triggs Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 If Anita had arrived at our club with Rafa as manager he wouldn't have been that bad even in cm. I know he has been shit there like most of our players have been in many positions. At the same time he has shone in CM in a few games. Yeah mostly he has been bad there but the way some go on its as if he's been shit every game. I used to be one of his biggest critics when he was in midfield but I always accepted he had played a few very good games there. West Ham in the game Jonas scored to keep us up springs to mind. Most of the time he was barely better than Colback there though. Been really impressed since he went right back and would be happy for him to continue starting games as long as he keeps it up when we get back to the PL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 If Anita had arrived at our club with Rafa as manager he wouldn't have been that bad even in cm. I know he has been s*** there like most of our players have been in many positions. At the same time he has shone in CM in a few games. Yeah mostly he has been bad there but the way some go on its as if he's been s*** every game. More than happy to see him going head to head with Yedlin for the right back spot. Still wouldn't be comfortable with him as a CM, especially in the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 still rather him in CM than colback personally, colback is like starting games with a man down most of the time whereas vurn might have some bad games (which would imo be fewer under rafa) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I agree RB is where he should continue. Just annoying when that gremlin is saying that he's been s*** in CM for 3 years as if he never had a good game there which he did have. I'm sure that he would have done better in CM overall under different circumstances. Finally we there is a proper manager at the helm who knows what he is doing. We look so organised. Wouldn't build my team with Anita in CM but I'm confident that he would be able to perform pretty well there under Rafa IF needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 If Anita had arrived at our club with Rafa as manager he wouldn't have been that bad even in cm. I know he has been s*** there like most of our players have been in many positions. At the same time he has shone in CM in a few games. Yeah mostly he has been bad there but the way some go on its as if he's been s*** every game. I used to be one of his biggest critics when he was in midfield but I always accepted he had played a few very good games there. West Ham in the game Jonas scored to keep us up springs to mind. Most of the time he was barely better than Colback there though. Been really impressed since he went right back and would be happy for him to continue starting games as long as he keeps it up when we get back to the PL I don't think 2-3 (let's say 4 maximum) standout performances in 3 years is enough to defend their overall performances. Nobody's denied he's had the odd great game but it is really the odd great game (at cm). Even under Rafa he was pretty pants at CM. I will never forget the day he and Colback made N'Zonzi look like Paddy Vieira in his pomp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 He's done enough at RB, under Rafa, to suggest he could maybe be an option in the middle. If needed. If we are afforded space he could be effective running from midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 He's done enough at RB, under Rafa, to suggest he could maybe be an option in the middle. I'm on my phone or I'd post the Blackadder gif. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 He's done enough at RB, under Rafa, to suggest he could maybe be an option in the middle. If needed. If we are afforded space he could be effective running from midfield. http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Blackadder-Confused-Look.gif Glad to help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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xLiaaamx Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 He's not a midfielder and never will be. Take that number 8 off him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 He'd fill in at CM with little bother, providing he was alongside Shelvey and it's exclusively in this division - but I hope he never starts there should we get promoted. Offers absolutely nowt. He's proven to be our best right-back and I'd be happy with him as our first choice in that position mid-to-longish term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 He'd fill in at CM with little bother, providing he was alongside Shelvey and it's exclusively in this division - but I hope he never starts there should we get promoted. Offers absolutely nowt. He's proven to be our best right-back and I'd be happy with him as our first choice in that position mid-to-longish term. Is he? Still prefer Yedlin tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I think Anita and Yedlin have different strengths which is a good thing for sure. Vurnon has a better footballing brain and a little bit more quality; whereas DeAndre has pace to burn and is somewhat more attack minded. Depends how you're setting up, or whether you're at home or away, but they both have plenty to offer as right backs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I wouldn't say Anita has more quality. Just a different one. He's good at playing a one-two around people in a tight area. Yedlin has better footwork in regards to beating a man and more drive in his running. Think Yedlin's assist at Villa and Anita's at Leeds are good examples of how they attack in different ways. Trust them both defensively though and have no problem with either of them starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Aye I agree with that, Yedlin's more direct and one of the players I'd trust most in the squad - probably along with Diame and Atsu - to beat his man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I agree that you can trust them both defensively but I'd still say Anita has more quality, a better footballing brain and better positional sense. Not sure there's really that much between them in terms of being an effective right back at this level, like. Pretty close call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 https://twitter.com/CaulkinTheTimes/status/821120712974958593 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Probably our unsung hero of the season so far. Shame he's picked up this injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 At least we have cover at RB. No mention of Hayden? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 At least we have cover at RB. No mention of Hayden? Next tweet, outside chance he's back this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Nee chance Sterry will be going back out on loan then When's Gamez supposed to be back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I mean, it's a shame, But i'd pick Yedlin every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Gutted for him, important squad player Will be a big miss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Gutted. He's been important this year. Time to see what Sterry is made of I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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