Just goes to show you what happens when players really do want to play

Obertan, Sammy and Aarons. 3 players that we didn't think would have much impact on the season. Maybe not as good as some of the others in terms of quality, but they have spine, get stuck in and are passionate and have a point to prove.

We've looked much better since dropping Riviere and Cabella. I'm not saying they don't care, and I know they'll take a bit of time to get to grips with the pace of the league, but the 3 above seem to want it a whole lot more, and have a lot more in terms of guts, balls and passion.

Team vs WBA for me -

------------Perez------------

Aarons------------------Sammy

-------------Sissoko-----------

-------Abeid---------Colback----

Dummett---Colo--Saylor----Janmaat

----------------Krul----------------------

Bring Cabella and Cisse on later in the game.

Some people might say Perez should come off the bench, but I think his goals have earned him a starting place.

 

They have all done brilliantly at fitting into the team, and Perez has been a big bonus with his two goals in the last two weeks. I'd still have Cisse as number one though with perez getting plenty of pitch time as a sub or as a second striker depending on how we set up. Perez is still learning the league and has undoubted ability, but he still needs to beef up a bit too.


PS: You forgot to predict Tash - still two games to go this weekend and everyone on low points

 

I disagree leaving Perez on the bench. I'd agree if Cisse was offering more than just goals, but Perez is showing good skill and the ability to play a part in a good bit of play.

I think WBA away could be a great opportunity for him, personally.

 

Away at West Brom on the back of a successful winning streak, by a pacy 4-3-3 set up for hitting teams on the counter attack... sounds familiar!

 

Sooner or later the other team won't be utter ****e so I'm not being as fickle as the majority I still think this is as good as we will get.

 

It isn't fickle to celebrate our team playing well and getting some very good results.

 

No but the banners both anti pardew and pro are what gives you the fickle branded bunch claims. I remember saying clearly just either go support the team or don't go but once again you've made us all look like fickle tossers.

 

It's not just football, generally the British people are incredibly fickle. Politics, Football, you name it. We are just that kind of people!

 

To be fair Cisse has been offering more than goals. He looked a tad unfit on Saturday which is understandable given he hadn't trained. He has impressed this season and really led the line for me, which is a big difference from his early career here. He has brought players into play, worked back and generally provided a good focal point. I still think a match fit Cisse is worth starting. Perez is pusing incredibly hard though.