TRon Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yep, if Carroll is going to absolutely dominate our back line it's essential he does it far enough away from goal. Sorry but this sort of tactical acumen is way beyond Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yep, if Carroll is going to absolutely dominate our back line it's essential he does it far enough away from goal. Sorry but this sort of tactical acumen is way beyond Pardew. Yet all last season we kept a ridiculously high line in virtually every game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yep, if Carroll is going to absolutely dominate our back line it's essential he does it far enough away from goal. Sorry but this sort of tactical acumen is way beyond Pardew. Yet all last season we kept a ridiculously high line in virtually every game. I can remember keeping a high line against a couple of teams that had really pacy strikers like WBA where Shane Long murdered us on the break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yep, if Carroll is going to absolutely dominate our back line it's essential he does it far enough away from goal. Sorry but this sort of tactical acumen is way beyond Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yep, if Carroll is going to absolutely dominate our back line it's essential he does it far enough away from goal. Sorry but this sort of tactical acumen is way beyond Pardew. Yet all last season we kept a ridiculously high line in virtually every game. I can remember keeping a high line against a couple of teams that had really pacy strikers like WBA where Shane Long murdered us on the break. Well we did the same thing against Liverpool last Saturday, that went well But against Wham they dont have the pace up top which Liverpool had. Anyway if we continue to leave the midfield absent we'll get murdered whatever formation we play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 This 'clear the air' is the new 'make sure the players are hurting'. Be business as usual Pardball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 A lot of 4-4-2's being expected. Is this because of the back to basics thread? I don't think there has been anything to suggest he'll change back, correct me if I'm wrong. There's also quite a lot of 'I expect a reaction' type posts. Pardew will do what he's done every week for 2 1/2 years, send us out to keep it tight and nick one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Haidara was singled out by Pardew after the Liverpool game so we might see a change in that position and I wouldn't bet against Jonas being at the back again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 And then when Jonas gets raped again like he did against the Mackems he'll put Haidara back in against QPR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 It'll be a fucking joke if Jonas plays again this season never mind at LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Jonas should never play for us again, ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Jonas should die. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flartyblartclart Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 It'll be a fucking joke if Jonas plays again this season never mind at LB. This. The bloke offers nothing except he falls over a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Jonas should never play for us again, ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Jonas is exactly the type of player Pardew will want to play in a relegation battle. Like Owen, Duff and Viduka were last time we went down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 How can people say he shouldn't EVER play for us again? He's had a stinker of a season, no doubt about it. However, he has still shown glimpses of his relatively useful side. I understand it's probably just the hyperbolic (even a word?!) nature of the forum at the moment, but it's just daft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 How can people say he shouldn't EVER play for us again? He's had a stinker of a season, no doubt about it. However, he has still shown glimpses of his relatively useful side. I understand it's probably just the hyperbolic (even a word?!) nature of the forum at the moment, but it's just daft. Would agree with this, he's certainly had his awful games, but everyone seems to forget the times when he's turned in good performances, having said that his role if he is here next season provided we are still in premier league should be a lot more limited, he shouldn't be guaranteed starter every game and when he does play he should rarely be on the pitch for the full 90. There is a huge over reaction to how bad he actually is on here and for the most part he's been yet another victim of Pardew's decline as a manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yep, if Carroll is going to absolutely dominate our back line it's essential he does it far enough away from goal. Sorry but this sort of tactical acumen is way beyond Pardew. Yet all last season we kept a ridiculously high line in virtually every game. I can remember keeping a high line against a couple of teams that had really pacy strikers like WBA where Shane Long murdered us on the break. Well we did the same thing against Liverpool last Saturday, that went well But against Wham they dont have the pace up top which Liverpool had. Anyway if we continue to leave the midfield absent we'll get murdered whatever formation we play. I still can't understand how we pack the side with midfielders yet still manage to leave that area absent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Didn't Pardew admit after the derby that he was wrong using Jonas as left back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Pardew is never wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Jonas is only useful covering centre midfield these days. Shouldn't be anywhere near a flank - forward, middle or back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Jonas is only useful covering centre midfield these days. Shouldn't be anywhere near a flank - forward, middle or back. This is it. End of discussion on Jonas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Jonas is only useful covering centre midfield these days. Shouldn't be anywhere near a flank - forward, middle or back. This is it. End of discussion on Jonas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Didn't Pardew admit after the derby that he was wrong using Jonas as left back? Pardew says a lot of things tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 The problem with our high line is that we don't press the opposition. If you don't press the player on the ball, Nolan can gather enough momentum to put M'Biwa in trouble from a simple ball over the top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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