The College Dropout Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I think Perch gets the nod because of his size and relative strong ability in the air. With Mous & Perch in the side we are now a "big" team. Less likely to concede from set-pieces. But for me, one of Marv/Anita should start most games but together in a midfield 3 it looks a short team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I do think there is merit to physical presence in the PL though, as cliched as it sounds. Anita is class but he doesn't stand a chance when the ball's pinging around everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Really want him to feature tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Really want him to feature tonight. Me too, no idea hows he's found himself out of the team latley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Really want him to feature tonight. Me too, no idea hows he's found himself out of the team latley. Might just need a bit of a rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I reckon he's a canny player. A definite improvement on Perch or Jonas and hopefully that's not read as damning with faint praise. He looks very decent as fullback cover too. As with Tiote, I'm sure he'll improve on the ball as Cabaye, Mou, HBA and Gouff offer more options than he's had in games earlier in the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 You can tell by the posts that we are a club not used to having a squad. Lets keep everyone. Lets add more. And they will all have a role/place in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I do think there is merit to physical presence in the PL though, as cliched as it sounds. Anita is class but he doesn't stand a chance when the ball's pinging around everywhere. as far as the first XI goes thats a point, however it also relies on tiote returning to what he was, if not then i'd put anita in. my only concern at the minute regarding anita is he seems to be caught for a bit strength and stamina, something i'm sure will come when he's used to the prem, in fact i'm confident we'll see a different anita next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hope he gets a start tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hope he gets a start tonight. Aye. Dropping him seems a bit unfair after his performances when Cabaye was injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Pardew clearly hasn't got the first idea how to utilise Anita. Don't know why we persist with a manager unable to get the best out of our assets. Doesn't kick it long enough, doesn't put enough of a "tackle in" therefore doesn't get a game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Aye, the worst part is a manager who actually knows what he's doing with this set of players would be awesome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Pardew clearly hasn't got the first idea how to utilise Anita. Don't know why we persist with a manager unable to get the best out of our assets. Doesn't kick it long enough, doesn't put enough of a "tackle in" therefore doesn't get a game. i think anita would get more of a game if pardew wasn't so wary of the full backs getting caught out, as santon was a few times tonight. i still see him as a possibility of a middle three with sissoko and cabaye but only when both anita and sissoko have the strength to really get through a premier league game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Pardew clearly hasn't got the first idea how to utilise Anita. Don't know why we persist with a manager unable to get the best out of our assets. Doesn't kick it long enough, doesn't put enough of a "tackle in" therefore doesn't get a game. i think anita would get more of a game if pardew wasn't so wary of the full backs getting caught out, as santon was a few times tonight. i still see him as a possibility of a middle three with sissoko and cabaye but only when both anita and sissoko have the strength to really get through a premier league game. What I don't understand is Anita has more than enough pace to recover better than the Mad Destroyer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Pardew clearly hasn't got the first idea how to utilise Anita. Don't know why we persist with a manager unable to get the best out of our assets. Doesn't kick it long enough, doesn't put enough of a "tackle in" therefore doesn't get a game. i think anita would get more of a game if pardew wasn't so wary of the full backs getting caught out, as santon was a few times tonight. i still see him as a possibility of a middle three with sissoko and cabaye but only when both anita and sissoko have the strength to really get through a premier league game. What I don't understand is Anita has more than enough pace to recover better than the Mad Destroyer pace maybe but not the nouse. i feel that tiote is trying to impress and is trying too hard. tiote of old was the perfect coverer, not so sure now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 so he never played then? fuck a fucking duck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelunchbox Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I do think there is merit to physical presence in the PL though, as cliched as it sounds. Anita is class but he doesn't stand a chance when the ball's pinging around everywhere. Maybe to a certain point, but I always use the makelele example, one of the smallest players to had ever graced the prem and of the best if not the best to had ever played in that defensive holding midfield role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Chibas Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Midfield three of Cabaye, Tiote & Anita would sit well with me. Tiote's physicality & defensive workrate, Anita' run & carry, and Cabaye's passing range & playmaking qualities. A balanced skillset (as a midfield unit) on offer, i'd be happy with that. Probably deployed as a 1-2, with Anita & Cabs slightly more advanced on either side. Tiote sitting deep with the cardio & workrate to cover the fbs (who would add width). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 they'd possibly be my 3 too, assuming tiote can stop being fucking horrible for a while tiote cabs-anita hba sissoko cisse or perhaps cabs-anita sissoko hba gouffran cisse think i maybe prefer the latter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Gouffran is a must-start for me after his 2 matches for us. He and HBA flanking Cisse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 yeah, i've really taken to him myself...looks like the player we thought obertan would be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Sometimes when he gets the ball I think it's Obertan for second, then he does something good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 still say you could probably coach being an effective striker into obertan myself given the right circumstances, as it is we should really be looking for a buyer ASAP he's a waste of skin and wages for us now really Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Gouffran is nothing like Obertan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 did anybody say he was? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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