Dave Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Aside from the Mitrovic header he was involved in everything we did going forward in the first half, created good chances for Haidara and Perez and a better understanding with his teammates would have seen us in a few more times. If he was anonymous because he barely touched the ball second half then so was the rest of the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Anonymous today, really? Yes for a so called box to box midfielder. His name was hardly mentioned by the commentators. Couple of moments like the run for our breakaway at the end and a couple of times he retained possession in the first half but nothing else. He wasn't playing as a box to box midfielder though You obviously haven't read my post just prior to that one I thought he's been anonymous by and large for two games now. Don't think this number 10 role is doing him any favours. I did BUT I objected to your "for a so called box to box midfielder" comment because it was irrelevant since he was not playing in that role Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I think we can agree that he looks lost as a no 10 and quite clearly doesn't get involved as much as he should. Much better further back and coincidently as soon as he did we looked a lot better overall today which meant less of a Swansea type performance. That's not his fault either, McClaren will eventually realise if he hasn't already that him as a no 10 will not particularly be successful long term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Anonymous today, really? Yes for a so called box to box midfielder. His name was hardly mentioned by the commentators. Couple of moments like the run for our breakaway at the end and a couple of times he retained possession in the first half but nothing else. He wasn't playing as a box to box midfielder though You obviously haven't read my post just prior to that one I thought he's been anonymous by and large for two games now. Don't think this number 10 role is doing him any favours. I did BUT I objected to your "for a so called box to box midfielder" comment because it was irrelevant since he was not playing in that role It's not irrelevant because that was the point I was making This number 10 role is not doing him any favours. I've never once said he played box to box today It's where I think he should play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I think we can agree that he looks lost as a no 10 and quite clearly doesn't get involved as much as he should. Much better further back and coincidently as soon as he did we looked a lot better overall today which meant less of a Swansea type performance. That's not his fault either, McClaren will eventually realise if he hasn't already that him as a no 10 will not particularly be successful long term. That's exactly the point I'm making only in one larger post. Hopefully easier for others to follow that way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Gini went out left when Petez went off. Still kept involved, and tracked back well./provided cover for Haidara. Whilst he may not have had many 'name checks' he still looked continually involved, from what I can remember. I would have had him alongside Anita as other contenders for MoM (agreed with Colo). Gini seemed involved in a lot of our more promising movements: with and without the ball. I particularly liked how he seemed to buoy up his teammates and generally strut/sprint around with a F***you-ed-ness confidence, a kind of belief that he was the best in his position and he would show that to all. Peacock tail in full show (..not Ala Dazza). I know, that may sound a bit fanciful and isn't a list of did this, did that, but it is the best I can capture in words my sense of him in that game. IMO, a class act; you wouldn't want to play against him, you'd want him on your side (pitch, debate, fight, trenches). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gini-wijnaldum-left-disappointed-newcastle-9912904? Good attitude Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 He thought about that After. Awesome. Love this guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 He's class. Only gunna get better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 If he hadn't stopped once Cisse had the ball he'd have had a tap in and he knew it. Good player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Intelligent and articulate. Wow. We have a bit of a gem here by the sounds of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 So good this lad, very quickly becoming a favourite of mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Would love to see a full 90 at home with 11 fucking men. He's an outstanding talent. So calm and smooth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Such great technical ability. So calm and intelligent as well. Please play him in CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 couldn't really judge any of the midfielders today, they had a monumental task on their hands down to 10 men. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 He looks like an indoor football player at times with his close control, his hold up and movement were great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Played well when we were down to 10 men and had to get involved more. Game going on around him beforehand which still to me seems like a waste. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 He's mint. Really hope he gets dropped to CM against West Ham. Good to see him berate the ref (shouldn't have been booked for it, considering how often other clubs do this), as well, shows why he was the captain of a title-winning club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Aye would like to see him more involved than he currently is but I think just putting him back beside one of Anita or Colback would allow him to have more influence on the game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 He looks like our best player already. Very clever player, carries the ball well, gets around the pitch and looks strong and composed. Really liked what I saw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Aye would like to see him more involved than he currently is but I think just putting him back beside one of Anita or Colback would allow him to have more influence on the game For the next match, I'd be doing this, but I don't think it was right for today. We should go to West Ham and look to nail the cunts and look to play more of a possession game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Needs to play deeper, he can get fwd as much as he wants but he can't command or control from to far fwd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 What a player this guy is. As mentioned I would like to see him drop deep and replace colback with perez or maybe dejong playing behind the striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Jerusalem Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Had a decent game, but needs to avoid getting made up offence yellow cards. Unforgivable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Absolutely cracking footballer. His close control is unreal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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