Marmoset Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 He's so quick around the pitch, a massive difference to Colback. this is something that seems to get overlooked at lot colback is a nightmare man, he must be blackmailing someone OTT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 What happened to.him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 He's so quick around the pitch, a massive difference to Colback. this is something that seems to get overlooked at lot colback is a nightmare man, he must be blackmailing someone OTT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Abeid in reality should slot right in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 What happened to.him? Went up for a header and landed on his arse/lower back as he came down. He looked in pain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Miles Starforth : Vurnon Anita's injury isn't thought to be serious. Will be assessed this week. #nufc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Seems essential to the system we're playing. Tiote just couldn't fill the shoes...not as quick nor as technical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 The game changed because we ran out of legs. Anita did ok but made some very sloppy passes which could have been punished. After 75 mins we were dead on our feet and De Jong longs weeks away from fitness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 The game changed because we ran out of legs. Anita did ok but made some very sloppy passes which could have been punished. After 75 mins we were dead on our feet and De Jong longs weeks away from fitness I'd agree with that. Think Vurn is pivotal to the way we played today though, dropping between the CB's to start the play. A role where if you lose the ball it's very, very noticeable as you're exposed. Can you imagine Tiote in that role? Would be absolute suicide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 My shite stream ony started working after about 40 mins, but Anita seemed to have had an excellent game up until his injury. Light years better than Tiote anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 The game changed because we ran out of legs. Anita did ok but made some very sloppy passes which could have been punished. After 75 mins we were dead on our feet and De Jong longs weeks away from fitness I'd agree with that. Think Vurn is pivotal to the way we played today though, dropping between the CB's to start the play. A role where if you lose the ball it's very, very noticeable as you're exposed. Can you imagine Tiote in that role? Would be absolute suicide. Thing is we'll get nowhere playing both Colback and Anita. They both did ok but they take up 2 places in a side where 1 player should do. Wignaldum looks a star and De Jong looks a bit surplus to requirements. We need a left back and Obertan can't continue. First half we were dreadful down the left but late on their fitness and was helpful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/vurnon-anita-injury-how-long-9821622 Newcastle United head coach Steve McClaren says that Vurnon Anita’s injury may not have been as bad as first feared. The Holland midfielder was carried off in the second half after an awkward fall during the 2-2 draw with Southampton – and it looked like a bad injury. He was replaced by Cheick Tiote with the Ivory Coast international making his first appearance since January. Asked about the extent of Anita’s injury, the Toon chief said after the game: “Vurnon is ok and he’s walking around normally. We will assess it this week.” Anita has been a surprise mainstay of Newcastle’s midfield during pre-season and got the nod over Tiote on Sunday – and he will be desperate not to lose his place after a stop-start spell at St James’ Park. United’s next game is at Swansea City on Saturday. Was it Anita who did a few wayward passes which went straight to the opposition? Apart from that (if it was him) he played well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 The game changed because we ran out of legs. Anita did ok but made some very sloppy passes which could have been punished. After 75 mins we were dead on our feet and De Jong longs weeks away from fitness I'd agree with that. Think Vurn is pivotal to the way we played today though, dropping between the CB's to start the play. A role where if you lose the ball it's very, very noticeable as you're exposed. Can you imagine Tiote in that role? Would be absolute suicide. Thing is we'll get nowhere playing both Colback and Anita. They both did ok but they take up 2 places in a side where 1 player should do. Wignaldum looks a star and De Jong looks a bit surplus to requirements. We need a left back and Obertan can't continue. First half we were dreadful down the left but late on their fitness and was helpful Eh, we'll get nowhere except looking like winning today against a side that got into Europe last season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 IMO the poor last 15-20 minutes had more to do with De Jong & Tiote being extremely rusty and the wrong players for the situation. Also Wijnaldum's legs fell off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Love seeing Anita dropping in between the CBs to get some attacks moved and started. Not something I normally would like, but I liked the different approach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Love seeing Anita dropping in between the CBs to get some attacks moved and started. Not something I normally would like, but I liked the different approach. It's good the only problem is his central midfield partner then goes and hides behind the closest opposition player he can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AY Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 But it means our fullbacks can push further up straightaway. Seen it used by many teams that try to play on the deck. Sensible way, but really wouldn't work with Tiote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 His partner should be Wijnaldum or Sissoko. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Love seeing Anita dropping in between the CBs to get some attacks moved and started. Not something I normally would like, but I liked the different approach. This was his exact role at Ajax before we signed him, and when he didn't play LB. He seems really comfortable doing it and generally uses the ball quite well. Passing was a bit wayward on occasion today but it's nice to see we're doing something apart from the willo-hoof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Loved watching him today, exactly what I've been waiting to see him do. Show for the ball, get the team moving, make us look like a proper football team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 He played well, we did seem to lose shape when he went off. My only real issue with him is his height, which can be a real problem when teams exploit it. He just won't win many high balls in the middle of the park; which Southampton did highlight a number of times today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 IMO the poor last 15-20 minutes had more to do with De Jong & Tiote being extremely rusty and the wrong players for the situation. Also Wijnaldum's legs fell off Typical. That'll be him out for the season then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Colback described him in the programme as a great player, the best trainer and our most underrated player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 He played well, we did seem to lose shape when he went off. My only real issue with him is his height, which can be a real problem when teams exploit it. He just won't win many high balls in the middle of the park; which Southampton did highlight a number of times today. I don't think it's that big an issue to be losing aerial tussles in midfield if we defend properly. He's actually got a decent leap on him anyway so he can at least challenge in that area and that's usually enough to stop teams taking advantage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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