Yohan Cabaye was blown away by the St. James’ Park crowd and the atmosphere they created tonight, as the top French International made his competitive debut for the club.
Yohan Cabaye – blown away by St. James’ Park atmosphere
The size of the crowd was actually disappointing, at just under 47,000, but we wont tell Yohan that, and the newcomer had a quiet first half, but a much better second half, as he acclimatized to the Premier League.
25 year old Cabaye said that when he first went out in front of the Newcastle crowd it was perfect and something he will always remember, and already thinks the Newcastle fans are brilliant:
“It was nearly 47,000? Wow. At Lille it was normally 15,000!”
“For me that was perfect. I love the English atmosphere, the English fans. Newcastle fans are brilliant.” “I am happy to start in the team, in the Premier League, and with the atmosphere. That was fantastic.”
“It was a good first game for me and for the team because Arsenal are a good side. I am very tired. It was very tough, but when I play more games I will get better and it will be okay for me.”“I will work a lot to get fitter.” “We have played one game and got one point – a good point – and now we have to work for Sunderland next week. We have to win there.”
We saw some of the French magic in the second half tonight, with Cabaye and Obertan looking good, and once the new boys settle down, it looks like Newcastle will become a very decent side this season.
If Yohan thinks the crowd was excellent tonight, then just see what it will be like if Newcastle actually do well this season, and we’ll not even mention the Sunderland game next Saturday.
It was a very good point for Newcastle, after a tough first half, but Newcastle could even have shaded the win, once Gervinho had been dismissed for clashing with Joey Barton after 75 minutes.
Newcastle didn’t exactly deserve the win, but we would have taken the 3 points anyway, but are very happy with the draw.
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1 dmac // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:31 PM
I thought he was a good player today. looked sharp with some passes.
2 ToonAndy // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:32 PM
It’s great how humble he is… I was hoping it was going to be over 50,000 today so it was disapointing to see a crowd that was similar to what we had in the championship!! HTL
3 Mystic Mikes' iron curtain // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Looked solid and broke into the box on a few occasions. Definitely a all-rounder, just need to stop bypassing the midfield with punts.
4 Drona // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:34 PM
low attendance, no?
5 Mystic Mikes' iron curtain // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Oh, and Cheik needs to shape up – our worst player today – contributed nil, just gave the ball away and missed tackles.
6 hitman // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:38 PM
this lad will come good,just needs time to get him self settled to the prem
7 Mystic Mikes' iron curtain // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Someone made the comparison between Rob Lee and Cabaye, can definitely see where they’re coming from.
8 Andy // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:43 PM
tiote looked a bit out of sorts today i agree. Was getting forward quite a bit which i didn’t see him do much of last year. For me tiote should just be our dm. Break it up and keep the ball. Let the creative lads like joey and cabaye do the attacking. He looked better second half. Playing against arsenal never easy but he looked good. With a bit more movement up top he would show he has an eye for a pass
9 Nufc-83 // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Mystic mike stop going on about tiote yes he wasnt his normal top class self but he wasnt anywere near as bad as what your making out. He covered plenty of ground and got stuck in jeeez give it a rest.
10 Mystic Mikes' iron curtain // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:47 PM
He was.
11 dmac // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:48 PM
It was nice to see that even he had a cheeky smile when he picked up his yellow card today.
12 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:48 PM
The comment “we need to win there” makes me like the lad. He’s come from a team offering Champions League football, and regardless of the reasons for coming here (possibly money, yes), he is a winner
13 Toon1978 // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Tiote held onto the ball a little long today and was caught in possession time and time again and his passing wasn’t up to his normal standard.
