sixx Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'm just glad he got the ball and not the player. If so we would be looking at a carreer-threatening horror injury. He should serve out his three game ban and never, ever do this again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 It's probably the thickest tackle I've ever seen. I seriously think he thought that as long as he gets the ball cleanly he can't get sent off. He didn't seem frustrated throughout the match and it felt more like he was just trying to get at the ball first. Moronic tackle though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Frankly, after the assault on Haidara last season which went unpunished, the FA's view on what is/isn't a bad tackle and what the punishment should be is a fecking joke. Whilst he shouldn't have made the tackle knowing what the consequences and subsequent punishment could be, 3 games for getting the ball is too harsh, imo. I agree with this, the fact that debuchy will get the full shafting from the FA for this, is mental considering the tackle on haidara last season. I would be more supportive of the rules, if they were more consistent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 It's probably the thickest tackle I've ever seen. This. What the fuck was he thinking? Just as his form had picked up and he was looking absolute quality, he does that? Just hope we don't suffer in the next three games, and that he can come back in and continue playing the way he was before yesterdays game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 No argument from me on a 3 game ban and I'd be very surprised to see the club appeal a decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 What the fuck was he thinking? Probably something along the lines of i'm having a winter break one way or another. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 At the time I couldn't help but think "Yep, deserved a red card but fuck me that's how you two-footed tackle" Immaculately timed. All of the ball, none of the man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Only reason he got none of the man was because their player shit his pants and moved out of the way, fortunately. Can't believe people are defending him though, fairly sure that's someones special move on Streets of Rage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Only reason he got none of the man was because their player shit his pants and moved out of the way, fortunately. Softy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11678/9109707/debuchy-is-key It was a hapless start to the season. Newcastle's static right-back allowed Pablo Zabaleta's hopeful pass to somehow found its way through to Samir Nasri. The Frenchman duly slotted the ball past Tim Krul to complete a 4-0 win for Manchester City and the knives were out for Mathieu Debuchy. When you're being unfavourably compared to Danny Simpson, it's clear things are not going well. Debuchy's sluggish efforts on the opening weekend came after a difficult first season following his truncated January switch from Lille. After making his debut in a goalless draw with Norwich, Debuchy was not part of another clean sheet for over seven months with a red card in the 6-0 home defeat to Liverpool in April an obvious low point. Worryingly, the 28-year-old France international was showing signs of being unable to adapt to the English game. "The matches are two times as fast," admitted the player himself in an interview with RMC Sport. "There's more intensity. There are no stoppages. Every week we have difficult matches, even against the bottom team. Training is more intense. It's really different." Playing the game at such pace tests fitness and technique but also demands high levels of concentration. Errors were a problem. "We experienced a difficult period," he added. "It's the first time that I was fighting against relegation. Every so often, I was a little more on edge. It's definitely down to that. I've got to cut out these mistakes -- I'm going to find a solution to them." Turnaround It seemed as though that solution had been found. And the turnaround in fortunes - for both player and club - was certainly spectacular. A sequence of seven Premier League wins from nine games lifted Newcastle into the top half of the table and included impressive victories over Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United. All three of those wins were built on solid defensive performances as Alan Pardew's side managed to achieve three unlikely clean sheets. The last team to score more than once at St James' Park was Liverpool in October when the Magpies were reduced to 10 men in the first half and still succeeded in snatching a point. The role of Debuchy has been pivotal. The modern full-back has become a marauding figure in the game, more inclined to provide an attacking outlet than offer cover for his centre-backs. But the combative Debuchy has been a key defensive figure at right-back, boasting some eye-catching statistics. Only the burly Branislav Ivanovic has won more aerial duels from full-back. "He puts his life on the line every time in every game he plays," Pardew recently told the Newcastle Chronicle. That's reflected in his tackling with his tally of 64 being the highest by any Premier League defender so far this season. He's consistent too, making at least five tackles in seven different matches this campaign. No defender in the top flight can beat that record. "My style is to go into tackles," says Debuchy, a method that