EthiGeordie

it is just amazing feeling.....

By far the best striker we had since Shearer

One thing I take notice is it is important to play Taylor where he played today due to simo needs help on majority of time. Oberton can nurse his toe for a while from the bench...

Thank you lads

He doesn't need it respect the man wish...

Yessss

Lots of rumours Newcastle in talks with Chelsea over centre back Alex

I truly don't care what the fans say when they slug of a certain player. They have done it with Parker who was a decent player. Once they choose a player he will be responsible for all bad team performance. I know most here fall in that bandwagon which is crazy.

Toon Talk Articles Obertan has the ‘F Factor’ By Joe Harms Friday 30 Dec 2011 11:22:00 Browse all Joe Harms articles The X factor is a singing contest which is fast becoming a cult soap opera in the UK, for a period of months every year the country is obsessed with Simon Cowell’s money making series. The country is angered when their favourite act is voted off, buy various gossip magazines to learn more about the contestants and perch eagerly on the edge of their IKEA furniture as they await the judges choice of outfit on the live shows. For the first time this year, the final was held in Wembley arena in front of thousands of screaming children, off their faces on Rowntree’s fruit pastilles and panda pops. ‘Little Mix’, a band consisting of two Geordie girls were crowned the champions and have therefore, according to the British public, got the X factor. What a wonderful privilege and label to behold. If you are reading this, I congratulate you; you have the curiosity to see where I am going with such an obscure introduction and for that I am appreciative. As stated in the title I wish to talk about our French right winger, Gabriel Obertan. The Ex Manchester United player is yet to set St James’ Park or any other stadium alight thus far this season, a talent who appeared to have much promise when he arrived on Tyneside has started to come under some heavy criticism from supporters. It appears that many fans have lost patience with Obertan and are subsequently perplexed as to why Alan Pardew persists in selecting him in the starting line up. Unfortunately, this has led some supporters to celebrate and even boo Obertan when he is substituted from the field of play. It must be stressed that this is the minority. Despite this, it is not pleasant to see and not necessary in my opinion. At the end of the day, he plays for Newcastle and should therefore be supported by us, regardless of performance. I believe fans are starting to show such animosity towards the 22 year old winger because of what I call the ‘F Factor’, with the F referring to the word frustration. This ‘F Factor’ appears to be sweeping St James’ Park and is fast becoming the latest craze. I hope you see what I have done here; I have made a very tenuous link in order to increase the comedy value of this article – Genius. It is obvious to any Newcastle United fan that Gabriel Obertan is a player who possesses all the necessary attributes in becoming an excellent attacking threat. He is tall displaying decent prowess in the air, skilful, hardworking at times and blisteringly fast. If a player has all of these qualities then why are we not seeing the best of him? Admittedly, we have seen glimpses of the impact Obertan can have on a game, but only glimpses. Against Stoke we saw him run into space with desire and pick out a beautiful cross onto the head of Demba Ba and similarly we witnessed him provide for Ba again for the second goal against Bolton on boxing day. It is this frustration or ‘F Factor’ as I like to call it that is causing the Newcastle United faithful to lose patience with the winger. He shows many glimpses of how capable he can be with a football but does not display this on a regular enough basis; an issue which must have something to do with confidence. The French man has raw pace, a skill that cannot be taught, and should therefore attempt to beat his full back with more self belief. Newcastle fans have always loved attacking football and although I may only speak for myself, I would much rather see Obertan attempt to dribble past his man and fail, rather than simply cut back at every single opportunity. These thoughts have been echoed by Pardew who has urged fans to be patient with the player who was signed for an undisclosed fee, the manager has said in the Chronicle recently that “Sometimes you just want him to open his legs and do something exciting.” This may appear to be a somewhat graphic and erotic illustration of the point I am trying to make. However, I think you will grasp the concept. It is also important to defend Obertan in this article and outline that we should still back him to be a success at Newcastle United. He is only 22 years old and therefore has a lot of developing to do; I believe this is a fact we need to take into consideration when criticising the player. In addition, Obertan is obviously not a poor player due to the fact that he has played for all France international teams from the age of u16s to u21s and due to the fact that he was brought to the premier league by Alex Ferguson, who has won the league and champion’s league on multiple occasions. Lastly, I would urge all fans to remember Fabricio Coloccini’s first season in a black and white shirt. Many fans questioned Coloccini’s price tag and place in the team and look at us now, we are proud to call him our captain and sing his name in a hilarious but adoring manner. To conclude, we can all see that Obertan has all the attributes to excite Newcastle fans and the ability to create chances and maybe even score in a black and white shirt. It is because he possesses great potential that we are so frustrated at it not being put into practice. He is still young and is still a normal human being like you and me; he has recently moved to the North East so may still be settling into life in a new area with new people. In addition, it is easily forgotten that Obertan only made 14 appearances for Manchester United over a two year period and is therefore still learning his trade in the premier league. I am by no means saying he has played well this season, but I am saying that he obviously hasn’t been that disgraceful given our league position. Every fan is of course entitled to an opinion, however, criticising a player and voicing this so obviously will not improve his performances or motivate him to do so in anyway shape or form. We need to keep the faith with Gabriel Obertan and hope that his ‘F Factor’ transforms into the ‘X’. You never know, we might make it to Wembley just like ‘Little Mix’ in the coming seasons. Believe.

