David28 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 The moment he got the ball, I was waiting and waiting and waiting for the offside flag. The moment the ball was in the back of the net, I was waiting and waiting. The moment he turned up to celebrate, I did too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 That was the worst performance he's put in all season like, his passing was shameful Cool as fuck for the goal though. It looked cool as fuck because it went in, but his first touch I'm fairly sure wasn't meant to see the ball bounce to chest height. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 He's been ill this week. You have to take that into consideration for his overall performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I said in the match thread that all the moaners who wanted him off were wrong because he's one of the few in our side who can score a goal. We can whine all we like about his game but other than Sissoko and Cabaye from a free kick there's not a lot else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 How many league goals he got now 8? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 How many league goals he got now 8? 7. Cabaye drew level with him with the freekick, but he edged back out ahead at the death. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I don't know what he's doing playing so deep at times, he's terrible at it. Ruins the momentum of our attacks so many times with his crap passing. He's not fast, not strong, can't challenge in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 How many league goals he got now 8? 7. Cabaye drew level with him with the freekick, but he edged back out ahead at the death. Great return from Cabaye this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I don't know what he's doing playing so deep at times, he's terrible at it. Following Pardew's instructions I expect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 His passing has generally been good this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 His poorest game yet. Having said that he got the winner Worrying signs though but we'll leave that for another day, time to enjoy the result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I don't know what he's doing playing so deep at times, he's terrible at it. Ruins the momentum of our attacks so many times with his crap passing. He's not fast, not strong, can't challenge in the air. Something needs to be done about this..... the reason he gets no chances is because of how bloody deep he is. We have Sissoko for that and Gouffran to a lesser extent there is absolutely no reason for him to drop so deep, he should be on the shoulder of the last defender at all times. Which is how he scored goals last season, i don't know whether its tactical or what but something needs to be done about it. He would score shit tonnes more if we stopped it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Yes he did have a poor game overall, but the goal he scored was from the first bit of decent service he got all day. This lad will always score goals as long as he gets the right service IMO, some of our crosses and corner kicks were dreadful today... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 His passing has generally been good this season. No it hasn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Dropping too deep for my liking. Want to see him moving around the oppositions back four. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 He also needs to challenge the keeper in the air more. I know he was never likely to win a thing today but at least put him under pressure, it could force a mistake or you might just get there. The amount of times he just stood without jumping was really starting to annoy me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 His passing has generally been good this season. No it hasn't. Yes it has. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Yes he did have a poor game overall, but the goal he scored was from the first bit of decent service he got all day. This lad will always score goals as long as he gets the right service IMO, some of our crosses and corner kicks were dreadful today... Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I guess it needs to be said again. He hasn't been well this week so you need to cut him some slack. He delivered when it mattered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 His passing has generally been good this season. No it hasn't. Yes it has. You're right, Hans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I guess it needs to be said again. He hasn't been well this week so you need to cut him some slack. He delivered when it mattered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 He was awful today, no doubt, but his passing and ball retention hasn't been bad at all, especially since we've seen a little bit of a revival from the side on a whole. If anything he's looked capable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 The service argument wears thin for me. We talk all day about modern, progressive teams looking to impose their game. Fullbacks who are great going forward and defending. CB's that can play. Midfielders who can do a bit of everything. Wide men both creative and hardworking. But all we have is a striker dependent on service like it's 1988. Not service like getting the ball in the box, crosses, playing it to feet but eye of the needle through balls. Today shows all he has to offer to the team is goals. Michael Owen. Jermain Defoe. Darren Bent. Is that good enough for the modern striker? Lovely goal though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I guess it needs to be said again. He hasn't been well this week so you need to cut him some slack. He delivered when it mattered. Tbf him dropping too deep criticism is something based on weeks and weeks not just today. Pards needs to sort it out there is no reason at all for him to drop so deep, i'm convinced its the main reason he hasn't as many goals as he should have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 The service argument wears thin for me. We talk all day about modern, progressive teams looking to impose their game. Fullbacks who are great going forward and defending. CB's that can play. Midfielders who can do a bit of everything. Wide men both creative and hardworking. But all we have is a striker dependent on service like it's 1988. Not service like getting the ball in the box, crosses, playing it to feet but eye of the needle through balls. Today shows all he has to offer to the team is goals. Michael Owen. Jermain Defoe. Darren Bent. Is that good enough for the modern striker? Lovely goal though. Got one clear chance and put it away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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