durhamunigeordie Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Would still have anyone other than Raylor in there. Gosling or Abeid are the obvious options. Raylor was excellent when he came on today and won possession for the second goal. Get the blinkers off man, he's a tidy footballer who very rarely gives the ball away and takes a mean free kick. He wasn't excellent, he was just fine. He also made a pathetic attempt at a clearance on the edge of our penalty box that nearly gifted them an equaliser. We were really up against in once he was in the middle until we scored a second and they basically gave up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Would still have anyone other than Raylor in there. Gosling or Abeid are the obvious options. Raylor was excellent when he came on today and won possession for the second goal. Get the blinkers off man, he's a tidy footballer who very rarely gives the ball away and takes a mean free kick. He wasn't excellent, he was just fine. He also made a pathetic attempt at a clearance on the edge of our penalty box that nearly gifted them an equaliser. We were really up against in once he was in the middle until we scored a second and they basically gave up. Sure that was Jonas...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Would still have anyone other than Raylor in there. Gosling or Abeid are the obvious options. Raylor was excellent when he came on today and won possession for the second goal. Get the blinkers off man, he's a tidy footballer who very rarely gives the ball away and takes a mean free kick. He wasn't excellent, he was just fine. He also made a pathetic attempt at a clearance on the edge of our penalty box that nearly gifted them an equaliser. We were really up against in once he was in the middle until we scored a second and they basically gave up. I disagree, they never looked like scoring and Raylor is a much better player than people on here give him credit for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broony Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 - If colo is fit and tiote is out -------------------------------------- Krul --------------------------------------- Simpson ------------ Williamson ------ Collo -------------------- Santon ----------------- Cabaye ---------- Perch ---------- Jonas -------------------- --- Ben Arfa ---------------------- Cisse --------------------------- Ba --- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Would still have anyone other than Raylor in there. Gosling or Abeid are the obvious options. Raylor was excellent when he came on today and won possession for the second goal. Get the blinkers off man, he's a tidy footballer who very rarely gives the ball away and takes a mean free kick. He wasn't excellent, he was just fine. He also made a pathetic attempt at a clearance on the edge of our penalty box that nearly gifted them an equaliser. We were really up against in once he was in the middle until we scored a second and they basically gave up. Sure that was Jonas...? If it was then I am guilty of having the blinkers on. Weirdly though I thought it was Jonas first time I saw it and then am sure the replay showed it was Raylor. However, point still stands. First half they were just passing around on the half way line. First 20 mins of the second when Tiote went off they were much more threatening and were able to pass it about a bit on the edge of the box. Thing is Raylor isn't even an athlete - he isn't very mobile at all and so once someone has gone past him he cannot recover quick enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Would still have anyone other than Raylor in there. Gosling or Abeid are the obvious options. Raylor was excellent when he came on today and won possession for the second goal. Get the blinkers off man, he's a tidy footballer who very rarely gives the ball away and takes a mean free kick. He wasn't excellent, he was just fine. He also made a pathetic attempt at a clearance on the edge of our penalty box that nearly gifted them an equaliser. We were really up against in once he was in the middle until we scored a second and they basically gave up. Sure that was Jonas...? Definitely Raylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 if colo and our CM are fit, I may consider resting Ba, it's a bit of a tough one, I think he may just need to score again... Krul Simmo Williamson Colo Santon Tiote Perch HBA Cabaye Gutierrez Cisse But expect and also kind of want Ba on left jonas in CM and dunno have to choose between Perch and Williamson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umer Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I don't think colo, tiote and cabaye will play if they are doubts. So we'll probably go with: -------------Krul Simpson, Williamson, Perch, Santon Raylor, Gosling, Jonas HBA, Cisse, Ba We really would struggle if we get more injuries. I don't think this will be an easy game, but I really fancy Ba getting a goal in this one... come on lets keep this winning streak going! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I don't think colo, tiote and cabaye will play if they are doubts. So we'll probably go with: -------------Krul Simpson, Williamson, Perch, Santon Raylor, Gosling, Jonas HBA, Cisse, Ba We really would struggle if we get more injuries. I don't think this will be an easy game, but I really fancy Ba getting a goal in this one... come on lets keep this winning streak going! That midfield is horrible. Not a Gosling hater but not yet ready to start and form the core of the team with raylor imo. I'd like Abeid to get some minutes though, see what he's like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I'm not personally concerned for Ba, and cobbling together a personality profile from the interviews I've seen of his (which I love btw), I would imagine any malaise he is in would be because of his disappointment in his own performances. You could see how (hilariously) sad he was about the penalty miss against the Mackems, for example. FWIW, generally, his performances have been more than fine on the whole during his "drought". He's a very intelligent and balanced guy though, and I think whilst he'd be disappointed he hasn't hit the high standards he's set himself, he probably understands it's been a long season and that sometimes the ball doesn't always roll for you. He'll be happy for Cisse, I've no doubt. He has seemed leggy to me, and he hasn't had the composure whilst on the ball we've grown accustomed to - which to me has been more indicative ofhis tiredness than any goal drought (especially as, in his drought, he hasn't spent as much time playing centrally). Not sure whether to give him a rest, or to let him play - but I trust him and Pardew to talk about it and make the right decision, based on his fitness and his hunger to get back into top form. You know with his mindset he'll have a really positive attitude about working hard to make sure he achieves his goals... which will inevitably lead to more Demba Goals Other than that, any other fitness concerns aside, I'd start the same against Bolton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Could be a canny game this one, hoping to get a ticket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 This won't be as easy as some people are making out, they are on a decent run at the minute, won the last few games iirc Coyle won manager of the month and they are battling and fighting to stay up. Will be tough but think we'll edge it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roy the Irish Magpie Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Fancy Ba and Benny to score just like they did last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Can anyone see Cisse not scoring here like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Big effort here then a we have a good rest before the Stoke game. Arsenal also play Chelsea the same day as the Stoke game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 23hrs extra rest should do us the world of good as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wally_McFool Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Team on Monday without Colo, Tiote and Cabaye Krul Simpson Perch Williamson Santon Raylor Jonas Ferguson HBA Ba Cisse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 If we win this it will be a huge step in how the rest of the season goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonpete1892 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 With a wide packed midfield and a team coming to most likely park the bus, I can see this game being more difficult than Liverpool. We'll need to either change our tactics or, like today, allow them to play football in order to allow us to play the game we've played recently - ie breaking with pace between their chasing midfields and isolated defenders. Then again, we could mount wave after wave of pressure and crumble them that way, much like what we did with Sunderland in the second half. Personally I'd use our position to gamble and go for broke. We've created breathing space below us and this has brought us some freedom. It could be one of those days, I just havn't decided if it will be frustrating or brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Why are people saying Cabaye isn't going to play? Did he pick up a knock? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roy the Irish Magpie Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 There is no way Cabaye won't be fit so stop worrying about him. Pardew took him off purely out of fear he'd get injured and not because he is injured. Tiote might be a different story however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I think Pardew suggested on NUFC TV Cabaye and Tiote will be back for Stoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 When was the last time we won 5 in a row? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 When was the last time we won 5 in a row? 03/04 after not winning any of the first 6 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Just win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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