14 Andy // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:49 PM
dmac was he not lying on the ground begging? Haha the ref was standing there laughing at him. Tiote wasn’t terrible just not as good as he could have been. Suppose he’s been stranded in ghana for 2 weeks. Big game next week so hopefully he’s on his game then
15 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Suarez is a cheating little arse isn’t he…
But what a goal by Larsson. Congrats to Sunderland, my new 19th favorite Premier League side
16 toonboyjake // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:55 PM
This is only tiotes 2/3rd game? Barely played pre season so is still lacking game time this season think by 4th game the usual chieck will be back
17 beefman13 // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:57 PM
this kid is going to be a top player for the toon, tiot elooked sluggish and needs games to get up to fitness, would defo play best up front, obertan would start, were was marveux he must not be fit enough and may take a bit of time to get up to speed. joey will prob stay with us now as other clubs will be scared off ,to much to handle.
18 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Gervinho, as well as looking like an alien, seems like a spoiled little brat. Glad we didn’t sign him, disgusting.
19 kevymartins // Aug 13, 2011 at 10:58 PM
OMFG match of the day are ass’s didnt even show are best chance the cabaye 1
20 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:00 PM
kevymartins
You mean our only chance right? Haha. I was waiting for that too
Good on Pardew. I’ve seen 3 interviews with him now where he’s defended Joey to the end. Top man.
21 nick_9 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:03 PM
I was surprised at what the attendance on our opening game and against a top four team. Sign of the times? cabaye has the right attitude, I like him. Also just seen Pardews reaction on motd, loved it. ‘why barton?’ That’s what I want, defend our players. Barton, gervinho and song all could have gone, I bet the most painful thing was when song stood on the back of bartons heel/calf.
Anyone seen Piers and Wilshere on twitter? Wilshere is probably right that it could be assault in the outside world but him saying it to Barton over twitter makes me a bit annoyed. Wilshere trying to act the big man over the internet, its going to be fiesty at the emirates.
22 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Everyone saying Barton went down easily, so what? If he had not gone to ground, then Gervinho would not have been sent off for what was a DEFINITE red card…
23 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:05 PM
If we managed a draw with Arsenal today, with a poor performance of us. Imagine what we can do on form.
fair enough, arsenal weren’t top notch either.
But i’ve got to admit, its doesn’t look all doom and gloom now.
The rest of the players in and 10th place is very likely
24 Mystic Mikes' iron curtain // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:06 PM
Joey7Barton Joseph Barton
Bad shirt, shoes and views from shearer again. Sort it out slaphead……..
Make of that?
25 kingkev9 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Cabeye cannot play in a 4-4-2 with Tiote. Both too defensive, first half passed him by. Can only play them together in a 4-5-1 formation.
Tiote was playing in front of Cabeye first half, stupid decision by Pardew, his job is too protect the back 4.
We had no link up player today, yes Ben Arfa was injured but surely a certain Mr Nolan could have done a job today?
26 Mystic Mikes' iron curtain // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Exactly, TDS. That’s what I say. Also, Shearer is clearly bitter about his and Joeys’ spat.
27 Andy // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Joey7Barton Joseph Barton
Bad shirt, shoes and views from shearer again. Sort it out slaphead…….
Barton picking fight with wrong guy here. Shearer is a legend. Barton is a fan favourite. Big difference! Think joey might get a few nufc fans unhappy about that
28 Mystic Mikes' iron curtain // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:09 PM
KingKev – get over him.
29 FloridaToon // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:09 PM
I can’t believe no one has mentioned Song’s dive earning the v. persie FK. He was clipped but then took 2-3 steps and fell down in slow motion. What a joke.
30 Kris // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:10 PM
My rating of the players today:
Krul 7 – did all great, but not much to do.
Simpson 5 – looked å bit tired, ok game.
S.Taylor 8 – outstanding, won everything.
Colo 8 – the same as Taylor, great Captain.
R.Taylor 6 – some shaky at times, but good.
Barton 6 – worked well in defence.
Cabaye 7 – very good in 2 half, nice on ball.
Tiote 5 – poor passing, but worked hard.
Gutierrez 7 – he ran and ran, helped Raylor.
Ba 3 – didnt nothing impressive, disapoited.
Ameobi 2 – the same as always.
Obertan 6 – shown pace and fine technique.
