Mick Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Cabaye has scored 6 goals in open play in 2 seasons for us ffs. He's playing just in front of the defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Honestly our midfield is incapable of scoring enough goals. Anyone thinking that's totally down to the manager are barking up the wrong tree. What? So Cabaye can't score goals? HBA/Sissoko/Gouffran, all can't score goals? Cabaye has scored 6 goals in open play in 2 seasons for us ffs. Not bad for a defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 We've got to start sending Debuchy up for corners on a more consistent basis, I'm sure he scored from a few for Lille and he definitely seems to attack the ball in the air well from a defensive perspective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 We've got to start sending Debuchy up for corners on a more consistent basis, I'm sure he scored from a few for Lille and he definitely seems to attack the ball in the air well from a defensive perspective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Honestly our midfield is incapable of scoring enough goals. Anyone thinking that's totally down to the manager are barking up the wrong tree. Cabaye has 6 goals, how many would he actually have if he wasn't picking the ball up from centre backs all the bloody time and actually given a bit of freedom to create and push on and not injured for ages ( ok that isn't Pardew's fault but still)? Not many midfielders have scored many more than that, especially with the teams we are talking about. How many midfielders have got into double figures for Liverpool and Everton? Fellaini doesn't count as he basically plays as an forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 You're not going to believe this, folks. http://i.imgur.com/KRllNTw.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Brainwashed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 You're not going to believe this, folks. http://i.imgur.com/KRllNTw.png The players are using it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 FFS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 We've got to start sending Debuchy up for corners on a more consistent basis, I'm sure he scored from a few for Lille and he definitely seems to attack the ball in the air well from a defensive perspective. What's really scary is that while you are aware of that, I'm not convinced Pardew is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 You're not going to believe this, folks. http://i.imgur.com/KRllNTw.png The thing is i'm not even surprised in the slightest any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Honestly our midfield is incapable of scoring enough goals. Anyone thinking that's totally down to the manager are barking up the wrong tree. You keep saying this sort of thing, I think we've got enough goals in our team to be well clear of 16th actually. We haven't when we have an open door in our rear end. So do you think, all in all, we're about where we should be in terms of the overall ability/balance of the squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 alan pardew 'e plan a draw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 It's not surprising that a team with 6 defensive midfielders on the pitch at all times lacks goals from midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Honestly our midfield is incapable of scoring enough goals. Anyone thinking that's totally down to the manager are barking up the wrong tree. You keep saying this sort of thing, I think we've got enough goals in our team to be well clear of 16th actually. We haven't when we have an open door in our rear end. So do you think, all in all, we're about where we should be in terms of the overall ability/balance of the squad? No, but quite a few players have not played to their true potential and that isn't to do with the manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 You're not going to believe this, folks. http://i.imgur.com/KRllNTw.png The players are using it now. Brilliant motivational tactics. Next week's excuses are already being fine-tuned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 You're not going to believe this, folks. http://i.imgur.com/KRllNTw.png You've seen it happening time and time again over the years - bad managers give players ready-made excuses and the players will believe and use them every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 We've got to start sending Debuchy up for corners on a more consistent basis, I'm sure he scored from a few for Lille and he definitely seems to attack the ball in the air well from a defensive perspective. What's really scary is that while you are aware of that, I'm not convinced Pardew is. He has ventured up there a few times and I was starting to think it was going to be a regular occurrence before his recent injury. I can't remember him doing it in the last two games though. It's little things like this that could actually lead to me having some faith restored in Pardew and Co., given how amazingly simple it would be to implement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 The player should be embarrassed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 looks like we could win the league next season when all these issues are addressed like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 You're not going to believe this, folks. http://i.imgur.com/KRllNTw.png You've seen it happening time and time again over the years - bad managers give players ready-made excuses and the players will believe and use them every time. That should just about quash the bullshit that his negativity isn't used as an excuse by the players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 looks like we could win the league next season when all these issues are addressed like. Nothing like a bit of OTT sarcasm to lighten the mood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 So we were fatigued after 45 mins? Bugger me, things are worse than I thought. Especially since we had a full week to prepare for the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Gouffran is the last player who should be tired Don't even think he's finished any of his 11 games in the last 3 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Honestly our midfield is incapable of scoring enough goals. Anyone thinking that's totally down to the manager are barking up the wrong tree. You keep saying this sort of thing, I think we've got enough goals in our team to be well clear of 16th actually. We haven't when we have an open door in our rear end. So do you think, all in all, we're about where we should be in terms of the overall ability/balance of the squad? No, but quite a few players have not played to their true potential and that isn't to do with the manager. I can't think of one player who has, to say that's unconnected to the manager is absurd. I could understand your argument if we were on 40-odd points and comfortable in the top half and a queue of people were complaining about it but that's not the scenario we're in, it's far worse than that so we're not talking about players slightly under-performing or anything of the sort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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