Guest andrew Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Very tactical, hopefully we finish it off here cos I dont want this shite brought back to St James'. Not sure how Ben Arfa has been a liability, one awful pass which comes from him playing far too deep- other than that he's done nowt like the others (well aside from the inside pass to Simpson which was decent!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Both teams playing for the draw and on the counter doesn't make for a good spectacle. Havent heard a peep from our fans either, team could do with a bit of vocal support out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 It's been a boring game but they haven't troubled us bar one occasion when Santon was beaten far too easily. We're so slow in the final third though, they're standing off us and we're slowing to their pace rather than being quick and decisive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I really like Brighton's strip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 That was painful. HBA first not getting into then being largely wasteful. Santon still looks to lose concentration too much when defending. Plus playing Jonas central is acheiving nowt at all. It forces a striker to play out wide rendering him useless, forces Santon to do far too much running without any cover and for the most part forces Jonas to try and play football which he doesnt look comfortable doing. Dont see any advantage of him there when all he offers is a bit of running off the ball for the most part, need to get him out wide with some space to get into his stride. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Obertan will be on for Ben Arfa I bet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I just hope that the 2nd half is the last time we ever see Shola and Best on the same team other than when playing for the reserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Both teams playing for the draw and on the counter doesn't make for a good spectacle. Havent heard a peep from our fans either, team could do with a bit of vocal support out there. The players on the pitch need to do something to get the fans going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Poor first half. We are set up not to lose a goal and hopefully catch them on the break, but the passing in the final third has been rubbish. Pardew needs to shift back to 442, instead of this 4-2-3-1 mullarky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Obertan will be on for Ben Arfa I bet. Yup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Dont think we have been poor, Brighton have pressed and closed down any space but we are a PL team having a good season, we SHOULD be capable to open them up and create space. Cabaye is playing too deep and needs to get into the game. Maybe he is covering Perch. Ben Arfa isnt getting on the ball enough and when he does he's trying to go past that one man too many. Lack of movement around him though. Shola's done alrite, good strength at times but really lacks any mobility. Shola off and either Ferguson or Obertan on. The thing is with Shola, I've seen snails on tranquillisers move faster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Pundit calling Santon the worst left back hes ever seen. What a knacker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Cure for insomnia found. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Given the personnel/how we're playing, I'd be happy with a draw. No changes for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToonZA Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Our midfield seems to be having trouble hitting the killer pass in the final third. Since we aint got a sh*t midfield, the problem has to be upfront! Cabaye long pass to Best and then his take down...sublime. Pity bout the finish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Obertan will be on for Ben Arfa I bet. Should be on for Shola nd stick Best uptop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Obertan will be on for Ben Arfa I bet. It would be absolutely ridiculous if so. He's been shit for most of it, but he's the only one in the squad who's capable at breaking through a wall of defenders, like what Brighton have set up. Obertan can't beat a man for shit. Wouldn't make a jot of sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 We've been utterly abject. Don't look motivated at all. Really don't get how we don't look 'motivated'. We've been sharp and fluid with our passing from defense to midfield and have tried to force our way through. It's the front three that are letting us down at the minute, no one else. Because we're not going for the jugular, nobody's moving to take risks and score. We're just keeping control, fair enough though, I'd say we're not being ballsy enough (as an improvement on my previous statement). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Mag Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Tim Sherwood has just said "Santon is the worst left back ive ever seen" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 The two main problems are that Ben Arfa is playing too far back, and Ameobi is playing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Don't think Shola has been that bad in possession. He's static as fuck though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Dat pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Tim Sherwood has just said "Santon is the worst left back ive ever seen" He's an idiot. Poor couple of games though. Needs to work on his defending, but we already knew that. Can only learn on the job. The rewards we reap will eventually be worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Tim Sherwood has just said "Santon is the worst left back ive ever seen" What a fucking moron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Don't think Shola has been that bad in possession. He's static as fuck though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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