AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 True. He's only approaching his 27th birthday. I'm sure he'll learn how to play it at some point. OK, to match your nuclear sarcasm... we should use one of our other specialist number tens there instead. Is that the only formation available then? Yes, yes it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 True. He's only approaching his 27th birthday. I'm sure he'll learn how to play it at some point. OK, to match your nuclear sarcasm... we should use one of our other specialist number tens there instead. Is that the only formation available then? Yes, yes it is. More than likely we'll play 4-4-2 with Shola and Remy up front. Unless we actually sign someone, of course. That might change things. If we get De Jong then i reckon it will be 4-4-2 with De Jong and Remy up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Ben Arfa isn't anywhere near patient enough to play the number 10 role. I think that's a bit simplistic TBH, you could equally say Cabaye isn't quick enough and can't beat a player. Well not really, because Cabaye is as calm as they come and has the ability to keep us ticking. If he was quick and could beat players he would probably going to Real Madrid for about £60m instead of PSG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Ben Arfa isn't anywhere near patient enough to play the number 10 role. I think that's a bit simplistic TBH, you could equally say Cabaye isn't quick enough and can't beat a player. Well not really, because Cabaye is as calm as they come and has the ability to keep us ticking. If he was quick and could beat players he would probably going to Real Madrid for about £60m instead of PSG. All true, but I'm talking about his theoretical ability to play the number 10 role. A position that is traditionally more about creation/goals than keeping the side ticking over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Ben Arfa isn't anywhere near patient enough to play the number 10 role. I think that's a bit simplistic TBH, you could equally say Cabaye isn't quick enough and can't beat a player. Well not really, because Cabaye is as calm as they come and has the ability to keep us ticking. If he was quick and could beat players he would probably going to Real Madrid for about £60m instead of PSG. All true, but I'm talking about his theoretical ability to play the number 10 role. A position that is traditionally more about creation/goals than keeping the side ticking over. Bergkamp wasn't quick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 It's too congested for Hatem in the middle. He needs to be wide right trying to isolate a full back so he can past them on the inside or outside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Would love to see Hatem starting tonight in that role Cabaye has been occupying of late. With Anita and Tiote 'holding'. Let's see what Pardew comes up with tonight. Probably 4-4-2 with Shola replacing Cabaye... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Would love to see Hatem starting tonight in that role Cabaye has been occupying of late. With Anita and Tiote 'holding'. Let's see what Pardew comes up with tonight. Probably 4-4-2 with Shola replacing Cabaye... Going to be furious if that happens but I can honestly see it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Would love to see Hatem starting tonight in that role Cabaye has been occupying of late. That should work in theory but never seems to in practice - think HBA loses the ball too much playing there, which can be very dangerous in a central position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Would love to see Hatem starting tonight in that role Cabaye has been occupying of late. That should work in theory but never seems to in practice - think HBA loses the ball too much playing there, which can be very dangerous in a central position. Can actually see Sissoko moved into that role and Ben Arfa to the right. Sissoko is never a number 10, but I think he might be the best bet in a midfield three and just try to batter his way forward like against Chelsea and at Villa last season. We're seriously fucked for the next couple of months if we don't get Cabella or someone of that quality in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Until recently we never played a #10 at all, so it's possible we might just go back to a flat 3 in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Would love to see Hatem starting tonight in that role Cabaye has been occupying of late. That should work in theory but never seems to in practice - think HBA loses the ball too much playing there, which can be very dangerous in a central position. Can actually see Sissoko moved into that role and Ben Arfa to the right. Sissoko is never a number 10, but I think he might be the best bet in a midfield three and just try to batter his way forward like against Chelsea and at Villa last season. We're seriously f***ed for the next couple of months if we don't get Cabella or someone of that quality in. I would rather move Sissoko into that middle position and ben arfa out right also, just seems more balanced that benarfa in that nº10 role, too weak and not enough of a team player to carry it out well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Would love to see Hatem starting tonight in that role Cabaye has been occupying of late. That should work in theory but never seems to in practice - think HBA loses the ball too much playing there, which can be very dangerous in a central position. Can actually see Sissoko moved into that role and Ben Arfa to the right. Sissoko is never a number 10, but I think he might be the best bet in a midfield three and just try to batter his way forward like against Chelsea and at Villa last season. We're seriously f***ed for the next couple of months if we don't get Cabella or someone of that quality in. Yep, agree with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Ben Arfa wide right or not at all. Still don't understand why he was removed from that position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Ben Arfa wide right or not at all. Still don't understand why he was removed from that position. It's because our manager is a huge fan of that thing the guy on your avatar cooks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yeah Mr Pardew! Science! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Alan Pardew. The Man. The Meth. The Legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 He might actually get 20 minutes off the bench tonight. Get in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Would sum up Pardew to not bring him in with Cabaye out. The lack of creativity will be tragic if he starts Shola instead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yeah Mr Pardew! Science! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Walter Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Ben Arfa wide right or not at all. Still don't understand why he was removed from that position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 He'll start tonight in place of Gouffran. Shola for Cabaye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yeah, I agree. I think Remy will go left side, Ben Arfa right, Sissoko in the Cabaye role and Shola to lead the line :anguish: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yet people will still argue that, "Pardew has his hands tied". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Please make yourself undroppable from tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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