might explain his nine yellow cards for club and country this season. But if this paints a picture of an irresponsible character covering for positional mistakes, the image might be an inaccurate one. Interceptions are a valued defensive trait in the world of analytics and here too Debuchy ranks among the top Premier League full-backs. This defensive contribution has been vital in giving Newcastle a platform from which to get results, but it has complemented rather than prevented his attacking instincts. "I'm allowed to push forward when appropriate and to participate in our attacks," explains Debuchy. "Last year it was a bit difficult because the manager wanted me to stay in position defensively." Key partnership Indeed, with 36 per cent of Newcastle's attacks coming from that third of the pitch - more than the other two zones - the right-hand side has been an important weapon for the team. In particular, the relationship with Moussa Sissoko has blossomed. The powerful midfielder is inclined to drift infield, opening up space for Debuchy to advance and it is reaping dividends. "We have to enjoy them when they are playing together like this," midfielder Yohan Cabaye told Newcastle United's official website after the 3-0 win at Crystal Palace. "We have done very well down that side. The way they were together, their passing and crossing, was brilliant. A lot of our attacks came from that side and that helped us win the game." Even in the recent home defeat to Arsenal, Debuchy was impressive in dealing with the threat of Santi Cazorla, clearing a Theo Walcott effort off the line and getting forward well. But last time out against West Brom, that old reckless side to his game emerged again as he was red carded for a wild lunge on Claudio Yacob. Newcastle went on to lose the game. Debuchy was culpable. Newcastle will now be without their star full-back for two Premier League games, beginning with Sunday's televised clash with Manchester City. In some ways, last week's sending off at the Hawthorns represents a setback. But as the Newcastle fans peruse the team sheet and wonder how they will cope without him, there are also signs of just how far Mathieu Debuchy has come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 He's one of our best players currently. One of the first names on the teamsheet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Aye we are going to miss him today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Amazing how important this guy is to our team this season, shows when he's not there, that constant threat from his flank, his blood and thunder defending and think his desire to attack all the time transmits to the whole team. Future captain if he can stop getting red cards too often (assuming we don't sell him stupidly) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I hope MYM gets to go back to CB and Taylor is the one dropped but cannot wait for Debuchy to be back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Is he back now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Is he back now? Yup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 We've missed him badly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Is he back now? Yup Fire up the dramatic ominous music Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Please him on right and Mbiwa to replace Taylor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I'm 43 started playing 11 a side at 7 years old, that kind of tackle has never been acceptable, not ever. Of course it has. Tommy Smith, Ron Harris and the like made careers from them kind of tackles.Playing the ball without touching the opponent; nobody would bat an eyelid 20 or 30 years ago.Sliding through players to get the ball, as long as the ball was played, nobody batted an eyelid, indeed them tackles were even applauded. No room for it in this day and age though and that's why I agree he had to go. Two footed jump ins have never been acceptable, going through the back of a attacker was something i used to get away with, also as you pointed out sliding through someone to get the ball. The key here is he never slid through some, or went throught back of someone. He jumped two footed, launch himself in a ridiculous tackle. Would have been red years ago, not just now. 30 years ago you wouldn't be sent off for intent alone. Which Debuchy rightly was . You wouldn't get a straight red without contact to the player. No way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Please him on right and Mbiwa to replace Taylor This is the logical choice. However, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hope to God he doesn't stick with Saylor and Willo. Play Mbiwa centrally You pleb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 How come Raphael only got a yellow yesterday for doing exactly the same thing as Debuchy including getting all of the ball and none of the man?? Consistency???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 How come Raphael only got a yellow yesterday for doing exactly the same thing as Debuchy including getting all of the ball and none of the man?? Consistency???? Thought the same when I saw that. Only difference may have been that Debuchy made the tackle head on, while Rafael came in sideways? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hope to God he doesn't stick with Saylor and Willo. Play Mbiwa centrally You pleb. I hadn't even thought of this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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