Mick Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Genuinely baffled anyone still takes anything from pre-season friendlies (especially ones that aren't even televised or on the radio) seriously but maybe It seems alone in that. Shola will be f***ing mint this season if I am wrong though We're virtually getting the same shit in pre-season as we were served last season, it's hardly meaningless when it's a continuation of what's gone before and failed before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I've got decent hopes for this season, but got to admit that if Pardew ever plays those two wide players in a league game he's exhibiting a genuine mental illness. I don't read much into these games at all, but it's not great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Genuinely baffled anyone still takes anything from pre-season friendlies (especially ones that aren't even televised or on the radio) seriously but maybe It seems alone in that. Shola will be fucking mint this season if I am wrong though Why does every team bother playing them then, if they're completely meaningless? So players can get their fitness up, so they can get their touch right etc.. The players aren't going to put nearly the same effort in that they would for a competitive game, more players will be subbed than usual and earlier than usual. The result is completely meaningless. From a quote above apparently Ben Arfa gave the ball away too much, against Rangers!? He must be shit! Shola scored though so he must be class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Why did HBA only last a half? Is he still carrying a large arse? Dunno, seems counter-productive. Maybe he felt a muscle strain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I think Cajun and Ian W might have switched their accounts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'm out, at least the game had some purpose. The overreactions are sharper than they have ever been Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 It'll be Remy & Cisse up top with Hatem and Jonas/ Sissoko on the wings for City no doubt, the other benched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 More like lowlights Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Genuinely baffled anyone still takes anything from pre-season friendlies (especially ones that aren't even televised or on the radio) seriously but maybe It seems alone in that. Shola will be fucking mint this season if I am wrong though Why does every team bother playing them then, if they're completely meaningless? So players can get their fitness up, so they can get their touch right etc.. The players aren't going to put nearly the same effort in that they would for a competitive game, more players will be subbed than usual and earlier than usual. The result is completely meaningless. From a quote above apparently Ben Arfa gave the ball away too much, against Rangers!? He must be shit! Shola scored though so he must be class. Tend to agree, although we should ideally be murdering Rangers no matter what he situation. Most important thing is fitness and no injuries. Got to say though, if we persist with this 4-2-3-1 with those players in those positions we are making it very hard for ourselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I think Cajun and Ian W might have switched their accounts. Oh you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hes clueless. Has no concept of how to implement what are essentially other people s signings. Obertan and Jonas because they are quick. Tiote for the tackle. Cabaye for the longpass and Hatem can be our magic. Shola Gosling if it doesnt work. Its so base its frightening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Genuinely baffled anyone still takes anything from pre-season friendlies (especially ones that aren't even televised or on the radio) seriously but maybe It seems alone in that. Shola will be fucking mint this season if I am wrong though Why does every team bother playing them then, if they're completely meaningless? So players can get their fitness up, so they can get their touch right etc.. The players aren't going to put nearly the same effort in that they would for a competitive game, more players will be subbed than usual and earlier than usual. The result is completely meaningless. From a quote above apparently Ben Arfa gave the ball away too much, against Rangers!? He must be shit! Shola scored though so he must be class. Of course the result is meaningless, it's a friendly. The selection, formation, tactics and performance are anything but, particularly with only one more match before the start of the season. Considering we struggled to draw with a makeshift Scottish third tier side and needed a goal from one of our very worst players, I would propose that the performance wasn't particularly good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 He really is out of his depth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Why did HBA only last a half? Is he still carrying a large arse? Dunno, seems counter-productive. Maybe he felt a muscle strain. Doesn't sound great. Not fussed about the game per se as I didn't see it, but he's a cause of concern for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Pre-season shouldn't just be about fitness, it should be trying to perfect the formation and playing style that we intend to use before the season starts. What is clear is that he's going to try and do exactly what he did last season. He's mentally subnormal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Pardew continuing with the same old shambolic tactics/selections then? Been out but judging by what I've read its same old same old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 To focus on the perceived positives for a moment... It sounds like from the journo's are saying we are passing the ball well..... now can we get some players on the pitch that can turn that into goals please? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Why did HBA only last a half? Is he still carrying a large arse? Dunno, seems counter-productive. Maybe he felt a muscle strain. Doesn't sound great. Not fussed about the game per se as I didn't see it, but he's a cause of concern for me. Could be just giving him a runout and then protecting him. Unless someone actually knows it was an injury, it's probably nowt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Pre-season shouldn't just be about fitness, it should be trying to perfect the formation and playing style that we intend to use before the season starts. What is clear is that he's going to try and do exactly what he did last season. He's mentally subnormal. This whole post sums Pardew up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yplasterer Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Just received a text from a Rangers-supporting mate of mine who was there tonight, which included the phrase "big Jonas was a fucking class apart, he's brilliant". I think we'll be just fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 You won't get real match fitness if you don't try and win games. Playing half-heartedly at this stage is completely pointless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Why did HBA only last a half? Is he still carrying a large arse? Dunno, seems counter-productive. Maybe he felt a muscle strain. Doesn't sound great. Not fussed about the game per se as I didn't see it, but he's a cause of concern for me. Could be just giving him a runout and then protecting him. Unless someone actually knows it was an injury, it's probably nowt. Protecting him from what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Pre-season shouldn't just be about fitness, it should be trying to perfect the formation and playing style that we intend to use before the season starts. What is clear is that he's going to try and do exactly what he did last season. He's mentally subnormal. This whole post sums Pardew up. Was saying in another thread last week he clearly isn't learning, it's so fucking tragic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 in one of our last friendlies he makes it as confusing as possible, Dear God, it's getting worse and worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Pardew noticed he's useless in the middle so there obviously wasn't any other options than take him off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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