OTF 7492 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 It's no surprise that this has been a horrible game of football, but it still deserves mention. They've done well in breaking up the game into individual battles of physicality rather than a whole game of football. On top of that their shock and awe approach paid dividends early on. We've had enough ball to have settled into the game but we've never effectively managed to control the pace of the game. Part of that comes down to having central defenders who aren't particularly comfortable on the ball. Because of this Santon and Debuchy really need to increase tier involvement in playing the ball out. Santon has been ok in that regard but Debuchy was missing for the first half hour. Although Ben Arfa has had a lot of the ball he's not being very effective with it. I had hopes that having that much possession would have given him the chance for his ability to shine through but that hasn't been the case. To this end I really think that Pardew needs to change our shape up front - or at very least the positioning of our players. There can be no comparisons drawn between Sunderland and Liverpool, so with that poor half behind us we need to make changes to bring Remy and Gouffran more into the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4222 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Scandalous we arent up for this considering what happened last time, must get better in the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31209 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 It's one of their sponsors, apparently. Skin care company. Ah right. I was hoping to see them get up at half time to see who was an arse man, leg man etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10971 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Only Ben Arfa and Tiote seem to be aware of what's at stake here. Sissoko is trying but he cant seem to be able to do anything with the ball as usual.Remy and Gouffran completely non existent. I'd put Cisse/Shola on for either of Remy/Gouffran. Couldn't disagree more, he's laboured, his passes are obvious and easily picked off, he's not chasing down loose balls, he's a passenger today. I'd have him off for Anita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4222 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Think we've put a few decent balls into the box but noone's been there to attack them. Even after the formation change Remy has hardly been where a centre forward should be in such situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4222 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Couldn't disagree more, he's laboured, his passes are obvious and easily picked off, he's not chasing down loose balls, he's a passenger today. I'd have him off for Anita Thats kind of what 'cant do anything with the ball as usual' implies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausman 0 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I'd be putting Ben Arfa on the right, take Gouffran off, he's non existent at the moment and put on Cisse. Let's hope they put an effort in the second half, so far they been fucking shit. Larsson is such an arsehole, really hate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hostile_statue 0 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Ah right. I was hoping to see them get up at half time to see who was an arse man, leg man etc. I always thought Poyet looks a bit like Cosmo Kramer, i.e the Ass Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10971 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thats kind of what 'cant do anything with the ball as usual' implies. You said he was trying, my assertion is that he's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 They want to pack that shite corner routine in as well, with them all standing in a line. Mackems just bumped them all when they started their runs which meant none of them got into the channels and yet another corner was completely ineffective. Starting to think we should just treat corners like throw ins from now on as Pardew has no clue what to do with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7492 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Couldn't disagree more, he's laboured, his passes are obvious and easily picked off, he's not chasing down loose balls, he's a passenger today. I'd have him off for Anita Would have to agree at this point. Sissoko's size and strength should be put to good effect in a game like this but he's not in the game. Anita will help to regain control of the pace of the game. Along with that either Gouffran needs to be moved to the middle, or into a front two with Remy. Alternatively he could be replaced with Cisse. Cisse will definitely be hungry for a good performance, I like that we have him on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10971 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Cisse on for Sissoko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 3112 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 They want to pack that shite corner routine in as well, with them all standing in a line. Mackems just bumped them all when they started their runs which meant none of them got into the channels and yet another corner was completely ineffective. Starting to think we should just treat corners like throw ins from now on as Pardew has no clue what to do with them. Yep. Clueless. The best chance we have is the ref giving a pen for shirt pulling at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4859 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Why has that led to hba on the left? Surely he should be on the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7492 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Having a go of it with Cisse on for Sissoko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 3112 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Cisse having a go at the black pussy. Should be relaxed and ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7492 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Better start in terms of our possession, but we were woefully positioned as soon as they got the ball, particularly our central players leaving theirs completely unmarked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeris 0 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) whats up with not using the away kit for this game? black shorts and white striped shirts for both teams...must be hella confusing. Edited October 27, 2013 by Aeris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 3112 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 The ref doesn't really need a watch for this one. You can tell how much time has elapsed by the steady buildup of trash on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4222 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 You said he was trying, my assertion is that he's not. I think of lack of quality rather than effort is the issue here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobH 0 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Get ben arfa off the fucking left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3974 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Just get him fucking off Cabaye too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7492 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Game on bitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobH 0 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Get ben arfa off the fucking left.What I meant to say was leave him there to set up a goal. HOWAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7492 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Have to say good endeavour from Debuchy to have made that run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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