Gallowgate Toon Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Colo and MYM will get knocked around from pillar to post. Never want to see that combination for us. Not now but perhaps next year, if Colo's here of course. I wouldn't write off MYM's physicality yet, he'll most likely put a bit of muscle on in the summer and he'll improve against more physical opponents once he adapts. There's no way he can't compete with the likes of Graham on a physical level now, he dealt with taller, stronger and quicker opposition in France and Europe, it's more a matter of style and aggression. For example he often tries to nick the ball from the opponent when it's in the air, like he could in France, this is something that will change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Colo and MYM will get knocked around from pillar to post. Never want to see that combination for us. Not now but perhaps next year, if Colo's here of course. I wouldn't write off MYM's physicality yet, he'll most likely put a bit of muscle on in the summer and he'll improve against more physical opponents once he adapts. There's no way he can't compete with the likes of Graham on a physical level now, he dealt with taller, stronger and quicker opposition in France and Europe, it's more a matter of style and aggression. For example he often tries to nick the ball from the opponent when it's in the air, like he could in France, this is something that will change. Good post, I've got no worries about Mapou becoming absolutely brilliant for us. He will adapt to what he can and can't do physically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 He's still a kid for a CB, though, with loads to learn. He'll need a physical defender alongside him for a long, long time. Wish people would stop pretending there's a chance of Colo being here next year, like. It won't look very good when he leaves in late August and the same people accept there was a lack of time to find an adequate replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I hope Colo can partner Taylor for this. Even against Lukaku? Much rather have MYM's pace me sell like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 He's still a kid for a CB, though, with loads to learn. He'll need a physical defender alongside him for a long, long time. Wish people would stop pretending there's a chance of Colo being here next year, like. It won't look very good when he leaves in late August and the same people accept there was a lack of time to find an adequate replacement. This isn't really the place for that debate, but I don't think it's guaranteed he'll leave. We wouldn't let him go cheap in January, why would we let him go cheap now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 As stupid as it sounds, I think we'll get our 2nd away win of the season. It's the least that the manager and players can deliver after the shit served up last game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-play-safe-fabricio-2634815?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Dreading this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-play-safe-fabricio-2634815?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter He would probably replace Cisse anyway so that we could keep our shape better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 He's still a kid for a CB, though, with loads to learn. He'll need a physical defender alongside him for a long, long time. Wish people would stop pretending there's a chance of Colo being here next year, like. It won't look very good when he leaves in late August and the same people accept there was a lack of time to find an adequate replacement. We'll see but I think he'll learn how to handle himself over a relatively short period of time. This is a completely different style to France, he's used to being able to nick the ball off opposition and consequently having time to decide what he wants to do for seconds after, he's probably seldom had to use his strength in such an aggressive way. He's a good build, certainly strong enough to handle Danny Graham and others like that, but as you say, he's a kid who's now having to adopt new ways of defending that won't he won't have been taught before. There's a chance Colo will be here come September, it would be equally as stupid to say it's a completely foregone conclusion. I currently rate it as 70/30 he'll be gone, but there are a lot of details to iron out first before he can leave, and we know that those in charge can be extremely stubborn in negotiating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prefabtoon Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 3-0 to WBA Just not sure we will even stop up now,After the Gutless French performance. But the French have a history of going absent without leave. Maybe pardew should take his foreign legion with him at the end of the season.or sooner if possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Btw I've not made a parody account or anything, I'd add more swearing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-harpers-ready-late-call-2635590 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolton Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Dreading this No reason you should really, our Premiership record against you is quite poor, here are the head to head stats. Head to Head Record Pld W D L F A League 113 40 31 42 191 193 FA Cup 4 3 0 1 8 7 League Cup 2 2 0 0 3 1 Texaco Cup 2 1 0 1 3 4 Total 121 46 31 44 205 205 Home Record Pld W D L F A League 56 25 18 13 109 73 FA Cup 4 3 0 1 8 7 Texaco Cup 1 1 0 0 2 1 Total 61 29 18 14 119 81 Premier League Record Pld W D L F A Pts 13 2 3 8 18 29 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I hope he gives Cabaye a bit more license to get forward in this one, I don't think we need 2 defensive midfielders. If he could get Tiote back to doing what he did so well when he first arrived, i.e. sit in front of the back four, break things up and give it simple then Cabaye can focus on doing what he does best which is get forward and create something. Let's have a bit of adventure and a lot less cowardice please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Dreading this No reason you should really, our Premiership record against you is quite poor, here are the head to head stats. Head to Head Record Pld W D L F A League 113 40 31 42 191 193 FA Cup 4 3 0 1 8 7 League Cup 2 2 0 0 3 1 Texaco Cup 2 1 0 1 3 4 Total 121 46 31 44 205 205 Home Record Pld W D L F A League 56 25 18 13 109 73 FA Cup 4 3 0 1 8 7 Texaco Cup 1 1 0 0 2 1 Total 61 29 18 14 119 81 Premier League Record Pld W D L F A Pts 13 2 3 8 18 29 9 Fortunately for you, we'll still be shit and hand you the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I hope he gives Cabaye a bit more license to get forward in this one, I don't think we need 2 defensive midfielders. If he could get Tiote back to doing what he did so well when he first arrived, i.e. sit in front of the back four, break things up and give it simple then Cabaye can focus on doing what he does best which is get forward and create something. Let's have a bit of adventure and a lot less cowardice please. http://www.imgur.com/Hawn5fz.jpeg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I hope he gives Cabaye a bit more license to get forward in this one, I don't think we need 2 defensive midfielders. If he could get Tiote back to doing what he did so well when he first arrived, i.e. sit in front of the back four, break things up and give it simple then Cabaye can focus on doing what he does best which is get forward and create something. Let's have a bit of adventure and a lot less cowardice please. http://www.imgur.com/Hawn5fz.jpeg That's cute loki. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I can hope can't I? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 It's the hope that kills you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 It should be Pardew's type of game tbh. Sit deep and stay compact. If we can use Sissoko's and Goufran's pace on the break we might even have a decent chance at counter attacking. If we try and hit Cisse first time with every ball we definitely won't! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 billy the fish debuchy saylor mapou haidara sissoko cabaye anita ben arfa* marveaux cisse * if no ben arfa then I'd go for campbell, we are desperate for someone with a natural inclination to get into the box on the end of stuff and gouffran, despite a decent couple of opening games (eager to impress ?) doesn't look up to it as yet. try to dominate the middle and build. that line up wouldn't be set in stone with the middle 3 being mobile (ie sissoko not stuck wide) and ben arfa and marveaux to float. with three in the middle it may give a little more scope for cabaye to move forward, currently the sutuation is that if he moves forward tiote gets far more ball than he should and sissoko can attempt at being the midfield box to box player he was more known for in france. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 That midfield is the way to go, only worry is over how Marv operates out wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 That midfield is the way to go, only worry is over how Marv operates out wide. he wouldn't be "out wide". he'd go there when space and their positioning provides, which all players ought toi be looking to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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