Oakie Doke Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 he's still a handful for opposition defenders; they still have to double up on him due to his superior dribbling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 If he's not going to regain the all-action attacking he had when he first arrived, then a role in a midfield three seems to suit him. His workrate is amazing and his crossing is relatively poor. Been very pleasantly surprised with the quality of his passing, the through-ball for HBA today was superb again. His current role also removes the expectation that he's going to cover the entire length of the wing and play FB and LW, which must have been a real weight on his shoulders and affected how he is seen by the fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 If he's not going to regain the all-action attacking he had when he first arrived, then a role in a midfield three seems to suit him. His workrate is amazing and his crossing is relatively poor. Been very pleasantly surprised with the quality of his passing, the through-ball for HBA today was superb again. His current role also removes the expectation that he's going to cover the entire length of the wing and play FB and LW, which must have been a real weight on his shoulders and affected how he is seen by the fans. He still kind of did though but it was just as a cover rather than the primary person in these position which gives him more license to conserve his energy and use it to better effect rather than chasing up and down such as getting on the ball and influencing the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Might sound a bit silly, but I can see him becoming our Park over the next few years if the club continues to progress. By this I mean he'll no longer be a guaranteed starter each week, but he'll be called on to fill a number of roles across the midfield and likely relied upon in important fixtures and games away from home when you need discipline and effort over flair and charisma. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Ben Arfa now has the same amount of PL goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I honestly never thought he would be anything but shite in the centre. As it happens, his stamina, tenacity and workrate actually proves - dare i say it - more effective than it does on the wing. We're no longer relying on him for service, simply ball retention - something i thought he would struggle with given his unorthodox, languid dribbling style. He actually keeps the ball as well as anyone in our entire squad. He's a constant pain in the arse for the opposition when they're on the ball, too. Fit as a fiddle and chasing players down all over the shop. There's a future for him in a central role. Got to hold me hands up on this one; had always thought it would be a terrible idea but he's looking even more effective here than on the wing. What's great is that he does still have the (occasional) super pass on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 that's two absolutely class through balls in as many games from wor Jonas. One for Cisse against Norwich and the other for HBA today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Ben Arfa now has the same amount of PL goals. I thought by now you'd have accepted that Jonas' influence isn't limited to goals and assists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Black kid GIF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 What makes you think I haven't? It's a stat worth posting, is all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Fairenuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 watching back the full 90, that ball to Benny for the first goal man, delightful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 watching back the full 90, that ball to Benny for the first goal man, delightful. Aye, amazing. I only realised on the replay that he'd poked it through with the outside of his foot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Glad to see Jonas back on form, he had a bit of an extended poor period recently after a good previous 12 months for us. Fantastic passing yesterday (apart from one rank cross field ball just before setting up HBA for the first goal). Love him when he's on his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Jonas ran that game on Sunday, was involved in everything from tackling back and creating forward moves. He was everywhere. A box to box masterclass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 This new formation could be the making of Jonas - has the technique and energy to fit into it perfectly. Loved seeing him with the armband as well, well deserved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 he's still a handful for opposition defenders; they still have to double up on him due to his superior dribbling. Exactly... For most of his time here he has been our only attacking option wide... He came into his own when we added Routledge for the promotion run in as this stopped other teams defending that side in numbers... Love his attitude... Not sure who our vice captain is but was happy to see him with the armband 2nd half... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 he's still a handful for opposition defenders; they still have to double up on him due to his superior dribbling. Exactly... For most of his time here he has been our only attacking option wide... He came into his own when we added Routledge for the promotion run in as this stopped other teams defending that side in numbers... Love his attitude... Not sure who our vice captain is but was happy to see him with the armband 2nd half... Steven Taylor i think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 he's still a handful for opposition defenders; they still have to double up on him due to his superior dribbling. Exactly... For most of his time here he has been our only attacking option wide... He came into his own when we added Routledge for the promotion run in as this stopped other teams defending that side in numbers... Love his attitude... Not sure who our vice captain is but was happy to see him with the armband 2nd half... Steven Taylor i think. Aye... Good shout... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Shola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 This new formation could be the making of Jonas - has the technique and energy to fit into it perfectly. Loved seeing him with the armband as well, well deserved. This 100%. His close control, ball retention, quick feet and accurate short passing are tailor-made for the sort of role he played on Sunday. Add to that, his brilliant fitness levels, his engine and attitude and you have someone who could really hold this position down as his own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pintofscottsellers Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 A fucking love Jonas like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 His current role also removes the expectation that he's going to cover the entire length of the wing and play FB and LW, which must have been a real weight on his shoulders and affected how he is seen by the fans. So true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 he's still a handful for opposition defenders; they still have to double up on him due to his superior dribbling. Exactly... For most of his time here he has been our only attacking option wide... He came into his own when we added Routledge for the promotion run in as this stopped other teams defending that side in numbers... Love his attitude... Not sure who our vice captain is but was happy to see him with the armband 2nd half... Steven Taylor i think. There isn't one, Pardew said when he appointed Colo skipper that there was no need for a vice captain as we already had many players to fill it, Shola, Jonas, Saylor etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dontooner Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 What are the chances, that Jonas stay in the full back position. He actually plays there pretty well and understands what to do in that position perfectly for the team. If he could settles in that position i would like to see him in the left back of 4-3-3. Adds quite a bit going forward and holding on to possession as well. Maybe then, we dont have to spend on the left back position in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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