It could well be that Abdoulaye Faye will get a start on Sunday, either at center-back or defensive midfield. If Cacapa is still out then certainly we believe Faye will partner Roz at the center of the Newcastle defense.
If Cacapa is fit and selected it is likely Faye could start in defensive midfield because neither Butt not Geremi had sparkling games on Saturday. Against Manchester City the back four and midfield didn’t get the job done defensively an cost us a result.
Faye has been talking to the Evening Chronicle today – so we”ll look at what the Senegalese International had to say.
Abdoulaye Faye – has first class attitude and could start on Sunday
Faye told the Chronicle today:
“The manager was a big reason why I came to Newcastle.†“I enjoyed my time playing under him at Bolton and I am looking forward to my future here.†“I know that just because he is my old manager I am not certain to play so I have to battle for my place here.â€
“I can play in central midfield and I think that is my best position.†“But I have also played as a defender in the middle during my career too, like I did at Bolton, so if needed I will play there.â€
“Where I play is up to the manager, but I would be happy to play in either position.â€â€œThe future looks good here and I hope that I can help Newcastle reach a European place.â€
Faye’s best position is defensive midfield but he can also play at center-back which he did for Bolton last season. A surprise on Sunday may be that he is tried out at center-back with David Rozehnal. That would be even more likely if Cacapa is still not fit. Taylor is probably due a little rest and Sam will be very anxious to pick the most sold defense he can muster for the game against Everton. Just like last Saturday the defensive performance will be key in getting us a win on Sunday.
We really like the attitude of Faye and he’s not the type of player who will be content just to sit on the sidelines at Newcastle. Since Butt and Geremi both had mediocre games against Man City, maybe he’ll get a start on Sunday. If Enrique is match fit he could finally start at left-back and we could always try N’Zogbia in central midfield. If not there, then we could play 4-4-2 with Milner and Charles on the wings.
What do you think? Comments very welcome.
25 comments so far
Callum
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:05 PM
Comment #14-4-2, Faye and Geremi in midfield, Zog and milner on wings
col
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:13 PM
Comment #2to be honest…its looking like sam has his favourites…he’ll not drop geremi or butt, or smith for that matter…dont agree with that myself, but thats the way its looking. dont know what he’s gonna do when everyones fit…..whats the odds he starts with zog at left back and leaves enrique on the bench….gets on my tits that does.
Tom_Toon
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:15 PM
Comment #3Team for Everton
Give
Beye–Faye–Roz–Enrique
Geremi
Milner N’Zogbia
Emre
Martins–Viduka
Tom_Toon
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:15 PM
Comment #4Subs:
Troisi
Butt
Taylor
Harper
Smith
Magpie Neil
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:17 PM
Comment #5Given
Beye Cacapa(Faye) Rozenhal Enrique
Milner Geremi Emre N Zogbia
Viduka Martins
Magpie Neil
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:19 PM
Comment #6Lol Tom Toon you read my mind
Magpie Neil
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:23 PM
Comment #7If I see Butt and Smith on the field come Sunday I am gonna fly to Newcastle and give Big Sam a geordie kiss.
Stello
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:28 PM
Comment #8Magpie Neil go get a ticket,because smith is for sure playing.
Steve
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:40 PM
Comment #9smith will defo be on the field on Sunday, if he aint I’ll buy you all a pint
hadrian
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:42 PM
Comment #10milners done nothing for me lately , leading back to a point i made a few weeks back in that our young guys are either exellent or mediocre , and we cant afford anyone on the pitch having off games .
zoggy and milner need tobe used when and where they are availible , but not relied upon just yet .
so id like geremi maybe moved to the right for a game and faye come into the
centre from kick off .
atm i think the toon are crying out for duff and barton back , and emre to show glimpses of hope .
Craig Allen
Oct 2, 2007 at 2:58 PM
Comment #11Steve I’ll take you up on that offer – just make sure you include shipping.
nightfall
Oct 2, 2007 at 3:29 PM
Comment #12smith was a bad buy…i wish we’d still have solano…it would be cheeper and way better…
Steve K
Oct 2, 2007 at 3:44 PM
Comment #13We’ll take a look what ****** player has to say.
