louistoon Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 For as long as I can remember as a Newcastle fan there seems to have been a random foreign player who ends up becoming a bit cult-ish who I have this irrational hope they'll come good. One of the first I recall from my youth was of course Jon Dhal Tomasson who was quickly followed by Andreas Andersson. Then Silvio Maric came in to fill this gap. Eventually we had Hugo Viana. Then Albert Luque. There's probably been a few more who I just didn't care about as much (Gavilan, Bassedas, Cabella, Thuavin) but those above seemed to fit that mould. Now seemingly Siem has fallen into this spot of someone I was really excited about where it just hasn't quite happened. Unfortunately looking at the names I've listed none of them really did enough for the club, albeit Viana had the odd flash here and there. Would be surprised if he comes good and realistically would be surprised if we're in a position where De Jong's going to be starting more than a handful of games next year, even if we don't make the sort of signings we were expecting after promotion. I don't think Luque ever fell into that bracket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 JDT did come good and ended up having a very successful career winning all the big stuff. You already know this. Siem is no JDT Sorry if I wasn't clear in my post, but my point was the fact none of these players came good for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 We should ask for thenige's opinion on every player coming in. If it's a good one, we know that they will be terrible and/or won't make it here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 What technical ability have you seen from De Jong? Looked like a decent goal scorer to me, nothing more. Saw nothing to suggest he could ball like Cabaye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I wish he was a little bit taller... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 He's not even in the Fantasy Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 He's not even in the Fantasy Premier League. He's more a reality than a fantasy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 No doubt he's a useful player to have when he's not injured but *holds microphone to crowd* He's always injured! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 He's the main character in Final Fantasy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 For as long as I can remember as a Newcastle fan there seems to have been a random foreign player who ends up becoming a bit cult-ish who I have this irrational hope they'll come good. One of the first I recall from my youth was of course Jon Dhal Tomasson who was quickly followed by Andreas Andersson. Then Silvio Maric came in to fill this gap. Eventually we had Hugo Viana. Then Albert Luque. There's probably been a few more who I just didn't care about as much (Gavilan, Bassedas, Cabella, Thuavin) but those above seemed to fit that mould. Now seemingly Siem has fallen into this spot of someone I was really excited about where it just hasn't quite happened. Unfortunately looking at the names I've listed none of them really did enough for the club, albeit Viana had the odd flash here and there. Would be surprised if he comes good and realistically would be surprised if we're in a position where De Jong's going to be starting more than a handful of games next year, even if we don't make the sort of signings we were expecting after promotion. I don't think Luque ever fell into that bracket. No, definitely not. Luque was a brilliant player prior to arriving in England. It should have been a very good signing and people were right to be excited and supportive. That injury just ruined him, though, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 SDJ > Perez Perez > SDJ That could be our 17/18 in a nutshell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Going to be some canny fewm if this health tourist doesn't get offloaded asap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 He's not even in the Fantasy Premier League. Neither is Hayden Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 He's not even in the Fantasy Premier League. Neither is Hayden Looked for both of those two, too ( ). Never fear, Guoff, Murphy (not that one), and Hanley are in there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Going to be some canny fewm if this health tourist doesn't get offloaded asap. Health tourist [emoji1] [emoji1] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Really hope that was a sign of things to come. He doesn't need to be fast. His brain is worth a few yards anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 For as long as I can remember as a Newcastle fan there seems to have been a random foreign player who ends up becoming a bit cult-ish who I have this irrational hope they'll come good. One of the first I recall from my youth was of course Jon Dhal Tomasson who was quickly followed by Andreas Andersson. Then Silvio Maric came in to fill this gap. Eventually we had Hugo Viana. Then Albert Luque. There's probably been a few more who I just didn't care about as much (Gavilan, Bassedas, Cabella, Thuavin) but those above seemed to fit that mould. Now seemingly Siem has fallen into this spot of someone I was really excited about where it just hasn't quite happened. Unfortunately looking at the names I've listed none of them really did enough for the club, albeit Viana had the odd flash here and there. Would be surprised if he comes good and realistically would be surprised if we're in a position where De Jong's going to be starting more than a handful of games next year, even if we don't make the sort of signings we were expecting after promotion. I don't think Luque ever fell into that bracket. No, definitely not. Luque was a brilliant player prior to arriving in England. It should have been a very good signing and people were right to be excited and supportive. That injury just ruined him, though, Don't think any of them were awful players but none of them reached the heights that were expected of them when they signed for various different reasons. For that reason Luque is as relevant to that list as any of them. Every time they were on the team sheet I remember thinking 'this is the day they prove themselves' but it never quite happened. Even if Luque did once win me £100 with his goal against Palermo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Going to be some canny fewm if this health tourist doesn't get offloaded asap. Health tourist [emoji1] [emoji1] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Played 75mins last night. RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Classy turn and pass, like - miracle how it managed to squeeze through all those defenders. Lovely finish from Gayle as well, has to be said. He'll be fine next season, when he gets space (which happens less in the PL, granted), he's very dangerous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 This kid the new Dennis bergkamp then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 He'd cost upwards of 15 million in todays market if you ignored his recent injury spell. hopefully he can stay fit as he's the only person I'd currently be content with filling the number 10 role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 https://twitter.com/BlackWhiteBarmy/status/886208903691857921 Decent ball this one as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 From the day he signed I was excited about playing for us, hopefully he can keep injury free, which is a big hope. If he does he will be class for us though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Love this guy's game man. Would be such a great player to support Gayle. So much intelligent use of the ball, and is a goal threat too and especially good in the air. Please God, keep this man fit for us this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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