Segun Oluwaniyi Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Always looks decent with a wide man given the job of protecting him. I'm worried we're not gonna see much of Hatem in his best position for that reason. Conversely, the positive performances in the last few matches may have increased his confidence to the point we don't have to shift the team to protect him. Anyway, he needs to keep going in this manner, as he's been a very useful player recently. Both of our fullbacks need to work on being consistently solid at the least. I think both of them have been quite good on an inconsistent basis, but you cannot afford to have days off when you are a defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Fair enough lads, it's all about opinions. Yours isn't more right just because it's more negative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Honestly can't believe anyone thought he wouldn't come good. :anguish: What's that for like? That's my honest opinion. He's an energetic, positive fullback who we were (nearly) all ecstatic to sign. Then we did our usual thing of absolutely hammering him for a dip in form. A dip? He was a liability for a long period of time and almost 11 months later were finally seeing the kind of player we paid quite a lot for. It's about f***ing time a full French international FB in his peak years puts in these kind of performances, he should have been like this from near enough the start. He's not a kid and didn't deserve to be treated like one. He's not a child no, but the player was put in an unfortunate situation to try and adjust when he arrived last season. He and many other players who had never played in the country before were thrown into a team with no chemistry or confidence that frankly was teetering on the brink of collapse. The delay is understandable. The first few matches of this season were worrisome, but he has turned himself around since his collapse against Hull. Now we sit and look at what he can accomplish. There is no reason he can't be a big player for NUFC, but his weaknesses have been exposed before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Excellent today. Love his commitment. Seems to be getting the hang of the league, and benefiting from having relatively defensive players in front of him. Yeah I love his attitude. Real blood and thunder player which you wouldn't normally expect from a frenchie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 He's a fearless little bastard like. Great to see him finally playing so well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Turns out he's a very good full back - seems to have adjusted to the league nicely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 His commitment is what's kept me on his side during the indifferent performances. Even if he wasn't having a good game, he's always willing to get stuck in and won't give up. It's great to be seeing him put in the performances along with it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Matthieu Debuchy has been playing like brave heart for what seems like a month. He's learning you have to be a tough bugger in this league and he's adapting very well. Think it's made a massive difference not having HBA in front of him. The one time where someone jumped over Debuchy Siss took over and made the tackle. That wouldn't happen with HBA Only negative is that he always looks like he'll get a yellow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That through ball for the Sissoko chance, about an hour in, was one of the best passes we've made all season tbh. Won the ball brilliantly then absolutely perfectly weighted for Moussa to run onto. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That through ball for the Sissoko chance, about an hour in, was one of the best passes we've made all season tbh. Won the ball brilliantly then absolutely perfectly weighted for Moussa to run onto. Yeah, that was an inch perfect pass. Brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Also, I'm gonna go out and say it, I think he offers more both defensively and offensively than Santon. At this moment in time, definitely. Whilst Debuchy is now playing as we expected him to, Santon just doesn't seem to be making progress for me at all. At best he's been unnoticeable lately because he doesn't contribute much but doesn't make any clangers either. He needs to improve for me, or it's time to give Dummett or Haidara a run in the side to see what they can offer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That through ball for the Sissoko chance, about an hour in, was one of the best passes we've made all season tbh. Won the ball brilliantly then absolutely perfectly weighted for Moussa to run onto. Something Simspson could've never done. Both the tackle high up the pitch and the pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Also, I'm gonna go out and say it, I think he offers more both defensively and offensively than Santon. At this moment in time, definitely. Whilst Debuchy is now playing as we expected him to, Santon just doesn't seem to be making progress for me at all. At best he's been unnoticeable lately because he doesn't contribute much but doesn't make any clangers either. He needs to improve for me, or it's time to give Dummett or Haidara a run in the side to see what they can offer. I don't know, three or four weeks ago you could have reversed that statement. Davide was more than adequate defensively and positionally (which has been his biggest issue) in my opinion. The problems came in possession which isn't usually the issue. I believe he will improve and is unquestionably our best option at that position right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That through ball for the Sissoko chance, about an hour in, was one of the best passes we've made all season tbh. Won the ball brilliantly then absolutely perfectly weighted for Moussa to run onto. Something Simspson could've never done. Both the tackle high up the pitch and the pass. Swear Simpson did something similar v Benfica away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That through ball for the Sissoko chance, about an hour in, was one of the best passes we've made all season tbh. Won the ball brilliantly then absolutely perfectly weighted for Moussa to run onto. Something Simspson could've never done. Both the tackle high up the pitch and the pass. Swear Simpson did something similar v Benfica away Yeah, played a great ball for Siss to set up the first goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Okay, didn't remember that. Sorry Danny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That through ball for the Sissoko chance, about an hour in, was one of the best passes we've made all season tbh. Won the ball brilliantly then absolutely perfectly weighted for Moussa to run onto. Something Simspson could've never done. Both the tackle high up the pitch and the pass. Swear Simpson did something similar v Benfica away Was almost a carbon copy.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Debuchy saved a goal by getting back on the line (pretty much) as well. He's no f***ing upgrade at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Fucking hell. What a performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Looking more and more like the player we thought he was when he first came in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Not from today, but really enjoyed him running down the tunnel to retrieve a stray ball for a throw-in the other day Growing on me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flartyblartclart Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Debuchy looks like he's gained a yard of pace this season. He looked slow and cumbersome at times last year. Pleased for the lad, he does actually look like he gives a shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Debuchy looks like he's gained a yard of pace this season. He looked slow and cumbersome at times last year. Pleased for the lad, he does actually look like he gives a shit. One of the first to congratulate Gouffran and also had a beaming smile on his face walking off. He also looked proud as punch when he made that excellent block right in front of goal. His resurgence has been a massive relief, tbh, cos we've got fuck all else in that position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flartyblartclart Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Debuchy looks like he's gained a yard of pace this season. He looked slow and cumbersome at times last year. Pleased for the lad, he does actually look like he gives a shit. One of the first to congratulate Gouffran and also had a beaming smile on his face walking off. He also looked proud as punch when he made that excellent block right in front of goal. His resurgence has been a massive relief, tbh, cos we've got fuck all else in that position. You've done it now Yorkie, his leg's gonna fall off v Spurs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Best in B+W today by some way in my john humble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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