mozy Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 He's like a shitter version of Kevin Doyle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Are you all mental?! He's one of the shittest players I've seen play for us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Have to say I'm amazed by the positivity in this thread. Thought he was utter shite from what I saw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I thought he looked quite good everywhere except in front of goal. So he would make an ideal stand in for Mitro when he gets injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've never seen a player with a weaker shot but his build up play seemed ok, I think it was Martial from Man U that was saying Riviere was his mentor at Monaco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've never seen a player with a weaker shot but his build up play seemed ok, I think it was Martial from Man U that was saying Riviere was his mentor at Monaco. Luuk had a weaker shot like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've never seen a player with a weaker shot but his build up play seemed ok, I think it was Martial from Man U that was saying Riviere was his mentor at Monaco. I'm not even sure he's got a weak shot as much as a lack of bottle. He seems to snatch at chances and scuff them rather than connect properly. Doesn't look the most confident type, if he'd banged in a couple early on here it might have been different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Doesn't help that he almost always seems to shoot when he's off balance to the extent of falling over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 He's just shit. End thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Looking forward to seeing him in a non Pardew team. Especially now we've added the likes of Gini, Shelvey and Mitro. Hopefuly the time out as allowed him to settle at the club and taken the spotlight and pressure off him a bit. Just 25 still, and I think he deserves more appearances to show what he can do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Looking forward to seeing him in a non Pardew team. Especially now we've added the likes of Gini, Shelvey and Mitro. Hopefuly the time out as allowed him to settle at the club and taken the spotlight and pressure off him a bit. Just 25 still, and I think he deserves more appearances to show what he can do. Actually looking forward to seeing him, in a weird way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The best he can hope for is being a better version of Leon Best and Best was alright for us, so it's a tough ask. Score a few goals, hold up the ball ans run the channels. That's his limitations for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Looking forward to seeing him in a non Pardew team. Especially now we've added the likes of Gini, Shelvey and Mitro. Hopefuly the time out as allowed him to settle at the club and taken the spotlight and pressure off him a bit. Just 25 still, and I think he deserves more appearances to show what he can do. Actually looking forward to seeing him, in a weird way So am I as I quite like a lot of his work outside the box. Unfortunately I still think he will prove to be a shit finisher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The good thing is I do recall admiring him for his desire and effort, so I'm sure he'll be useful, and could potentially improve once he gets playing. Due to injuries at the time he got thrown straight into the team and was alone upfront in one of Pards terrible setups that left the striker incredibly isolated. He did have some strength, athleticism and pace, and these are allvery useful attributes in this league. We see it time and time again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 You are all nuts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Well I doubt any other player could have scored the goal he got against QPR - at least not in the same manner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Fucking hell.... Some people on here starts to drink / take drugs early on a Friday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Average player but like a new signing for McClaren and a ready made excuse for a forward not signing imho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 He's fucking crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Best was way better. Would show real composure in front of goal. Riviere can't smell an opportunity. When one comes his way he panics and the finish is poor. He's that mate that's gagging to get with any bird. But rarely finds opportunity where others would normally feast. When he does find an opening he's so on edge, nervous, eager, he lacks the composure to seal the deal. Vicious circle continues. Seems a nice enough lad though. Works hard etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Best was way better. Would show real composure in front of goal. Riviere can't smell an opportunity. When one comes his way he panics and the finish is poor. He's that mate that's gagging to get with any bird. But rarely finds opportunity where others would normally feast. When he does find an opening he's so on edge, nervous, eager, he lacks the composure to seal the deal. Vicious circle continues. Seems a nice enough lad though. Works hard etc. Best couldn't hit a barn door for the first 12 months we had him though and was ridiculed until he broke his duck with that hat trick against WHU. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'm amazed there's any positivity in this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NobbyOhNobby Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Are we all being Merk'd by Rio Ferdinand? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Agree his hold up play could be decent despite the fact he couldn't score for shit. Do feel harsh on him as he was unlucky on a few occasions which could have got us points from games - the penalty turned down against Man U at SJP (surprise fucking surprise) and his turning shot which was handballed but can't remember who this was against. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 He's just s***. End thread. This. I will never understand why we went for him really. Was pretty average in France and at an age where he probably wasn't going to substantially improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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