Mick Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I thought Rafa might have kept him as he seemed to like him, a good thing from this is that it shows that Rafa is brutal and will only keep players who he feels will make a contribution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 New Right-Back incoming in the next week then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Meh. A player synonymous with the shit times; not that I hated him or anything. He had his moments but I'm not sorry to see the back of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I thought Rafa might have kept him as he seemed to like him, a good thing from this is that it shows that Rafa is brutal and will only keep players who he feels will make a contribution. Gouffran ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I thought Rafa might have kept him as he seemed to like him, a good thing from this is that it shows that Rafa is brutal and will only keep players who he feels will make a contribution. Gouffran ? If I'm right he'll have kept Gouffran as a cheap option who isn't likely to play much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 The only extended period where he was ever decent was playing right back in the Championship. He'll have been on decent Premiership wages all the time he was with us. No other club tried to buy him off us during his contract. He couldn't cope with the physical side of the game in midfield. He's too short to compete in the air. A good professional and no doubt a good guy. I'll be interested to see where he ends up. Probably back in the Netherlands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Always wanted him to do well but IMO he is just not big enough or fast enough to play in CM in England. He's made a decent stab at RB but DeYedlin has been growing as the season progressed and will probably start the season as first choice. We already have cover, old and young, in Gamez and Sterry with the possibility that Rafa thinks the Anita wages could be better spent elsewhere. Good luck to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Probably would have kept him - versatile, decent on the ball, good enough back up in the PL. In today's market, will cost a fair bit to replace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 The only extended period where he was ever decent was playing right back in the Championship. He'll have been on decent Premiership wages all the time he was with us. No other club tried to buy him off us during his contract. He couldn't cope with the physical side of the game in midfield. He's too short to compete in the air. A good professional and no doubt a good guy. I'll be interested to see where he ends up. Probably back in the Netherlands. Had some awful displays as a right back in the Championship as well. Wolves at home he was terrible but Fulham at home was one of the worst displays I think I've ever seen from a full back. Glad to see the back of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Oh look Wallsend Mag criticising Anita, there's a complete surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Oh look Wallsend Mag criticising Anita, there's a complete surprise. That's cos I've always maintained that he's not very good. Would be rather silly of me to praise him now Rafa has given him the boot. No need to get upset about it precious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 How can anyone think he was good enough? He never established himself in the side during his whole contract. He certainly isn't good enough for the Premiership. He had the odd good game but which player doesn't? It's weird how many mediocre players are liked on this forum while others are absolutely hated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Not good enough, having said that would have rather kept him than Gouffran. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Ditto, far from being good enough but far from being the worst we have. Finding the Gouffran rumours rather worrying in all honesty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Finding the Gouffran rumours rather worrying in all honesty. Rumour? It's a direct quote from Rafa on the official club website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I would have kept him, but if we free up his wages for someone better so be it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Good player but he was Pardewed badly from the start. For all his versatility, he's only ever been useful for us at RB. I don't think he'll be missed tbh. Rafa certainly liked him though. I think Anita might have fancied a new challenge himself. It's a short career. Wonder where he ends up, as he's a bit unorthodox for a midfielder and although fairly reliable, he's still unproven at fullback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 By no means an awful player but just made no impact on games. Won't be missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Anita was not Pardewed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I would have kept him, but if we free up his wages for someone better so be it... Same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Good player but he was Pardewed badly from the start. For all his versatility, he's only ever been useful for us at RB. I don't think he'll be missed tbh. Rafa certainly liked him though. I think Anita might have fancied a new challenge himself. It's a short career. Wonder where he ends up, as he's a bit unorthodox for a midfielder and although fairly reliable, he's still unproven at fullback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 What was our PL W/L/D percentage when he started and didn't start for us, and how does it compare with Colback and Gouffran? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Can't think of many things more depressing than trying to work that out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 What was our PL W/L/D percentage when he started and didn't start for us, and how does it compare with Colback and Gouffran? They all play in different positions so this is pretty much a pointless exercise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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