Kanj Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 He made a few poor decisions, the one he didn't square was VERY poor though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Did ok to me but the lack of cross to shola when he got through in the second half was bad. Sort of player i'd normally expect to have his head up and pick out the pass. He's simply not an out and out winger and struggles to impose himself but was still a better option there than Jonas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 He did take some of the corners. Thought he was tidy enough on the ball and worked back well second half. Did no more or less than Cabaye. He's evidently a better player in the centre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I thought he defended well today but didn't do much going forward. Still think central is his best position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Haven't seen him defend this well in his entire career with us. He worked hard - he's just not a player who is not very natural at defending, obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Had some nice moments, and grafted well. Disappointing decision-making after that nice one-two with Sissoko (I think it was). Good to have him around, hope he's involved in some capacity vs Southampton on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 He did take some of the corners. Thought he was tidy enough on the ball and worked back well second half. Did no more or less than Cabaye. He's evidently a better player in the centre. This is what I saw. Was surprised at some of his defensive work tbh, was clever whilst lacking the physicality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Agree with Dave, he was no better or worse than Cabaye. Thought the pitch did him a few times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I didn't realise he took some corners. Don't get me wrong by the way, I thought Cabaye had a poor game too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Who would pick him for Sunday and where would you play him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I thought he looked our most inventive player, along with Sissoko. Cabaye will always look poor played so deep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Sylvain Marveaux @s_marveaux Great win tonight. Massive fans support again away from home. Back to Newcastle now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Sylvain Marveaux @s_marveaux Great win tonight. Massive fans support again away from home. Back to Newcastle now Fair enough a few fat blokes without their shirts on but the rest of the fans shouldn't be forgotten. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I think he's an excellent technical player with very quick feet, just not sure he'll make it as a Premier league player as he seems a bit weak in the challenge - might be the legacy from all the injuries he's had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I thought he looked our most inventive player, along with Sissoko. Cabaye will always look poor played so deep. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I thought he looked our most inventive player, along with Sissoko. Cabaye will always look poor played so deep. Yeah he looked so crap in his other games since returning from injury and looked crap for France, i don't really agree he was poor either. Mind you people were saying he was poor before he got injured and look what happened to the team in his absence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I thought he looked our most inventive player, along with Sissoko. Cabaye will always look poor played so deep. Yeah he looked so crap in his other games since returning from injury and looked crap for France, i don't really agree he was poor either. Mind you people were saying he was poor before he got injured and look what happened to the team in his absence Stupid post. Cabaye was hardly in the game at all, most of time I noticed him was during his defensive work or shanking another set piece. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Bad decision not squaring it for Shola. But that was the best move of the whole match, passed and moved twice excellently to work himself into that position Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Who would pick him for Sunday and where would you play him? Sissoko Cabaye Jonas Marveaux Gouffran Cisse Includes Marv while maintaining some width.Also think Sissoko will be further back positionally long-term, obviously with license to come forward on those marauding runs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I thought he looked our most inventive player, along with Sissoko. Cabaye will always look poor played so deep. Yeah he looked so crap in his other games since returning from injury and looked crap for France, i don't really agree he was poor either. Mind you people were saying he was poor before he got injured and look what happened to the team in his absence Stupid post. Cabaye was hardly in the game at all, most of time I noticed him was during his defensive work or shanking another set piece. So basically if a player isn't creating chances or scoring goals...he's crap? good to know. I agree he's shite at set pieces other than direct free kicks btw, but far too many people ignore how much he does for the team which continues to go unnoticed. Funny how couple a weeks ago some people were convinced that this role suits him and Sissoko's role suits him and now there are clamors to change everything that is working so well. Not sure if your aware of this but defensive work is part of the game btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thought he had a great game tbh. We were very well closed down 25 mins in when Metalist remembered they were there to play football, this really cut his attacking threat out as he was limited for space to maneuver in. He is so neat and smart with the ball, so I was surprised he didn't square that ball for a certain goal. That said I can see how much he wanted the glory to shove down Pardew's throat for dropping him. Ironically he might have earnt himself a place by doing the former and cemented his bench role with the latter. Think he brings something completely different to our game, for that alone I think he should be starting. With Ben Arfa still out it should be a given he starts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 He did take some of the corners. Thought he was tidy enough on the ball and worked back well second half. Did no more or less than Cabaye. He's evidently a better player in the centre. Pretty much my thoughts on the matter. He's a bit lightweight, but he usually retains possession well and I was amazed at how much tracking he did. The miskick at the end thank fuck nothing came of that! I like him, but he wouldn't be in my strongest XI and he certainly isn't in Pardew's. He's behind Jonas and possibly even Obertan for a slot out wide and we now have Sissoko for the no.10 role. Still, he's a good option off the bench and a far more intelligent and technical footballer than Obertan or Jonas. Bonus that he's a lefty as well, just wish we'd use him more at set pieces. Cabaye's are getting worse if that's possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I was disappointed with his performance last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I was disappointed No fucking shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 If you pass him the ball, 9 time out of ten, he'll use it well but he doesn't seem the kind of guy to go looking for the ball if you know what i mean. Doesn't try and dictate a game, get on the ball as much as possible and show what he can do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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