RodneyCisse Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Played canny last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 It was his best game for us. That's the Obertan I would like to see more of. My theory is he's better on the left because he actually has to think about his options when he's running down that flank as a right footed player, whereas on the safe, right hand side of the pitch he just switches off and is your standard Obertan. A decent theory and one which actually makes sense imo. Obertan does like cutting inside and doing his stepovers and all that - he can put that to of more good use on the left rather than the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Someone needs to get him angry imo. Just grab him and say 'here man, in 15 years time do you really want to think about the player you could have been? Or do you want to go out there NOW and be that player!?' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 His best match for us so far in my opinion. Is he turning the corner? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 His best match for us so far in my opinion. Is he turning the corner? I really hope so. He was quiet at times but actually used his attributes which is a rarity. He really needs it drummed into him that he has the potential to do much more than he normally does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 IMO, its because there is less pressure and poorer opposition at this stage of the Europa. He'll have to prove himself in the Premier League before you can say he has turned a corner. Had a great game though. It would be great option if he could do it in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Did well, but went missing for a good part of the 1st half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Anyone can score a goal, so welcome though that is it shouldn't be the defining factor in "having a good game", but I really thought he played very well tonight. We've seen his raw place enough in the past to know that's there, but he showed some real skill as well at times in getting past his man tonight. I thought he, Ferguson and Sameobi were excellent tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Anyone can score a goal, so welcome though that is it shouldn't be the defining factor in "having a good game", but I really thought he played very well tonight. We've seen his raw place enough in the past to know that's there, but he showed some real skill as well at times in getting past his man tonight. I thought he, Ferguson and Sameobi were excellent tonight. Does he live in an alien stomach? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The transformation to Obermars is underway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Gave the ball away with his first touch, and I thought, "here we go again". Fantastic throughout. Excellent goal. Well played son. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 MoM again in Europe by a way. Well played son. Really took the game to them and a lovely finish to boot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Liked the look of his walk after winning the first corner, he showed some confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Glad he's getting some confidence and based on that I'd be happy to see him get more pitch time, though obviously not at Ben Arfa's expense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I have much more confidence in Obertan as an attacking entity than Jonas from the last few months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Dead similar to his other goal in an NUFC shirt funnily enough Scoring and being MOTM at St. James must be a great confidence booster for the lad though. I think the European games suit him a bit more, just like they do with Shola. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I don't want to get back into the "omg it's all the fans' fault!" stuff but the atmosphere and general vibe of these European games is very different (both on and off the pitch) to the vibe in league games. They're nearer to friendlies in that regard and it suits him very well. He does things in these games he doesn't do in the league and that definitely holds him back in bigger matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Did about as well as he can given his limited ability. Keep it up and he could be a useful option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I really don't think he has particularly limited ability, It's just what Jack Flash said, a lack of confidence to try thing under a more intense atmosphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Much more direct approach this season. Uses his pace, gets some sort of cross in and has now got a goal as well. Bodes well. With his pace and technique he should be a useful player. Hopefully he'll be rewarded now with some game time in the premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thought he used the ball much better last night, seemed a lot more aware of what was around him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Jeesuz, he's only 23, looks about ten years older! Finally starting to get to grips with taking on the final defender!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Seen enough moments to know he can be better overall than what he's been so far. He needs to be bold and be confident in his skills, because when he does apply them and it comes off he can leave people for dead. Then comes the next part, which is sticking in a good cross or shot. His shooting seems better than his crossing though. I kind of wrote him off a bit, but last night was a good reminder that he does have something to offer and at 23 there is room to improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 gained some weight, right? looks stronger and still very fast. i have been very hard on him, but he is doing well in the european matches. In the PL he should still be on the bench as he isn´t good enough....stil prefer ferguson over him on the LW....if changes are made. He is a very good option to have on the bench...especially late on in the game. keep it up, son...i might have to eat my own words. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW1983 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 WTF was going on with him and Fergie last night towards the end of the game, just about when Cabaye came on. They seemed to be arguing about who was playing on the LW. Looked like Fergie told him to go RW and he just didn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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