Best 4 -too like his fellow black strikers.
Lovenkrands – did nothing, too late comin in.
31 estechco // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:10 PM
Seemed to be a bit caught out by the premiership pace, but still showed some nice touches. Sure he’ll come good!
32 adam20692 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:10 PM
@15 Take that suarez comments as a personal insult lol Best striker around atm, pure class have said for the last 3-4 years we shoulda bought him.
33 nick_9 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:11 PM
We just need to at least match last seasons performances at a minimum but hopefully better them. At the mo we have matched our home draw against Arsenal, a point at the SOS wouldn’t be to shabby. I’m going to be honest and say they did ok against Lpool today so its game on. A leftback is a must as is another striker. Simmo and gosling might do alright at rightback and hopefully we will make do with our three cb’s. Little disappointed at our strikers, seems Shola is above Best.
34 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:11 PM
kingkev
Season has started, and it wouldn’t be that surprising if a clean sheet today convinces Ashley we don;t need a left back after all.
So it really wouldn’t shock me if we make no more signings.
For me, it’s time to start focusing on the players we have – not ones that I wish were still here
35 dmac // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Agree mystic lol shearer is so blinded by his dislike for joey its ridic.
36 Andy // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:14 PM
kingkev9 i don’t think they can’t play together in a 4-4-2. They still could just not against a top side like arsenal. Cabaye got forward more second half as we had more of the ball due to matching the men in the middle. Against the likes of WBA Villa and Fulham who mostly play 4-4-2 i think they can still do a job.
37 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:15 PM
adam
Yeah, absolutely incredible player. 22 million was he? Makes it look like Liverpool got mugged for Carroll, Henderson, Downing…
Did you watch the game? Liverpool looked like champions in the first half, but the second they looked like Stoke. I understand mine is a bias opinion, but Carroll seems really detrimental to their play… Him and Suarez just don’t look like gelling at all
38 hitman // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:16 PM
to be fair to joey,shearers shoes and shirt were a shocka,did he get them from oxfam..
39 Toonboy_83 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:17 PM
woooooooooow insulting Shearer – you might aswell be cussing all our mothers… hes history after that.
40 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Can people not take a joke? It’s not like commenting on Shearers shirt & shoes & lack of hair is incredibly offensive..
I can’t see Alan losing any sleep over it!
41 wingspan // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Anyone notice that joey made an effort to go over and shake Cabayes hand when he got subbed today. A nice touch i thought….
42 Marty-Toon // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Maybe Obertan could see the highlights of Liverpools game and see how Downing cut in field and shot.
He could be a bit more direct if ya ask me.
Was expecting a bit more from him but fitness is not top yet,hopefully it’ll come and the team will get to know each other well soon
43 adam20692 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:20 PM
@Andy Yeh watched cause i thought theyd hammer sunderland lol If i was suarez id b majorly pissed of that someone of carrolls ability could possibly b worth 12million more. I like the team liverpool have put together have a lot of talents i enjoy watching and think they might b a dark horse this year, tho i despise the place lol
44 DarloGeordie // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Great to pick up a point today but where the hell are our goals going to come from??
45 Colo2 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Thought Pardew was great on motd, “Why Joey?”
Since when is it a red for pulling a player up by his shirt? One rule for Joey and a different rule for everyone else
46 adam20692 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:21 PM
sorry @toondownsouth
47 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:22 PM
Shearer is a legend like.
But he’s a terrible football pundit along with Hansen.
48 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:23 PM
adam
I assume that’s directed at me, not Andy
I think Dalglish has the right idea, but I’m not sure about some of his signings. Henderson and Adam are both over rated in my opinion – especially when they have Gerrard, Lucas & Meireles competing in CM…
49 kingkev9 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Andy- neither tiote or Cabeye are attack minded though, I think they’ll struggle in a 4-4-2.
As for joeys tweet, don’t cross the line Joey! BUT they have met several times since their famous bust up, Nolan, Harper, etc all did drink together
50 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM
ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Well said m8 some people are easily offended.
