Jaqen Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Lost a yard of pace, the f***? He was the fastest thing on that pitch by a mile man. A lot faster than WBA's team of cloggers. But he didn't look that fast going down the line and certainly not as quick as I remembered. Not sure if he was just low on confidence or what. But I thought there were a few instances where he had loads of space out wide to run into and he seemed a bit laboured, considering. Don't agree. When he got going he looked rapid as f***, faster than Townsend by a mile for example. Bollocks. Case closed then Mojo you are too biased against Townsend, man. I get that you don't rate him at all, but he's a really quick and strong runner. I like Aarons but I think he's s bit overrated on here considering how little he's played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I`m in the process of trying to find a reliable list of players fastest speed. They did a list for the world cup in 2014. It would be interesting to see who is the fastest in our team out of Aarons, Sissoko, Gini and Townsend. I also found this from 10 months ago - Moussa Sissoko (Newcastle) - 22.00mph Take a bow, Moussa. No player has been recorded travelling at a quicker speed all season than Newcastle's highly-rated midfielder: no wonder he is likely to be in demand among rival clubs this summer. Data courtesy of the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index, the Official Player Rating Index of the Barclays Premier League Was amazed when I read that Dummett has been our fastest this season: http://talksport.com/football/revealed-top-six-fastest-players-premier-league-including-liverpool-and-manchester-united The stats are usually meaningless for this, crap defenders always find an extra 3MPH of 'OH s***' speed when they need to backtrack when out of position. A few years ago, Piqué was the fastest player in our squad according to these kind of measurements, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Lost a yard of pace, the f***? He was the fastest thing on that pitch by a mile man. A lot faster than WBA's team of cloggers. But he didn't look that fast going down the line and certainly not as quick as I remembered. Not sure if he was just low on confidence or what. But I thought there were a few instances where he had loads of space out wide to run into and he seemed a bit laboured, considering. Don't agree. When he got going he looked rapid as f***, faster than Townsend by a mile for example. Bollocks. Case closed then Mojo you are too biased against Townsend, man. I get that you don't rate him at all, but he's a really quick and strong runner. I like Aarons but I think he's s bit overrated on here considering how little he's played. It's nothing to do with bias at all, I just thought Aarons looked faster. Seems I'm in the minority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hope he stays personally: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rolando-aarons-addresses-speculation-newcastle-10869768 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 He could end up a regular next season if Sissoko leaves, if he can stay fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 As bad a LB performance as I've ever seen. Feel sorry for the kid. He's horribly exposed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikenewcastle Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I feel sorry for him, it's not his fault our only 2 LBs are crocks/not very good. No excuse for not being able to make a simple pass though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The jokes on SMc, not him. You could see the confidence seep from him during the game. Literally you could see his shoulders sag and head drop. Poor bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Be surprised if he's seen again this season after that. Hung out to dry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I am more concerned on his pace. Obviously slower than pre injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deputy Dawg UK Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 looked garbage imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Stop playing him left back might help, a winger and as expected he has no defensive awareness at all, mind you neither does Colo, Bantz or Janmaat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Be surprised if he's seen again this season after that. Hung out to dry. McClardewed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Ive said for a while that against shit sides at home he's a brilliant option for a left back. Away from home against proper wingers, he shouldn't be near the spot. Awful man management from McClaren. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Fullback is a really hard position at the best of times, for a kid who has spent his career learning how to attack it's madness. Literally the only qualification he has is being left footed. Cue someone telling me he spent years as a LB in the youth team or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Ive said for a while that against s*** sides at home he's a brilliant option for a left back. Away from home against proper wingers, he shouldn't be near the spot. Awful man management from McClaren. Aye unfortunatey he was up against proper footballers yesterday, not Craig Gardner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 McClaren never seems to acknowledge that Aarons is a LW and not LB in interviews. Get this scary feeling he actually sees him as a LB. Had Colback on the bench yesterday and still chose Aarons. Strange Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Could be another young player ruined by shit managerial decisions. You'd think McClaren would have learned how to bring in the kids from his time with Fergie, obviously not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 In fairness, there have been quite a few wingers who have been converted to full backs so it's not beyond the realms of possibility that Aarons could move there. I suppose as a general point as well, I don't think it should be beyond a professional footballer to be able to play in a different position and not look out of place - especially given that left wing to left back is hardly the biggest change. We aren't exactly asking him to play centre half. Having said all that - ridiculous decision to play him at left back away from home at Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Loads of rumours about him doing one at the end of the season. No smoke without fire and all that. Wonder if that's why they've hoyed him in the team at LB in an effort to say you'll get mins here if you stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Thread title hurts my head Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 He was injured up until he made his come back at LB. It's not like he was sitting waiting for his chance. He couldn't have played any earlier than he did. If he wants to leave at the end of the season he will. His injury record would mean he won't get a huge pay day (relatively speaking) at any other club until he proves his fitness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I don't think buying townsend and then playing him at left back has done us in favours I'm keeping him mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Rumours going around now that him & woodman aren't out of contract this summer afterall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Rumours going around now that him & woodman aren't out of contract this summer afterall. there's been rumours that we have extension options going round for a long time so it wouldnt be that surprising Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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