Disco Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Never looked like a decent defender to me. Never. He's a tidy footballer, pretty quick, good height but what are his strengths? Looked best when deployed a wing-back/winger at Wigan. What are his strengths? Pace, athleticism, comfortable on the ball, beats a man, loves to get forward. Aye, he's defensive side could improve but he's a young lad and I can't believe anyone isn't ecstatic to have him on our books. Ecstatic is pushing it but there is no reason why he can't become a very good player for us for years to come. A good coach would sort him defensively too. It's predominately the mental side he struggles with IMO, nowt that can't be fixed you'd assume. He'll be better this coming season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Ball watches far too much as a defender imo. Cracking giong forward mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Ball watches far too much as a defender imo. Cracking giong forward mind. 1 goal and 1 assist was it last season? Might be off with the assists but the only one I can remember off the top of my head was Jonas' header against Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I hope he's been training that left foot of his. Could do with better crosses from our left flank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Ball watches far too much as a defender imo. Cracking giong forward mind. 1 goal and 1 assist was it last season? Might be off with the assists but the only one I can remember off the top of my head was Jonas' header against Chelsea. Sissoko against Chelsea, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Ball watches far too much as a defender imo. Cracking giong forward mind. 1 goal and 1 assist was it last season? Might be off with the assists but the only one I can remember off the top of my head was Jonas' header against Chelsea. Sissoko against Chelsea, too. Ah yeah. Like I said, I was probably off with the assists but the idea that he's great going forward is one that is frequently exaggerated. He can glide past players at times but we get so few results from him. He doesn't contribute enough to the 'stats' to be considered anything other than average going forward, imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Ball watches far too much as a defender imo. Cracking giong forward mind. 1 goal and 1 assist was it last season? Might be off with the assists but the only one I can remember off the top of my head was Jonas' header against Chelsea. He's more threatening that the stats suggest though. The problem is that he ideally needs someone in front of him who naturally goes outside when he cuts in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Ball watches far too much as a defender imo. Cracking giong forward mind. 1 goal and 1 assist was it last season? Might be off with the assists but the only one I can remember off the top of my head was Jonas' header against Chelsea. Well tbf if he had someone other than Jonas in front of him, he would have been much better stats wise. Besides all of this is irrelevent if Pardew has us playing the same crappy, lets make no chances, survive after a bit of magic defensive stuff. Not many players can look good playing that god awful football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Santon is around the same age as some of our prospects we are still desperate to loan out and get games. There is plenty of time and ability there to see him become a class full back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Think Santon is overrated on here, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Santon Claus will deliver more goals next year. He went close loads of times last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Think Santon is overrated on here, tbh. As a full back maybe, but he is a wonderfully gifted footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Think Santon is overrated on here, tbh. If you like him he's underrated and if you don't he's overrated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I'm not his biggest fan, but I think he's a winger not a full back and showed how decent he is there during that spell when he scored v Wigan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Never looked like a decent defender to me. Never. He's a tidy footballer, pretty quick, good height but what are his strengths? Looked best when deployed a wing-back/winger at Wigan. What are his strengths? Pace, athleticism, comfortable on the ball, beats a man, loves to get forward. Aye, he's defensive side could improve but he's a young lad and I can't believe anyone isn't ecstatic to have him on our books. Ecstatic is pushing it but there is no reason why he can't become a very good player for us for years to come. A good coach would sort him defensively too. It's predominately the mental side he struggles with IMO, nowt that can't be fixed you'd assume. He'll be better this coming season. Agreed fully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Wouldn't go that far, like. He's generally good going forward and mostly decent defensively with loads of potential to improve in both areas because of his age and attitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Is Gosling going to Palace via the medium of a sponsored cycle, or is this now 'set to' fall through? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Beginning to look like there maybe is a sticking point isn't it? 2 days?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 In the interview Pardew gave to BBC Newcastle earlier, in discussing who - if anyone was needed to fill the gap left by Perch, Pardew mentioned Gosling as an option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Would have to have a Perchinho style turn around for that to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 In the interview Pardew gave to BBC Newcastle earlier, in discussing who - if anyone was needed to fill the gap left by Perch, Pardew mentioned Gosling as an option. Hmmm, that don't sound like a man on the move. Kinnear's dropped a bollock by buggering off for his hollipops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 In the interview Pardew gave to BBC Newcastle earlier, in discussing who - if anyone was needed to fill the gap left by Perch, Pardew mentioned Gosling as an option. When was the interview recorded? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Today or yesterday is the safe bet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Talked about on .com interview done 24 hours before the Gosling news broke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 No fee agreed. Eagles co-chairman Steve Parish - “No terms have been agreed because we haven’t got an agreement with Newcastle United,” “There have been a few conversations with them – not on a fee, just details. “He’s had injuries, but to clarify nothing has been agreed. “It’s something we’ve made an enquiry about, that’s all.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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