Stifler Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 This is going to be a tough game, I'm expecting nothing but I think if we did manage to sneak a point it will be massive for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Probably a stupid idea, but would anyone consider playing Mbiwa at right back to counter the threat of Bale. No chance, Bale spent yesterday drifting to the right a lot so would be a waste adapting the back four to play him. We just need to make sure he gets cut off early. We'd be better off assigning a midfielder to man-mark him tbh. i could see the merit of man marking a player like Mata who given space and time could play a ball straight through you but man marking Bale is a bit different, we have no one who could really keep up with him on a one on one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I think this will be a fascinating contest. With the amount of pace in both sides, whoever scores first has a massive chance of winning. For us, it will be crucial to give Santon and Debuchy as much protection as we possibly can. I wouldn't mind us sitting a bit deeper than normal (Cabaye and Jonas either side of Tiote/Anita (or even Perch) versus this lot and try to hit them on the break with the pace of Gouffran and Sissoko. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Bale has been playing central a lot recently, maybe we can use that to our advantage by doubling up on BAE and taking advantage of the space Bale would be taking up not being there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Keep showing Bale on his right foot and Lennon on his left will be a massive tactical improvement compared to our last few visits down there... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21315672 they just kidding us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21315672 they just kidding us? Well, no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 man marking Bale is a bit different, we have no one who could really keep up with him on a one on one. http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/nechronical/jan2013/2/7/moussa-sissoko-597312211.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I'm thinking win 2-1 at this point, no idea why Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppaz Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 The realist in me will settle for a draw but the Sissoko devil is thinking of murdering the realist and taking the other two points as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Tiote back in the side for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 The realist in me will settle for a draw but the Sissoko devil is thinking of murdering the realist and taking the other two points as well He's a greedy c*nt that Sissoko like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hope Mbiwa gets the nod for this one. Need his pace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Why are people even posting about Mbiwa starting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Cos they think he should start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thinking and hoping are two different things. There's not a cats chance in hell Pards is going to start Mbiwa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Tiote back in the side for me. injuries aside, thats the only question pardew will be thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Tiote back in the side for me. injuries aside, thats the only question pardew will be thinking. Wonder which one of Goufrran or Jonas will be left out for Hatem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Jonas..... Gouffran works his bullocks off as well as the touch, movement, passing and pace. Jonas only works his bullocks off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Jonas..... Gouffran works his bullocks off as well as the touch, movement, passing and pace. Jonas only works his bullocks off. I agree but Pardew and Jonas.....you never know which way Pardew will go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I would usually agree but the fact Gouffran works so hard gives me confidence he'll drop him Don't let me down Pards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Spuds, all but strikerless, didn't perform particularly well, cut out the supply to Bale and I really fancy our chances in this one. So long as we go into it with the same mentality as the Chelski game and react well to any lapse in quality the same, another second half Villa performance and they'll punish us. Quietly confident and so should the players be after that last game. Bring it on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 ( Famous last words) but Lennon concerns me more than Bale, in recent years he has caused our defense more problems than Bale has. Dembele concerns me also, hopefully Tiote-Cabaye can lock him down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Lennon has always been our problem when we've played them. Spot on Mole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I say just get Collo to hoof him in the face. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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