ExiledGeordie Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 There's something about this lad I like and he seems to get the goals, so hopefully a combination of confidence growing over games and plenty of chances created by the midfield he can continue to do well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonfanlondon Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 i like him to be honest. Obviously i'd have like to have signed a #9 striker but in all honesty the only striker that I really wanted us to sign over the summer, who we were linked with, was Gameiro. There is a lot of dross around at the moment and although our strikers dont get us excited the way they have in previous years, the fact is in most games we are going to be playing five midfielders. Not sure what my point is but ba and best will do a job until we find a quality striker for the price we are willing to pay. If we continue dealing like we have ben arfa and cabaye I reckon we can get a really good striker to suit our system and not one that we are buying for the sake of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Needs to get to play with Ba rather than fucking Ameobi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 i call for this thread to be renamed "Leon Julian Brendan Best" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Seconded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Seems a solid finisher, not too much of an ego from what I've seen, he's an ideal guy to come in as 3rd choice or higher up when guys get injured, though without the club signing a 'number 9' hopefully we see a lot of him this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyP Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 cant remember where i heard it but apparently he is a "student of the game" which always says to me that they have a basic interest in football and want to improve...quite rare nowadays really, in England atleast... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 He will get used as an excuse by Pardew for saving a few quid till January after the Fulham game,score regular son and the shit will stay off the clowns not that i defend them but its my take on things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 It's sad that people will always take that attitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 It's sad that people will always take that attitude. I think he was brought in to see if he could step up to make the grade and has had a few poor games but answered his critics too and stepped up to the plate ,dont rate him highly at all but if he keeps Lovenpants out the team all well and good . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 But Leon Best playing well and scoring should have nothing to do with whether we sign a new striker or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 But Leon Best playing well and scoring should have nothing to do with whether we sign a new striker or not. Never said that,we need a top striker but he will have to do for now as we have no choice as imho Sammy will not be picked ahead of him ,excuse may well be pedalled by Pardew as he will big up his strikers . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Best striker at the club? Worked his ass off today, shame there was no service. I am not convinced with his work in the air but I think he has to be our starting striker going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Best striker at the club? Worked his ass off today, shame there was no service. I am not convinced with his work in the air but I think he has to be our starting striker going forward. At this point in time, certainly. Only one looking like scoring (and actually doing it). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Still a long way from convinced about him as a starter but I'll say one thing - he has really great feet. That skill in the first half to create our only chance was superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Aye, that was outstanding. Very good save from Kenny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Still a long way from convinced about him as a starter but I'll say one thing - he has really great feet. That skill in the first half to create our only chance was superb. Best looked good tonight as far he could in the circumstances. What a fucking shame his manger picked a side which made him look the best technical footballer on the pitch due to the team tactics of launching 90 yard hoofs up the pitch while Cabaye watched confused and Marveuax and Santon sat on the bench. Piss off back to the lower divisions Pardew you fucking clueless prick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Best striker at the club? Worked his ass off today, shame there was no service. I am not convinced with his work in the air but I think he has to be our starting striker going forward. At this point in time, certainly. Only one looking like scoring (and actually doing it). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 He looks better than a number of strikers in the Premiership, Boothroyd for one. Now lets create some chances for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Based on the first few games, should definitely be leading the line once Ben Arfa's back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebellious Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Looked like scoring until he got knee capped by Derry. After that he faded. Plays better with Loven. He got pissed off with Shola a few times for playing too far away from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Really do like Best, he isn't perfect but he does have have something about him. It's strange to see how much stick he still gets on the net and some people seem so unwilling to change their opinion of him from the first few chances he got for us in the Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 This lad seems to be getting better and better, growing in confidence, his general play is improving a lot too. Much better alongside Ba though, Rooney would suffer alongside Shola. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Really do like Best, he isn't perfect but he does have have something about him. It's strange to see how much stick he still gets on the net and some people seem so unwilling to change their opinion of him from the first few chances he got for us in the Championship. Best striker at the club, ovvo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Workd really hard last night and ran the channels well at time. Starting to win me over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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