51 adam20692 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:27 PM
@toondownsouth yeh it was realised just b4 u posted lol. I think henderson and adam are both overrated tho i do applaud his stance on bringing english talent into top premier league teams. Still dont really rate Lucas tho id say Aquilanni should b played more good player in my opinion
52 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:28 PM
kingkev
In the 2009/10 season he scored 15 goals for Lille :/
I think Pardew was just hoping that we could play two holding midfielders and that Ba, Ameobi would be more effective.
As it turned out, they were abysmal!
53 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:28 PM
& 11 assists
I’d say 15 goals 11 assists from a central midfielder is a decent attacking contribution like!
54 soundoid // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Really missed nolan today… anyone agree?
55 Andy // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:31 PM
also has for nolan being a link man i’m not so sure. He’d have got closer to the strikers but a link man would suggest he actually links play from defence to strikers but he just used to run forward and get the flick ons etc. Very good at it tbf. Cabaye would’ve scored if he had a left foot!
56 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:33 PM
I really hope Given does well at Villa. They’re not a team I have any affection for, but Given was probably in the top 10 in Europe under Sir Bobby.
Didn’t get any sort of chance at City, though Hart is a better all round keeper now I guess
57 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Haha.
Jack Wilshire is a we w****** like.
58 Mystic Mikes' iron curtain // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Aye, Andy. Some people are just getting all weepy eyed about history, again.
59 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:35 PM
Andy
Couldn’t believe that attempt by Cabaye haha! It was like me trying to use my left foot! Though I’m not going to pretend my right is any better…
60 big ale // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:35 PM
mystic mike – you are a tool – where you actually at the game today??? Tiote was decent, more than decent actually. If you have nowt to say that is positive maybe you should be on a scumberland blog. Get a life you tool..
61 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:35 PM
Nolan scored for West Ham today.
He’ll bang them in,In that division.
62 hitman // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:37 PM
who cares what shearer has to say,great footballer,total shite pundit..
if the bloke had any stones he would go and manage in the lower leagues like lee clark, his opinion means nowt.
63 soundoid // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:37 PM
We were really missing that hold up play in the middle of the park, for what it’s worth ( which is nowt now ) could have played the same team but without shola and nolan in there… Should have hung on to him for one more season. shame really
64 adam20692 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Mind was anyone else absolutely disgusted at the coverage of our game on match of the day? The two best chances of the game were newcastle’s, not even shown just made it out to be an arsenal tidal wave, Absolute p*ss take
65 DanNUFC // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:38 PM
it seems some people on here, no matter how well a player plays, will still find a problem with certain players ie. Simpson/Ameobi/Raylor
i cant for the life of me understand the low ratings of 5 for simpson and 2 for ameobi, Jesus what have they got to do to earn your praise?
Simpson had a solid game and put some great tackles in, so did Raylor, who remember is a Right winger playing at left back. and to be fair to ameobi he chased down their defenders plenty of times and had a few decent touches, yes he can be frustrating but giving him a rating of 2?? come on
66 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Belfast
I put a fiver on him being top scorer. It was worth it at 40/1 !
67 Andy // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:38 PM
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-United-manager-Alan-Pardew-backs-Shola-Ameobi-against-Sunderland-article784846.html
Mackemslayer starting next week. Then sold to liverpool
68 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:39 PM
hitman // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:37 PM
I agree m8.
Legend as a player.
Terrible football pundit like.
69 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:40 PM
What does anyone think about the 47,000 attendance?
Surely the fat controller can see that if he invests a few golden coins in a decent striker, the attendance will rise by enough to compensate him for it…
70 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:40 PM
ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Were did you get that??
I was thinking about it today.
When I seen he’d scored.
71 Durham_Toon // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Cabaye was pretty anonymous today for me, didn’t contribute much and wasn’t in the game at all. Early days yet like but I’d say Obertan was the only one of the new lads that looked good.
