LFEE Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 On 15/03/2013 at 17:37, Chizzletooth said: He's been a pretty underwhelming signing so far. Not skilful enough to be a playmaker, not physical enough to be a defensive mid. Invisible a lot of the time. Not going to be a regular source of goals. His passing, much lauded on here, doesn't seem anything above average to me. I really want to be proved wrong and wont give up on him yet, but his few decent-to-good games have not justified the outlay. This... I think Southampton & Stoke away he hit a little form and one of the home games... Wigan maybe... But other than that I've seen nothing other than some nice technique in flashes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Haven't seen any highlights beyond the goal; should Anita have gone last night? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 On 15/03/2013 at 18:29, Yorkie said: Haven't seen any highlights beyond the goal; should Anita have gone last night? For ? You thinking of Matv Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Just needs a run of games. He's in and out of the side constantly, not to mention our football is quite poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 On 15/03/2013 at 18:31, Skirge said: Quote Haven't seen any highlights beyond the goal; should Anita have gone last night? For ? You thinking of Matv Nah it was Anita. It was a really bad challenge technically but there was no weight behind it, it would have been a harsh red imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Just after their red card ? I thought that was Marv Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Just outside of their box? If so that was definitely Anita and he was booked for it, not sure if Marveaux did anything too that I missed mind? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 On 15/03/2013 at 18:29, Yorkie said: Haven't seen any highlights beyond the goal; should Anita have gone last night? Quote http://i.imgur.com/0z7KLeG.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Xy2gpK1.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 My bad thought it was Marv Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Hope he starts today if Cabaye is out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 On 17/03/2013 at 12:21, AlanSkärare said: Hope he starts today if Cabaye is out. Doubt it tbh, reckon it will be Tiote and Jonas with Marveaux, Sissoko and Gouffran ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Think he might is falling into the trap of not having a defined role or position in the team that really suits him. He isn't really the box-to-box player as he's been used. You can clearly see he doesn't take that many chances to make a dribble. By heart he seems a defensive midfielder, there to recycle posession and intercept attacks. But lately, we've mostly played him with Tiote, wich lands him in no mans land when it comes to comfortableness in role. As he's been told to get forward. When he plays with Cabaye it seems like he's told to be that link man between cabaye and the upfield players, when he really should take that deep role and let Cabaye get some more freedom to find space higher up the pitch. But can't really blame Pardew in the question, as Tiote is a pure defensive midfielder, and Cabaye has played all his life in that deep playmaker role. Both at Lille and for the french national squad, it's evident that he knows the role. So the big question then is, where does it leave Anita? An expenssive backup for Cabaye? Or just an uncomfortable utility player to have in and around the squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Given Tiote's form this season I think this lad is starting to be criminally overlooked tbh. What's the point in having competition for places when bad performances don't lead to a player losing their place in the team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 On 18/03/2013 at 08:03, Dr Venkman said: Given Tiote's form this season I think this lad is starting to be criminally overlooked tbh. What's the point in having competition for places when bad performances don't lead to a player losing their place in the team? Pardew can't risk this winning formula. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Would anyone play him now at full back? In away games at least? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Was hoping he'd come on for Haidara yesterday, would have been the logical swap imo and he's looked decent there in the past. But nah, fuck that, bring on another DM when we're looking to pull a goal back and shift Jonas to LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I'd play him as a fullback if Debuchy is out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 On 18/03/2013 at 14:34, Kanji said: I'd play him as a fullback if Debuchy is out. Why? Danny Simpson isn't that bad man ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I think he's a good player and has done decent there thats all man. Didn't slag Simpson off at all - just think he should get a shot playing there if Debuchy is out. Nothing less nothing more. And no problem with Simpson at all standing in. Fucking hell man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Simpson is no better than Anita at FB, and I'd prefer to give Vurnon the playing time over DS, given his impending departure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Vurn isn't a FB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 On 19/03/2013 at 11:15, The College Dropout said: Vurn isn't a FB. And Simpson can't fulfill the role adequately. Quite a conundrum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 On 19/03/2013 at 11:15, The College Dropout said: Vurn isn't a FB. nor is simpson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I thought Simpson stormed out the stadium on thursday night in a huff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 On 18/03/2013 at 14:39, The College Dropout said: Quote I'd play him as a fullback if Debuchy is out. Why? Danny Simpson isn't that bad man ffs. Because he's done a good job there in the past as cover? Simpson quite clearly isn't in our plans so I'd rather we gave game time to someone that is/should be in our plans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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