BrettNUFC Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 All depends who the opposition is really. Certain players would be ahead of others depending on home/away and level of opposition so hard to say. I'd be placing Cabaye ahead Tiote almost every time but if your away to the likes of Arsenal who are going to spend a lot of time in possession i would have Tiote as one of the most important on the team sheet. However if you’re at home against a side like Reading you would have Cabaye near the top with the likes of Ben Arfa. Varies for different matches home and away. Home: Ben Arfa Cabaye Krul Away: Colo Krul Tiote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 This thread has made me wish there was some sabermetrics kind of analysis on the true influence of a goalkeeper throughout a season. Feel free to do a Barcelona one and make us all feel like shit VI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 This thread has made me wish there was some sabermetrics kind of analysis on the true influence of a goalkeeper throughout a season. It can be huge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 This thread has made me wish there was some sabermetrics kind of analysis on the true influence of a goalkeeper throughout a season. Feel free to do a Barcelona one and make us all feel like s*** VI Mkay. Hard to judge apart from the obvious #1 1. Lionel Messi 2. Xavi Hernández 3. Daniel Alves 4. Víctor Valdés 5. Sergio Busquets 6. Andrés Iniesta 7. Pedro Rodríguez 8. David Villa 9. Carles Puyol 10. Gerard Piqué 11. Jordi Alba (he's new) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Shame to see Puyol so low down on the list now? In the CL final between Arsenal and Barca I really disliked him but after that I've had a growing respect for his attitude Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 1. Krul 2. HBA 3. Coloccini 4. Cabaye 5. Tiote I consider Cabaye more important than Tiote for a number of reasons, but mainly we have a few who can do the holding job in midfield but other than Cabaye who do we have who can create and pass through teams? there is really no one. The other 6 can be mixed and matched depending on form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Shame to see Puyol so low down on the list now? In the CL final between Arsenal and Barca I really disliked him but after that I've had a growing respect for his attitude I made that list thinking on the players that are most important in the way we play, nothing else. Puyol is a legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Shame to see Puyol so low down on the list now? In the CL final between Arsenal and Barca I really disliked him but after that I've had a growing respect for his attitude I made that list thinking on the players that are most important in the way we play, nothing else. Puyol is a legend. Absolutely, I was just lamenting how he's old now and not quite what he used to be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1988 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I think that HBA, whilst obviously a massive player for us when he's on form and playing at his best is still a luxury item in a way and whilst it can be argued that the fear factor that he provides us with is irreplaceable I still feel as though there are a number of players that would have to be on the team sheet before him because of their importance to the shape and solidity of the team, basically we don't look the same with them missing. So, 1. Colo (Obviously) 2. Krul (If he's out against Everton we'll look a lot more shaky at the back) 3. Jonas (Completely dependable and always an outlet) 4. Tiote (Anchors the midfield and allows Cabaye etc to play with more freedom) 5. Cabaye (When Tiote is behind him can really start influencing the game) 6. Cisse (Needs to be playing up top on his own a la last season but gives the team direction and purpose) 7. Saylor (Better than Williamson and was part of the defence that was so good at the start of last season) 8. HBA (As stated at the top, amazing on his day but not essential) 9. Ba (Feels wrong putting him so low down but as far as the shape of the team goes more of a hindrance than a help so far this season) 10/11. Santon/Simpson/Raylor (All good on their day but aren't gonna win any awards) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 If you think Jonas and Stevie Taylor are more important than Ben Arfa then you're quite clearly addicted to crack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 It all depends on the situation. You could quite easily argue that Jonas is more essential than Ben Arfa. In most cases you'd be wrong, but sometimes you'd be right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I'd say Krul and Colo have to be one and two in whatever order as you look at the people coming in to replace them and they're not anywhere close to the same class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Won and scored penalty v Spurs Best player on pitch v Chelsea Scored screamer to get a point v Villa He's needless really, get rid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 If you think Jonas and Stevie Taylor are more important than Ben Arfa then you're quite clearly addicted to crack. This..............Home or Away....Man City or Mackems.....situation doesn't matter in the slightest with this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 If you think Jonas and Stevie Taylor are more important than Ben Arfa then you're quite clearly addicted to crack. This..............Home or Away....Man City or Mackems.....situation doesn't matter in the slightest with this one. Aye agree with you two on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Suprised to se Tiote so far down on peoples list. A huge miss in the last couple of games. Really is no-one else in the squad who has such a huge impact on the way we play. HBA a close second as currently is the only one showing the ability to change a game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 A huge miss in the last couple of games. Don't agree tbh, we have not looked weak defensively in recent games Krul has not had to make many saves. Even against Chelsea how many saves did Krul make? Our problem has been creating and going forward not defensively, Tiote won't help that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Colo Krul HBA Jonas Tiote I think Jonas's work rate is invaluable for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Colo Tiote HBA Krul Cabaye Cissé Santon Ba Anita Jonas Saylor Going with Anita on RB as he's obviously the best we've got at this time for the position. I rate Marveaux higher than Jonas, but he's not likely to start at his expense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Krul - our no.1 HBA - our best player & attacking lynchpin Colo - our captain and Tiote - we need him fit & playing every match, we have 0 midfield steel without him Jonas - ball retention, work-rate, etc. I'd say Colo and HBA are practically tied and Tiote may even be there as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rey Mysterio Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 HBA Krul Colo Tiote Cabaye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Krul Colo Ben Arfa Cabaye (in last seasons form) Jonas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMTW Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I think it'd look something like Tim Danny Davide Steven Fabricio Cheik Yohan Hatem Jonas Demba Papiss ...you can ban me now. I genuinely thought this thread was gonna be a shite query about the presentation of the official team sheets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Tiote - our record without him is staggering Colo Krul Ba Cisse Cabaye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 The top 5 for me would definitely be: Colo - the rock in defence Ben Arfa - the creative spark we require Krul - Superman heroics in goal Tiote - the beast in midfield Cisse - the goalscoring machine (not atm I know) With those 5, we've basically got the core of the team. They are the key components for success imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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