AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I know as I'm typing this it's very optomistic, but I just hope that the regime realise how critical it is for us to go up this season... so no more players must be sold. £5m gained on selling Enrique could easily turn into tens of millions lost, even over the next season or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I love him even more after hearing that. He seems a top pro. Didn't really follow him much before I came to this place, but now I'll be rooting for him to get that cap while playing for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Villiage Idiot, which of the current Spanish left-backs du you rate higher than Enrique? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I really need to see more of him playing in the top flight really. He looked like somebody that could end up in a red shirt when playing for Villarreal, but he only was first choice there for half a season, and I didn't watch any of your games last year (actually, I think the Sheffield Utd game was the first time I have watched Newcastle since Roeder was sacked). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I really need to see more of him playing in the top flight really. He looked like somebody that could end up in a red shirt when playing for Villarreal, but he only was first choice there for half a season, and I didn't watch any of your games last season (actually, I think the Sheffield Utd game was the first time I have watched Newcastle since Roeder was sacked). You picked a good game in terms of Enrique showing his quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 It's strange how he's so not rated by the media...Without a doubt our best player this season. And a model pro, by the sounds of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I really need to see more of him playing in the top flight really. He looked like somebody that could end up in a red shirt when playing for Villarreal, but he only was first choice there for half a season, and I didn't watch any of your games last season (actually, I think the Sheffield Utd game was the first time I have watched Newcastle since Roeder was sacked). You picked a good game in terms of Enrique showing his quality. Against joke opposition. If he plays like that in the EPL he's definitely Spain material though (our current LBs aren't really anything special) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I really need to see more of him playing in the top flight really. He looked like somebody that could end up in a red shirt when playing for Villarreal, but he only was first choice there for half a season, and I didn't watch any of your games last season (actually, I think the Sheffield Utd game was the first time I have watched Newcastle since Roeder was sacked). You picked a good game in terms of Enrique showing his quality. Against joke opposition. If he plays like that in the EPL he's definitely Spain material though (our current LBs aren't really anything special) Yep, not doubting that. He is a cut above this division and it shows in every game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prestonj1989 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I really need to see more of him playing in the top flight really. He looked like somebody that could end up in a red shirt when playing for Villarreal, but he only was first choice there for half a season, and I didn't watch any of your games last season (actually, I think the Sheffield Utd game was the first time I have watched Newcastle since Roeder was sacked). You picked a good game in terms of Enrique showing his quality. Against joke opposition. If he plays like that in the EPL he's definitely Spain material though (our current LBs aren't really anything special) Who are Spain's left backs? Can't think of any for some reason. EDIT: Actually just remembered Capdevila. I always thought he was really good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Capdevila, Pernía, Antonio López, Arbeloa (out of position) are the names in the mix. Capdevila's current first choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I can't see Enrique ever having an international career with Spain. He's a good athlete but not good enough technically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Jose Enrigue is gold dust imo. Left back is a specialist position and there aren't too many around. We haven't had anyone near his class play there since Olly Bernard's first stint. Its a rare credit to Fat Sam for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I think I rate him too highly but I do think he is fucking great. Can't believe there isn't any/more interest in him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I think I rate him too highly but I do think he is f***ing great. Can't believe there isn't any/more interest in him. I'm just thinking of the players we have had in the left back position in recent years and crying tbh. Babayaro Steven Taylor Ramage Elliott Huntington Carr Duff Edgar Simpson (I think once this season?) I've probably left at least one out. IMO Enrique is light years better in the left back position than any of that lot, and I wouldn't trust any scouting system the club could put in place to come up with someone better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 N'Zogbia I'm sure Craig Moore played a game at left back, too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 He did. As did Boumsong in one game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PJ87 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 ......and to think this thread was originally called 'Joke Enrique'. It's amazing what a consistant run of games can do for someone with a bit of talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Otter was just being ridiculous, as per usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I always rated him from the start he was the only player in our squad who would pass and move and not hide from the ball. Our off the ball movement was so fucking embarrassing in the relegation season, it was like watching a Championship team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 It's strange how he's so not rated by the media...Without a doubt our best player this season. And a model pro, by the sounds of it. If he was to play for Liverpool/Arsenal/Man U etc., they'd suddenly start raving about 'what a great find this boy has been..!' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Because he'd be playing in the prem & champs league against the best players. Hes been a class above this season definately & last season deserved far more credit, picked up his form brilliantly as the season went on. But he still has to prove himself to be proper quality in the prem. Consistantly, in the same manner he has this season. He's made a few small errors this season that could have & have sometimes resulted in the opposition scoring. He does that in the prem he'll get punished more often & his flaws will start to stand out as much as his strengths. Right now its very one sided because of the standard of the league. But yeah, with the confidence he has now & in a side playing better football...he may just be a class above in the prem to for that position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I can't see Enrique ever having an international career with Spain. He's a good athlete but not good enough technically. I think he's brilliant technically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayno Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Definitely has alot of potential. Will never be as comfortable on the deck as some of the Premier league left backs like Evra, Cole or Clichy. But is easily comparable to players like Baines, Warnock etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 His distribution is still the weak point. I know he plays some class long balls and pings some nice ones down the line but when passing to feet he's erratic too frequently. He went through a phase of dicking around a few weeks ago, maybe he was finding it all too easy, but he's cut that out now and is comfortably our best player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Definitely has alot of potential. Will never be as comfortable on the deck as some of the Top International left backs like Evra, Cole or Clichy. But is easily comparable to regular Premier League players like Baines, Warnock etc. FYP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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