Cajun Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Aye he was great, i wasn't that surprised though type of game he excels in as long as he's actually fit. Thought he, Marveaux and Cisse were our best players. Marveaux? The player who created basically all our chances? Danny Simpson? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Danny Simpson? Why i said basically But aye that pass was class from Simpson, didn't think he had it in him great work from Sissoko to set up Cisse too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thought wor James had a good game tonight, and I think has improved overall since the new arrivals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 James' only real attributes these days are stamina and ball control. That means he's only useful for: providing an outlet in every phase, holding onto the ball, retaining possession. If he does those things consistently over the course of 90 minutes - without making silly mistakes and without being used as an attacker - he can be very useful. Keeping the ball is about as simple as it gets and we've been consistently shit at it. When Gutierrez is used purely to circulate possession - it lends time to our proper attackers, increases impetus going forward and gives the defenders an option without having to punt it long. He was vital for this in the 4-3-3. Constantly offering himself as an option when an attack wasn't going anywhere, whilst also getting back to aid the defenders. I thought Sissoko, Marveaux and Cisse all had good games tonight, and Jonas played a large part in that. He also played a rare decent cross which Cisse nearly converted. Basically, if Pardew is wary of his limitations and doesn't have him as a 'provider' - he's a useful cog in the team's basic functions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 James' only real attributes these days are stamina and ball control. That means he's only useful for: providing an outlet in every phase, holding onto the ball, retaining possession. If he does those things consistently over the course of 90 minutes - without making silly mistakes and without being used as an attacker - he can be very useful. Keeping the ball is about as simple as it gets and we've been consistently s*** at it. When Gutierrez is used purely to circulate possession - it lends time to our proper attackers, increases impetus going forward and gives the defenders an option without having to punt it long. He was vital for this in the 4-3-3. Constantly offering himself as an option when an attack wasn't going anywhere, whilst also getting back to aid the defenders. I thought Sissoko, Marveaux and Cisse all had good games tonight, and Jonas played a large part in that. He also played a rare decent cross which Cisse nearly converted. Basically, if Pardew is wary of his limitations and doesn't have him as a 'provider' - he's a useful cog in the team's basic functions. Good post and that's why I don't understand the people that want to get rid of him in the summer. He can still be very useful if used right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I think he's a limited player but I wouldn't dream of selling him. He'd be so much better appreciated (and better utilised) if he wasn't a guaranteed starter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I don't want him gone, what i do want is a quality winger. Jonas and Marveaux were both great tonight IMO but far too often we lack any sort of ability in wide areas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 He was great tonight. Put real effort in and desire to keep the team going and lead by example. Doesn't really deserve having the vice-captain role taken off him and giving it to Cabaye. Seeing the lack of leadership and temper Yohan had at the end of the match shows that Jonas still can bring the calm approach to his team mates and not get in unwarranted trouble. He can still be a valuable asset to the team becuase he does have quality but needs a strong team that suit his role and a manager who knows how to utilise him best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Was good at both ends of the field last night, put a real shift in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Doesn't really deserve having the vice-captain role taken off him and giving it to Cabaye. I'd say performing badly for basically every game and not being able to communicate with a significant number of important teammates (ie not Perch or Willo) justifies him losing it. He played well last night, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 He did have a decent game in the end so credit where it's due. Took him 10-15 minutes to get a touch, but after that he actually caused their full back some problems. Still hate the way he runs the long way around our full back when we are on the attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Doesn't really deserve having the vice-captain role taken off him and giving it to Cabaye. I'd say performing badly for basically every game and not being able to communicate with a significant number of important teammates (ie not Perch or Willo) justifies him losing it. He played well last night, mind. We have been very critical us two haven't we. But like you i thought he played well last night. While i still think he needs replacing, there have been signs he is playing better, still doesn't create enough and 80% of the time it's like having to FB playing down the same wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thought he was bloody class today, his persistant play got us that goal, did excellent at the back and was beating people with ease all second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayola Kid Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 pushed the team forward too, huge effort all afternoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Two very good performances on the bounce , pleased for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 was Maradonna in fact right and he is a full back?!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 That was like Jonas in his first year, the way he just sprinted past players - perilously close to the touchline all the time, too. He was terrific. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Looked more of an attacking threat at LB than he has in midfield so far this season. Utterly bizarre to me. Good performance but unsure why he can't be dribbling and trying to take on players from midfield as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Very good today, was carrying the ball forward and relieving pressure the way he used too. Always refused to believe 'his legs are gone', and whilst one performance doesn't change the fact that he's been shite this season, it was nice to see he can still do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Wasn't put under any pressure at all. Even passed a player or two going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 In a purple patch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Brilliant today, as others have said. Wouldn't mind seeing him at LB at all if Santon and Haidara are still out for a while. And if he keeps playing like today then it'll be his position to lose. Krul Debuchy - Yanga Mbiwa - Taylor - Jonas Cabaye - Sissoko Ben Arfa - Marveaux - Gouffran Cisse Doesn't look half bad at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I've been one of his biggest critics all season long but just thought I'd come in to say well played to him today, he was like the Jonas of old with loads of marauding runs down the left flank, looked absolutely revitalised and really stepped up when it mattered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Had a great game today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 The Jonas of old, great to see you again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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