Absoutly I can't belive people couldnt understand this we don't have wingers we just have wide players in sort of dimond formation with out the the middle line up...

i was so mad at him yesterday.... we need to get rid on the summer

ohh Wigan....

today result will work against us they will be more detirmine just like Liverpool was yesterday.

It means a world to me if we beat the skunks.....

He pointed out our future problems when Ba leaves as reason for us to lose tomorrow... Is he for real?

Liverpool v Newcastle Luis Suarez's suspension over his gesture to fans at Fulham means Andy Carroll plays against his old club - or, if he doesn't, then his non-appearance would tell its own story. He will be up against a lot of old team-mates, and will obviously be keen to impress, but as I said on Match of the Day after Liverpool's draw with Blackburn, I just think Carroll has lost some of the edge which made people afraid of him when he played for the Magpies and used to knock defenders all over the place. He put a lot of fear into people when they came to St James' Park, and I don't think he does that anymore. Maybe it's because he doesn't play that regularly - he could be one of these players who needs that - but he definitely needs a goal. Still, it would be typical of the way football goes if Suarez doesn't play and then Liverpool go out and score more than one goal without him, whether or not it is Carroll who gets them. It's like Groundhog Day watching Liverpool at Anfield at the moment - they make a load of chances but if the opposition keeper is not outstanding then they hit the post and bar or the finishing is not up to scratch. That has limited the goals they have scored and meant they have dropped points while staying unbeaten at home. As for Newcastle, their victory over a poor Bolton side on Boxing Day was a huge result for them because it meant they got back to winning ways after a six-game wait. The Magpies are going to be rather in limbo for a few weeks from the middle of January when Demba Ba goes to the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, and I cannot see them getting anything from this game either. Prediction: 2-0

Is he getting the boos on Friday....

I know it is big if but had we won against swans and Wba we were 4th crazy season....

I just love him.... The first player I have his name on my back since Shearer....

He doesn't merit a starting line up... I go with 4-5-1 will Ba as a lone striker and keep Harris in his position...

Guthrie on the right doesn't work. Guthrie will play in Tiote position as soon as he comes back from his injury....

He should have sub Oberton with Williamson.... rather Shola.... it would have calm things at the back....

Well only geordiemonster and Ethi. Well I don't know what the Enrique body language thread was BUT the fact is Enrique's body language suggested he wanted to leave and it is an undisputed fact that he no longer plays for us..... Yes monster.... if this guy wants to leave he can i am not a big fan of people who can not pass balls accuratly his is the worst i have seen. 20 mil ha .... Mick's Helcophter should be used again...

You'd sell one of our best and arguably our most important player? If his mind is elsewhere then he needs to go for the best price we can get for him. He was awful tonight - no denying he is a great player, but he seems to be trying to avoid injury with a view to going elsewhere. I don't want to lose a focussed Tiote, but this new, not improved version? Not really that arsed. he hasn't hit the form of last season. i'd put it down to taking it's time forming a partnership with cabaye, now i'm not so sure. Just like Jose before him thinking his next move... he was saying it is honer to be link with bi teams fuck off bugger.....

Harris what a gem..