Parky Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Real insight into Pardew's mindset, obviously quite immature in the way he is not willing to balance things up. Ok, Ben Arfa maybe hasn't tracked his man as many times as (insert any player Pardew likes to put his dick into) but what he offers in attacking play is something other players just cannot. I think it's pathetic from him, just weak Pards is writing the handbook of cowardice before our very eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 is that 4-3-3 for Liverpool? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Real insight into Pardew's mindset, obviously quite immature in the way he is not willing to balance things up. Ok, Ben Arfa maybe hasn't tracked his man as many times as (insert any player Pardew likes to put his dick into) but what he offers in attacking play is something other players just cannot. I think it's pathetic from him, just weak Yeah it's weak to do the thing that the fans don't want him to, the easy option is play Ben Arfa as that is what everyone is clamouring for. My thoughts are that Pardew is easing him in, and determined not to risk him when he doesn't have to. At the minute he's clocking up experience and time ready for the extended run he'll get when Ba jets off to the cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 So Vuckic isn't good enough to play against Bolton but he is against Liverpool. Do you not usually give less experienced players the easier games? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I shouldn't really say this but; Henderson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I can only think that it's Ben Arfa workrate that is keeping him out. He obviously doesn't press as hard as Ba or Best and Pardew obviously doesn't want to lose that by playing him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Happy enough with that team. Interesting with Vuckic in front of Cabaye and Tiote That said, I can't believe Ben Arfa is on the bench and of course Ryan Taylor is playing in front of Santon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 is that 4-3-3 for Liverpool? Flat 4-4-2 I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Don't forget we have Man Utd in a couple of days as well, could be keeping him till then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Looking at the line ups, I reckon our midfield pisses on theirs. 3-1 to us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Can we open the match thread maybe 30-60 seconds before kick off so we can post our "come on"s and "HTL"s? Instead of after the ball has been kicked? Agreed. Would bring a whole new dimension to the forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm not disappointed by the lineup by any means btw - expected Santon to be on the bench and really relieved Ba is fit. Also looking forward to seeing what Vuckic can do in that attacking position with less responsibility... but on the other hand that freedom is apparently what is stopping Ben Arfa getting in the team. Weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 So Vuckic isn't good enough to play against Bolton but he is against Liverpool. Do you not usually give less experienced players the easier games? Who said he wasn't? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 is that 4-3-3 for Liverpool? Flat 4-4-2 I think Don't think it will be a flat 4-4-2, more of a 4-5-1 (4-3-3) with Bellamy on the left and Downing on the right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Can we open the match thread maybe 30-60 seconds before kick off so we can post our "come on"s and "HTL"s? Instead of after the ball has been kicked? Get out, it's normally open a minute or so before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Can we open the match thread maybe 30-60 seconds before kick off so we can post our "come on"s and "HTL"s? Instead of after the ball has been kicked? Agreed. Would bring a whole new dimension to the forum. Found this disproportionately funny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 is that 4-3-3 for Liverpool? Flat 4-4-2 I think As in: Reina Johnson Skrtel Agger Enrique Henderson Adam Spearing Downing Carroll Bellamy ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Would have liked to have seen Ben Arfa start but it's also nice to see a young kid like Vuckic get a start too. Am certain Ben Arfa will get on at some stage, hopefully to run at them when they're tiring. Options on the bench too. I'm ok with the prospect of Ben Arfa coming on later in the game and taking advantage of fatigue to get into space. As long as the tactics are sound for the first 65(80) minutes, it might be a good move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Real insight into Pardew's mindset, obviously quite immature in the way he is not willing to balance things up. Ok, Ben Arfa maybe hasn't tracked his man as many times as (insert any player Pardew likes to put his dick into) but what he offers in attacking play is something other players just cannot. I think it's pathetic from him, just weak Yeah it's weak to do the thing that the fans don't want him to, the easy option is play Ben Arfa as that is what everyone is clamouring for. My thoughts are that Pardew is easing him in, and determined not to risk him when he doesn't have to. At the minute he's clocking up experience and time ready for the extended run he'll get when Ba jets off to the cup. Good post, esp the bit in bold Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 is that 4-3-3 for Liverpool? Flat 4-4-2 I think As in: Reina Johnson Skrtel Agger Enrique Henderson Adam Spearing Downing Carroll Bellamy ? Pretty much, think Bellamy floats around a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 If we cannot boss a midfield consisting of Henderson, Adam and Spearing we need chucking in the river Mersey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Fucking sad how quickly certain posters can't wait to jump on everything and anything Pardew does tbh. I'd like to see the reactions if someone like KK did this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 If we cannot boss a midfield consisting of Henderson, Adam and Spearing we need chucking in the river Mersey Oh no you didn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Nervous as owt about that line up. I think Pardew thought they would have 3 in midfield so has packed the midfield but it looks like they're actually playing 4-4-2. i just hope Vuckic doesn't freeze. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Who said he wasn't? He was dropped for that game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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