KaKa Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Really like this guy. I want to see him play upfront more. His finish today was lovely, just went a bit early. Far better all round player than Cisse. hasn't been given a chance to see if he'll score goals as a front man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Would like to see him down the middle actually, think he might have something to offer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 At least unlike Cisse he can deal with a bit of physical challenge and link the play. Infinitely better at running with the ball and better movement too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I really like him Wish he'd lose the orange boots though, makes me think Obertan's on the pitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 At least unlike Cisse he can deal with a bit of physical challenge and link the play. Infinitely better at running with the ball and better movement too. Surprising how well the ball sticks with him. He's definitely got more fight to him. Also works the channels better than Cisse, and is far more comfortable on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 His pace would have been the only out ball we had. Sub him off. Thought that at the time. Only one with speed in behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Exactly what I said, pardews first man off. Gouffrans face said it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 His pace would have been the only out ball we had. Sub him off. Thought that at the time. Only one with speed in behind. What about Hatem? It was a toss up between the two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 He's supposed to be our finisher, and more likely to notch a scrappy goal than Gouffran. He's always going to be left on. If he'd have been taken off, complaints would be made about the negativity of taking 'our only finisher' off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Cisse looked like he was still fasting man. No energy or strength. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 He's little back heel that nearly came off to put Ben Arfa in was canny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 He's little back heel that nearly came off to put Ben Arfa in was canny. He's a clever player. That was really good play. He odes stuff like that all the time. I remember a nice step over against Spurs last season to allow someone to run onto the ball. He's someone I would never take off. He has more football intelligence than the majority of our team put together. Yet our manager has never allowed him to complete a game, and not only left dozy Jonas on instead, but would then replace him with Shola Ameobi whose lazy unintelligent play, is in such stark contrast to his. Words fail me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 He's supposed to be our finisher, and more likely to notch a scrappy goal than Gouffran. He's always going to be left on. If he'd have been taken off, complaints would be made about the negativity of taking 'our only finisher' off. Doesn't mean it wasn't the right decision. We were more likely to score through Hatem than anyone last night. 2-0 and 10 men down, sacrificing 'the finisher' makes sense. It makes as much sense as taking off the less potent but harder working striker. It's a 50/50 call, and not one to get our knickers in a twist over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 His pace would have been the only out ball we had. Sub him off. Didn't understand that at all. He had the least hype of all the French lads but along with Mapou I think he has the most potential to be a hit here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 From what I saw, he should have stayed on last night. As always, he was a willing runner and was economical with the ball. Really underrated player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 He's supposed to be our finisher, and more likely to notch a scrappy goal than Gouffran. He's always going to be left on. If he'd have been taken off, complaints would be made about the negativity of taking 'our only finisher' off. Nah, when you're down to 10 men against superior opposition, you just hope to relieve as much pressure as possible. You keep the lad most capable of moving the team up for a bit. With 10 men you need everyone to contribute.. Cisse offers nothing whatsoever outside the box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Opinions, innit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 For me atm, Gouffran is better for this team than Cisse. We just don't play to Cisse's strengths and that highlights his glaring weakness', like his hideous first touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Decent player, never a centre forward though, not in this league at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Decent player, never a centre forward though, not in this league at least. He's never played there so how do you know? People said the same about Anita but he looked alright today.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Anita's definitely not a centre forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Anita's definitely not a centre forward. I thought it was quite obvious.... i meant as in he's not suited to this league part but guess not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Think he's our best centre forward atm. Really rate him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Anita's definitely not a centre forward. I thought it was quite obvious.... i meant as in he's not suited to this league part but guess not. I was kidding, don't worry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I really like his qualities, but he's often the first to be sacrificed by Pardew and always seems to have been. Get the feeling he was one of Carr's calls not Pardew's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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