Ronaldo Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 If MYM is not starting instead of Taylor which he should be , then he should start at LB. He's quicker than Santon and a better defender. There's no way he's quicker than Santon, like. He's a better defender, granted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I don't think that Santon has raw pace which MYM definitely does have. He glides when going forward and looks reasonably quick, but that's it. His speed or lack of it certainly couldn't make up for his godawful tendency to be caught out of position last season and for us to concede goals coming down his side of the defence, something that was ad nauseum pointed out on Match of the Day, FSC and by TV critics repeatedly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Santon has no lack of speed, man. He's got brilliant pace. One of the quickest players we have with and without the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Don't worry lads, this will be a sure loss. My last away win was Preston away in 2009. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Yep Santon is comfortably one of our quickest players, as Ron says with the ball too i'd argue but for Ben Arfa he is the quickest on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Journal also saying that Santon is out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I'd be more confident of Yanga-Mbiwa shackling Navas than Santon tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/xAFtO8g.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 After a shit summer so far it would be fantastic for one of our academy lads to step up and really stake a claim in the first team. Now if Sammy can suddenly turn into the next Ben Arfa we could be okay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 If Santon's out it's going to be Jonas LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Be quite happy with Jonas at left back if he's got to be somewhere on the pitch. Prefer it to be MYM though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'll be amazed if we don't get mauled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Be quite happy with Jonas at left back if he's got to be somewhere on the pitch. Prefer it to be MYM though. After his s*** shower of a performance there in the derby? We have 3 LBs and Mapou who can play there.... Jonas shouldn't even be entering your brain in consideration. Edit: Just seen Santon's apparently injured even so f*ck Jonas against Navas man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 re dummett, i was thinking that pardew would play mapou at LB even with Santon fit for this game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Has to be Mapou LB. Bloody strong back 5 when you look at it; only Debuchy genuinely suspect back there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'd personally play Mapou LB and bring Dummett off the bench at some point; to reward him for his progress and blood him in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'd personally play Mapou LB and bring Dummett off the bench at some point; to reward him for his progress and blood him in the league. aye (play mapou at LB) and nah (to the rest). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Be quite happy with Jonas at left back if he's got to be somewhere on the pitch. Prefer it to be MYM though. After his s*** shower of a performance there in the derby? We have 3 LBs and Mapou who can play there.... Jonas shouldn't even be entering your brain in consideration. Edit: Just seen Santon's apparently injured even so f*ck Jonas against Navas man I'd blocked that out of my mind Still think i'd rather see him at LB than in midfield though. Only saying that because he's seemingly the first name on the teamsheet, he obviously shouldn't be starting in either position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'd personally play Mapou LB and bring Dummett off the bench at some point; to reward him for his progress and blood him in the league. aye (play mapou at LB) and nah (to the rest). Nowt cleverer than planned defensive substitutions man maddy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Be quite happy with Jonas at left back if he's got to be somewhere on the pitch. Prefer it to be MYM though. After his s*** shower of a performance there in the derby? We have 3 LBs and Mapou who can play there.... Jonas shouldn't even be entering your brain in consideration. Edit: Just seen Santon's apparently injured even so f*ck Jonas against Navas man I'd blocked that out of my mind Still think i'd rather see him at LB than in midfield though. Only saying that because he's seemingly the first name on the teamsheet, he obviously shouldn't be starting in either position. i'd rather see him on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillClinton Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'd personally play Mapou LB and bring Dummett off the bench at some point; to reward him for his progress and blood him in the league. Yup, no need to throw him to the sharks right off the bat. Give him some time at the end when the game is out of reach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 If he has to be in the side I'd have him DM. Sill rather play a traffic cone, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Has to be Mapou LB. Bloody strong back 5 when you look at it; only Debuchy genuinely suspect back there. On paper yes, but we all know that paper means nothing when regards to this team. I have to agree btw Mapou is easily the best choice, hopefully Pardew will trust in Mapou and actually grow some balls for once and play someone who isn't Jonas on the left side for once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'd personally play Mapou LB and bring Dummett off the bench at some point; to reward him for his progress and blood him in the league. aye (play mapou at LB) and nah (to the rest). Nowt cleverer than planned defensive substitutions man maddy. for sentiments sake aswell man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Be quite happy with Jonas at left back if he's got to be somewhere on the pitch. Prefer it to be MYM though. After his s*** shower of a performance there in the derby? We have 3 LBs and Mapou who can play there.... Jonas shouldn't even be entering your brain in consideration. Edit: Just seen Santon's apparently injured even so f*ck Jonas against Navas man I'd blocked that out of my mind Still think i'd rather see him at LB than in midfield though. Only saying that because he's seemingly the first name on the teamsheet, he obviously shouldn't be starting in either position. i'd rather see him on the bench. So what I said then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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