Dave Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 One of the main reasons we are in the position we are is due to an incredibly light squad that is devoid of depth and competition. Personally I would keep him until the summer. No guarantee that either of the new players will hit the ground running. We need cover and I would sooner have him in the squad than Colback right now. Very true. Colback clearly isn't going anywhere though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 He's actually a midfielder who does a job on the pitch, unlike Anita and Colback who run around like little kids with no impact in attack of defense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 He was shit for a very long time. Still, a likeable enough character who showed grit and determination alongside the odd great performance. Godspeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Never hit the heights we all thought he might, but personally, I'll always have fond memories of him for the goal against Arsenal and his debut at Goodison. Would I rather we kept him until the summer? Yes Am I gutted to see him leave? No Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Was absolutely class for his first 12-18 months. I remember his debut at Everton and being beaten to the MOTM award by HBA. Somewhere along the line. He started getting constant injuries, he looked to have put a bit of timber on and his form nosedived. Teams figured out his little pirouette routine and he stopped playing so disciplined. I mean positionally, of course. He'll never learn to not pick up cheap cards and I can kind of accept a lot of them, due to the position he plays. He's almost always looked good against the bigger teams, TBF. Suits his game and you realise how important he is. In home games against 'lesser' sides, he often tried to overplay and he was completely redundant. May have been something to do with Pardew wanting him to be 'our Michael Essien' I wouldn't be against keeping him, if he wasn't in and out the team with injuries and if it wasn't for the fact we've just signed two centre mids. In an ideal world, Colback and Anita would be gone before him, but that won't happen. For a start, someone would actually need to be interested in buying them. It looks like it's farewell, Cheiky. That Arsenal goal Agree. Good post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 No surprise he's the only CM someone is willing to pay for. Anita & Colback we'll never get money for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Jesus I forgot about that Essien comment. He was colossal last night though. That's exactly the sort of dominant defensive displayed we've lacked in the centre of the pitch. If Shelvey could replicate the form he's showed in the past those two could have made an impressive partnership. I'll be sorry to see him go despite two poor seasons. Two poor seasons? More like four. Shit footballer who was made to look a lot better as a DM by his godawful predecessors Smith, Butt etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Jesus I forgot about that Essien comment. He was colossal last night though. That's exactly the sort of dominant defensive displayed we've lacked in the centre of the pitch. If Shelvey could replicate the form he's showed in the past those two could have made an impressive partnership. I'll be sorry to see him go despite two poor seasons. Two poor seasons? More like four. Shit footballer who was made to look a lot better as a DM by his godawful predecessors Smith, Butt etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 He's continued to be made to look good by the midget wonder pairing of Colback and Anita. Hopefully now we will get to see some proper midfielders which will allow us to move Tiote on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I think it's now a bit mad to be getting rid of him at this point of the season and where we currently sit in the table, but with his lack of reliability from a fitness (and appearance) standpoint and his 1 dimensional game, the move in the big picture makes sense. Shame that he put in 2 classic Tiote performances versus Arsenal and Man Utd, but nonetheless, if it ushers in a movement of more 2 way players to play centrally for us who can contribute in not only the defensive side, ball retention, etc but also in attack. Anyway, if he's sold this window, I'll fondly remember those first 2 seasons and always wonder "what-if" had he played for a better manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 He doesn't want to be here. We've just gone and signed 2 midfielders. If someone is prepared to pay £8m for him I'd take the money and run, especially if it funds a new striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 No coincidence his shitness has ended after Paedew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottlob Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 If Tiote is fit and capable of being part of the squad, his last few performances show how valuable he can be for us, and it seems optimistic to think that two players who have played much of their careers higher up the pitch will be able to come in and match him in terms of physicality, ball winning, and positioning in front of the defence. It's a role we still need to fill even if we want more of an attacking contribution from our deeper midfielders. And I actually think that if his head is right and he is given the right sort of encouragement from the manager, and if there's a bit of movement ahead of him, he is a decent passer of the ball. I wouldn't sell him, and I'll be sorry to see him go presuming he does leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I'd like to keep him. Him and Shelvey central (Tiote deeper than Shelvey) with Gini Behind Mitro with Perez and Sissoko either side. Don't know enough about Saivet to work out if he's a better option that Tiote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 If Tiote is fit and capable of being part of the squad, his last few performances show how valuable he can be for us, and it seems optimistic to think that two players who have played much of their careers higher up the pitch will be able to come in and match him in terms of physicality, ball winning, and positioning in front of the defence. It's a role we still need to fill even if we want more of an attacking contribution from our deeper midfielders. And I actually think that if his head is right and he is given the right sort of encouragement from the manager, and if there's a bit of movement ahead of him, he is a decent passer of the ball. I wouldn't sell him, and I'll be sorry to see him go presuming he does leave. I've said all that down the years but there are two key factors for me. First it seems he's been wanting a move for a while. Second, I don't see a problem in selling him if we bring in a replacement and Saivet seems to be just that. Whether he'll be physically up to it remains to be seen, but you would hope that Carr and McClaren would realise what we need after the Anita experiment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/10128675/newcastle-receive-bid-for-cheick-tiote-from-shanghai-shenhua Looks imminent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Was a beast last night, will be sad to see him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Would prefer the other two muppets to be sold before him, but who would buy them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Shanghai Shenhua by the looks of things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 If we can get £8m for him and it's reinvested in the team for a new CB and/or striker I'll be quite happy with that. As it is, Ashley will probably keep hold of the dollar as he's spent too much for his liking this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 My brother in law (FC Twente fan) has always been adament that there was a sell on percentage agreed when we got him. Worth bearing in mind if he does leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Taylor and Besty @TaylorandBesty 54s55 seconds ago @TheMackemSlayer Tiote looked like a lost child at times last night. No confidence. Honestly Taylor doesn't half talk out his arse at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 They're idiots man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 His performance versus Man Utd 4 years ago was some of the best DM playing I've seen out of our squad in years, i'd say Abeid last season versus City and Liverpool was up there in terms of complete control and dominance from side-to-side and up and down the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 His performance versus Man Utd 4 years ago was some of the best DM playing I've seen out of our squad in years, i'd say Abeid last season versus City and Liverpool was up there in terms of complete control and dominance from side-to-side and up and down the pitch. This fucking club, man. What a team we could've had with all the talent we've hounded out of the club via absolute dogshit managers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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