Ikon Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Im not nervous or excited at all, and that's probably because my expectations atm are lower than low Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Abeid played well for the reserves against Man U, wouldn't be suprised to see him back in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Someone suggesting we play Inman? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Two teams without a Plan B, could be a frustrating game to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 We do have a plan B, but we use it as plan A instead of actually using plan A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Facing three midfielders has proved a problem for us' date=' we have that same scenario on Saturday against Swansea because otherwise one of the strikers will have to play on the side.[/quote'] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Facing three midfielders has proved a problem for us' date=' we have that same scenario on Saturday against Swansea because otherwise one of the strikers will have to play on the side.[/quote'] Funny that isn't it!? Most decent teams play 3 in the middle. Most teams that struggle will pack the midfield as a safety first approach. We, play a horribly rigid, 4-4-2. No wonder we fucking struggle Pards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Facing three midfielders has proved a problem for us' date=' we have that same scenario on Saturday against Swansea because otherwise one of the strikers will have to play on the side.[/quote'] Funny that isn't it!? Most decent teams play 3 in the middle. Most teams that struggle will pack the midfield as a safety first approach. We, play a horribly rigid, 4-4-2. No wonder we f***ing struggle Pards No Pards, one of the strikers doesn't fucking have to - Ferguson, Sammy, Marveux etc are all better options than Cisse or Shola on the fucking wing. Man up for fuck sake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Worrying about what they're doing, for a change. Why not just play to our strengths and let them worry about us...we're at home ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Worrying about what they're doing, for a change. Why not just play to our strengths and let them worry about us...we're at home ffs This, we should be going at them with no fear at all but Pards will make sure we worry about them more than concentrate on ourselves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Facing three midfielders has proved a problem for us' date=' we have that same scenario on Saturday against Swansea because otherwise one of the strikers will have to play on the side.[/quote'] Funny that isn't it!? Most decent teams play 3 in the middle. Most teams that struggle will pack the midfield as a safety first approach. We, play a horribly rigid, 4-4-2. No wonder we f***ing struggle Pards No Pards, one of the strikers doesn't f***ing have to - Ferguson, Sammy, Marveux etc are all better options than Cisse or Shola on the f***ing wing. Man up for f*** sake The full set of quotes is a bit depressing TBH: He also rejected talk the formation had altered significantly from the 4-3-3 system which saw him hit 13 goals from January until the end of last season. Pardew added: “It is not an ideal scenario leading up to a game when a guy we are trying to get to hit his best form has this over him. “We need to create more opportunities for him. We are trying to work on procedures in the team, more chances for him. I think he will find his best form and his form is mirroring the team a little bit. “We have not changed the system. Demba played many games defensively out there but then Demba would join him as a pair during the games. I don’t think that’s it. “I think Cheick (Tiote) has had a disjointed season. (Yohan) Cabaye has a groin problem and that has meant he has not been at full capacity, so that’s been a big thing behind Cissé. “The three midfielders have proved a problem for us when we have faced them and we have that same scenario on Saturday against Swansea because otherwise one of the strikers will have to play on the side. “A big part of our success last year was those two midfielders coped with the threat of three midfielders, with the help of Demba.” Read more: Journal Live http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2012/11/16/papiss-cisse-at-centre-of-club-country-row-61634-32243233/#ixzz2CNTVfaDI So yeah, blame it on the injuries and loss of form of certain players. Don't expect any drastic changes soon.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Facing three midfielders has proved a problem for us' date=' we have that same scenario on Saturday against Swansea because otherwise one of the strikers will have to play on the side.[/quote'] Funny that isn't it!? Most decent teams play 3 in the middle. Most teams that struggle will pack the midfield as a safety first approach. We, play a horribly rigid, 4-4-2. No wonder we f***ing struggle Pards No Pards, one of the strikers doesn't f***ing have to - Ferguson, Sammy, Marveux etc are all better options than Cisse or Shola on the f***ing wing. Man up for f*** sake The full set of quotes is a bit depressing TBH: He also rejected talk the formation had altered significantly from the 4-3-3 system which saw him hit 13 goals from January until the end of last season. Pardew added: “It is not an ideal scenario leading up to a game when a guy we are trying to get to hit his best form has this over him. “We need to create more opportunities for him. We are trying to work on procedures in the team, more chances for him. I think he will find his best form and his form is mirroring the team a little bit. “We have not changed the system. Demba played many games defensively out there but then Demba would join him as a pair during the games. I don’t think that’s it. “I think Cheick (Tiote) has had a disjointed season. (Yohan) Cabaye has a groin problem and that has meant he has not been at full capacity, so that’s been a big thing behind Cissé. “The three midfielders have proved a problem for us when we have faced them and we have that same scenario on Saturday against Swansea because otherwise one of the strikers will have to play on the side. “A big part of our success last year was those two midfielders coped with the threat of three midfielders, with the help of Demba.” Read more: Journal Live http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2012/11/16/papiss-cisse-at-centre-of-club-country-row-61634-32243233/#ixzz2CNTVfaDI So yeah, blame it on the injuries and loss of form of certain players. Don't expect any drastic changes soon.... I was quite positive reading the mini quote, the full thing reads the other way. procedures are our players going to come onto the field with reams of paperwork? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 If Cabaye is injured we should leave him out and let him rest - he's not playing well anyway. Take a few poor results now and get the team firing on all cylinders later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Demba's been dropping deep!? He's never back, neither of our strikers are, hence why we're always hoofing it. There's nobody in the middle to help link things because the midfield pairing are always overworked and deep, Alan! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 That reads as if the press are questioning his tactics and he's having to respond, which is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Sammy is fit again, and Jonas could be back next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Demba's been dropping deep!? He's never back, neither of our strikers are, hence why we're always hoofing it. There's nobody in the middle to help link things because the midfield pairing are always overworked and deep, Alan! Demba often drops back to help/replace Cabaye. He did it loads against West Ham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Krul Simpson Saylor Williamson Santon Anita Tiote HBA Marveaux Sammy Ba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Krul Simpson Williamson Taylor Santon Tiote Anita Ben Arfa Sammy Ba Ferguson That's just me being experimental, and there's no way in hell that will be the team, but I just want to see us go at them from the first whistle, get in behind them and win by a comfortable margin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 This level of pessimism from you guys tends to precede a win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 This level of pessimism from you guys tends to precede a win. That's what I've been thinking and hoping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 This level of pessimism from you guys tends to precede a win. That's what I've been thinking and hoping. Me too, but coming out with it has probably jinxed it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 The negative predictions didn't help against West Ham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 The negative predictions didn't help against West Ham. Exactly, it went to script and was too predictable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Looking forward to the beers. The match? Nah, almost certain it'll be a chore so I best get tanked pre match. Same here. Can't believe I'm getting a train up tonight so I can go to this, looking forwards to the faces and the drink more than the actual game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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