Unbelievable Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 The way Pardew plays, I really don't care if he is injured or not. Would be a great asset if used correctly.I could be talking about any of our midfielders with that statement to be fair. Cabaye and Sissoko only, to be fair. The rest aren't great assets on their best day. Tiote is in his first season here was the best defensive midfielder I have seen play for us in the past decade or so. If we can get him back to that form and performing that role, he would certainly be what I consider a great asset. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Has shown good signs, if he's played in his correct position he could be a real force. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 The way Pardew plays, I really don't care if he is injured or not. Would be a great asset if used correctly.I could be talking about any of our midfielders with that statement to be fair. Cabaye and Sissoko only, to be fair. The rest aren't great assets on their best day. Tiote is in his first season here was the best defensive midfielder I have seen play for us in the past decade or so. If we can get him back to that form and performing that role, he would certainly be what I consider a great asset. Tiote's isn't fit to carry Gary Speed's kitbag. If we want to achieve anything as a side we can't be carrying bad footballers just because they can tackle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Stage is set for a Gosling screamer vs Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 The way Pardew plays, I really don't care if he is injured or not. Would be a great asset if used correctly.I could be talking about any of our midfielders with that statement to be fair. Cabaye and Sissoko only, to be fair. The rest aren't great assets on their best day. Tiote is in his first season here was the best defensive midfielder I have seen play for us in the past decade or so. If we can get him back to that form and performing that role, he would certainly be what I consider a great asset. Tiote's isn't fit to carry Gary Speed's kitbag. If we want to achieve anything as a side we can't be carrying bad footballers just because they can tackle. Or countless others in the same position from the last 20-odd years I've been watching Newcastle. I prefer Clarence Acuna ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Or countless others in the same position from the last 20-odd years I've been watching Newcastle. I prefer Clarence Acuna ffs. Clarence Acuña was a good player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 He was. Underrated as sin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Awesome pirate as well, heard he inspired the films. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Or countless others in the same position from the last 20-odd years I've been watching Newcastle. I prefer Clarence Acuna ffs. Clarence Acuña was a good player. Most certainly was. You can add Scott Parker to the list too; better player than Tiote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Scottie Parker was a fantastic tackler of the ball - actually quite miss him playing for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Parker was very good until he was made captain and asked to be Steven Gerrard alongside Emre, who was asked to be fucking god knows what and sit back. It's the same backward tactic with Tiote and Cabaye tbh, except Tiote regularly makes basic, fundamental errors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Different reasons for it, mind. Emre preferred sitting deep I think. Cabaye just doesn't trust Tiote to recieve the ball from the defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I'm not sure about that. It would certainly be understandable like, but I rarely see Tiote show for the ball at all when the defence is looking for a midfielder. Cabaye is usually the only central option, if there is one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Randomly went to a Turkey match a few years ago and saw Emre sitting very deep. Think that might actually have been his natural position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 David Batty, Paul Bracewell. We've had a few decent defensive midfielders in the last few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Speed, Batty, Parker, Acuna were all immense players. Back on topic, huge blow if Moussa is out but we'll cope. Can't wait to see him tear up the league next season* *we stay up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Could have been the last we have seen him in a Newcastle shirt then... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I'm not sure about that. It would certainly be understandable like, but I rarely see Tiote show for the ball at all when the defence is looking for a midfielder. Cabaye is usually the only central option, if there is one. That's why in some games Tiote has made more passes than Cabaye? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Parker suffered from the same problem was Tiote when he was at Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I'm not sure about that. It would certainly be understandable like, but I rarely see Tiote show for the ball at all when the defence is looking for a midfielder. Cabaye is usually the only central option, if there is one. That's why in some games Tiote has made more passes than Cabaye? Tiote makes the most succesful passes in every game he plays without Cabaye and is at worst, second with Cabaye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Parker suffered from the same problem was Tiote when he was at Newcastle. Parker is a very good footballer who didn't settle in the area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 As good as Sissoko is, the sad reality is that his absence wont make as big of a difference as it should due to Pardew's inability to utilise him correctly/play him in his natural position. Sad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I think having him and Marveaux for the last 2 games would have been a massive bonus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Even Jamie McClen was better than Tiote jokes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20130510/sissoko-and-shola-sidelined-for-season_2281670_3174068 Out for the last two games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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