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  1. I havent Ben Arfa as good as he is

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    When that transfer window opens in the summer... we all know there is a few of our "stars" that will be subjects of bids from other clubs and perhaps big bids!

    If you had to lose one of our players out of Krul, Cisse, Ben Arfa, Cabaye, Tiote, Colocinni & Ba...who would it be for you?

    btw I can't actually make a choice at the moment..finding it to difficult!

    This is hypothetically speaking of course as Mike Ashley wouldnt be silly enough to sell any of them.....<confused>
     
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  2. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    Dont make me choose <wah>
     
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  3. goldie

    goldie Well-Known Member

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    I'd rather lose the battle of the stars.

    Soory but this is an unthinkable question ans you should set fire to yourself right now.
     
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  4. Obi Wan

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    Nooooo! I can't choose and you can't make me do it!


    Can't we just give up Smudger instead? His contract is coming up and now that he's finally scored (for MK Dons) after 5 years of waiting the fun has gone.
     
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  5. I havent Ben Arfa as good as he is

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    Yeah I think we would all agree with that option!

    Gets you thinking though doesn't it...trying to choose any one of them is so hard as they all bring so much to the team. Each is a vital cog in our future progression.
     
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  6. Obi Wan

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    Yeah, it's like asking which one of your b@ll$ would you rather lose and why?
     
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  7. jimileysbaldhead

    jimileysbaldhead Well-Known Member

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    My right one because it's not as big as the other three.
     
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  8. Obi Wan

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    Jimileysbaldhead - was wondering whether I'd see any of the 'old guard' in here. How's it going? So based on your reply above, are you good at playing four balls in golf?
     
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    For me Krul, sure he's been great, but I haven't gotten a sense of his personality from watching him on the pitch. Plus we've got other goalkeepers. I used to be one of Colo's loudest critics but he's learnt his trade the hard way, in the fizzy pop. Everyone one else would hurt a lot.
     
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    jimileysbaldhead Well-Known Member

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    I'm good thanks Obi....<ok>

    How are you?


    I still pop in now and again just make sure everyone's behaving badly.
     
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  11. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    If you really pushed me I'd say Ba. We have a readymade replacement in Cisse and we could sign someone better suited to the 3 pronged attack. I'd be absolutely loathe to lose him though because has been awesome this season, has a great attitude, and is part of the whole thing we're trying to build.
     
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  12. Albert's Chip Shop

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    Tiote or ba for me.
     
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  13. It's_all_Greek_to_me

    It's_all_Greek_to_me Well-Known Member

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    I don't actually think we'll lose anyone in the summer out of the 'big' names. Would love to see Dan Gosling go though!
     
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  14. Jesus Was A Geordie

    Jesus Was A Geordie Well-Known Member

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    This for me!
     
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  15. G4rdToonArmy

    G4rdToonArmy Well-Known Member

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    Think it would have to be Ba mainly for the reason's stated above.....but also because of his knee, people seem to forget he has "a problem" with it (TBH i know nothing about it) and it could go at any time, we've had a fantastic season out of him and he may have more in his locker but the knee could easily go and then we are stuck with a lame horse, much better to get some £££ than a crippled striker.

    People may not like it but i have a feeling Ashley will see it this way.

    Cisse, Ben Arfa, Cabaye are vital though and dont think we can afford to lose them
     
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  16. daveynufc

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    Out of that group, if I really had to choose, I'd say...
    Krul is near irreplacable, he's 24 and he's already one of the top keepers in the league. Obviously he still has things to learn, but playing in a position where the best keepers in the world are virtually all older than 30, he is set to be an incredible talent for years to come.
    Cisse is absolute class, he is scoring for fun, has a great touch and finish, but most importantly, his movement is perfect. It's something you can't teach, as has been said many times, and it's the reason he has to be kept.
    Ben Arfa is something we would struggle to replace. For all his weaknesses defensively, I think there are very very few players in the world who can take on and beat defenders like him, with tricks and pace, and a cracking left boot. There aren't enough available like him.
    Cabaye is still adapting to the league in my eyes, and for all in some games he's struggled this year, I think he has great potential to learn and improve, on the class he's already shown, unless there's a HUGE offer, now is not the time to sell in my eyes.
    Tiote is a top top notch holding midfielder, for all there are more out there, I don't know how many would adapt to his standard in the league quick enough.
    Coloccini won't go, he's too old, has just signed a new contract, and would cost too much. His experience is needed and he's got a touch of class in him.
    Ba would be my choice out of this list. For all he's scored bags of goals for us, his lack of form has exposed that sometimes he's looking clumsy with the ball and isn't the most natural goalscorer. I think he'd probably be the easiest for us to replace, but still wouldn't LIKE to lose him, adding another striker would be good though.
     
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  17. Colocreamy

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    So long as we keep James Tiberius Perch, they can all leave and we'll still win the premier/champions leagues!
     
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  18. GGW

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    Cabaye for me. Love him to bits but you said we had to choose. We could get someone like Sigurdsson to replace him.
     
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  19. Obi Wan

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    Or we suggest the other team buys Sigurdsson and we keep Cabaye - everyone happy! :smiley:
     
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  20. GGW

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    ye or that!
     
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