Ishmael Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/pardew-ready-to-ring-the-changes-for-newcastle-s-europa-league-tie-1-4852902 Who is this so-called journalist? Just try to make sense of that article without having to read between - or, in most cases, behind - the lines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Ben Arfa banned for European outings 21 August 2012-PA Sport Hatem Ben Arfa will miss the start of Newcastle United's UEFA Europa League campaign as he serves a suspension dating back to 2010. Alan Pardew's side flies to Greece ahead of its first leg play-off clash with Atromitos, but the Ben Arfa will be absent as he servess a three-match ban incurred during his time at former club Olympique de Marseille. The 25-year-old, whose late penalty against Tottenham Hotspur got the Magpies off to a winning start in the English Premier League, was sent off in Marseille's 2-1 home defeat by Benfica in March 2010 which saw it miss out on a place in the Europa League quarter-finals that season. Ben Arfa joined Newcastle on loan later that year and has had no opportunity since to serve his ban. As a result, he will miss both legs of the tie and the first game of the group stage if his side progresses. However, the France international, like several of his senior colleagues, might have been rested for the fixture in Athens, with Pardew knowing he will have to carefully manage his resources this season if his squad is to compete on all fronts. Newcastle earned its return to the continental stage by finishing fifth last season and is determined to establish itself in the upper reaches of the Premier League once again, while attempting to extend its European adventure. That was something the club achieved during Sir Bobby Robson's reign, although that was in an era when the manager was able to work under fewer financial restrictions. This time around, the likes of Haris Vuckic and Mehdi Abeid will hope for a chance to show what they can do, while some of their more illustrious colleagues sit out in preparation for the weekend's domestic clash at Chelsea. Pardew's side will play twice inside 48 hours after failing in its request to have the game at Stamford Bridge re-arranged, with the Notting Hill Carnival taking place in London this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WashyGeordie Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 43 tickets now sold by NUFC Hardcore! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I would bring Cabaye and Anita to this game to be honest. Cabaye as a punishment for his low fitness levels and atrocious performance against Spurs. Anita to adjust to his teammates. 45 mins each. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Punishment for being injured in pre season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Play him three times in a week as punishment for low fitness levels after barely any pre season and a International tournament. You're on crack cocaine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Perhaps punishment is too harsh a term, but he needs minutes on the pitch. Ben Arfa provides a very good terms of reference to where he should be, even taking inti account of injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Why is James so consistently wrong about stuff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Play him three times in a week as punishment for low fitness levels after barely any pre season and a International tournament. You're on crack cocaine. GO HARD OR GO HOME! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Alon Yefet to ref the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 i know £9.99 is a crazy price but Premier sports do cover the Conference and show games on friday nights, by the look of it gateshead on live away to Stockport this week. ps that still wouldn't tempt me to get it mind! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Does anyone know if Lowes and Anderson are even going to bother doing it for NUFC TV? Might be my main option on Thursday. Scheduled to be on on Radio Newcastle so I'd assume NUFC TV will have it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00xdt27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 noticed in the adam campbell thread that he was on the plane, so any word on who's gone and who hasn't ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosstef Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Read some article where it said that the Ameobis, Tiote, Ba, Vuckic and Ferguson were all left at home due to injuries. I really hope Tiote and Ba will be fit for Saturday. It's a shame with Vuckic and Ferguson as I guess they would have started tomorrow. Be interesting to see who starts on top as Campbell and Cissé seems to be our only fit strikers ATM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Gutierrez, Taylor, Simpson, Krul, Cabaye, Perch, Williamson, Harper, Obertan - confirmed via George Caulkin's twitter account. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Gutierrez, Taylor, Simpson, Krul, Cabaye, Perch, Williamson, Harper, Obertan - confirmed via George Caulkin's twitter account. In or out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Gutierrez, Taylor, Simpson, Krul, Cabaye, Perch, Williamson, Harper, Obertan - confirmed via George Caulkin's twitter account. In or out? On the plane. That's who he had seen to date anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Gutierrez, Taylor, Simpson, Krul, Cabaye, Perch, Williamson, Harper, Obertan - confirmed via George Caulkin's twitter account. In or out? i'd assume they've gone as there is no mention of those we know aren't going through injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 If that's the case and Ba is actually injured i think Campbell could well be starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Harper Perch Williamson Good R Taylor Amalfitano Bigiramana Gosling Jonas Marveaux Campbell ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Be surprised if Campbell starts, maybe he'll get on as a sub. ----------------------- Krul Tavernier -- Williamson -- Good -- Raylor Anita -- Gosling Obertan --------- Amalfitano ------ Marveaux -------------------- Cisse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Be surprised if Campbell starts, maybe he'll get on as a sub. ----------------------- Krul Tavernier -- Williamson -- Good -- Raylor Anita -- Gosling Obertan --------- Amalfitano ------ Marveaux -------------------- Cisse Think Perch will play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Be surprised if Campbell starts, maybe he'll get on as a sub. ----------------------- Krul Tavernier -- Williamson -- Good -- Raylor Anita -- Gosling Obertan --------- Amalfitano ------ Marveaux -------------------- Cisse Think Perch will play. Aye actually, I'd stick him RB ahead of Tav then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 What I think Pards will play: Krul Simpson Perch Williamson Taylor Obertan Gosling Anita Amalfitano Marveaux Shola/Sammy He will look to keep it tight, even against minnows. Then try and walk through the second leg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosstef Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 What I think Pards will play: Krul Simpson Perch Williamson Taylor Obertan Gosling Anita Amalfitano Marveaux Shola/Sammy He will look to keep it tight, even against minnows. Then try and walk through the second leg. Both Shola and Sammy are injured, but I like the rest of your formation. Think it'll be Cissé on top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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