Guthrie Jonas Best/Ameobi Ba Well we just need to go all out attack for this one in my opinion. Sitting back and soaking up pressure with Perch at CB does not appeal at all. Obertan is too frustrating for me, can't pick out a simple pass alot of the time. Ben arfa needs more space to operate in get him out wide. Sammy to come on at some point. Perch will unfortunately almost certainly have to play.Obertan and Raylor for some reason seem undroppable to pardew.. Kadar unfortunately may not play, same with Santon and Ben arfa. Worried that with the injuries we now have we may struggle to get back to winning ways. Pardew may compound that by continuing with his love of Obertan and Raylor when we have better alternatives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Don't think Pards will leave Obertan out - this is the kind of away game he seems to have been bought for. The more pace we can get in the side the better - will mean that Norwich won't be able to commit too many going forward. Having Obertan, Ba, Ben Arfa and even Jonas there as attacking forces will hopefully help relieve the pressure on the defence. Would also like to see us follow Man City's example and leave a couple up from corners - Ben Arfa and Obertan for example - this will at least lead to a less crowded penalty area and force Norwich into leaving 3 back to defend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Krul Santon Simpson Perch Raylor Cabaye Tiote Guthrie Ben Arfa Jonas Ba protection for the defence and quick and accurate passing going forward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Krul Santon Simpson Perch Santon Cabaye Tiote Guthrie Ben Arfa Jonas Ba Santon x 2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Krul Santon Simpson Perch Santon Cabaye Tiote Guthrie Ben Arfa Jonas Ba Santon x 2? yeah just noticed that, edited! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 if we're doing that Krul Santon Colo Colo Santon Tiote Tiote HBA HBA HBA Ba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Krul Santon Simpson Perch Raylor Cabaye Tiote Guthrie Ben Arfa Jonas Ba protection for the defence and quick and accurate passing going forward This would be the set up, I'd go for if I had my way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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