Pilko Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 He was the best player on the park in this fixture last season; didn't quite hit those heights today, but had another good game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Was much better in the second half but then again, we were winning comfortably by that point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Very good today. It was him that cleared Coloccini's mega comical own goal attempt, wasn't it.. Hopefully he steps up along with all the other players ruined by Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I think 'good' is a bit of an exaggeration. He did okay, but long-term he doesn't look the answer for that position. Not at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikenewcastle Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I think 'good' is a bit of an exaggeration. He did okay, but long-term he doesn't look the answer for that position. Not at all. agreed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Had a great game imo. But no surprise I say that when he is easy on the eye compared to colback who was utter turd once again. Abeid > Anita > colback Have to play Abeid and Moussa behind DeJong for me. Far too attacking for our coaches though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Of course he was good ffs Mind you he usually does when he gets a run into the team. Not bothered anyway because Abeid is clearly the answer but he's much better than Tiote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Canny second half after a couple of mares in the first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 He did well today. He was outstanding and made some good interceptions and kept ball moving. He was SO out of form. It was unreal. But honestly he NEEDED today. He will build upon it. Abeid still is our best option there from his pace, strength and passing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'd like to see Abeid, Anita and Sissoko as a three at some point. Sadly we're unlikely to see both Colback and Tiote dropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 You take out Anita when De Jong is back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'll admit i don't like Anita much but i thought he was ok at worst and often good. Always showed for the ball, got around well, tackled, nice control when he gets the ball and passes it confidently. I do think Colback's alright actually but i thought he was the complete opposite. Often hid behind Hull players, was rarely in a position to defend effectively and rarely did anything useful with the ball. Looked like a player from a couple of divisions below being carried by his team mates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Awful in the first half, good in the second. Make no mistake, he'll be out of the side, and perhaps rightfully so, when de Jong returns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Unless the unlikely event of us getting De Boer in the summer happens, I think he should leave, I love him, but might have to concede he's just not right for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Carver's making good decisions regarding those players who've been stifled by Pardew's shiteness. Very curious to see how he deals with the options when Anita, Sissoko, Abeid, De Jong, Colback and Tiote are all available. Moussa is undroppable - everyone's got a shout to occupy them other two spots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Abeid, Sissoko and De Jong is the only and best way forward. One strong holder with pace, Sissoko breaking forward and De Jong's leadership and intelligence. Hopefully he supplants Colo and rightfully shows his captain abilities like he did at Ajax. By the way Moussa was very controlled and composed today in his positional sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 It'll be Colback though, we all know that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 It'll be Colback though, we all know that. Not necessarily - we know Pardew loved him like a son but there's always a chance Carver might have a different opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 It'll be Colback though, we all know that. Not necessarily - we know Pardew loved him like a son but there's always a chance Carver might have a different opinion. I doubt it. Colback didn't have a good game yesterday, but of our midfield players, he is the best distributor of the ball. The competition for that isn't great, but there it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Colback's passing is absolutely zero in comparison to Anita's. At least Vurnon's normally has a genuine purpose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Colback's is usually more ambitious, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Comparison is moot IMO, Anita can only really play in front of the back 4 and Colback doesn't have the discipline to play that deep. At the end of the day, neither should start when everyone is available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 It should be Abeid and sissoko central with Abeid deeper and Moussa playing more box to box with De Jong advanced. We actually have a decent front 6 and fullbacks I am happy with. Front three with Cisse through the middle and Cabella and Aarons out wide. Possibly Ayoze roaring with Aarons but I think Ayoze would be best playing as a second striker with cisse and us going 442 but I think what we have available suits 433 even if it means Ayoze getting a bit less playing time. I don't think it will hamper his development if he doesn't start every game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Probably end up at fullback at some point in the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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