wormy Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I tempted to go with this Krul Simpson Colo Willi Jonas Santon Perch Guthrie Arfa Demba Demba Shamed we don't have cb alternatives than simpson, and tiote will not available yet My word. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I tempted to go with this Krul Simpson Colo Willi Jonas Santon Perch Guthrie Arfa Demba Demba Shamed we don't have cb alternatives than simpson, and tiote will not available yet My word. Is that you Alan Shearer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Jesus Christ, anyone would think we're playing Barcelona. I doubt there are many teams in the league that would look at playing us as an easy game. It will be close, we'll be up for it, and will probably be playing very tight at the back. We're extremely good on the counter with plenty of pace and good at creating chances. Could easily go either way but we won't get a thumping. I still fancies us to win it 1-2. Well said that man. We usually do well against them. Colo was inches away from winning it against them at SJP. It would have been a fair result in a "took our chances" kind of way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ykmkmdd Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 can't imagine anything other than: Obertan - Guthrie - Perch - Jonas Cisse - Ba Absolutely no way he trusts Ben Arfa to track Bale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 From Pardew.... "We can go to Tottenham and let our hair down. We will have a go and if we get beat, we get beat." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 From Pardew.... "We can go to Tottenham and let our hair down. We will have a go and if we get beat, we get beat." Positive stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest schmuck Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 ---------------------Krul--------------------- -----------Williamson---Coloccini------------ -Santon----------------------------Ferguson- ----------Guthrie---Perch----Jonas----------- -------------------Ben Arfa------------------- --------------Cisse--------Ba----------------- Likelihood: 0 (though in light of Pardew's recent comments... still 0) Sexyhood: 8.5 Goals conceded: 3-5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Lets go and have a go at them, nothing to lose. I'd like to see Ben Arfa get a run out but I think he'll definitely start Obertan to counter or help with Bale's threat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Not much of a chance here. We will be completley dominated in midfield. The only thing is that Adebayor can't buy a goal, but I'm sure Bale will find a way to go past Simpson on a number of occasions. If Pardew is serious about "having a go", then Ben Arfa definately should start on the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 One positive is Bale scored two against Wigan so he's not due another good game for about a month Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 As well as Guthrie and Perch played yesterday i think they'll get found out on saturday and we'll get possed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptoon Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Obertan did alot better yesterday but he is still no where near as good as Ben Arfa. Obertan can't seem to pick out a simple pass at times and passes to the opposition. Ben arfa is the one we need to persevere with. Ok he gets caught in possesion too much but that should improve. Ben Arfa's all round skill, vision and passing is awesome. The movement of the Dembii is also awesome and will surely bring out the best in Ben arfa. The thought of the three of them on the same pitch is mouth watering. Ben Arfa through balls for the Dembii instead of Strolla and best !!! Ben Arfa's future looks bleak under Pardew unfortunately, hope i'm wrong. I just hope Pardew tries this: Krul Simpson Willi Colo Santon Ben Arfa Guthrie Mehdi Jonas Ba Cisse Woulden't be gutted if we played Perch but want to see more of Mehdi, looks very promising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Might be worth putting Jonas on the RW to help out with Bale. If we put Ben Arfa on the LW we could also get some genuine crosses in to the box from either side. Think Santon would have a harder time of it but as they're good on either flank it's going to tough anyway! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Aye, get Jonas tracking bale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Is there any chance tiote could be back for this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Is there any chance tiote could be back for this? Nope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Is there any chance tiote could be back for this? no, he has a game midweek (Semis) and depending if he wins or loses he will either have the 3rd play-off on Saturday, ot the final on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 If he DDT's Drogba on the training ground and gets sent home in disgrace maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Ivory Cooast are into the semis aren't they? They could very well winnit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 It's not in our DNA to get smashed. Yes, that sounds unbelievable but it can not be more true. We haven't been smashed all season, really. We'll put up a good fight, and hopefully come away with a point. I think they'll win 1-0 or 2-1, but one thing I'm sure of is that I'll feel satisfied with our effort - like I've been for 90% of the games this season. It's such a refreshing feeling to know that you're going to get a performance from the team every week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 It's not in our DNA to get smashed. Yes, that sounds unbelievable but it can not be more true. We haven't been smashed all season, really. We'll put up a good fight, and hopefully come away with a point. I think they'll win 1-0 or 2-1, but one thing I'm sure of is that I'll feel satisfied with our effort - like I've been for 90% of the games this season. It's such a refreshing feeling to know that you're going to get a performance from the team every week. Makes a change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 It's not in our DNA to get smashed. Yes, that sounds unbelievable but it can not be more true. We haven't been smashed all season, really. We'll put up a good fight, and hopefully come away with a point. I think they'll win 1-0 or 2-1, but one thing I'm sure of is that I'll feel satisfied with our effort - like I've been for 90% of the games this season. It's such a refreshing feeling to know that you're going to get a performance from the team every week. We have still conceded 5 to Fulham and 4 to West Brom though so it can still happen even if we are much tighter than we used to be.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Think we should be looking at going with 3 in the middle for this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayno Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Strangely confident for this one. Krul Simpson Willo Colo Santon Gosling Perch Guthrie Vuckic Ba Cisse Weird formation but we can't afford to get as overrun in midfield as we did against Villa. Having two wingers that will tuck in will make us more solid and tbh i'd trust Vuckic and Gosling to put in better crosses than Obertan and Jonas anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Strangely confident for this one. Krul Simpson Willo Colo Santon Perch Obertan Guthrie HBA Jonas Ba No Cisse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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