Norseman Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Poor Danny Simpson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Although it was good to give him game time, he didn't look like a full back. We'll have to see him at CB before we can really judge him. I think Pardew will have put him there to protect him whilst he's being integrated into the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 He can obviously cover at right back and was fine defensively but it was clear it isn't his natural position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 That cross for Cissé's second disallowed goal was better than every cross Simpson attempted in 4 years. From a CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 That cross for Cissé's second disallowed goal was better than every cross Simpson attempted in 4 years. From a CB. Yeah you can tell he's actually a "footballer" compared to Simpson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Our January signings are so good. Hopefully Haidara is just as good (no reason to believe he isn't). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 For a guy playing out of position I thought he was 10/10! Very composed and great pace and enthusiasm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Didn't see the game but slightly disappointed he played at RB. Guess the second leg might require rotation so he'll play at CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 He's class. Athletic, strong and quick as fuck. Reads the game very well. Never a right back, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Didn't see the game but slightly disappointed he played at RB. Guess the second leg might require rotation so he'll play at CB. Doubt it. We should go there with a full team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Comforting to know he can play that position too. Did well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 He got better as the game went on. This... Was thinking at the start he's looked the more nervous of all our new signings who've played taking into account his other 2 showings but by the end of the game he'd really found his feet... Hopefully gets a run in his proper position soon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Solid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 We should be giving this guy more playing time in the PL, even if it means bringing Colo off at HT. Colo will be leaving in summer and we have to look to the future - this guy is an international and cost the biggest fee last month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Started a a bit nervously for me but especially by the second half his class came to the fore. As already mentioned it's clear to see he reads the game very, very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Thought he looked really good myself. Was powerful in the air, really quick and considering he was shoehorned into RB, not afraid to get forward to help with attacks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 did well as RB...but maybe play him as CB and simpson on RB against Metalist away...in order to give taylor or colo a rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 He's class. Athletic, strong and quick as f***. Reads the game very well. Never a right back, like. Nice to know he can play there if required though, thought he was class myself defensively solid all game and grew into the game offensively as it went on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Forgot about him at times last night, which is the biggest compliment you can give a defender IMO. Santon on the other hand was worrying. Think he needs a rest mentally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Looked fine and pacey, think he'll be an asset once he's in the team. Not a RB though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Forgot about him at times last night, which is the biggest compliment you can give a defender IMO. Santon on the other hand was worrying. Think he needs a rest mentally. Aye, i was surprised Pardew didn't choose to rest him last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Was very impressed by Mbiwa. VERY impressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Forgot about him at times last night, which is the biggest compliment you can give a defender IMO. Santon on the other hand was worrying. Think he needs a rest mentally. Aye, i was surprised Pardew didn't choose to rest him last night. Agree. Needs to "regroup" himself mentally really. Looks as if he's jaded and has lost his concentration way too much lately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Aye, impressed. Big, strong, quick and good in the air. Looking forward to seeing him play at CB, cos a RB he aint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Aye, impressed. Big, strong, quick and good in the air. Looking forward to seeing him play at CB, cos a RB he aint. I think he could play anywhere he wants based on last night. Big, strong, pacy, good touch and composed on the ball. Obviously, with his physical attributes and experience he's best suited to CB, and I'd like to see him there asap as he showed he was quick and that's what we're missing back there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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