Cajun Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 First half i was thinking he was going to give another on his performances this season, he did well in the 2nd. Its a shame really, he was playing very well for us before this season, hope he gets his form back. Sadly I think the only way he will get back his form is if we go down or he is sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 He's always going to struggle to make an impact at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheSummerOf69 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Being an effective midfielder isn't just about spectacular runs, passes and goals. Over the years too many decent midfielders at St James have been unfairly judged because they don't play like Gazza. Central midfielders are the glue that holds the team together. They need to put loads of running and harrying in, be constantly available for passes, give the ball to our own players even if the pass is a simple one, and make runs to stretch the opposition shape and make room for others in our team. This doesn't always catch the eye and sometimes can only be judged by wether the team does well or not. Guthrie did well last season, and he did well yesterday. He's a decent reserve to have in the squad, and a lot cheaper than Smith. We owned that midfield in the second half, and without Tiote playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Being an effective midfielder isn't just about spectacular runs, passes and goals. Over the years too many decent midfielders at St James have been unfairly judged because they don't play like Gazza. Central midfielders are the glue that holds the team together. They need to put loads of running and harrying in, be constantly available for passes, give the ball to our own players even if the pass is a simple one, and make runs to stretch the opposition shape and make room for others in our team. This doesn't always catch the eye and sometimes can only be judged by wether the team does well or not. Guthrie did well last season, and he did well yesterday. He's a decent reserve to have in the squad, and a lot cheaper than Smith. We owned that midfield in the second half, and without Tiote playing. :clap: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I was surprised we did so well, he must have had a good look at himself and turned his game around because he owed it to himself and to us to earn his money and put in a good performance, especially after his capitulation at West Brom. Pleasantly surprised with yesterday, even Smith must have started well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 He is decent technically but that just isn't enough. He's borderline good enough to be a squad player but this season more often than not hasn't looked too clever. Obviously I'd have him ahead of Smith in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Being an effective midfielder isn't just about spectacular runs, passes and goals. Over the years too many decent midfielders at St James have been unfairly judged because they don't play like Gazza. Central midfielders are the glue that holds the team together. They need to put loads of running and harrying in, be constantly available for passes, give the ball to our own players even if the pass is a simple one, and make runs to stretch the opposition shape and make room for others in our team. This doesn't always catch the eye and sometimes can only be judged by wether the team does well or not. Guthrie did well last season, and he did well yesterday. He's a decent reserve to have in the squad, and a lot cheaper than Smith. We owned that midfield in the second half, and without Tiote playing. But that's precisely the reasons (in bold) why Guthrie has been rubbish in too many games. He doesn't run enough, he doesn't want the ball and if he's not up for it will hide from the action. Technically he has the ability to be a much better player than he's show. Mentally he's weak IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Started bloody terribly but put in a decent shift second half. Still doubt that he has any future here, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest axel Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Great game today by him. Worked as hard as he could. He has the skills but he needs to get fitter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I wish we could inject with pace some how. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Lovely ball into Colo btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 We missed him when he went off, I hope that he's OK and keeps doing the simple things that worked for him today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Decent attacking, but again was left wanting when asked to do the defensive side of it. Have to admit though, not sure I've seen anyone with better ball control with their face since Andy O'Brien. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 pardew says it was bad cramp not injury that took off guthrie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magorific Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Decent attacking, but again was left wanting when asked to do the defensive side of it. Have to admit though, not sure I've seen anyone with better ball control with their face since Andy O'Brien. Bollocks tbh. He worked back well and put his foot in when needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Looked more lively in the 2nd half, but 1st half he wasn't getting stuck in at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Pass for the goal gets better every time you see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Im surprised he wasn't knocked out from Jose's clearance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Pass for the goal gets better every time you see it. Bit random but it was near a carbon copy of his ball for Carroll's second against Scunthorpe last season (though Carroll was running onto that one). Fantastic cross-field pass - he's always been decent with the long ball. Hope he's overcome whatever (mental/off-the-pitch, i reckon) troubles he had in the first half of the season because he'll be in the side plenty before the season's out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Really impressed with him today, tried so hard 2nd half to get us going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 He can't run, tackle, pass or shoot, yet he put in a pretty decent performance today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mantis Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 He can't run, tackle, pass or shoot, yet he put in a pretty decent performance today. Total bollocks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 He can't run, tackle, pass or shoot, yet he put in a pretty decent performance today. So he can run, tackle and pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Pretty sure that's sarcasm based on what someone else said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 He can't run, tackle, pass or shoot, yet he put in a pretty decent performance today. Total bollocks I know. I was referring to a post a couple of pages back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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