Disco Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Don't know where this idea has come from that Taylor is some big dominating defender. He maybe slightly stronger than Mapou but he is significantly slower. He's not but from what I've seen so far from Yanga-Mbiwa he prefers the drop off and hold favoured by Coloccini rather than attacking the ball like Taylor does. It's exceptionally rare to play with two defenders of this ilk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Only really seen one european game with Colo-Mapou as a partnership but they looked solid and something had some potential. Would like to see it over a longer period of games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 MYM's pace is invaluable to us. For example Walcott normally runs wild against us due to our slow defence and high line but on the last day of the season he couldn't get in behind us until MYM went off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 MYM's pace is invaluable to us. For example Walcott normally runs wild against us due to our slow defence and high line but on the last day of the season he couldn't get in behind us until MYM went off. His reading of the game is far superior to Taylor as well. As i said before you lose more than you gain by playing Taylor but that's just me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Mapou is generally a far, far better player than Taylor. Long term he will succeed Colo and a new partner come in. Can't wait to see him feature more, he looks absolutely class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 MYM's pace is invaluable to us. For example Walcott normally runs wild against us due to our slow defence and high line but on the last day of the season he couldn't get in behind us until MYM went off. His reading of the game is far superior to Taylor as well. As i said before you lose more than you gain by playing Taylor but that's just me. I can see both sides of the argument. You do lose that physicality with MYM and Colo but you also have a very slow defence that will get caught out a lot with Colo and Taylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Might end up playing all three anyway with Yanga-Mbiwa at full back, who knows. Certainly defends better than any of other full back options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Given Taylor Coloccini Yanga-Mbiwa Debuchy Santon Cabaye Sissoko Ben Arfa Gouffran Remy Cisse Subs: Krul, Haidara, Anita, Tiote, Jonas, Marveaux, Obertan, Shola, Mystery player CL potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportnet Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 shay? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Given Taylor Coloccini Yanga-Mbiwa Debuchy Santon Cabaye Sissoko Ben Arfa Gouffran Remy Cisse Subs: Krul, Haidara, Anita, Tiote, Jonas, Marveaux, Obertan, Shola, Mystery player CL potential. 12 men. I like the advantage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Given Taylor Coloccini Yanga-Mbiwa Debuchy Santon Cabaye Sissoko Ben Arfa Gouffran Remy Cisse Subs: Krul, Haidara, Anita, Tiote, Jonas, Marveaux, Obertan, Shola, Mystery player CL potential. Most teams are with 12 , also given? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Lads, meet Oakie. I don't believe you've been introduced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kanj Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 What a fucking post man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 also notice the gap between Marv and Obertan on the bench. Possible rift in the camp? Back to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 @lee_ryder: #nufc have been offered Manuel Fernandes but unlikely to take up the opportunity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Lee Ryder @lee_ryder 3m #nufc have been offered Manuel Fernandes but unlikely to take up the opportunity Good. No bidding wars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 @lee_ryder: #nufc have been offered Manuel Fernandes but unlikely to take up the opportunity Of course not. He might actually improve the squad. Can't be having that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I don't know anything about Fernandes, what's he like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I don't know anything about Fernandes, what's he like? Meant to be a good dribbler and a creative passer. Decent shot from range. Besiktas fans seem to love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 We haven't good a massive dossier on him = not happening Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 also notice the gap between Marv and Obertan on the bench. Possible rift in the camp? Back to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 9 on the bench too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Rumours over in Belgium that we've matched Spartak Moscow's 5m bid for Alderweireld. Would be the classic go for a player because he's available despite not being necessarily what we need move. He any good? Wouldn't recognise him if he was stood infront of me? It was in our press y'day btw - http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/421826/Newcastle-United-only-contenders-for-Liverpool-and-Spurs-target-Toby-Alderweireld Just called us a "beautiful club" the tease. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Rumours over in Belgium that we've matched Spartak Moscow's 5m bid for Alderweireld. Would be the classic go for a player because he's available despite not being necessarily what we need move. He any good? Wouldn't recognise him if he was stood infront of me? It was in our press y'day btw - http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/421826/Newcastle-United-only-contenders-for-Liverpool-and-Spurs-target-Toby-Alderweireld Just called us a "beautiful club" the tease. Source? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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