Nobody Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We need another player like HBA/Cabella as well imo. If Ben Arfa wasn't out of contention I'd be quite happy with Hatem and Cabella as first choice and Sissoko, Aarons and Sammy as back up, but without Hatem we really need another winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 There's some interesting decisions for Pardew, we do actually have options. I've no idea right now which way he will go, but I think you can say the following are certain to play if fit: Krul Janmaat Colo Tiote Sissoko De Jong Cabella The big decision is does he go 4231 or 442, if he goes 442 can De Jong play in that system ? That's why he'll probably go 4231, with one of Rivere or Chucky missing out. Some competition really is: LB - Haidara or Dummett, I know which one most of us would go with but Pardew is likely to farvour the other. CB - Taylor/MYM/Wilo, Taylor and MYM have done themselves no favours whatsover at this tournament, so easy decision for Pardew to go with Wilo, unless we can sign someone but I doubt they are looking. DM - Colback/Abeid/Anita, this one shouldn't be much of a competition, but it's pardew we are talking about, Colback will beat Anita. So I predict he'll go with: Krul Janmaat Colo Wilo Dummett Tiote Colback Sissoko Cabella De Jong Rivere (Unless Chucky tears it up in the remainder of the preseason games) Now he may want Gouf in the team, to accommodate him he could switch drop Colback and switch Sissoko back in his more natural position of CM. If you look at our squad it's pretty strong in the midfield and even the forwards are looking way better, what we are lacking is quality at the back. I doubt they will address that this summer though, along with our incompetent numpty in charge of team affairs, that's why we will struggle to get higher than the place we finished last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Krul Janmaat Willo Colo Dummett Sissoko Tiote Colback De Jong Riviere Cabella Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 It goes without saying that we need a quality striker and centre back, but there's still a Cabaye-shaped hole missing in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We should be looking to get this in order: Krul Janmaat Coloccini/Yanga NEW Haïdara Anita/Sissoko Tioté Cabella De Jong Ben Arfa NEW I'm guessing Pardew will go with this quite a lot: Krul Janmaat Williamson Coloccini Santon Sissoko Tioté Colback Cabella De Jong Riviére Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Krul Janmaat Haidara Colo Tiote Anita Sissoko De Jong Cabella Riviere/Ferreya/Cisse/New guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayola Kid Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I think Pardew's 'shape' has for a long time been better described as 4 3 2 1, rather than a 4 2 3 1. The role Jonas played, until Gouffran took it over, may have had nominal attacking responsibilities, but was and is more about allowing fullbacks to overlap. In short, most of the line-ups above have one more forward than we will end up playing with, and one less covering-midfielder-shown-in-a-wide-position-on-the-sky-graphics-but-who-actually-sits-in-when-we-break. Three attackers behind a striker? Not likely, IMO. This is why I agree with those who think Colback will play most weeks when fit, I think it suits his game to a tee. It doesnt get the heart racing but going on what Pardew has served up before it's what I think we'll get. Krul Janmaat Colo Willo Haidara Anita/Sissoko Tiote Colback Cabella De Jong Riviere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We haven't signed players to suit a particular style or system because our transfer policy doesn't cater for that sort of planning. So we'll end up with some bastardised 4-2-3-1 that'll probably meld into a 4-4-2 with no natural wingers. But: Krul Janmaat - Willo - MYM - Haidara Tiote - Sissoko HBA - De Jong - Cabella Riviere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben-nufc Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We haven't signed players to suit a particular style or system because our transfer policy doesn't cater for that sort of planning. So we'll end up with some bastardised 4-2-3-1 that'll probably meld into a 4-4-2 with no natural wingers. But: Krul Janmaat - Willo - MYM - Haidara Tiote - Sissoko HBA - De Jong - Cabella Riviere I'd agree with this, although i'd change Tiote for Anita personally. Maybe Santon for Haidara too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I don't think it's as clear cut that Colback starts ahead of Anita. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Anita over Colback anyday. I can accept Colback and Tiote if play against Man City though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptoon Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Krul Janmaat Yanga-Mbiwa Williamson Haidara Tiote Sissoko De Jong Ben Arfa Cabella Riviere Agree with this. De Jong getting forward a lot. If no HBA as expected i suppose Gouffran is decent and can pop up and score goals as well as track back well ….or much more of a gamble but IF Cabella can play on the right we could throw the dice and play Aarons left. Woulden't be surprised or hugely disappointed to see Sissoko on the right with Colback central. We need a pacey right winger if HBA is finished here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I don't think it's as clear cut that Colback starts ahead of Anita. He will, pre season has shown all you need to know. Colback has played CM practically every game and Anita has been shunted to fullback. I don't agree with it at all but it's happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Abeid has played central midfield almost every game too tbf, bet he's not starting. We don't have a natural right-back without Janmaat so him & Mbiwa have been there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I don't think it's as clear cut that Colback starts ahead of Anita. He will, pre season has shown all you need to know. Colback has played CM practically every game and Anita has been shunted to fullback. I don't agree with it at all but it's happening. I think Anita will start a right back against Man City. Krul Anita Williamson Coloccini Dummett Sissoko Colback Tiote Gouffran de Jong Riviere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 We haven't signed players to suit a particular style or system because our transfer policy doesn't cater for that sort of planning. So we'll end up with some bastardised 4-2-3-1 that'll probably meld into a 4-4-2 with no natural wingers. But: Krul Janmaat - Willo - MYM - Haidara Tiote - Sissoko HBA - De Jong - Cabella Riviere I'd agree with this, although i'd change Tiote for Anita personally. Maybe Santon for Haidara too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Abeid has played central midfield almost every game too tbf, bet he's not starting. We don't have a natural right-back without Janmaat so him & Mbiwa have been there. No he hasn't and even when he has unlike Colback he's not started every damn game except for the Sheffield Wednesday one like Colback has. All the evidence suggests he's starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Pardew whinged for ages about needing more domestic players, now that he has one I doubt he'll leave him out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Pardew whinged for ages about needing more domestic players, now that he has one I doubt he'll leave him out. This. English grit in the midfield and all that. Reckon JC will probably play 30 games depending on injuries and suspensions (if he ever puts a tackle in) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Krul Williamson Coloccini Janmaat Haidara Tiote Colback Sissoko Cabella de Jong Riviere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Krul Williamson Coloccini Janmaat Haidara Tiote Colback Sissoko Cabella de Jong Riviere That's the nailed on lineup for me, barring injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Krul Williamson Coloccini Janmaat Haidara Tiote Colback Sissoko Cabella de Jong Riviere That's the nailed on lineup for me, barring injuries. He fucking loves Dummett though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I highly doubt he'll hoy Cabella in so quickly, particularly after talking about how his fitness is short. His bestest workhorse Gouffran will be in there somewhere, no danger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Mine would be: Janmaat MYM Colo Santon Tiote Anita Sissoko HBA De Jong Cabella Obvs no chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 De Jong in some sort of false 9? oy. that's a helluva fifa 14 xi though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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