nortoon 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Surely versatility is irrelevant in a discussion over which right back should play right back. And you paint Raylor like a fairly good defender, which he isnt. I'd prefer Simmo every day of the week at right back, he does tackle and position himself far better than Ryan Taylor does imo. Though I am dreaming of us playing Jonas and Santon as full backs. Which would allow us to play Tiote, Cabaye and Anita in a 433. Or to put on Marveaux and Ben Arfa on either wing. Dont think Pardew will drop Jonas, and he could certainly link up very well with a winger if he gets played as a full back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31216 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 If you ignore the small fact that Ryan Taylor can't actually defend then Cabayeaye is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonasjuice 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 'The sooner we get shot of him, the better, irrespective of whether we get Debuchy or not.' Â This, in particular, is wrong. No argument required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 2-1 win to us ... I'm thinking a late winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4839 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012  OK. Let's do a comparison:  -----------------Raylor---------Simpson  Throw-ins----Awesome-----Shocking Tackling------Adequate------Non-existent Positioning---Adequate-----Shocking Free kicks----Awesome-----Non-existent Versatility------Excellent------None  Now show me your argument.  Clearing off the line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortoon 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Clearing off the line? Â Simpson(7) > Dani Alves (not that many) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Can't wait for this, would be great to start the season with a win against Spurs. Â Actually glad it's on ESPN as it means I have to get off the sofa and leave the house to watch it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4839 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Chase done, Brew Dog done, Forth done...., Â Only recording as I'm on competition with HF's massive season pub crawl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Starting to get nervous now...first game of the season and doubting myself, resigning myself to accepting a draw lol...more champagne needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4839 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Days like today I genuinely feel sorry for OOT'ers and understand why many of them are so bitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10972 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 1-1/2-2 I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 If you ignore the small fact that Ryan Taylor can't actually defend then Cabayeaye is right. Aye, Simpson is poor for the level we're looking at but Ryan Taylor is an abysmal defender. Simpson played all of last season behind Ben Arfa and Obertan who are often disinterested in defending or in Obertan's case just plain shit, whereas often when Ryan Taylor played he had Jonas in front of him. The one game Jonas missed and Taylor played he got ripped several new arseholes. Â Simpson's frustrating but adequate, Ryan Taylor is effective in midfield but as a defender he's terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 526 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 First whispers from journo's are that Colo is out but Ba and Cisse start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortoon 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Krul, Simpson, Perch, S Taylor, Santon, Jonas, Cabaye, Tiote, HBA, Ba, Cisse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hostile_statue 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 First whispers from journo's are that Colo is out but Ba and Cisse start. Â What about Cabaye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 526 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 What about Cabaye? Â Nortoon/Ryder have in him starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10972 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 As has been said, I'd rather Colo missed one game than 5 or 6. Â Pretty much 1st team otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 No Anita? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortoon 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Subs: Harper, R Taylor, Williamson, Anita, Gosling, Obertan, Shola Ameobi  No Marveaux, Sammy or Colo then. Im happy enough with the team though, hopefully we have Colo back for the next one. Delighted theres no Obertan instead of Ben Arfa bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Where's Amalfitano? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31216 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Subs: Harper, R Taylor, Williamson, Anita, Gosling, Obertan, Shola Ameobi  No Marveaux, Sammy or Colo then. Im happy enough with the team though, hopefully we have Colo back for the next one. Delighted theres no Obertan instead of Ben Arfa bollocks.  Who's playing CB with Taylor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortoon 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Perch I suppose? I guess he is preferred to Williamson cos defoe is more likely to turn him than beat any of them in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonMarshy 2 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Perch by the look of it - hopefully more late season perch than early season perch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31216 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10972 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 No Bigi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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