Ted Maul Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Aye definitely him or Colo. He gives us that something extra, that bit of ability that creates something from nothing and changes games. I know I'm cliché-ing to fuck here but it's true. That match on Saturday would have petered out into a draw without him taking the initiative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Colo Ben Arfa Krul In that order, the signing of Anita should hopefully make Cabaye and Tiote less significant losses should they get injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Krul is pretty massive, if he's injured I think his replacement would at least be at fault for more goals than Perch would in place of Coloccini. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Is Elliot injured? Harper was on the bench yesterday. Yikes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Harper on the bench at home, Elliot away isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 What a random little tactic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It might not be tbf, I just know that there was a lot of discussion last season about Harper not wanting to travel away because of his family or something? And Pardew mentioned that we would be rotating the 2 on the bench. I don't know who I'd prefer in any case as neither fill me with confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Beardsley could dribble through the weave in a bib. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Suspended for 3 matches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon_Mad_Chris Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It might not be tbf, I just know that there was a lot of discussion last season about Harper not wanting to travel away because of his family or something? And Pardew mentioned that we would be rotating the 2 on the bench. I don't know who I'd prefer in any case as neither fill me with confidence. I can remember that being said too. Round about the same time their was a rumour that he was caught playing golf when he was supposed to be injured and that he would never play for us again. I find it hard to believe though because he's always seemed like a model pro throughout his career, i cant imagine him doing something as daft as that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThievingMagpie Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Aye definitely him or Colo. He gives us that something extra, that bit of ability that creates something from nothing and changes games. I know I'm cliché-ing to f*** here but it's true. That match on Saturday would have petered out into a draw without him taking the initiative. Conversely with Colo out there we probably wouldnt have Defoe getting a free header outside the 6 yard box, Colo and Ben Arfa are our two best players and I think with them in the squad we have a proper scary team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It might not be tbf, I just know that there was a lot of discussion last season about Harper not wanting to travel away because of his family or something? And Pardew mentioned that we would be rotating the 2 on the bench. I don't know who I'd prefer in any case as neither fill me with confidence. I can remember that being said too. Round about the same time their was a rumour that he was caught playing golf when he was supposed to be injured and that he would never play for us again. I find it hard to believe though because he's always seemed like a model pro throughout his career, i cant imagine him doing something as daft as that. I thought the "wouldn't travel" thing was just that he wouldn't travel to sit on the bench. I think if he was in the first XI, for whatever reason, he'd happily travel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Shouldn't be pandering to Harper. Let Krul play some of the games to get experience organising a defence against European opposition. Would do him the world of good. Eliott for CC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Just watched his goal against Bolton again, absolute quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Despite his wundergoals in other games still thought against west brom away was his finest hour last season. In that last run it felt players were taking turns to boss games, Cabaye did stoke, Cisse did Swansea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Despite his wundergoals in other games still thought against west brom away was his finest hour last season. In that last run it felt players were taking turns to boss games, Cabaye did stoke, Cisse did Swansea That WBA game was something special from the whole team, the pace and urgency in our counter attacks was just amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Despite his wundergoals in other games still thought against west brom away was his finest hour last season. In that last run it felt players were taking turns to boss games, Cabaye did stoke, Cisse did Swansea When he plays like that he's one of the best about for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fraser Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 His glance over to the us as he walked onto the pitch at Chelsea was amazing, as if to say 'this is sorted'. It was as it transpired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMTW Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Despite his wundergoals in other games still thought against west brom away was his finest hour last season. In that last run it felt players were taking turns to boss games, Cabaye did stoke, Cisse did Swansea That WBA game was something special from the whole team, the pace and urgency in our counter attacks was just amazing. That first half was the most enjoyable to watch from an attacking point of view out of the whole season. The way Ba, Cisse and HBA linked up, it felt like we were witnessing the start of something very special. I remember even Jonas from his deeper role putting in some killer passes. Would love more of the same please. Especially from our number ten. Makes the working week go quicker knowing you've got the opportunity to watch Hatem at the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Despite his wundergoals in other games still thought against west brom away was his finest hour last season. In that last run it felt players were taking turns to boss games, Cabaye did stoke, Cisse did Swansea That WBA game was something special from the whole team, the pace and urgency in our counter attacks was just amazing. That first half was the most enjoyable to watch from an attacking point of view out of the whole season. The way Ba, Cisse and HBA linked up, it felt like we were witnessing the start of something very special. I remember even Jonas from his deeper role putting in some killer passes. Would love more of the same please. Especially from our number ten. Makes the working week go quicker knowing you've got the opportunity to watch Hatem at the weekend. Incredible game that was. In the past few years I've watched other sides conduct swift, precise and lethal counterattacks, and always wished I could see NUFC do the same. We haven't had that since the SBR days. It's fucking beautiful to watch. Lovely post SMTW and welcome to the forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 His glance over to the us as he walked onto the pitch at Chelsea was amazing, as if to say 'this is sorted'. It was as it transpired. I don't get it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Despite his wundergoals in other games still thought against west brom away was his finest hour last season. In that last run it felt players were taking turns to boss games, Cabaye did stoke, Cisse did Swansea That WBA game was something special from the whole team, the pace and urgency in our counter attacks was just amazing. First time I saw NUFC last season not hoofing it all game, and trying something more adventurous in the form of the 4-3-3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Despite his wundergoals in other games still thought against west brom away was his finest hour last season. In that last run it felt players were taking turns to boss games, Cabaye did stoke, Cisse did Swansea That WBA game was something special from the whole team, the pace and urgency in our counter attacks was just amazing. First time I saw NUFC last season not hoofing it all game, and trying something more adventurous in the form of the 4-3-3. The game where our season changed to be honest. I know we beat Norwich the game before, but Pardew found his second winning formula of the season at WBA. The excitement that day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiria Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 BEN ARFA - NEWCASTLE UNITED NUMBER 10 {UPDATED} {NUFC_COMPILATION} Include his performance against Spurs around 2:40. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Who's going to win at weekend then, Hazard or Ben Arfa? Would be beautiful if Hatem stole the show again. I suspect this might be Cisse's game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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