Tom 13915 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 You'd hope a bit of strength in depth/stability would help all the lads who've been struggling. Question - Are we stronger now than before the January window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Perch will play, Tiote has played by default for most of the season it's time he fought his way back in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Playing your best players vs playing a player who fits a system better. Always tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Tiote is always better when he has more options on to pass the ball. He will now be surrounded by players who are more capable of doing something with the ball and less likely to lose it. All depends how fucked he is on his return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Anyone is better when there's more options. But why hasn't there been options before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 6 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Defoe out and Tiote back, just need Togo to win and we have to be in with a shout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Bale. What's the answer to that? He's basically a striker these days - same manner as Messi/Ronaldo coming in from the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene_Clark 12 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Bale. What's the answer to that? He's basically a striker these days - same manner as Messi/Ronaldo coming in from the wing. Ferguson - if we play him as part of a three with Gouffarn & Gouffren to get balls in the box & drop Debuchy who is shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3653 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Think Spuds would be pretty screwed this season if not for Bale. Defoe out for 2-3 weeks, wonder who will start against us then. Dempsey probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Bale. What's the answer to that? He's basically a striker these days - same manner as Messi/Ronaldo coming in from the wing. Saw bits of the Spurs game and he was playing as a winger. If Defoe is out and Ade is still ACNWOL then he'll be more central. Time for Mbiwa's baptism of fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobbySol 0 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 In the event of him returning ready to play Anyway I like Perch, good to win the ball/break up the play, I actually meant I've premature ejaced over the thought! I'd put tiote back in, raring to go with two class players by his side, probably for the for the first time in a long time. I think he's tried to do too much this season, get back to basics and he'll be the midfield destroyer once more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWalrus 0 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Tiote, Cabaye and Sissoko would be brilliant. Tiote has to come in for Perch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Ferguson - if we play him as part of a three with Gouffarn & Gouffren to get balls in the box & drop Debuchy who is shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Yanga-Mbwia can start now the pressure is off, i dont think it would have been fair on him to throw him in at the deep end. I dont know the lad's game that well but i was discussing him with a mate last night in the pub and he said he's a bit 'nerveux', not in the literal 'nervous' sense more like a bit of a jittery character. I presume going off how he comes across in interviews. Tiote has been poor at times this season but he's had a lot of games without Cabaye next to him. When he plays with Cabaye, his game is simple as he can focus on defensive duties and breaking up play. Him and Cabaye have hardly played together this season and he's been next to Anita, Jonas etc who were also struggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3653 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Perch has done a decent jon but I'd go with Tiote. Last few months have been tough for everyone but it doesnt mean they've all become shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Yup - right about MYM. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4774733/Mapou-Yanga-Mbiwa-in-Zinedine-Zidanes-class-but-only-because-they-shared-a-school-seat.html While he is known for having a bit of a temper, he is nevertheless incredibly shy. This was a big obstacle when he first met up with the national squad. He added: “To be honest it’s not easy. For a start because I’m a reserved person, who makes contact with others little by little. “So I try and train hard, to listen to everyone, to take all the advice on board so that I settle in quicker. Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4774733/Mapou-Yanga-Mbiwa-in-Zinedine-Zidanes-class-but-only-because-they-shared-a-school-seat.html#ixzz2JrrWY8LH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 First away game of the season that I'm going too. Hoping for a good performance and a result, but not expecting much if I'm honest. Wouldnt mind seeing Tiote back for Perch as he'll keep things alot simpler than what he was doing at the begiining of the season playing in a 3 man midfield, but I'm not sure how willing Pardew will be to change a winning formula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tottenham Dave 0 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 'lo all! Pretty spectacular match from your lads yesterday, was very impressed. Despite a decent unbeaten league run, apart from the 2nd half against Man United (where we battered them) we've actually stumbled through a lot of games not playing all that well. A bit of magic here and there from Bale has pulled us through the last two matches. Going on your performance yesterday (and I can only really go by that given the influx of new players) and our relatively poor form, I wouldn't be amazed if this ended a draw, or by 1 goal each way. Tough to call. No Defoe - it was Sod's law he'd get injured straight after not buying a striker in the window. Bit gutted about that. Ade is back, but he's been shite for weeks. Well, I dunno if it's shiteness, or lack of effort, either way it's been like playing with 10 men. Dempsey's been a bit hot and cold with his performances, but has 5 goals in the last 6 games, so must be doing something right. Encouraging signs from Holtby though, he looks a very good player, I'm personally hoping he can hit it off immediately and strike up an understanding with Ade. Should be a good match, I'd imagine both teams will be in the 'fuck it, lets go for the win' mood. I can live with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3653 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Going to be a very interesting battle in midfield! The key of course will again be Bale, if we can keep tabs on him we could get something from this. Cant say Im not happy Defoe wont play, always seems to do well against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I like Perch but you have to put Tiote back in. Now we have Cabaye back and added in Sissoko then Mr T can go back to his normal game of working his tits off and mopping up, something he does brilliantly. I think the reason he's been shite this season is because he's had to try and play attacking football due to our lack of options which to be fair isn't his game or job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobos 297 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Leave the team as is I reckon. The only person I reckon had a bad one in the last game was Cisse. If we do that I expect a victory of at least 17 - 3. With sissoko turning green and ripping though his shirt after his 5th hat trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 5114 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Its amazing what a couple of wins can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) I wouldn't start Tiote. He has been a liability when it's mattered lately or played well below par. I can see him trying to impress and losing his cool. I do think he can regain his form but I rather see him do that in the European games. Edited February 4, 2013 by Asprilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4295 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I wouldn't want us to chuck tiote straight back in. Perch doesn't really deserve to be dropped based on the last few appearances and tiote hasn't deserved to go straight back in, needs to earn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWalrus 0 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Leave the team as is I reckon. The only person I reckon had a bad one in the last game was Cisse. If we do that I expect a victory of at least 17 - 3. With sissoko turning green and ripping though his shirt after his 5th hat trick. Cisse's movement and off the ball work was staggeringly good. He worked his knackers off. I wouldn't expect Sissoko to score so regularly - he managed one goal in his last 38 games for Toulouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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