Poor game and a lot of our players didn’t look all that, having said that though I’ll take a point against Arsenal. On to the unwashed now…..
72 soundoid // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Simpson had a great game if it wasn’t for him 0-1
73 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:42 PM
Belfast
With SkyBet about six weeks ago
My best mate’s a hammers fan, poor sod.
74 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:42 PM
I hope Shola plays a big role from the bench.lol.
Hopefully a new striker Is signed next week.
75 hitman // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:43 PM
ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:40 PM
What does anyone think about the 47,000 attendance?
Surely the fat controller can see that if he invests a few golden coins in a decent striker, the attendance will rise by enough to compensate him for it
MUGS,everyone of them..fkin sheep
76 Nufc-83 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:43 PM
kingkev i think cabaye and tiote can definately play together cabaye tends to come deep to collect the ball but he then passes and moves forward to support the attack although i agree today he did play a little more defensive than i expect to see him over the course of the season.
77 Marty-Toon // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Dan,agree with ya there bud.
Shola worked his socks off n got a standin ovation too.
Did really well today
78 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:47 PM
ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:42 PM
I’ll look for it 2moro the odds will be well slashed by now.
79 funkness // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Our midfield was overrun in large periodes of the game, but saying that is because Tiote and Cabaye can’t play together in a 4-4-2 formation isn’t really true. They got overrun, because Arsenal played 3 in the centre. Had we played let’s say Gosling along them instead of two big strikers, that midfield battle could have had an entirely different outcome ..
80 Kris // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Yeah Ameobi did deserve a rating of 7 cause he didnt play his worst game ever…
81 NUFC STEVE // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:53 PM
St and LB=swap plus Money deal with Wigan!!!16/18 mil + lovenkrands for rodallega and Figueroa!!SMART DEAL ?????
82 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:55 PM
To be honest I was really impressed with Raylor & Jonas today.
Raylor for doing such a good job against quality players on his wrong foot. And Jonas for his unbelievable work rate. Every team needs a player like him.
83 soundoid // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:57 PM
ToonDownSouth,
I agree…. so does Messi
84 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 13, 2011 at 11:58 PM
We should never of played 4-4-2 against arsenal.
You wont see to many teams playing that formation against them this season.
85 AMEOBI // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Alan Shearer… Why is he such a f@ggot?! He doesn’t leave Barton alone.
Time for Shearer to get over his little spat with him!
Shearer is legend… But Joey is by far my favourite, commitment is 110% not saying Shearers wasn’t
86 NUFC STEVE // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:02 AM
Can anyone make out wer obertan was playin up front/RW ???
87 adam20692 // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM
@toondownsouth Ryan taylor has to be one of the most underated players playing for is at the moment. Id say better than simpson at RB good to see him having a good game
88 funkness // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Have a look at Kevin Nolan. He’s supposedly 29 years old – he looks like a man in his mid 40′s .. I’m fully confident that the club made an entirely correct assessment, when they decided to move him on …. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_7099735,00.html
89 ToonDownSouth // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:05 AM
Belfast
Weird right? I think Pardew may be a little too worried about getting stick from fans for playing only one up top at home on the opening day.
But everyone knows passing is Tiotes real weak point – especially today. I’d rather stick Barton or Guthrie, because they’re both exceptional passers, in a 3 man midfield. Not sure if we have the quality up top to do it though.
Jonas can score goals – we’ve seen he’s a decent finisher when he has done – so hopefully him, Marv, Obertan & Benny will do so.
What I liked today was how much Colo got forward. If that was something they’d been working on in training, it worked. A couple of the crosses he put in were amazing haha! As well as his passing & ball control. rarely see a CB that good on the ball these days
90 Kris // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Think this is the team we should go for against the mackems: 442
Krul
Simpson
S.Taylor
Coloccini
Raylor/Pieters?
Obertan
Barton
Tiote
Gutierrez
Ameobi
Ba
Subs to make an impact: Ranger(hopes he will be getting a new chance) and Gosling.
