1878 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Couldn't call it either way at the mo. You haven't started well but still have dangerous individuals like Cisse and Ben Arfa. Although we had two great performances vs Man Utd & Villa, by all accounts we were dreadful vs WBA at the weekend and deserved the loss. Gibson might be out as well which would be a huge blow for us (not joking, he steadies the midfield a treat). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 We definitely need to see three in the middle for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 We definitely need to see three in the middle for this. This. Their midfield will overpower us if we don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Is it simply an issue of fitness for Cabaye recently? And Cisse for that matter. On form they'll win the game for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Is it simply an issue of fitness for Cabaye recently? And Cisse for that matter. On form they'll win the game for you. Certainly doesn't look that way with Cabaye, not sure on Cisse. Since he has been here Cisse has played better on his own up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Not fitness, just an excuse, he was like this last season. With the odd few good games, and one stormer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Is it simply an issue of fitness for Cabaye recently? And Cisse for that matter. On form they'll win the game for you. Looks a bit more than fitness for me, fitness can't be an excuse for Cabaye's turboshite corners yesterday for starters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Well I was going to say, if it's fitness then it's seriously unprofessional. But not sure how he could be unhappy. Maybe he thinks his place is untouchable? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Well I was going to say, if it's fitness then it's seriously unprofessional. But not sure how he could be unhappy. Maybe he thinks his place is untouchable? He could be sulking over us not bringing in Debuchy, or he has had his head turned by a bigger club, either way he needs to sort himself out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Well I was going to say, if it's fitness then it's seriously unprofessional. But not sure how he could be unhappy. Maybe he thinks his place is untouchable? I still can't believe he isn't fit, plenty of other players played at the Euro's and most of last season are well back to 100% match fitness now in the Premiership and across Europe. They all shouldn't be certain starters if their form is bad, but they are especially Ba and Cisse with fuck all in the squad to replace them with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Are you going to throw Bigi in do you reckon? I have to say I thought him and Anita were your best players yesterday. He obviously has a lot of developing to do experience-wise but early signs are good with him considering he's what, 18, and was playing for Coventry? Great deal of maturity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Are you going to throw Bigi in do you reckon? I have to say I thought him and Anita were your best players yesterday. He obviously has a lot of developing to do experience-wise but early signs are good with him considering he's what, 18, and was playing for Coventry? Great deal of maturity. Depends on the fitness of Tiote, and of course what formation we play. If we go 4-4-2 against you then we will really struggle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Krul Perch Taylor Coloccini Santon Tiote Anita HBA Cabaye Marveaux Cisse He's never going to do that, is he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Aye I'd go 4-3-3 / 4-5-1 v Everton as I expect a hard midfield battle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Krul Perch Taylor Coloccini Santon Tiote Anita HBA Cabaye Marveaux Cisse He's never going to do that, is he? Nope, even though it is so obvious it would suite us much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 This isn't the game to drop Jonas, imo. I'd like to see Krul; Anita, Coloccini, Taylor, Santon; Jonas, Tiote, Cabaye; Marveaux, HBA, Cisse in the fabled 4-3-3. However, this could well be the game where we play with two in the centre of the park and get howked, leading to Pardew finally realising that winning points > keeping Ba happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 This isn't the game to drop Jonas, imo. I'd like to see Krul; Anita, Coloccini, Taylor, Santon; Jonas, Tiote, Cabaye; Marveaux, HBA, Cisse in the fabled 4-3-3. However, this could well be the game where we play with two in the centre of the park and get howked, leading to Pardew finally realising that winning points > keeping Ba happy. Exactly what i would do and the same personnel for that matter, but will it happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Krul Anita Saylor Colo Santon Tiote Jonas HBA Cabaye Marv Cisse Tiote and Jonas should be able to counter Fellini hopefully, Also Pienaar is a big threat. If we cut the service to a minimum Jelavic should be able to be neutralised. Ben Arfa and Anita need to work hard to prevent Baines attacking too much, preferably by Ben Arfa keeping him pinned back. Cisse picked over Ba just cos think Everton can probably deal with the bustle of Ba better than Cisse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 i think the way everton play we'd get bummed in a 4-3-3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 i think the way everton play we'd get bummed in a 4-3-3. What makes you say that? plus if Marveaux is to play on the left like people are asking it's more of a 4-2-3-1 or 4-5-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 i think the way everton play we'd get bummed in a 4-3-3. What makes you say that? plus if Marveaux is to play on the left like people are asking it's more of a 4-2-3-1 or 4-5-1. if Marveaux plays then i can see it doing okay. but i just feel that when we're playing as poorly as we are right now, if we don't play a more boring, organised 4-4-2, i think theres a chance we just won't have the energy to compete right now. wouldn't mind us playing 4-4-1-1 right now tbh, with Hatem behind a lone striker, preferably Ba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 A draw would be a great result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 No a big win would be a great result, A draw would be understandable result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordstrom Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 3-1 to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptoon Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Krul Anita Saylor Colo Santon Tiote Jonas HBA Cabaye Marv Ba Ba looks alot sharper than Cisse thus far. Playing the two of them together isn't really working. We need the extra man in midfield. Time to make a brave decision Alan and drop one of them for this game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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