Christmas Tree 4827 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Assuming all players are fit and Debuchy has signed, what would be your favourite formation and team to take to the field? Think mine would be Krul Debuchy Taylor Coloccini Santon Tiote Cabaye HBA Marveaux Ba Cisse That would terrorise some defences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17654 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 When was Ba last played behind Cisse CT?...if he stays, thats not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22150 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 No fergie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4827 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 When was Ba last played behind Cisse CT?...if he stays, thats not happening. Didn't say it would happen. This is pick YOUR favourite formation and team not predicting what Pardew will pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46031 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 You should get yourself a copy of Football Manager CT. You could try out some of your amazing ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4827 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 You should get yourself a copy of Football Manager CT. You could try out some of your amazing ideas. Boys in the Gaming section just loving you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10965 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 What happened to Ferguson being the cure to all what ails us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4827 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 What happened to Ferguson being the cure to all what ails us? Not needed to start in that team above, though is on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43068 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 What happened to Ferguson being the cure to all what ails us? CT shit himself at work last night and Shane was nowhere to be seen Really ... http://www.toontastic.net/board/topic/33818-happy-new-year/page__st__40#entry1155756 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10965 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Not needed to start in that team above, though is on the bench you daft bloody nudnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17654 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Didn't say it would happen. This is pick YOUR favourite formation and team not predicting what Pardew will pick. My favourite formation is the one Pardew picks. He knows more about football then me. Correct me if am wrong, but hes seldom if ever put Cisse and Ba on the pitch with Cisse playing centrally this season, certainly not as a starting formation. With everyone from March onwards last season playing at the top of their games it was easy to carry Ba out wide but he was barely contributing a fucking thing in some games. This season, with a lot of our top players either injured or a sad shadow form wise of what they were last spring, we cant afford to carry anybody. Its not worth the risk, and with a fully fit squad I'd drop one or the other to the bench. Now explain why you think you know better than Pardew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4827 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 My favourite formation is the one Pardew picks. He knows more about football then me. Correct me if am wrong, but hes seldom if ever put Cisse and Ba on the pitch with Cisse playing centrally this season, certainly not as a starting formation. With everyone from March onwards last season playing at the top of their games it was easy to carry Ba out wide but he was barely contributing a fucking thing in some games. This season, with a lot of our top players either injured or a sad shadow form wise of what they were last spring, we cant afford to carry anybody. Its not worth the risk, and with a fully fit squad I'd drop one or the other to the bench. Now explain why you think you know better than Pardew. Jesus wept you miserable old bastard it's a bit of fun to see what team others would play if they were picking the team. Get over being ripped off on NYE and lighten up If you don't want to list your team then don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46031 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 WoooooOOOOOOOoooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17654 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Jesus wept you miserable old bastard it's a bit of fun to see what team others would play if they were picking the team. Get over being ripped off on NYE and lighten up If you don't want to list your team then don't. Answer the question...why in gods name would you play Cisse up front instead of Ba this season? It makes no logical sense. This isnt football manager, these lads actually have to cross a white line and play. You set yourself up for this, which I guess is pretty much the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4827 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Answer the question...why in gods name would you play Cisse up front instead of Ba this season? It makes no logical sense. This isnt football manager, these lads actually have to cross a white line and play. You set yourself up for this, which I guess is pretty much the point This is Football Manager!!!! This is exactly the point of this thread!!! I'm quite happy that my team would perform well, I'm quite happy that like Pardew I realise the dilemma of having two great strikers at the club who struggle to play together yet you want to try and get them both on the field. That's what Ive done with my FANTASY football team. Now put up or shut up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I was wondering what would happen without Ba... Krul Taylor Coloccini Williamson Debuchy............................................Santon Tiote Cabaye.........................Gutierrez Ben Arfa Cisse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 If we're assuming Debuchy has arrived it would make sense to take Ba out of the team. I wouldn't be playing HBA & Marveaux in the same team either - especially if Marveaux is pinching Hatem's number 10 role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4827 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 If we're assuming Debuchy has arrived it would make sense to take Ba out of the team. I wouldn't be playing HBA & Marveaux in the same team either - especially if Marveaux is pinching Hatem's number 10 role. The problem I have with HBA (which I'll be mocked for but hey ho), is that you just never know what he is going to do so its very hard for those around him to predict or play too. Of course it will result in a few amazing goals a season, but maybe not as many assists. I think someone like Marveaux would more often look for and find a telling pass. Id still like to see them both link up again though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17654 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) play Obertan and HBA either side of Cisse when attacking they then make a 5 in the centre of the park when the opposistion are attacking either side of Tiote,Perch and Cabaye Perch sits at the base, protects the back 4 We play better with Perch in midfield this season, we keep posseison a lot more. And theres then pace either side of Cisse. Guti and Marveux to change the game from the bench. Edited January 2, 2013 by PaddockLad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4827 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 play Obertan and HBA either side of Cisse when attacking they then make a 5 in the centre of the park when the opposistion are attacking either side of Tiote,Perch and Cabaye Perch sits at the base, protects the back 4 We play better with Perch in midfield this season, we keep posseison a lot more. And theres then pace either side of Cisse. Guti and Marveux to change the game from the bench. So thats Krul Debuchy Taylor Coloccini Santon Perch Cabaye Tiote Hba Cisse Obertan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31204 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 The problem I have with HBA (which I'll be mocked for but hey ho), is that you just never know what he is going to do so its very hard for those around him to predict or play too. Of course it will result in a few amazing goals a season, but maybe not as many assists. Despite the fact that only Cabaye had more assists last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 The problem I have with HBA (which I'll be mocked for but hey ho), is that you just never know what he is going to do so its very hard for those around him to predict or play too. Of course it will result in a few amazing goals a season, but maybe not as many assists. I think someone like Marveaux would more often look for and find a telling pass. Id still like to see them both link up again though. Ben Arfa is our most creative player and our most talented - he'll be more productive in his preferred role. He'll naturally drift around anyway but have him running at centre backs and their arses tend to fall out. Plus he works well with Ba & Cabaye particularly. 3 goals & 2 two assists despite playing in a long ball style he dislikes & playing few games. Marveaux has looked good recently but I wouldn't be giving him Hatem's role on the basis he's predictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17654 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 So thats Krul Debuchy Taylor Coloccini Santon Perch Cabaye Tiote Hba Cisse Obertan Yes. Thank you for the Deano-esque diagram Feel free to pick the bones out of it if you wish....thats obviously if Ba leaves, if Ba stays, he starts every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10965 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 It's shit like this that reminds me CT knows fuck all about football and bases all his decisions on gut instinct. Marveaux has played a sum total of 1053 minutes for Newcastle's first team, scoring twice and providing three assists. Hatem Ben Arfa has scored 3 and provided 4 assists, this season. He is clearly a better player. Despite this, CT reckons Marveaux should be preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 thats obviously if Ba leaves, if Ba stays, he starts every time. I think that's the rub here like, Even with no injuries, we don't really have the quality in the squad that would mean we can try different personell to any great extent and see much discussion of a "best team". Debuchy would always start ahead of Simpson. Colo and Taylor would always start ahead of Williamson. Santon would always start ahead of Ferguson Ben Arfa ahead of Marveaux Tiote/cabaye ahead of Perch/Anita Ba ahead of Shola The notion of Marveaux keeping Ben Arfa out of the starting team is preposterous. Coming off the bench for him he could do the job maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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