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He won't be brilliant if he tries to do it all on his own and picks up a booking every week.

 

You'd hope that won't be the case though.

Jesus Lord give me strength ...

Why would he try to do it on his own with Cabaye and Sissoko in the midfield with him?

People are being way to harsh with Tiote. At least he isn't a coward, shirking responsibility. He actually tries to make things happen.

Not his fault he was being played in a midfield two with inexperienced partners while Cabaye was out.

He's at his best in a midfield three, and will give pass the ball well, and on time when people show for it.

Have people forgotten how bad our movement was when Ba and Cisse were being played up top in a 4-4-2?

I will bump this thread continuously to show up all you doubters when he comes back and is outstanding!

Tiote is going to be incredible. No question about it.

He will be coming back to a team where people actually show for the ball, and there is movement.

He'll be brilliant.

What an overrated team Ivory Coast are. Done f*** all on the national stage in the past few years, even though some "experts" were expecting them to.

 

Glad Tiote is back. Can't wait to see the him, Sissoko and Cabaye playing together. 

Very mentally weak team the Ivory Coast. Shockingly so.

Reina was going where exactly? Fucking embarrassing goal keeping.

Woooooooooooooooow ...

This Javi Garcia looks lout of his depth. Early days, but there's nothing to him that stands out much.

How much was he again?

Outrageous strike. Beautiful.

How do Man City put out a team with Barry and Milner in midfield still? Just ... how?

If I saw either of these two lining up in Newcastle's midfield, my heart would sink.

It's quite incredible really. 

This is a very poorly put together team, all things considered.

Downing is so obvious and predictable.

YEEESSS!!

 

I doubted Keshi, but I was wrong. All my trust is with the Big Boss. I still think the likes of Taiwo and Odemwingie would have added great depth, but he was right to bring the local boys. Oboabona from Sunshine Stars quieted Droga and Sunday Mba from Warri Wolves resigned them to their fate.

Agreed the local boys did great. Fantastic to see.

Absoluely chuffed for them.

Huge for Newcastle it has to be said. All coming together on that front.

NAIJA!!!!!!!!

Turn up that D'Banj!

You need a goal from a set piece and you have your 6 ft 4 powerhouse taking it and not getting in the box? Yikes.

This is a footballing masterclass.

WOOHAAAA!!!

Why, why, why!!!

If this goes to extra time we lose an attacking player. Hate that move.

:lol:

Amazing!

Ivory Coast lack a killer instinct.

Naija too gutsy for these mummy's boys!!!

Why are Man City booing Sturridge by the way?

 

Never gave him a chance to play.

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/may/22/daniel-sturridge-manchester-city-wage-demands

Wow ... fair enough.

Sturridge left for the cash when City were s***. He's a c***.

Not like they were playing him though right?!

Sure, that was a big part of it too.

Oh well . Maybe I have that wrong.

It was a clear foul leading up to the goal. How the ref and the assistant missed it is baffling.

Dzeko falls over too easily.

He was going down even before Agger came through.

Dzeko is too soft imo.

Why are Man City booing Sturridge by the way?

Never gave him a chance to play.

Dzeko is soft man.

Sturridge should lead Englands front line of the future. Excellent player.

Sturridge's hold up play is quality. Class player.

Im sure Sturridge has gained a yard or 2 of pace, he seems electric.

Gained from where?

He always has been man!