SiLvOR Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 The 4-4-2 isn't going to be as painful because Shola can actually hold the ball up pretty well. The idea is probably to get it to Shola as fast as possible, hope it sticks and allow our other forwards to support. In theory, not a terrible plan. Hope it pays off, but as others have said countless times, I would much prefer 4-3-3. /obvious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Lukaku is starting instead of Long, makes more sense with Williamson in there. No it doesn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 One of Europe's most lethal strikers on our books and our gameplan is so poor that we have to play a past-his-best Shola. Why aren't we building a system around Cisse and Ba? It's laughable this man, we've watched Shola for years, WE KNOW HE'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH. Pardew likes him though. Model pro blah blah blah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thread title says it starts at 3? Sorry if already mentioned but what's the hold up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thread title says it starts at 3? Sorry if already mentioned but what's the hold up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thread title says it starts at 3? Sorry if already mentioned but what's the hold up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thread title says it starts at 3? Sorry if already mentioned but what's the hold up? Wheyyyyy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesPaul Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Jonas again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 We'll still win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 The answer stares Pardew in the face and he still refuses to do it. So frustrating for those that want us to do well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Movement is the manager's remit as much as formation. It's fairly obvious that he doesn't like much movement from his players in case they get caught out of position. That's why we look so rigid. I didn't say it wasn't up to Pardew to sort it out. It's just irritating that some people think if we switch to 433 it will automagically make us play better. There's definite intention behind both formations when we deploy them though. One of them's based on long ball, not conceding and hoping that something goes in, the others based on playing football and not conceding by being in possession of the ball, plus fluidity and movement. I honestly don't understand your problem here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thread title says it starts at 3? Sorry if already mentioned but what's the hold up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 One of Europe's most lethal strikers on our books and our gameplan is so poor that we have to play a past-his-best Shola. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 It's not like we took them apart last season playing a 4-3-3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thread title says it starts at 3? Sorry if already mentioned but what's the hold up? It must be because so many are still outside the ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I logged in and saw the Pardew thread top of the pile and thought 'oh shit'! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Movement is the manager's remit as much as formation. It's fairly obvious that he doesn't like much movement from his players in case they get caught out of position. That's why we look so rigid. I didn't say it wasn't up to Pardew to sort it out. It's just irritating that some people think if we switch to 433 it will automagically make us play better. There's definite intention behind both formations when we deploy them though. One of them's based on long ball, not conceding and hoping that something goes in, the others based on playing football and not conceding by being in possession of the ball, plus fluidity and movement. I honestly don't understand your problem here. He has a problem with any criticism of Pardew, however strong or mild. Not sure if it's interpreted as being ungrateful or something but this conversation happens frequently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I logged in and saw the Pardew thread top of the pile and thought 'oh shit'! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuneaton Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thread title says it starts at 3? Sorry if already mentioned but what's the hold up? hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 One of Europe's most lethal strikers on our books and our gameplan is so poor that we have to play a past-his-best Shola. Worried, again. Spent the first half of last season concerned about Pardew getting us playing football, he totally won me over and now it feels like I'm right back where I started. Both of these all but sum it up for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Krul Simson Willo Colo Santon Oberton Cabaye Jonas HBA Ba Amobie Missed the line up only with one player. For those of you calling me names.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I'm going to stay calm and see what happens. I wouldn't have gone for that lineup personally and it does suggest a specific, perhaps ill-advised, gameplan but there's still 90 minutes ahead of us for us to properly judge. I can understand people's frustrations btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 One of Europe's most lethal strikers on our books and our gameplan is so poor that we have to play a past-his-best Shola. Worried, again. Spent the first half of last season concerned about Pardew getting us playing football, he totally won me over and now it feels like I'm right back where I started. Both of these all but sum it up for me. So they don't sum it up for you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Krul Simson Willo Colo Santon Oberton Cabaye Jonas HBA Ba Amobie Missed the line up only with one player. For those of you calling me names.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Depressing stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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