Ikon Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Also I think when he does get gametime in the cups Pardew will be more inclined to play him in his 'natural' position than Hughton ever was. I hope so, he's not a cm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Exactly. For all his limited chances have been underwhelming not one of them has he played in what is supposed to be his best position. Pardew the suave silver fox seems to have an open mind to the continental #10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I don't see where he'll get his chance even if he is fit, tbh. Cup games, I guess. Yeah. 'thought people were talking about him getting into the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Even though he has shown very little so far he's shown a few glimpses of class, like the pass with the outside of his foot (was it against Arsenal?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I really don't like getting amongst the hype but he did look decent at Arsenal. Was a lovely pass, don't think anyone else in our team that day would have seen that opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I reckon a stint on loan would do him the world of good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 He has an amusingly deep voice. Big lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 He has gathered more facial hair - When this happened to Carroll overnight he was class. That's the key - screw training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Carroll got good the moment I said to my dad that I thought he wasn't going to make it. That's why Ranger will be amazing next season, i've given up hope. All Vuckic needs to do is convince me he's useless and he'll be the next maradona. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 He has an amusingly deep voice. Big lad. Darth Vader like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 He has an amusingly deep voice. Big lad. Darth Vader like? He could tell Ferguson "Fergie, im your father" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Exactly. For all his limited chances have been underwhelming not one of them has he played in what is supposed to be his best position. Pardew the suave silver fox seems to have an open mind to the continental #10. He played in the number 10 role in the Arsenal cup game, he was ok, put through one very nice ball for Carroll late on. His best game was away at Chelsea, but everyone was ace that night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Does anyone know how he got on last night, how well did he do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Does anyone know how he got on last night, how well did he do? By most accounts quite poor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Does anyone know how he got on last night, how well did he do? He had a poor game IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Yeah not great. Looked awkward when he had to cut inside because he's obviously very left footed, and he's not really the kind of player who could go outside. As has been said by many reserve watchers he's not one to challenge in the air either, which will get him stick for such a big lad. Some of the better link up happened when he drifted centrally. Might have been worth swapping him and Hatem round at some point of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Recoba Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I thought he was decent. Looked comfortable with the ball and willingness to put his foot in when not in possession. Looked a bit awkward out wide, like Van Persie used to for Feyonord when stuck out left. Wouldn't describe his performance as poor. He created a chance for himself with a cracking bit of skill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Wouldn't describe his performance as poor. He created a chance for himself with a cracking bit of skill. Aye, that was the best thing he did... but like I said before he was cutting onto his much weaker foot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 There must be a reason why everyone has rated him so high. I have high hopes for him, and think he would thrive as substitute for Ben Arfa in cup games and games that we have a big lead. Number 10 behind the striker like Ben Arfa will do him wonders I believe, no need to loan him out, the 4-4-1-1 or 4-2-3-1 is perfect for him if you believe what you read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 He is not a winger so playing him out wide was the wrong move tbh, much like Viana was forced to play out wide when he clearly wasnt suited to that position Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Seems to be a lot of experts on him on here despite him only playing about 3 games in his entire career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Seems to be a lot of experts on him on here despite him only playing about 3 games in his entire career. It's not difficult to know which foot he is and what his favourite position is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I saw him in the cup game against Arsenal and it looked to me like he would be ideal playing behind a striker as a more direct alternative to Ben Arfa. He looks quick and like he has an eye for goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 It's sounding like he can only really play in the centre, fingers crossed he'll get that chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Could you not just scroll up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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