Newcastle Fan Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Brilliant today, surprised he was taken off but it worked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Was our best player when he went off however the whole team improved when Anita came on. Was happy to see Anita come on but for the first time in a couple of years nervous to see Tiote go off. He is back to his best, hopefully he can keep his form. Strangely all his same pirouettes seem to be working out for him now, which exacerbated his previous form in the eyes of fans. Confidence sometimes brings luck. Definitely using the ball better on the whole though. Bar one outrageously s*** hollywood pass he seemed to keep things simple today. Much more like it. That pass man. so he's not quite cut out for a Pirlo type role Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I dont think if Cheik turned into the best DM in the league Ronaldo would say well done. Tough task master is Ron Or just doesn't like to admit he was wrong. I'm pretty sure he's written off Anita and Williamson as well previously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I dont think if Cheik turned into the best DM in the league Ronaldo would say well done. Tough task master is Ron Or just doesn't like to admit he was wrong. I'm pretty sure he's written off Anita and Williamson as well previously. Ron admit he's wrong..........take a look yourself TRon, a long hard look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I dont think if Cheik turned into the best DM in the league Ronaldo would say well done. Tough task master is Ron Or just doesn't like to admit he was wrong. I'm pretty sure he's written off Anita and Williamson as well previously. Ron admit he's wrong..........take a look yourself TRon, a long hard look Ron admitting he was wrong would be like Graham Norton saying he'd love to shag Heidi Klum. It's just not going to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I didn't completely write off Anita at all. Williamson I've said is a likeable guy but a poor defender, which is exactly what he is. As for Tiote, he's done well in the last 4 games - though he's been partially at fault for 2 very decisive goals in 2 of those games - but, holding my hands up, he's just not my type of CM and never will be. I grew up watching NUFC teams that don't cower behind players who can't be trusted in the opposition's half of the field and that'll be my attitude till the day I give it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 And, for the record, I've held my hands up when wrong. Andy Carroll is the best example of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Tioté has been very good lately, but he still needs to release the ball quicker at times. Looks calm and confident with the ball which is a very good thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 It's odd how Ronaldo gets accused of these things. He always comes across as someone with strong opinions, but at the same time fair-minded and reasonable in his arguments. A polarizing force, I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Looks much more like his old self starting to really disrupt the opposition and take control in midfield. He's still giving away a few free kicks and there's the odd sloppy pass but it's miles better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 We might eventually learn that every player isn't represented truly by their worst ever form and any upturn isn't always temporary/lucky. Other than the last three matches he's been s*** for pretty much two years. Hard to describe such a lengthy period as poor form. This - but I always thought he had great qualities from his early months at the club and I partly blame Pardew for not sorting him out. He IS a good player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Gone from useless bull in a china shop to a composed leader in midfield. The area in or around the center circle has belonged to him in the last few matches. Lots of room for improvement but the signs are good, as he seems to be regaining in confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 The captains armband has done him the world of good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 The captains armband has done him the world of good. ^ This. whilst he may not appear to be the typical captain, i.e. shouting, organising, etc, being made captain appears to have made him concentrate on his job more, and as mentioned not go flying in like an idiot. He seems to be relishing the responsibility - and as long as it continues, he should keep the armband IMO, even in Coloccini's return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 The captains armband has done him the world of good. Yeah it's made him a little more composed and sensible. Reigns in that beast in him somewhat so it's more disciplined. He must never ever try long passes and shots. In fairness sometimes his long passes come off, but I much prefer him winning it and keeping it simple. His shooting is horrendous, the Arsenal goal must still be on his mind lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 And, for the record, I've held my hands up when wrong. Andy Carroll is the best example of that. I tell you what you definitely lack, a sense of when you're being teased Wasn't serious at all Ron lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 He looks like he's enjoying his football again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Gone from useless bull in a china shop to a composed leader in midfield. The area in or around the center circle has belonged to him in the last few matches. Lots of room for improvement but the signs are good, as he seems to be regaining in confidence. Spot on, he was the absolute boss in there yesterday, brushing Chelsea's little fancy-dan midfielders off with ease. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 We might eventually learn that every player isn't represented truly by their worst ever form and any upturn isn't always temporary/lucky. Other than the last three matches he's been s*** for pretty much two years. Hard to describe such a lengthy period as poor form. This - but I always thought he had great qualities from his early months at the club and I partly blame Pardew for not sorting him out. He IS a good player. Pardew is definitely to blame. Tiote got ideas above his station and started to think he was a playmaker instead of concentrating on his own strengths, and that had a lot to do with the manager encouraging it. The poor movement in general throughout the side for the past 12 months hasn't helped either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Any word on his injury? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Any word on his injury? Nothing serious and wil train on Thursday according to Dr. Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Any word on his injury? Nothing serious and wil train on Thursday according to Dr. Pardew. knacked till easter then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Dutch media NOS (like our BBC) report the transfer fee as 8 million euros. Seen much of him mate? Yep. Excellent addition to our squad. Care to compile a short overview on his strengths and weaknesses? Pretty please. Ok, here's what I know. Twente used him as a sort of 12th man last season in their championship season, meaning he was not a starter in most of their matches, but was often brought on to consolidate a small lead into a secured win or to impose more dominance in their midfield. He is very highly though off, and Twente fans consider him a very important figure in their surprise succeeded championship challenge last season. As you would expect, he is a very physically imposing midfielder, who is stronger in the defensive tasks than in attack. Twente fans sometimes criticize his tendency to walk with the ball rather than play it around quickly, but seeing as he is so strong on the ball he still very rarely loses it without a foul being made on him. From what I've seen personally he is much better with the ball than our current crop, although he is not one for killer passes or scoring many goals. If we use him to his strengths, sitting in front of the defense and let him win the ball and lay it off to some of our more creative (!) players he will be a very good addition for us. He has the physical attributes and the talent to succeed in the Premiership, that's for sure.. Reading back, I wasn't far off when I told you what I knew/thought of the player back when we were signing him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 And, for the record, I've held my hands up when wrong. Andy Carroll is the best example of that. I tell you what you definitely lack, a sense of when you're being teased Wasn't serious at all Ron lad I know brother, but TRon was, little bugger that he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I was only half serious Ron, I even used the smilies to soften it up a bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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