BrettNUFC Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I'm a little peeved about him going for the lofted finish when one-on-one. It was a good performance/bodes well, but I really wish he'd put his laces through it or taken it around the keeper instead. I think going around the keeper was perhaps the best option however i wouldn't say i wouldn't like to see him do that again as it was a touch of class that was very unfortunate. Strangely he's usually a bit to wild with his finishing and not composed enough, this was the opposite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Golden opportunites, man. Load of nonsense. He has 6 in 14 as a striker since your hero was sold and should've had another 2 at home to Metalist. Yup. He's been good lately and when he hasn't, he's still scored. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Golden opportunites, man. Load of nonsense. He has 6 in 14 as a striker since your hero was sold and should've had another 2 at home to Metalist. He's been much better in recent weeks, so I don't want to criticise him too much, but the chance in the second half from that Marveaux through ball was indeed a golden opportunity. One on one with the goalkeeper with plenty of time, you'd expect your star striker to score really. With regards to the upgrading debate, it depends on what people mean by an upgrade. I'm with Cajun in that I think he definitely needs competition, or we as a club need another viable option outside of Shola when Cisse is out injured or out of form. I wouldn't be happy with a mere backup (a Best type) as I think we need at least two top strikers in the squad if we want to challenge for the top 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Golden opportunites, man. Load of nonsense. He has 6 in 14 as a striker since your hero was sold and should've had another 2 at home to Metalist. The chance in the second half from that Marveaux through ball was indeed a golden opportunity. One on one with the goalkeeper with plenty of time, you'd expect your star striker to score really. This is it for me. This is the reason why people rate him. An immense finisher. I am disappointed he didn't walk away with a brace. Had he managed that, I would fancy us to nick it at SJP. As much as we did get quality balls from out wide. Siss & Marv created. Benfica played to Cisse's strengths too. It was his best performance this season no doubt. But truthfully, he wasn't that good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thought the pass from Marveaux was slightly too heavy myself, as it left Cisse with little option other than to go with his left foot. Slightly less weight on the ball and he's able to run straight onto it with his right and it opens up far more of the goal. Not sure chances are ever that easy when you're going on your weaker side, although I appreciate he does tend to be a decent finisher with his left too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Howay Rich, that was pretty much the perfect through ball from Cisse's starting position. If it was more central and with less pace on it, it would have given the defenders a chance to get back in position. Cisse also had plenty of space and time to work with, could have taken it round the keeper on his left and on his right if he'd wanted too. To add, I think chipping the goalkeeper early was the right idea, but it would have to be on target obviously.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Nah, I thought it at the time and upon seeing it again on the highlights I still hold the opinion. It's harsh on Marveaux and lets Cisse off the hook a bit, but it could have definitely have done with having a bit less on it. Cisse has to sprint his final few steps to get onto the ball and is then off-balance a bit when he takes the chance on, the defenders are nowhere near it so that excuse doesn't really come into it for me. Thought the 'keeper was out to him pretty swiftly to narrow the angle too and so he isn't left with much option to go back onto his right. Anyway, it's here from 1.30 if you can get it, you still might disagree with me but from watching it again just now my memory appears to be right: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/article/2013-04-04/europa-league-highlights-and-match-report-benfica-3-1-newcastle/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Heartbreaking watching those highlights. Such shoddy slapstick defending at times. Krul was fantastic though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Nah, I thought it at the time and upon seeing it again on the highlights I still hold the opinion. It's harsh on Marveaux and lets Cisse off the hook a bit, but it could have definitely have done with having a bit less on it. Cisse has to sprint his final few steps to get onto the ball and is then off-balance a bit when he takes the chance on, the defenders are nowhere near it so that excuse doesn't really come into it for me. Thought the 'keeper was out to him pretty swiftly to narrow the angle too and so he isn't left with much option to go back onto his right. Anyway, it's here from 1.30 if you can get it, you still might disagree with me but from watching it again just now my memory appears to be right: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/article/2013-04-04/europa-league-highlights-and-match-report-benfica-3-1-newcastle/ Can't get that vid to work as I'm outside of the UK, but I'll take your word for it. Still it rinkles a bit (as you refer to as well), as it sort of begs the question how perfect the service needs to be for Cisse to convert his chances.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Aye, I know what you mean. He's never scored from any awkward positions since he's been here really, all his goals have been on a plate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Score us a hattrick now and lead us to a tophalf finish you Legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 He missed by an inch, I personally think he made the right choice as the keeper stayed on his feet a long time. Gave him little options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Aye, I know what you mean. He's never scored from any awkward positions since he's been here really, all his goals have been on a plate. Exactly. He should've scored. I see a brace on his horizon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Aye, I know what you mean. He's never scored from any awkward positions since he's been here really, all his goals have been on a plate. Exactly. He should've scored. I see a brace on his horizon. Probably a fecking leg one knowing our luck this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Aye, I know what you mean. He's never scored from any awkward positions since he's been here really, all his goals have been on a plate. Exactly. He should've scored. I see a brace on his horizon. Probably a fecking leg one knowing our luck this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 What a man and what a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 :smitten: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Suck it haters. What a man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 He is so important to us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 You see this? Suck it. I f*cking love this man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Fucked without his goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Is that three in injury time now in the space of a month? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Fucking legend. Lacks footballing brain at time put he knows when and how to put the ball in the back of the net. Love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Only took him 6 chances Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Aye, I know what you mean. He's never scored from any awkward positions since he's been here really, all his goals have been on a plate. Exactly. He should've scored. I see a brace on his horizon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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