Zippity Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 We need 3, we'll get 1 and a half, the 'half' being someone who can play anywhere across the front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Potentially only Cisse here next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Also, no point using him as a link man if nobody's going to run past him. He often received the ball with players on his back and was expected to do something with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 On 23/03/2014 at 11:08, Gallowgate Toon said: Also, no point using him as a link man if nobody's going to run past him. He often received the ball with players on his back and was expected to do something with it. you're thinking too much pal, our approach to scoring goals doesn't extend beyond getting the ball to one player somewhere near the other goal and hoping he can do something with it you're 100% right mind, either play crosses to de jong or get him to hold up and link with runners from midfield, don't fucking do neither Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 On 23/03/2014 at 11:12, mrmojorisin75 said: Quote Also, no point using him as a link man if nobody's going to run past him. He often received the ball with players on his back and was expected to do something with it. you're thinking too much pal, our approach to scoring goals doesn't extend beyond getting the ball to one player somewhere near the other goal and hoping he can do something with it you're 100% right mind, either play crosses to de jong or get him to hold up and link with runners from midfield, don't f***ing do neither Yep. I mean, the lad clearly has some more mental adjusting to do but it's no wonder he often passed back to other teammates yesterday as he had little in the way of options for flicks etc. He showed his abilities as a footballer against Hull, he's not going to produce goods on his own so you need to set things up in his favour, just like with Cisse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 nah, bin him, too much trouble carr will find someone who can rustle up goals out of thin air again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 On 23/03/2014 at 10:42, BrettNUFC said: I'd still sign him now even though he hadn't scored. Think his goals will come, he's just not going to be prolific but he offers the team a lot and needs the right striker beside him. Thought Cisse's movement yesterday was world class stuff. Don't think he's the perfect partner for LDJ but he did his best. I can't believe anyone would recommend signing him based on what we've seen so far. Even if our transfer budget wasn't restricted I wouldn't want him. Strikers need to score goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 On 23/03/2014 at 14:08, LoveItIfWeBeatU said: Quote I'd still sign him now even though he hadn't scored. Think his goals will come, he's just not going to be prolific but he offers the team a lot and needs the right striker beside him. Thought Cisse's movement yesterday was world class stuff. Don't think he's the perfect partner for LDJ but he did his best. I can't believe anyone would recommend signing him based on what we've seen so far. Even if our transfer budget wasn't restricted I wouldn't want him. Strikers need to score goals. I guess we'd only take him for a knock down price and take a gamble that he gets back to the player that Carr thought he could be. The words 'knockdown price' and 'gamble' being among Ashley's favourite words then it's a good bet we'll go for it if he's cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 On 23/03/2014 at 11:24, mrmojorisin75 said: nah, bin him, too much trouble carr will find someone who can rustle up goals out of thin air again Again? When's he done that before? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Looks a different player with Remy. Needs a proper foil, a De Jong/Cisse partnership won't work imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 It won't work with any striker if he doesn't present a goal threat. Can't afford to be starting such a player, especially with our uncreative midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Has to be Cisse and Gouffran at the moment, with Gouffran dropping deeper when we arent in possession. Play HBA as a right winger and Sissoko on the left tucked in a bit. Id rather see Haidara overlapping Sissoko than Dummett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebuchyAndTheBeast Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Most of the top scorers in the PL can conjure goals out of nothing that's why they score more than 10 a season. The days of strikers scoring tap ins or 1 yard screamers are over. Half of his goals will rely on our service but he'll have to work for the rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Funny that, I saw plenty of goals at the weekend that were the result of effective team play and were effectively tap-ins / easy chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Very true. Not that it concerns De Jong, who seems to have little interest in getting into those positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 On 23/03/2014 at 14:13, Ronaldo said: Quote nah, bin him, too much trouble carr will find someone who can rustle up goals out of thin air again Again? When's he done that before? fair point, then i'm sure "we" will find someone who can rustle up goals out of thin air again no bother whatsofuckingever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Not concerned about De Jong lack of goals just yet. It took Bony an age to start looking decent at Swansea, and like Bony, I reckon there is a pretty good striker in there somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 For all the strikers who have scored plenty of goals in the Eredivisie the list of those who have failed once they moved to a better league is longer than those who have succeeded. Does Altidore just need more time to adjust? He scored loads in the Eredivisie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 When Cabaye left we lost our link between midfield and attack, an this has forced LDJ to drop too deep. One (not the only one) of the reasons he's not getting in to goal scoring positions often enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 On 24/03/2014 at 12:34, Ikon said: When Cabaye left we lost our link between midfield and attack, an this has forced LDJ to drop too deep. One (not the only one) of the reasons he's not getting in to goal scoring positions often enough. It could be that or it could be he just doesn't get in the right positions. That could be why Borussia Mönchengladbach were happy to loan him out with a view to selling him. I bet Borussia Mönchengladbach are gutted that Luuk de Jong hasn't had much of an impact at Newcastle so far. Cisse got into about 5 goal scoring positions against Crystal Palace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 On 24/03/2014 at 12:21, BottledDog said: Not concerned about De Jong lack of goals just yet. It took Bony an age to start looking decent at Swansea, and like Bony, I reckon there is a pretty good striker in there somewhere. He got 6 in his first 10 games, including 2 on his debut. Didn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I think there's a class player in there that needs to be re-found and his best skills are not utilized - hope that happens sooner than later. Quite honestly, if I was sure we'd go and sign a few good strikers to replace the outgoings I'd be more than happy with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 On 24/03/2014 at 00:37, Interpolic said: Funny that, I saw plenty of goals at the weekend that were the result of effective team play and were effectively tap-ins / easy chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 On 24/03/2014 at 12:55, Shearergol said: Quote Not concerned about De Jong lack of goals just yet. It took Bony an age to start looking decent at Swansea, and like Bony, I reckon there is a pretty good striker in there somewhere. He got 6 in his first 10 games, including 2 on his debut. Didn't he? No idea. Just though he looked pretty poor, and for a time seemed to struggle to convert decent chances everytime I watched him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Bony looks an absolute class act now - really wish we had gone in for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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