SUPERTOON Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Not the right game to judge him in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 He was pretty bad today but its only his 2nd game, we have to use him in the league cup game as its that kind of games that will really help him develop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 He's good with the ball. But what baffles me mostly is his willingness to fight for balls. He rarely runs the channels and strethces the defence as I could see. Would like him running inbetween right back centreback to push the defence more on their backfoot to create space for our rather slower midfielders. He never seems to do that, Imo for him to become the player we need his work load on the field have to vastly increase. And he has to direct the runs more directly to scare oponents. Hope pardew sees the same and he does something about it. Could also see both Barton and Simmo give him instructions during the game. So frustration that such a talent could be spilled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 TherealnorthernTOON is spot on there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Would prefer to play him off the striker. Seemed a bit lost on the wings. Thought he should have played behind Shola too but the result was fine so will be interesting to see where he plays in future more than likely wide right or left . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Rubbish in the first half, but did get better in the second..Hopefully Pardew's man management skills will get the best out of Obertan..It's obvious that the lad got talent..But his body language sucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 He wasn't rubbish. Was decent enough in both halves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Would be better playing off Ba, who actually provides a goal threat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 We need to con him into believing he's lining up against our reserves every match. Would be a world beater. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Would be better playing off Ba, who actually provides a goal threat But seems ineffectual when involved deeper... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 He wasn't rubbish. Was decent enough in both halves. Much better in 2nd but imo he was not on the net in the first half..Lost the ball, Sunderland counterattacked and he didn't try at all to correct his error.But I have belief in him..Needs to work on his concentration Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 He should be an impact player imo, but a very good one at that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I don't know if he was played as a striker yesterday but if he was then he shouldn't be considered for that role again in a hurry. He was nowhere near Shola all game. I like some of his passing when he's out wide though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I don't even know where he was playing at honestly, it was like he wasn't even on the pitch. Needs to be re-evaluated in the midweek. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Well I thought he was decent in all honesty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest H09 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 He was lively when he came on against Arsenal and played off Shola, then he moved to the right and he wasn't in the game much again. Similar issues against Sunderland, on the right, not up to much, I think he'll be good on the wing in games we will be dominant and take it to the opposition, but for a team that is 2nd best in terms of posession he needs to work on his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Clearly lacking confidence. Has the skills by the looks of things, think some playing time and a bunch of crowd/coach support would do him a world of good. Still worried by his lack of interest after losing the ball. Coaching staff need to be on him to sort that out. With his pace and fitness he should be harassing players and chasing after everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 He needs to come in off the left which is difficult with jonas playing so well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 He did some good things. His cross for Ameobi's offside miss was fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 He did some good things. His cross for Ameobi's offside miss was fantastic. Yes I was thinking that too. No excuse for Shola being offside mind.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 He's a very interesting player. He's comfortable on the ball, has displayed some vision, searing pace and good technique. There's potentially, a very good player in there. Looking forward to seeing how he develops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 i thought he gave us a threat in behind in the second half and did a good job carrying the ball 30/40 yards up field for us when we needed it/ he could learn an awful lot from jonas though in terms of working hard when he loses it and how and when to win free kicks. there was one moment when there was only 1 defender between him and the goal and he could've just motored past him but tried to meg him and fucked it up, frustrating Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 The crowd will be on his back if he is perceived to be lazy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I'd still consider him as a 'supersub' for now and I think he's possibly more suited to a withdrawn striker role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I think he's intelligent enough to learn to use his attributes better for us. Let's not forget he hasn't played regular football for ages and has come into two of the toughest games of the season. Prepared to give a lot more time to improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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