Mick Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 His performance today was a massive bonus, I expected him to defend but he looked like a complete midfielder as he can defend , read the game well and make a pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 It's taken 12 years but finally we did it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMag Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Man, this guy can run. Was everywhere today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Was absolutely brilliant today, good to see a defensive midfielder who doesn't have to go to ground to tackle. Typically the best kind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I honestly believe the lack of a midfielder with running power is the reason players like Milner and Duff didn't perform to their potential when they were with us. Now if you could just give Joey Barton a new set of legs we'd be world beaters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksammy Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 at least he has the scott parker pirouette down pack. great game nevertheless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I hope that's the last time we see Alan Smith play for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Whoever described him as the invisible wall was spot on. I feel so confident about our midfield now he's there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 It's taken 12 years but finally we did it. hope no one thinks this is a racist rhyme but...(I apologise in advance, it wasn't my intention - people say the white pele so why not) whoa, black batty (bam-A-lam) whoa, black batty (bam-A-lam) Black batty seen the ball (bam-A-lam) The damn thing gone wild (bam-A-lam) He said "I'm tacklin' outta my mind" (bam-A-lam) The damn man’s a find (bam-A-lam) I said oh black batty (bam-A-lam) whoa, black batty (bam-BA-lam) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 looks like he's going to be a cracking player for, normally i like to wait 8-10 games before judging but looks brilliant on first viewing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 How did Alan Smith do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 How did Alan Smith do? Gave us the usual hair raising moment by looking like he was about to come on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 How did Alan Smith do? Gave us the usual hair raising moment by looking like he was about to come on. That page and a half when it looked like he was coming on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 How did Alan Smith do? Gave us the usual hair raising moment by looking like he was about to come on. Nearly gave away a free kick warming up as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 £3.5 million ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 To think this guy cost less than Nolan or Smith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 £3.5 million ... of 'TIOTAL FOOTBALL' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Very nice player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudwiser Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 hope no one thinks this is a racist rhyme but...(I apologise in advance, it wasn't my intention - people say the white pele so why not) whoa, black batty (bam-A-lam) whoa, black batty (bam-A-lam) Black batty seen the ball (bam-A-lam) The damn thing gone wild (bam-A-lam) He said "I'm tacklin' outta my mind" (bam-A-lam) The damn man’s a find (bam-A-lam) I said oh black batty (bam-A-lam) whoa, black batty (bam-BA-lam) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 hope no one thinks this is a racist rhyme but...(I apologise in advance, it wasn't my intention - people say the white pele so why not) whoa, black batty (bam-A-lam) whoa, black batty (bam-A-lam) Black batty seen the ball (bam-A-lam) The damn thing gone wild (bam-A-lam) He said "I'm tacklin' outta my mind" (bam-A-lam) The damn man’s a find (bam-A-lam) I said oh black batty (bam-A-lam) whoa, black batty (bam-BA-lam) Worthy of a ban imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Was very very good today. Made me feel embarrassed for Smith how much better he was in one game than Smith's been in his entire Newcastle career. Here's hoping Smith learns from him in training rather than tries to boot him up in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 sounded like he played well today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 at least he has the scott parker pirouette down pack. great game nevertheless Second time I've seen this drivel. It keeps possession. If he was doing it and getting tackled every time I would understand the point. Games like that you're crying out for central midfielders to buy you a bit of time with such composure - allowing the rest of the team to regroup at the back and move into advanced positions up front. Parker did it ahead of attempting forward passes at times, undoubtedly, which did deserve a moan at home when it was excessively negative, but most of the time he simply had no options and had to keep the ball rolling and keep possession. I far prefer that to Alan Smith's approach of passing the buck on to the central defenders who will invariably howk it long and give the ball back to the opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Spot on Rich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 at least he has the scott parker pirouette down pack. great game nevertheless Second time I've seen this drivel. It keeps possession. If he was doing it and getting tackled every time I would understand the point. Games like that you're crying out for central midfielders to buy you a bit of time with such composure - allowing the rest of the team to regroup at the back and move into advanced positions. Parker did it ahead of attempting forward passes at times, undoubtedly, which did deserve a moan at home when it was excessively negative, but most of the time he simply had no options and had to keep the ball rolling and keep possession. I far prefer that to Alan Smith's approach of passing the buck on to the central defenders who will invariably howk it long and give the ball back to the opposition. Like I said in the MT it was done with purpose. He helped us immensely by taking the pressure off, holding on to the ball and releasing it without passing it to the opposition. Clever play, HBA will get the plaudits from the press but Tiote for me was my MOM, i've not seen anything like him play for us in years, we've been crying out for him, and best of all he's ours, not a loan but signed on for the cause. I'm thrilled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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