TRon Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I think his main problem is he wants to do the same role as Colo, he tends to sit back and go for blocking rather than go out and stop the shots coming in at the source. He did well though, the real test for his partnership with Coloccini will be when we are up against a forward with pace and power in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Some daft moments but a good display overall. Looks old with the grey hair mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Some daft moments but a good display overall. Looks old with the grey hair mind. the only daft moments I remember were necessary. the diving header clearence after taking a blaster off the head and the dive to try and bloke hernandez when Krul saved. He actually played very well today, more concerned about his staying fit than his capabilities as a back up centre half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 There was a lot of times he gave the ball away for no reason at all, although quite a few did that. In terms of just general defending he was spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He played well and put his body in the way as he does. So relieved when he didn't manage to punch the ball away from Hernadez when Krul saved. It was a typical Taylor moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He played well and put his body in the way as he does. So relieved when he didn't manage to punch the ball away from Hernadez when Krul saved. It was a typical Taylor moment. was he trying to punch it ? thought his arms were by his side, torpedo style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I've always thought that he's a steady CB, it's just every so often he's prone to a blatant error. In my opinion he's better at RB. All in all I would say he's no worse than the average CB, sometimes gets a bit too much stick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He played well and put his body in the way as he does. So relieved when he didn't manage to punch the ball away from Hernadez when Krul saved. It was a typical Taylor moment. was he trying to punch it ? thought his arms were by his side, torpedo style. I thought he was trying to head it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Him and Coloccini today haven't played like that together in four years, credit where it's because nobody expected it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Him and Coloccini today haven't played like that together in four years, credit where it's because nobody expected it. tbf I think it's like some have said, they had no aerial threat from open play and little pace running at them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 They were suited to what Man United threw at us no doubt. But I still expected Coloccini to be beaten in the air by Hernandez for their 4th goal while Taylor stood with his thumb up his arse while Rooney ghosted in for the 5th. Pleasant surprise all round really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Reckon his fine performance today will confirm to the club that they don't need to sign another centre half. Which would be fine if he could keep it up and not get injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 The season we finished fifth we were rock solid in the first 10-11 games. We didn't look as good after Taylor snapped his achilles against Chelsea. I firmly believe that (prior to Mbemba settling as we don't know how that's going to pan out) him and Colo are the best pairing we have. I'd love to see the stats of goals conceded over the past few years when him and Colo have played together, as oppose to when it's been Williamson or someone else. On the assumption that the hierarchy won't sign another centre half I hope he can stay fit enough to play 25+ games this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 He looks to be a bit less top heavy than he has been recently. Definitely added to his mobility/agility when on the pitch, as he doesn't turn like a tanker any more. Wonder if he's been advised to do that to prevent injury more? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 He was brilliant yesterday. Loves a bit of last ditch defending. If only he could stay fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard 13 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ah, the Steven Taylor cycle. It's almost as regular as the Sunderland cycle. Start the season with everyone writing you off - Have a couple of stellar, backs to the wall style games - get praised. "Maybe this time" - have a few moments where you are absolute mince - handle the ball comically - get injured - put on your horrific suit to go and roll out cliches on Monday Night Football - sit out the rest of the season and post questionably racist tweets on twitter in your spare time. Repeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ah, the Steven Taylor cycle. It's almost as regular as the Sunderland cycle. Start the season with everyone writing you off - Have a couple of stellar, backs to the wall style games - get praised. "Maybe this time" - have a few moments where you are absolute mince - handle the ball comically - get injured - put on your horrific suit to go and roll out cliches on Monday Night Football - sit out the rest of the season and post questionably racist tweets on twitter in your spare time. Repeat. think you've covered pretty much everything there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 He doesn't even have twitter anymore man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Tbf, he was very good on Saturday. If we'd signed a new CB and he'd played like Taylor did we'd all be delighted. I really hope he can keep this going and have, for the first time in his career, a very good season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Tbf, he was very good on Saturday. If we'd signed a new CB and he'd played like Taylor did we'd all be delighted. I really hope he can keep this going and have, for the first time in his career, a very good season. We all know how it's going to go unfortunately. We've done this dance many times already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 When fit he'd be my pick to partner Mbemba with no more signings but we all know he'll be 'out for the season' within a few weeks. Waste of space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Tbf, he was very good on Saturday. If we'd signed a new CB and he'd played like Taylor did we'd all be delighted. I really hope he can keep this going and have, for the first time in his career, a very good season. He had a great season when we finished 5th, all 14 games he played Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Tbf, he was very good on Saturday. If we'd signed a new CB and he'd played like Taylor did we'd all be delighted. I really hope he can keep this going and have, for the first time in his career, a very good season. Not going to happen - injury-prone and always has been...and for long periods too. We need a PL class CB.....like pronto. 7 days to go..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Tbf, he was very good on Saturday. If we'd signed a new CB and he'd played like Taylor did we'd all be delighted. I really hope he can keep this going and have, for the first time in his career, a very good season. Not going to happen - injury-prone and always has been...and for long periods too. We need a PL class CB.....like pronto. 7 days to go..... http://deluxmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pronto.jpg ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 It'll be just like us for him to get in the side now, partner Colo and look his absolute best until we extend his contract and he dislocates his shoulder again putting the full stop at the end of his signature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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