JH Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I like him. He's showing good spirit. Exactly. The point of this team now is that it is full of supposed expensive flops, hasbeens and written off players. I'm glad he's up for the challenge of proving everybody wrong. I like this "Newcastle United against the world" spirit we seem to have got going. Instead of letting the critics win, we're using it as positive ammunition to shoot them back down. I hope we can keep it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Wish he would have quoted some Drake lyrics, would have been mint. He's not bad, not great either - but hes scored 4 goals. 3 of which contribued to 3 pts and 1 which contributed to 1 pt. I'm not complaining. He is actually a pretty good finisher with his feet, pretty woeful in the air. Those finishes in his hat trick were class though, and that is something that can't be overlooked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 In the last 5 games hes scored 3 against West ham, won us the corner we scored from v Sunderland, hit the post v Tottenham & then scored 2 fair goals & got an assist v Arsenal. If he was luckier v tottenham & Arsenal, he'd have helped us win 10 points from 12 in those 4 games, 3 of which were against sides in the top 6. Hes hardly done that badly atall to say the least. Some of criticism is a bit embarrassingly over the top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 He is s***. And that comment about the 'Northern Rock' - Nearly vomitted. I like to think he was talking about Steve Harper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 He was pivotal on Saturday and I think he'll get goals if given a run. Never going to be a world beater but at this moment in time, he's not a bad option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 When you see this thread it says "Leon Best gets put d.." and I always assume he's been shot or something to end his pain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tdeans Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 When you see this thread it says "Leon Best gets put d.." and I always assume he's been shot or something to end his pain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I reckon this thread could do with a poll, I'm just waiting for Godot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled in Texas Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Could be the perfect back up for our strikers.....good enough to score goals, but happy enough just to be involved in the first team and get some sub run-outs without demanding a transfer for lack of playing time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I reckon this thread could do with a poll, I'm just waiting for Godot. Wow Pilko Samuel Beckett in a leon best thread. Turn up for the books. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Despite looking cumbersome at times in five PL starts he has four goals, had a good one disallowed and hit the underside of the bar, so for someone brought in as a squad player it's been a decent return. It's great watching players with sublime skill but it's also good to watch less talented players who work very hard to achieve success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-s-Leon-Best-I-banged-on-Alan-Pardew-s-door-for-two-weeks-to-get-my-chance-in-the-first-team-article695547.html good read that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-s-Leon-Best-I-banged-on-Alan-Pardew-s-door-for-two-weeks-to-get-my-chance-in-the-first-team-article695547.html good read that Comes across as a very decent fella. Good squad player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 He's decent at best. Hopefully our strikeforce will be improved in the summer so he is used to warm the bench up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EastEndGeordie Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 The thing about Leon Best is that based on statistics ( http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/32242/leon-best?cc=5739 ) he actually has a great scoring record in the PL, coming out at a goal in every 1.5 match. However, watching him play he is very similar to Bent in that he scores yet proceeds to do very little to actually help the team. But at this stage in the season we need a target man like best to be able to grab a couple of goals that will help keep us up, also he is only 24 and thus has time to improve and so we should see how he goes until the end of the season as a run in the first team will help him improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I have no real problem with Best. Yeah, he went a good few games without a goal, but that happens to even the best strikers in the world. Sure I remember Shearer being on a run a few times where he'd been 10 or so games without a goal, it just happens to forwards. Not saying he's Shearer-esque of course, but he's not as bad as some make out. He looks crap in the air, but he's got a good technique on the ground, good touch and a good shot. Confident he can see us safely through to the end of the season and should bang a few in. I'd certainly start him ahead of Lovenkrands and Ranger. Though as we're decimated by injuries and it's 2 up top I'd go with Best and Ranger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 6 games 4 goals. He's extremely average, possibly playing above his level, but he works hard, and seems to be a decent finisher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 He's one of our best strikers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Not that this means much I'd much prefer him in the team than Kuqi. He is average at best but the only real option at the moment, I really hope Best and Ranger start today. Next season Best shouldn't be anywhere near our team and Ranger should be out on loan to a team that pretty much guarentees him a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Danny Simpson syndrome. Playing better in the better league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 "I was emotional when Xisco got put on the bench before me." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 The doors have taking a right beating since Pardew came in like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 The doors have taking a right beating since Pardew came in like. It's a wonder there's any left given the frequency they're being 'banged' down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Given his goalscoring record for us, and experience throughout his career, he is currently our best striking option imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 #leonbestismint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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