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We really like ******’s attitude.
matt
Oct 2, 2007 at 4:05 PM
Comment #14got to get milner playing on right with n’zogbia pushed forward to left wing. my team with the players we have fit would be
Given
Beye Taylor Rozenhal Enrique
Milner Geremi Emre N’zogbia
Viduka Martins
Forget this 4 3 3 tripe!!!
leo
Oct 2, 2007 at 4:46 PM
Comment #15totally agree hadrian, defo, we should not have to rely on our youngsters, but for a season or so that will be the case until some experienced players can be bought in to compete with them, and i mean quality experience, not crap…
Jesper
Oct 2, 2007 at 6:18 PM
Comment #16I have been surprised at how defensively Smith has played. I would play the following:
…………………………….Harps…………………………………
…………………..Taylor…………Rozenhal………………..
Geremi………………………………………………Enrique…..
………………………………………………………………………
……………………..Smith……………………………………….
………………………………….Emre…………………………….
Milner………………………………………………..N’Zogbia..
………………………………………………………………………
………………………Viduka…..Martins………………………
That’s with the people we have fit at the moment. Beye, Butt and Faye pushing people in the starting lineup..
Alex
Oct 2, 2007 at 6:55 PM
Comment #17On saturday we have got to explode from the kickoff and be all out attack.Its time the team whipped the toon army into a frenzy ,Man city fans made a lot of noise last saturday its time we had reason to make even more noise than them.I hope sam picks an attacking formation its the best way forward with the players we have.My 11would be
…………..Given………
geremi…Cacapa..Rozy….Enrique
……………Faye………
Milner…………….Nzogbia
………….Smith……….
…….martins…Viduka……
Ed Harrison
Oct 2, 2007 at 6:57 PM
Comment #18Alex – make that Sunday – we don’t want to explode too soon 😀
Ed Harrison
Oct 2, 2007 at 6:59 PM
Comment #19Alex – we have to do that because hopefully Everton will be tired from their game on Thursday evening in the Ukraine. 2 goals up in first 5 mins would be nice.
Bill F
Oct 2, 2007 at 7:46 PM
Comment #20Hadrian I don’t see how we can have Barton back as he hasn’t played a game yet. Iv’e been away for last few weeks and missed the Arsenal blog, boy was there some angst generated there. I would have to say that if the gooners are reading this site still that however well intentioned their comments were they should appreciate that we have had to much hurt over the past 50 years and any platitudes may sound to much like patronisation. Best to say nowt!
Jamie
Oct 2, 2007 at 9:38 PM
Comment #21…………………………….Given………………………………
Beye……………….Capaca…………..Rozenhal…………….Enrique
Geremi……………Smith…………….Emre………………….N’Zogbia
……………………..Viduka…………..Martins……………………………
I think Milner needs a rest and a drop to reflect, hes not done well.
Either Capaca / Taylor or Faye to fight for that place in central Defence.
If Viduka aint fit enough, then Smith and Martins up top with Geremi or Faye slipping into Central midfield and Milner on wing.
If Emre aint fit enough or had enough games to start, then put Milner on wide right and Geremi in the middle.
Its a game we will be up for 110% and dont be suprised you see the best performance of the season yet.
boydy
Oct 2, 2007 at 10:12 PM
Comment #22i dont understand all this talk of emre in all your starting line ups well most of yours the guy has not showed anything for a long time for me he goes to play for turkey comes back injured but soon as another turkey game is on he is back of the injury list we cant rely on him so why start him i know your all gonna say but he is creative and yes i agree he WAS creative but his creativity is non existent now and it has for most of last season so i say stick him on bench and sell in january my team will be
given
beye cacapa/faye rozy enrique
milner geremi smith zog
viduka martins
smith pushing on
Rocky
Oct 3, 2007 at 2:41 AM
Comment #23Good team Alex. I’d consider relacing Smith with Emre if it wasn’t working at half time
Micky C
Oct 3, 2007 at 7:50 AM
Comment #24How’s about
Harper
Beye Cacapa Roz Enrique
Geremi Faye Zog
Milner or Emre
Martins Viduka or Smith
With this formation surely either Milner or Emre could supply some sort of support to our front 2 in the past few games the strikers looked very isolated. Geremi and Faye playing wide right and defencive midfield would be idealy placed to help out the back 4. Whoever plays at left back this weekend is gonna need help defending against Arteta who surprise surprise is starting to find some form.
iain
Oct 3, 2007 at 10:15 AM
Comment #25the way taylors playing at the moment i cant bear the thought of him marking yakubu/aj should they play.
given
beye faye roz enrique
milner geremi emre zog
martins viduka
harper/taylor/butt/troisi/smith
please sam no 433.