Ronaldo Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Pardew's cowardly tactics transmitting to the players. We're playing against Jordan Henderson and Jay Spearing and look absolutely bloody terrified of them. Nowt to do with the players in question being fundamentally bad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 so, I'm not watching it, just relying on internet info but ... 'shocking half from us' and comments like that ... its 1-1 at Anfield ... Ok, we might be fortunate that we are still in it, but, I'm happy at the moment, would be happy if this was the end result, and we can change with our subs - I'm sure after the Bolton game, Pardew will give Ben Arfa 30 mins at least - and sounds like Santon's on soon bit more optimism justified ?? It was an okay containing performance, but continuing as we are is tantamount to waiting to leave with 0 points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Pardew's cowardly tactics transmitting to the players. We're playing against Jordan Henderson and Jay Spearing and look absolutely bloody terrified of them. Should go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelunchbox Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 f*** sake vuckic, he's looking completely pedestrian, standing around looking lazier than stroller, his touch is also very heavy, he looks completely out of his depth, think the occasion has got the better of this lad because he's looking like a real turd at the moment., i can forgive lack of quality but not effort, the boy needs to pull his socks up and i wont be surprised if he doesnt come back on second half, honestly the boy runs of the field because the ball hit him on the side of the face, had it hit him right on the end of his nose i can understand, lily livered boy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I've never seen so many scuffed clearances and passes that miss the target. We can't string 2 of them together ffs, it's pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Don't really think it's Vuckic's fault to be honest. The match is just clearly passing him by. This has been a pretty crappy match from both sides. We are severely lacking any kind of game here, it's just hoof and hope at this point. We need some more control in the center of the park (ie: HBA for Vuckic) and try and get a hold of this game. I think it's waiting for someone to do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Tiote's done a very good job, looking a lot fitter and more mobile. Simpson, surprisingly as well. Much better defender than Raylor and should be with Santon on the flanks for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 The system isn't working. If you play 4-5-1, you've got to try to keep the ball on the deck, and we don't have the players to do that - particularly the full backs. I don't know how bad Santon might be as a defender, but he can't do a worse job than Ryan Taylor at the moment. Vuckic doesn't seem to have the pace or movement for that role. Not his fault that he's struggling. Hopefully we'll still be level by the time Ben Arfa comes on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Liverpool pressing like we would earlier in the season, we're doing nothing in return. Shocking half from us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Is it just me that thought that they looked toothless? The game has played pretty much into our hands. We haven't attacked much, kept the midfield really tight and thus haven't given them many chances. We can now wait for them to become impatient in the second half and start to open it up. Vuckic just needs too much time on the ball. He's not there yet. Ben Arfa needs to come on, and Santon too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 If Taylor isnt off at half time then we will be down to 10 men before we know it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaVaVoom Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Ben arfa on for Vuckic who has been poor. Stage is too much for him. Santon on for Raylor who looks like a shitting dog and on a booking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordstrom Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 they press really well, for anyone who's not good on the ball it's causing problems. Vuckic himself is actually good on the ball but is being shown up today Doesn't have enough time in this game, and hasn't got the pace/athleticism (atm). HBA is such a better option. Aye. Vuckic's lack of pace has forced him to pass back down the field, essentially killing off any attacking movement we had going. We need a player like Ben Arfa on to capitalise on these opportunities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 More of a struggle than it needs to be, this game. We could take them if we really had a go. Hopefully Pardew can change things at half time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Both sides have been unimpressive. If Ben Arfa and Santon get on whilst it's still a draw, think we'll nick it. Gerrard could be a problem though if he gets on before. Would be so freakin' predictable and annoying for him to come and "save the day". Stomach churning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 so, I'm not watching it, just relying on internet info but ... 'shocking half from us' and comments like that ... its 1-1 at Anfield ... Ok, we might be fortunate that we are still in it, but, I'm happy at the moment, would be happy if this was the end result, and we can change with our subs - I'm sure after the Bolton game, Pardew will give Ben Arfa 30 mins at least - and sounds like Santon's on soon bit more optimism justified ?? Oohh, I'm sure we're all delighted with the score at the moment, but the fact we've barely strung two passes together puts it into perspective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Liverpool pressing like we would earlier in the season, we're doing nothing in return. Shocking half from us I wouldn't say shocking. They haven't had many chances which is a good sign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Tiote turning up to the big game, as usual too. Obertan is such a coward though man, I swear So uncommitted against the Liverpool mutants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Is it just me that thought that they looked toothless? The game has played pretty much into our hands. We haven't attacked much, kept the midfield really tight and thus haven't given them many chances. We can now wait for them to become impatient in the second half and start to open it up. Vuckic just needs too much time on the ball. He's not there yet. Ben Arfa needs to come on, and Santon too. I think they're very close to scoring, personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Would really consider bringing on a second forward for Vuckic instead of Ben Arfa. The system isn't working and Ba needs support badly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Why have we been persisting with this hoof-ball nonsense when it's been made absolutely clear that it's no good for us? We've got one man up top so the chances of getting the ball down are limited, and even if we do, he's all on his own and will lose it anyway. It's absolutely pointless. People are probably right in saying that this isn't the game for Vuckic, but it's as much because we're not playing the right sort of football, as his nerves. Frustrating. There's something in this for us because i haven't been impressed by Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 If Taylor isnt off at half time then we will be down to 10 men before we know it. We'll know it before we're down to 10, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Simpson has been awful, he leaves way too much space and doesn't know how to close down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 so, I'm not watching it, just relying on internet info but ... 'shocking half from us' and comments like that ... its 1-1 at Anfield ... Ok, we might be fortunate that we are still in it, but, I'm happy at the moment, would be happy if this was the end result, and we can change with our subs - I'm sure after the Bolton game, Pardew will give Ben Arfa 30 mins at least - and sounds like Santon's on soon bit more optimism justified ?? We can't string passes together. Obertan is having as bad a game as he's ever had. Vuckcic's eyes are gigantic right now. They look threatening every time they go forward. We're being optimistic already, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 No offence to Haris but no idea on this call to play him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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