AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 You don't go up against Mike Ashley at NUFC and come away the victor. It's not really about a winner like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 You don't go up against Mike Ashley at NUFC and come away the victor. You do if you back down and decide 40k a week isn't so bad after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Nah, if he was leaving the Wonga row would have been the perfect time to leave. He is going nowhere. Probably sign a new contract. All down to coming back from Portugal to sort out this mess. Don't know where we'd be without him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2380432/Papiss-Cisse-play-Newcastle-United-friendly-St-Mirren.html ‘It’s unusual but nice to be able to talk about Papiss as a footballer, after all that has gone on, and I must say the two days’ training he has put in has surprised me. 'He has looked in really good fettle, and he will have half a game, at least, at St Mirren. ‘I am pleased it has all been sorted out, and we will bond round him now and support him. We will try and get the best out of him, because he is an important player for us. ‘It was a taxing situation for him, but he is fine. We are a resilient bunch, in football. You have to bounce back in our world, or you’ll be in trouble. Papiss can play a big role for us this coming season, and I fully expect him to kick on and make a positive contribution. He was a little bit isolated at times last season, on his own up front, but if he can get a relationship going with whoever might be alongside him, I can see him thriving. 4-4-2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 As long as we don't have Jonas on the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2380432/Papiss-Cisse-play-Newcastle-United-friendly-St-Mirren.html ‘It’s unusual but nice to be able to talk about Papiss as a footballer, after all that has gone on, and I must say the two days’ training he has put in has surprised me. 'He has looked in really good fettle, and he will have half a game, at least, at St Mirren. ‘I am pleased it has all been sorted out, and we will bond round him now and support him. We will try and get the best out of him, because he is an important player for us. ‘It was a taxing situation for him, but he is fine. We are a resilient bunch, in football. You have to bounce back in our world, or you’ll be in trouble. Papiss can play a big role for us this coming season, and I fully expect him to kick on and make a positive contribution. He was a little bit isolated at times last season, on his own up front, but if he can get a relationship going with whoever might be alongside him, I can see him thriving. 4-4-2? Pardew said that days ago. Wants to play with two strikers more often this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 As long as we don't have Jonas on the wing. prepare to be dissapointed this season I'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymc1 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 As long as we don't have Jonas on the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2380432/Papiss-Cisse-play-Newcastle-United-friendly-St-Mirren.html ‘It’s unusual but nice to be able to talk about Papiss as a footballer, after all that has gone on, and I must say the two days’ training he has put in has surprised me. 'He has looked in really good fettle, and he will have half a game, at least, at St Mirren. ‘I am pleased it has all been sorted out, and we will bond round him now and support him. We will try and get the best out of him, because he is an important player for us. ‘It was a taxing situation for him, but he is fine. We are a resilient bunch, in football. You have to bounce back in our world, or you’ll be in trouble. Papiss can play a big role for us this coming season, and I fully expect him to kick on and make a positive contribution. He was a little bit isolated at times last season, on his own up front, but if he can get a relationship going with whoever might be alongside him, I can see him thriving. 4-4-2? Pardew said that days ago. Wants to play with two strikers more often this season. Yep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 As long as Sissoko and Cabaye is the norm in central midfield, i couldn't care less if he does play 442 tbh. In fact i think it might be a good thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 The weakness is it doesn't suit Ben Arfa, we don't have a LW and we don't have a partner for Cisse yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 The weakness is it doesn't suit Ben Arfa, we don't have a LW and we don't have a partner for Cisse yet. It doesn't but you solve a lot of those issues by having 2 midfielders who contribute offensively, i'd argue that's the biggest issue actually. Apart from the obvious partner for Cisse but its quite obvious Pardew won't go that route until we get one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 The weakness is it doesn't suit Ben Arfa, we don't have a LW and we don't have a partner for Cisse yet. He played there on his full debut here and was brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest H09 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I don't understand why he wasnt playing in the wonga derby today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 4-3-1-2, Ben Arfa behind the front 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 4-3-1-2, Ben Arfa behind the front 2 This is the best scenario. Cisse on his own wasn't working - we were too predictable and lacking in numbers/support. If there's a way we can have 2 strikers and HBA thriving, we have to go with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 4-3-1-2, Ben Arfa behind the front 2 I've used this on fifa and I can confirm this works well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weznufc Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 4-3-1-2, Ben Arfa behind the front 2 I've used this on fifa and I can confirm this works well i use 4132 works well too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 4-3-1-2, Ben Arfa behind the front 2 We'll need a couple of strikers mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 The weakness is it doesn't suit Ben Arfa, we don't have a LW and we don't have a partner for Cisse yet. It doesn't but you solve a lot of those issues by having 2 midfielders who contribute offensively, i'd argue that's the biggest issue actually. Apart from the obvious partner for Cisse but its quite obvious Pardew won't go that route until we get one. I'd say the important part of that quote is the bit you didn't highlight. If you are going to go 4-4-2 then you need some good service from the LW, and I still don't see where that's going to come from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 4-3-1-2, Ben Arfa behind the front 2 Did AP say he saw Benny as a number 10? If so that'd fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 4-3-1-2, Ben Arfa behind the front 2 We'll need a couple of strikers mind Cisse, Gouffran and Ben Arfa would be a good mix imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 4-3-1-2, Ben Arfa behind the front 2 We'll need a couple of strikers mind Cisse, Gouffran and Ben Arfa would be a good mix imo. Aye it would but one injury and your back to Shola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 4-4-2 diamond would make sense with our squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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