Ash Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 If Colback absolutely must play I could almost handle him in a midfield three, alongside two actual footballers. We've had utter garbage in that sort of position before and it's been passable as a working triumvirate. His sideways/backways football wouldn't be as much of a hindrance alongside players with real attributes. Well, it would, because we'd still be playing with 10 men. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 He's upgrade on our CM options, but he won't displace Colback as McClaren doesn't have the bottle to drop him despite him being complete and utter dogshit. I reckon we'll wind up going back to the 4-2-3-1 Pardew-esque bullshit which will completely limit Shelvey and continue to starve Mitro of service . Colback Shelvey Sissoko Ayoze Wij Mitro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I think it's interesting we bought him whether successful or not it shows they are backing McLaren and letting him have his say in transfers. Obviously Pardew was just asking for Mullins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh74 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 He's upgrade on our CM options, but he won't displace Colback as McClaren doesn't have the bottle to drop him despite him being complete and utter dogshit. I reckon we'll wind up going back to the 4-2-3-1 Pardew-esque bullshit which will completely limit Shelvey and continue to starve Mitro of service . Colback Shelvey Sissoko Ayoze Wij Mitro Don't think Saivet will be sitting on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 He's upgrade on our CM options, but he won't displace Colback as McClaren doesn't have the bottle to drop him despite him being complete and utter dogshit. I reckon we'll wind up going back to the 4-2-3-1 Pardew-esque bullshit which will completely limit Shelvey and continue to starve Mitro of service . Colback Shelvey Sissoko Ayoze Wij Mitro I think Saivet, Colback and Shelvey will be in the middle with Wijnaldum and Sissoko on the wings. Perez up front with Mitro on the bench. It doesn't sound half bad tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Not sure we'll suddenly switch to a 3 in midfield. Worst case I can see is Colback still starts every game and Saivet gets shunted out wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 From a Swansea perspective this move is weird as fuck like given both our positions. I know they've fallen out but they must know what he's capable of and how much he'll likely improve us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 He's upgrade on our CM options, but he won't displace Colback as McClaren doesn't have the bottle to drop him despite him being complete and utter dogshit. I reckon we'll wind up going back to the 4-2-3-1 Pardew-esque bullshit which will completely limit Shelvey and continue to starve Mitro of service . Colback Shelvey Sissoko Ayoze Wij Mitro I think Saivet, Colback and Shelvey will be in the middle with Wijnaldum and Sissoko on the wings. Perez up front with Mitro on the bench. It doesn't sound half bad tbh. That team still has about as much width and quality crosses for Mitro as the width of hair on Shelvey's head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Glad we've signed someone capable of passing the ball. Apart from that, not sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Not sure we'll suddenly switch to a 3 in midfield. Worst case I can see is Colback still starts every game and Saivet gets shunted out wide. With Wijnaldum as the #10? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Not sure we'll suddenly switch to a 3 in midfield. Worst case I can see is Colback still starts every game and Saivet gets shunted out wide. We won't i'm expecting Saivet on the bench and Shelvey for Tiote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hope someone asks him to stop doing that fucking goggles celebration. It would be nice to see any sort of goal celebration from a NUFC player. It's been a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Swansea fans seem bitter as fuck. They really don't like. Classic case of "so you think you're too good for us do you? Well fuck off to Newcastle you're shit anyway" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixx Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I'm actually pretty sure McLaren is going to drop Colback. Blind optimism I guess. Saivet Shelvey Sissoko Wijnaldum Ayoze Mitrovic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ManDoon Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Not sure we'll suddenly switch to a 3 in midfield. Worst case I can see is Colback still starts every game and Saivet gets shunted out wide. We won't i'm expecting Saivet on the bench and Shelvey for Tiote. Same. I really hope not, but that's what I reckon as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Swansea fans seem bitter as fuck. They really don't like. Classic case of "so you think you're too good for us do you? Well fuck off to Newcastle you're shit anyway" I really don't think it's that at all. He's been playing badly, hasn't been putting the effort in and has been dropped. If he'd done that here we'd be glad to see the back of him too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I'm actually pretty sure McLaren is going to drop Colback. Blind optimism I guess. Saivet Shelvey Sissoko Wijnaldum Ayoze Mitrovic Yeah same here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 The small thin gypsy signing. Jk, love a bit wordplay me. I've actually got a good feeling about him, not sure why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I'm actually pretty sure McLaren is going to drop Colback. Blind optimism I guess. Saivet Shelvey Sissoko Wijnaldum Ayoze Mitrovic Yeah same here. Fucking hope so. Though if Colback doesn't get a booking today, I think he'll play on Saturday as McClaren won't want to start both new signings straight away. Probably go for Shelvey/Colback until the latter picks up his suspension. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I'm actually pretty sure McLaren is going to drop Colback. Blind optimism I guess. Saivet Shelvey Sissoko Wijnaldum Ayoze Mitrovic Yeah same here. what i was hoping....but can they (saivet and shelvey) work hard enough defensively? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ManDoon Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I'm actually pretty sure McLaren is going to drop Colback. Blind optimism I guess. Saivet Shelvey Sissoko Wijnaldum Ayoze Mitrovic Yeah same here. what i was hoping....but can they (saivet and shelvey) work hard enough defensively? Saivet primarily plays as a holding CM doesn't he. We only really need one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I honestly cannot stress enough how retarded McClaren and our transfer team must be if they'd sign a couple of central midfielders who aren't good enough to play in a midfield 2. I wouldn't be in any way surprised like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Swansea fans seem bitter as fuck. They really don't like. Classic case of "so you think you're too good for us do you? Well fuck off to Newcastle you're shit anyway" I really don't think it's that at all. He's been playing badly, hasn't been putting the effort in and has been dropped. If he'd done that here we'd be glad to see the back of him too. Yeah he seems like he can be a stroppy cunt but hopefully that was just something that developed at Swansea and he'll make a fresh start here. If he shows that side of his character again his career will dive. I don't think anyone will touch him if it happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I honestly cannot stress enough how retarded McClaren and our transfer team must be if they'd sign a couple of central midfielders who aren't good enough to play in a midfield 2. I wouldn't be in any way surprised like. Or if he continues to play Ginger Jack. Imagine how fucking depressing that would be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 My main worry with him are the comments he's a MOTD player as we've had enough of those, then again I've watched full games he's played and have been impressed. We'll know by the time we get relegated I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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