Willow Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 This might sound crazy but I think we'll score a goal tonight. End today joint bottom with Swansea. Obviously I'd be ecstastic with a win but if we don't have a good result, I'm really hoping it'll give us a kick up the arse regarding getting a transfer sorted.. clutching at straws? why yes, yes I am Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 This might sound crazy but I think we'll score a goal tonight. End today joint bottom with Swansea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's a bit worrying that Pellegrini already seems to have a better grasp of the English language than Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 No Loic tonight right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 With all players fit id love to see a 4-3-1-2 with attacking wing backs. Debuchy and Santon both have great attackign ability from deep so I really think it could work. Krul Debuchy Saylor Coloccini Santon Sissoko Anita Cabaye HBA Cisse Remy Good idea playing narrow and leaving our fullbacks exposed to their wingers and fullbacks who like getting forward That's why its important to keep the ball and press very high with intensity. Look at Liverpool their fullbacks provide the width but its effective because they press high with intensity and keep the ball well. Pardew would never do it though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 No Loic tonight right? Starting at left back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 No Loic tonight right? Starting at left back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 In one way, its exciting to have football again, but 2 things bring that excitement right back down to earth. 1) Pardew 2) This forum - god help us if we lose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 FOOTBALL BEGINS TODAY! COME ON! No it doesn't, it begins when we play Morecambe. Not sure if serious. I understand ignoring today as the start of the season as we'll clearly get bummed, but writing off West Ham at home as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Genuine question. Should I put 10k on us to get beat tonight? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 'K' isn't a valid currency anywhere as far as I can tell. Go for it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 In one way, its exciting to have football again, but 2 things bring that excitement right back down to earth. 1) Pardew 2) This forum - god help us if we lose The forum is realistically pessimistic to be fair. The management at the club is laughable at best, so a lot of us are just apathetic. Anyone who feels worse after tonight though is just getting a reality check because most of us know we're going to be well beaten, unless we lose about 7 or 8-0 of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm downgrading my prediction to 3-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm actually looking forward to this now. Come on ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 4-0 Man City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 We may not lose by that many goals, but what we'll do nicely is come out with our tail between our legs and concede early. Maybe 2-0 after 25 mins and then both teams will just play out the remainder of the game. Maybe ending 3-0 or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Order seems to be restored. The season we finished 5th, most people on here were cautious and a bit pessimistic ahead of each game. Combine that with the at most times negative play we had, the two negatives became positive and we won. Last season we expected too much, and were quite positive in terms that we predicted wins a lot more. Combine that positive with the negative play, we ended up negative and lost. This season has potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 A spirited 2-1 loss, where we will feel a little hard done by at the final whistle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 we have no chance of even scoring, let alone keeping it down to two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebuchyAndTheBeast Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 With all players fit id love to see a 4-3-1-2 with attacking wing backs. Debuchy and Santon both have great attackign ability from deep so I really think it could work. Krul Debuchy Saylor Coloccini Santon Sissoko Anita Cabaye HBA Cisse Remy Good idea playing narrow and leaving our fullbacks exposed to their wingers and fullbacks who like getting forward That's why its important to keep the ball and press very high with intensity. Look at Liverpool their fullbacks provide the width but its effective because they press high with intensity and keep the ball well. Pardew would never do it though. Highline? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 we have no chance of even scoring, let alone keeping it down to two. Of course, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Would be a disaster for us to score, or win. Would give people false hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Wouldnt be surprised if Cabaye doesnt play and Gosling replaces him, with this fucking management setup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Gosling won't play you div. Won't be amazed if Cabaye doesn't though, the unsettled garlic muncher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Tiote, Sissoko, Anita in the middle then tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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