AliGupter Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Fortunately we won't be deprived of both Cisse and Ba any time soon..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/ben-arfa-would-swap-goal-for-newcastle-point-1-4339378 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Says it all (and just realised) that Ben Arfa now has the same amount of goals as Best. But he should definately start on Sunday. I'd actually keep the same team (if Tiote is fit of course) Not bring Cisse back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 His attitude is fucking terrific at the moment, not to mention he's been putting some great displays on the pitch, certainly one of the positives of the season so far. hope he keeps it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Absolutely beggars belief that this lad hasn't played every minute of our season. Fucking ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Very pleased with the way he has responded to not playing. Sounds like he's kept his head down and worked hard and been patient. Good to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Absolutely beggars belief that this lad hasn't played every minute of our season. Fucking ridiculous. not sure if serious i'll be totally on board if this whole thing has been a masterplan to ease him back to fitness and form and he's seen as the first name on the teamsheet from the first whistle next season, i'm just not convinced...had he not turned the game against sunderland i don't know how much game time he'd have seen before the end of the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 That's the point though isn't it Mojo,so many fans have called for him to be in the side all season and he wasn't because of 'workrate' or 'not showing enough'.the reality is pardew has spent the season judging everyone on how much they run around,not what they can offer the team.this is not going to change,his selections this season have been wrong far too often for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WashyGeordie Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Says it all (and just realised) that Ben Arfa now has the same amount of goals as Best. But he should definately start on Sunday. I'd actually keep the same team (if Tiote is fit of course) Not bring Cisse back? I'd bring him on at HT if we're still drawing/losing. But i'd just keep the same team, with us at home, it should be a very attacking team, and the only person to really drop is Obertan, but at the same time he has pace, and was involved in us scoring at Arsenal. In reality Cisse probably will start though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Just drop Ba back into Obertans position and start Cisse up top, we should have done it last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 For now, I'd definitely start him on the right wing. As he's demonstrated on a few occasions, he can cut inside and unleash (THUNDERBASTARD) shots which can only be a good thing for us. He also has the pace, technique and vision to play an effective role out there. If need be, he can easily switch to the left wing as well (one thing I would also like to see is, Jonas and Ben Arfa interchanging positions during a game - this can work to our advantage imo). He certainly has a massive role to play in the remaining 10 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Let it never be said that he doesn't work hard enough or that he's a liability. he worked his socks off when off the ball and on it, not only scored but carried a threat. Pardew has robbed us of this week in week out for f***ing Taylor or Obertan. He must start every game from now until the end of the season if fit. If he doesn't Pardew will soon loose the faith of even his most ardent of fans because its becoming so blindingly f***ing obvious he has to start. On form alone even. Is he now our second highest scorer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mimifrench Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 He didn't even touch the ball or hardly in the second half yesterday, which is a problem, but you gave all the possession to Arsenal so... Best position for HBA would be a FREE role up front, with minor defensive duties. With such a position, he'd be able to switch position easily. I think to give him a precise/determinate role isn't quite a good idea. Now, the question is if Pardew will be courageous and put Ba, Cisse and Ben arfa all three up front? Normally, NUFC has nothing to fear from Norwich so it could be a good opportunity to test the system on Sunday... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 He didn't even touch the ball or hardly in the second half yesterday, which is a problem, but you gave all the possession to Arsenal so... Best position for HBA would be a FREE role up front, with minor defensive duties. With such a position, he'd be able to switch position easily. I think to give him a precise/determinate role isn't quite a good idea. Now, the question is if Pardew will be courageous and put Ba, Cisse and Ben arfa all three up front? Normally, NUFC has nothing to fear from Norwich so it could be a good opportunity to test the system on Sunday... 4-3-HBA-2 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 He didn't even touch the ball or hardly in the second half yesterday, which is a problem, but you gave all the possession to Arsenal so... Best position for HBA would be a FREE role up front, with minor defensive duties. With such a position, he'd be able to switch position easily. I think to give him a precise/determinate role isn't quite a good idea. Now, the question is if Pardew will be courageous and put Ba, Cisse and Ben arfa all three up front? Normally, NUFC has nothing to fear from Norwich so it could be a good opportunity to test the system on Sunday... 4-3-HBA-2 ? That's the formation I would really like to see us use in the future. I really do think that we have the players to make it work. One can hope..