Ronaldo Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Not good, would have been a different option from the bench and we aren't exactly in a position where we already have too many players performing well for him to get a sniff. This is true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Not good, would have been a different option from the bench and we aren't exactly in a position where we already have too many players performing well for him to get a sniff. Rather see Amalfitano get given a chance instead tbh, we've seen enough of Obertan to know he'll offer jack shit apart from poor crosses and running into blind alleys. Think Amalfitano has more to his game in the brief times I've seen him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I would love to see more of Amalfitano but given the players who are currently ahead of him Obertan would be a useful option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Totally confused over why Amalfitano hasn't played more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 So am I. See your point Cajun, I just get fed up with watching the same inept performances from Obertan and would rather someone else given a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Competition for places is fucking abysmal in our squad like. Probably one of the most understated reasons behind out utter shitness this year. Obertan remaining out is annoying because he plays in a specialised position, which Jonas currently occupies without a hint of worry about ever being dropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hatem garrincha Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Amalfitano plays in Anita's position. Don't think he can match the latter. Don't think he could even match Obertan if he was asking to play out wide. He's a good squad player, not more imo (Guthrie was better) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I reckon he's just not very good. Sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 'Salright mate. No need to apologise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Saturday will be his 9th match out injured with a sore toe. No return date according to PhysioRoom. He's had a few problems with his toes. This comeback is from an operation he has had to try to solve the problem. Pardew said last week that Obertan is kicking the ball again in training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I know our squad is bare thin at the moment but the fact Amalfitano hasn't featured all means we could've at least took a gamble and loaned him to a Championship team for a month or so with a recall option. Just to get him to grips with the game over here a bit more if for nothing else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 This is based on something that might not have even happened but I kind of remember someone saying Amalfitano was still trying to learn the language. If that is true () that might be why they are still easing him in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Saturday will be his 9th match out injured with a sore toe. No return date according to PhysioRoom. Coincides with the beginning of our shocking run of results doesn't it? Get well soon Gabby! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Aye that was just after he signed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Think he would be very useful to us at the moment, could use his pace to relieve pressure from the woeful defence and also the fact that he inadvertently holds the ball up very well whilst bottling beating his man or crossing, which sometimes works to our advantage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I know our squad is bare thin at the moment but the fact Amalfitano hasn't featured all means we could've at least took a gamble and loaned him to a Championship team for a month or so with a recall option. Just to get him to grips with the game over here a bit more if for nothing else. Amalfitano played tonight for the under 21s who got battered. Maybe NUFC wanted him to train for 6 months before sending him on loan to a Championship club? Maybe he's still acclimatising. We did get him from the French 2nd division. It wasn't likely he'd be a started in the Premier League unless he was great in training. Maybe we've got a dud? Time will tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Mind you though, Obertan playing in a side that is bereft of confidence is hardly going to do him any favours... Impact player off the bench is the best option for him atm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I just want someone quick who will move forwards with the ball, we can deal with him ballsing it up later. It's definitely a case of a player getting better while they aren't playing but I do kind of miss him as an option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 It looks like Obertan is another one of those players who becomes a better when he doesn't play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 But, he's quick.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Every single time he's played he's been gash, yet he's still looked on as 'a good option' He's hopeless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Puts teams on the back foot, scares them with his pace etc etc I'm all for getting rid of him in January. Imagine never having to see Obertan and Simpson attacking the RW again. Obertan hesitating when he reaches the box, turning back to Simpson who's cross is blocked out for a throw, which goes back to Tioté who smashes one into the stands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Puts teams on the back foot, scares them with his pace etc etc I'm all for getting rid of him in January. Imagine never having to see Obertan and Simpson attacking the RW again. Obertan hesitating when he reaches the box, turning back to Simpson who's cross is blocked out for a throw, which goes back to Tioté who smashes one into the stands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Aye that was just after he signed. No it wasn't, Elliot said it a couple of weeks ago (the language thing). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 “Gabby has a chance of being involved on Saturday. When we don’t have Gabby, it does affect the opposition because when he’s in the team their left-back does not go anywhere. “We’ve had problem with that in recent weeks in terms of the opposition left-back getting into our box and creating goals. If nothing else he will stop that and if Gabby plays as he has done in the European matches, then he will affect the game in a positive manner as well.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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