91 soundoid // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:06 AM
BelfastMagpie87,
Yes mate your right but that is the exact team i said yesterday that Pards would play.
If i can work it out i’m sure Wanger did….. he looked ill by the way..
92 ToonAndy // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:06 AM
I said from the start if we play 4-4-2 then we wont get a result… Watching the players today I reckon this should
be the team against the mackems baring in mind the likely signing…
——————————-KRUL—————————–
SIMPSON——SAYLOR——–COLLO——-PIETERS
——————–CABAYE—–TIOTE———————-
BARTON—————-OBERTAN—————-JONAS
—————————–AMEOBI (cringe)—————–
Also, Gosling MUST get playing time…. I’d also like to see Marveaux and Vuckic get 10-20 mins
93 BigKirky // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Was good to get back to st. James’ today. Pleased with point. Performances will improve. Looked better with just one up top. Liked how demba was trying to eagerly look for a through ball to be played to him. Defence was organised and solid. Incomings are imperative. Twitter lad was mentioning santon and a couple of others to be signed. Well we need players in asap.
94 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Playing 4-4-2 against arsenal is asking for trouble like.lol
I would say none of the top 4 will even play that formation against them.
95 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:14 AM
Gosling should of started instead of strolla.
4 – 5 – 1
96 Vinicinhos // Aug 14, 2011 at 12:42 AM
I like Cabaye, he’s better than Nolan (I like him too),With Cabaye, we have more accurate passes.
97 sirtoongospel // Aug 14, 2011 at 1:13 AM
Sorry but for me cheick and cabaye were both great from a defensive point of view. . They broke up almost every attack. Only gonna get better.
98 davo // Aug 14, 2011 at 3:00 AM
My team for the sunderland match.
KRUL
SIMPSON COLO SAYLOR RAYLOR
TIOITE
BARTON CABAYE GOSLING JONAS
AMEOBI
The big strolla scores against the mackems for fun and i think Gosling was one of our best in the pre-season and deserves a chance
99 toontoonblacknwhitearmy // Aug 14, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Team for Sunderland game…
Krul
Simpson sTaylor Coloccini rTaylor
Obertan Barton Cabaye Tiote Jonas
Shola
Bring Gosling and Ranger/MCLoven on if we need extra energy, bring BA on if we’re hoping for a piece of magic…
100 Billy1985 // Aug 14, 2011 at 11:02 AM
cabaye looked a great player just like my hero rob lee, was anyone else getting pissed off by chris waddle what a dick he is
101 Toon_Jock // Aug 14, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Shane Long scoring for WBA today!!! should of had a punt at him for 6M – bit of a weak goal but he’s a great little poacher
102 giimps // Aug 14, 2011 at 7:58 PM
I thinks Strolla must have got a rocket up his ass from pards at half time cos he hardly broke sweat in 1st half.
Second half he was chasing balls down ,holding play up and flicking the ball on from chiped balls over the top (he was the furthest player forward though but thats not important).
As soon as Obertoon came on we had an outlet and can that boy run, One of the most disappointing things for me yesterday was their corners, why oh why dont we leave Obertoon on the half way line?
Hes not tall enough to make a difference in the box, but if we get the ball we could have played it into the channels for a 1on1.
twice yesterday we go the ball from one of their corners and launched it forward to no-one and it just came straight back.
Its time to use our strengths Pards, leave the rockets on half way and let the big guns fight in the box.
I thought Ryan Taylor was much better at left back than I ever imagined, and can be a decent back up to Pieters when he comes.
I agree that Tiote and Cabaye can only play in a 4-3-3 or 4-5-1 as they were both occupying the same spaces and going for the same balls a lot of the time in the 1st half.
But i think we will get better with match practice, and i cant believe people slating Tiote when he hasnt trained with Cabaye or Obertoon hardly at all yet still assisted in a good point vs the Arsenal.
The future may not be a black as people first thought
HWTL
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