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Wont happen under Pardew. We might start off in a formation like that, but he will panic, and it wont take long. Back to 442, bring on Shola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Don't put him in the hole, play him as one of the front 3, each will drift wide or deep as needs and space dictate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Don't put him in the hole, play him as one of the front 3, each will drift wide or deep as needs and space dictate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Don't put him in the hole, play him as one of the front 3, each will drift wide or deep as needs and space dictate. Hmm, that probably is a better option, now that I think about it. All his best games (in France and here) have come from a wide position so guess keeping him out wide would make sense. Admittedly, his performances in the number 10 position have been quite underwhelming - from what we've seen, his influence is simply greater from the wing (Blackburn in the FA Cup being a key example). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mimifrench Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Don't put him in the hole, play him as one of the front 3, each will drift wide or deep as needs and space dictate. Yes, that's what I meant. One of the front 3 but with no special "role", like he'd be free to move where he wants and find space... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I like how he puts that goal celebration down to taking the piss out of Obertan's dancing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 He didn't even touch the ball or hardly in the second half yesterday, which is a problem, but you gave all the possession to Arsenal so... Best position for HBA would be a FREE role up front, with minor defensive duties. With such a position, he'd be able to switch position easily. I think to give him a precise/determinate role isn't quite a good idea. Now, the question is if Pardew will be courageous and put Ba, Cisse and Ben arfa all three up front? Normally, NUFC has nothing to fear from Norwich so it could be a good opportunity to test the system on Sunday... 4-3-HBA-2 ? That's the formation I would really like to see us use in the future. I really do think that we have the players to make it work. One can hope..... Without quality fullbacks that formation is destined to fail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 He didn't even touch the ball or hardly in the second half yesterday, which is a problem, but you gave all the possession to Arsenal so... Best position for HBA would be a FREE role up front, with minor defensive duties. With such a position, he'd be able to switch position easily. I think to give him a precise/determinate role isn't quite a good idea. Now, the question is if Pardew will be courageous and put Ba, Cisse and Ben arfa all three up front? Normally, NUFC has nothing to fear from Norwich so it could be a good opportunity to test the system on Sunday... 4-3-HBA-2 ? That's the formation I would really like to see us use in the future. I really do think that we have the players to make it work. One can hope..... Without quality fullbacks that formation is destined to fail. Indeed. Hopefully summer will be a busy one for us in terms of incomings...... In terms of the full back situation, I would like to see one of the following: - Sign a new RB and keep Santon at LB. - Sign a new LB and move Santon to RB. - Sign no-one but do this: Move Santon to RB and start Ferguson at LB or keep Santon at LB and start Tavernier at RB. (I'm going to assume that Simpson is going to stay as back up btw, can see him being decent cover for a new RB/Santon). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 He didn't even touch the ball or hardly in the second half yesterday, which is a problem, but you gave all the possession to Arsenal so... Best position for HBA would be a FREE role up front, with minor defensive duties. With such a position, he'd be able to switch position easily. I think to give him a precise/determinate role isn't quite a good idea. Now, the question is if Pardew will be courageous and put Ba, Cisse and Ben arfa all three up front? Normally, NUFC has nothing to fear from Norwich so it could be a good opportunity to test the system on Sunday... 4-3-HBA-2 ? That's the formation I would really like to see us use in the future. I really do think that we have the players to make it work. One can hope..... Without quality fullbacks that formation is destined to fail. Indeed. Hopefully summer will be a busy one for us in terms of incomings...... In terms of the full back situation, I would like to see one of the following: - Sign a new RB and keep Santon at LB. - Sign a new LB and move Santon to RB. - Sign no-one but do this: Move Santon to RB and start Ferguson at LB or keep Santon at LB and start Tavernier at RB. (I'm going to assume that Simpson is going to stay as back up btw, can see him being decent cover for a new RB/Santon). I would hate to see option 3, that would be terrible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 He didn't even touch the ball or hardly in the second half yesterday, which is a problem, but you gave all the possession to Arsenal so... Best position for HBA would be a FREE role up front, with minor defensive duties. With such a position, he'd be able to switch position easily. I think to give him a precise/determinate role isn't quite a good idea. Now, the question is if Pardew will be courageous and put Ba, Cisse and Ben arfa all three up front? Normally, NUFC has nothing to fear from Norwich so it could be a good opportunity to test the system on Sunday... 4-3-HBA-2 ? That's the formation I would really like to see us use in the future. I really do think that we have the players to make it work. One can hope..... Without quality fullbacks that formation is destined to fail. Indeed. Hopefully summer will be a busy one for us in terms of incomings...... In terms of the full back situation, I would like to see one of the following: - Sign a new RB and keep Santon at LB. - Sign a new LB and move Santon to RB. - Sign no-one but do this: Move Santon to RB and start Ferguson at LB or keep Santon at LB and start Tavernier at RB. (I'm going to assume that Simpson is going to stay as back up btw, can see him being decent cover for a new RB/Santon). I would hate to see option 3, that would be terrible That option would be the last resort btw. Don't really want to see it but if we had no choice (as in, we fail to sign any of our targets and all that), I wouldn't mind seeing it.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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