Mick Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 V.good debut, I will wait a bit longer before posting anything near "Better than Makelele" Better than Smith is good enough for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 going to fish out my sock/slipper "tiotes" this evening in homage to a decent defensive centralmidfielder. You'll be happy to put a foot in, as is he. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 V.good debut, I will wait a bit longer before posting anything near "Better than Makelele" Better than Smith is good enough for now. Alan Smith has never had a game that good in his entire career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Raw black strength coupled with the technique of a young Chris Waddle. What a man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgs Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Judging from the highlights has some very good attributes, hopefully it signals the end of smith in a Newcastle shirt. Judging by the fact tiote is probably not world class shows just how much of a burden smith was on the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcmichael Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 He was brilliant today, he's fast, strong and a has great passing skills, much better than Smith, based on today... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning_Linguist Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I think that he had a Solid game today and I am, dare i say it, Optimistic about him. He looked strong, confident on the ball, not afraid to take players on and fairly quick to boot. I don't really want to slate Alan Smith too much because I thought that he had a 'Reasonably' good season last season BUT I think that we will start to see less and less of him. Barton is playing well, Obviously HBA needs to be in the team as does Routledge and based on today, Tiote and then there is the likes of Guthrie, Gosling and vuckic who will always be gunning for game time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Looks very good for an FC Twente "squad player". There are some signs that someone who is scouting for us has got a clue what they are doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Looks very good for an FC Twente "squad player". There are some signs that someone who is scouting for us has got a clue what they are doing. is it shearer?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Exactly what we have missed for far too long, based on one game but unless he has a crippling accident I can't see him being any less energetic than our current cm (probably would still be in a wheel chair). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Thought he was excellent, as important as Ben Arfa in getting the win yesterday ; tough tackling combined with excellent movement and decent passing make the ideal MF player in today's game. If he keeps this up, he will be a huge asset to the side, esp in games against the top sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 A beast. Reminds me of the time Pompey came here and raided us, everyone was spewing semen over their midfield full of "black beasts" and we wished we had just one. We do now, and he's a fuckin' beauty. I hope Smith shines his shoes well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 :smitten: Was immense today! how long have we waited for a player like this!! A find tbh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 The best player on the pitch today IMO. Looks a real gem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ridzuan Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Had a great debut in my opinion. He can tackle very well, control the ball and get into good spaces as well, something which Alan Smith is lacking. Long may it continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Tiote and Barton pretty much shut down a usually quality Everton midfield. Impressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Did all the simple things really well. Just what was needed in a game like this. Very impressive start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Watching him warm up with Barton not being able to pass the ball 10 yards to each other I was worried. In the game they were both superb. We have a player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Don't think he even got a mention on MotD, too busy talking about Ben Arfa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Tiote and Barton pretty much shut down a usually quality Everton midfield. Impressed. Thought they linked brilliantly going forward knitting little passes together as well as doing the grafting jobs perfectly, was very impressed with his debut yesterday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Credit to Tiote and Barton, but I also thought that Nolan did well yesterday. Played well together with the other players and his movement did look better than it has in the other games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 yeah, Nolan was good yesterday.. one of the few games he was truly box-to-box.. Several important tackles at the back, good work rate throughout the match, the disgraceful penalty decision and of course his leadership.. Long may it continue. I hope that Nolan and Barton's solid performances are indeed due to the freedom created by THE CHEICK's AMAZING SKILLZ.. If that's the case, we're in for a good season.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I think that's cheick mate for Alan Smith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 V.good debut, I will wait a bit longer before posting anything near "Better than Makelele" Better than Smith is good enough for now. Alan Smith has never had a game that good in his entire career. Up front he has! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Don't think he even got a mention on MotD, too busy talking about Ben Arfa. Aye was gutted about that, he was fantastic and they ignored him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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