Varadi Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Could it be that he's getting these ideas from, gulp, Pardew and our coaching staff? A lot of what he's been saying recently tallies with what Pardew has said he wants from him. Nee way. Pardew is responsible for poor set pieces. The rest is down to the players themselves. And hoofball. Don't forget the hoofball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I wouldn't be too buzzin that our manager is telling our attacking players to get into the box like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Obviously not. What is encouraging is that he's looking to improve the consistency and effectiveness of our best player. Especially considering how often we're told that we only work on defensive duties in training. If he/they is/are doing this for Hatem, chances are we do actually attempt to improve the attacking abilities of all of our players. But, aye, it'll be played down now. Then we'll be doing shit, and every other post will be an hilarious quip about 'twenty minutes on attacking' in training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I've had two dreams now where I'm driving him around then he has a heart attack and I have to give him cpr. Not sure if I'm gay or just never confident in our club getting anything right. Why? what did you do to him after the cpr to make you think you were gay? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Could it be that he's getting these ideas from, gulp, Pardew and our coaching staff? A lot of what he's been saying recently tallies with what Pardew has said he wants from him. Nee way. Pardew is responsible for poor set pieces. The rest is down to the players themselves. And hoofball. Don't forget the hoofball. He's absolutely been responsible for that in the past. Its just taken a bit of pressure to bring it out in him in previous seasons, we'll see if that's changed if we hit some major problems this season. Also remember him talking about the new amazing unstoppable set pieces he'd devised, shortly before we stopped scoring from set pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Obviously not. What is encouraging is that he's looking to improve the consistency and effectiveness of our best player. Especially considering how often we're told that we only work on defensive duties in training. If he/they is/are doing this for Hatem, chances are we do actually attempt to improve the attacking abilities of all of our players. But, aye, it'll be played down now. Then we'll be doing shit, and every other post will be an hilarious quip about 'twenty minutes on attacking' in training. Aye, that's fair enough, and I agree like. I'm just tired of the constant point scoring from both sides, even though I'm probably a part of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 It is a pain in the arse, like. My original post was deliberately snarky, too. No idea why. I feel comfortable in offering you another one of these: Your second one this week, I believe. Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 FWIW I don't think Ben Arfa did get in the box enough previously (when he doesn't have the ball) and if he has been told too (or decided on his tod) that he is going to start attacking the 6 yard box then it's good news all round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'm delighted he's started telling his players to get in the box. What a visionary. Possibly even a prophet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 And here's Jack, everybody! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi_D Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Sup guys? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Aluko for me like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 And here's Jack, everybody! Hello. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Could it be that he's getting these ideas from, gulp, Pardew and our coaching staff? A lot of what he's been saying recently tallies with what Pardew has said he wants from him. If he has then credit should go to Pardew for it, but I haven't heard Pardew saying anything about Hatem not getting in the box enough. He's definitely doing it more now though, and that's why we scored that first goal against Villa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Couldn't believe when he tapped it in last game. I actually remember thinking what on Earth is Ben Arfa doing in there, which is weird because he is an attacking player after all. However, it's definitely something he hasn't done enough of previously i.e. getting into the box when play develops on the opposite side of the pitch. Good to see it's already paying dividends. Can't believe Pardew is only just now suggesting this. What a dufus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 class, if we're crediting the old pards for now getting his attackers to attack space and get in the box, i guess we're also attributing the last year+ static footballing nightmare where everyone stood still to him to? and we can put to bed the bollocks about the players not being good enough, or were too fearful stands to reason right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Stop being a twat. No one is impressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 We're playing better football, stands to reason we would get more players in the box as we're being more attacking. Same thing if you're defensive you get less. As long as Pardew keeps this offensive stance up no one can complain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 We're playing better football, stands to reason we would get more players in the box as we're being more attacking. Same thing if you're defensive you get less. As long as Pardew keeps this offensive stance up no one can complain. Wide players really do need to be getting in the box when the crosses are coming in from the opposite wing, it's pretty basic stuff, especially if you are lining up 4-3-3. I'm just surprised that we haven't done it more previously, but then when one of your wingers is Jonas it's not that much of a surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 We're playing better football, stands to reason we would get more players in the box as we're being more attacking. Same thing if you're defensive you get less. As long as Pardew keeps this offensive stance up no one can complain. Wide players really do need to be getting in the box when the crosses are coming in from the opposite wing, it's pretty basic stuff, especially if you are lining up 4-3-3. I'm just surprised that we haven't done it more previously, but then when one of your wingers is Jonas it's not that much of a surprise. The Jonas thing is correct as he's so limited in attack but there's definitely a more attacking positive outlook, and the passing is so much shorter. Still baffled why it just needed Remy to make it happen as Pardew is seemingly indicating. The team is being positive and that is coming from Pardew, just as the negative defensive outlook came from him too. Prefer the positive stuff myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Stop being a twat. No one is impressed. rattled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Stop being a twat. No one is impressed. rattled Send me a weekly email to remind me TO GIVE A SHIT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 no little thumbs up for me to stick on the fridge, i'm a disappointment to myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Obviously not. What is encouraging is that he's looking to improve the consistency and effectiveness of our best player. Especially considering how often we're told that we only work on defensive duties in training. If he/they is/are doing this for Hatem, chances are we do actually attempt to improve the attacking abilities of all of our players. But, aye, it'll be played down now. Then we'll be doing s***, and every other post will be an hilarious quip about 'twenty minutes on attacking' in training. I love how we've won a few games and you now think you're some sort of prophet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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