Disco Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Can't believe he's cost us again today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 He must have been itching to get on today, especially watching Gayle win his share of headers against their centre halves who didn't look great in the air. Obviously Rafa knows best, but Mitro must be getting very frustrated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 He must have been itching to get on today, especially watching Gayle win his share of headers against their centre halves who didn't look great in the air. Obviously Rafa knows best, but Mitro must be getting very frustrated. His time will come. Hopefully he stays patient and keeps the right attitude in training. Got to fancy him to start one of the next two matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Reckon he'll start on Tuesday and in the cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 He needs this period of being 2nd choice, could be the kick up the arse he needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Why does he need a kick up the arse though? His attitude's been spot on for ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Yeah I was wondering about that as well. Stupid bird! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Want him to start but the choice between him and Gayle is healthy competition. Suspect his next start will be in the cup and wouldn't bet against him scoring. It's great to hear those Rafa quotes about his application in training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Why does he need a kick up the arse though? His attitude's been spot on for ages. With regards to application in match situations, rather than raw commitment. I've always advocated Mitrovic being on the teamsheet for what he brings in terms of commitment, but I don't think he's playing near where he's capable of. He needs to temper that infectious passion with some proper decision making and composure and some time on the bench will hopefully make him realise there's more to being a top footballer than what he's doing at the moment. Being on the team sheet every week with no competition for his place with as young as he is and the obvious faults he has was probably not right for him (PL last year), and he doesn't seem to have the ability to carry the increasing arrogance it would bring. TLDR; Don't get me wrong I'm a big Mitrovic fan, I just think he needs some time out for some self reflection. In Rafa I trust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Needs a pace doctor, though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Will start and score V Barnsley i reckon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 spoke volumes that he wasn't used at all last night imo. Can't see much of a future at rafa's nufc for him unless something dramatically changes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 spoke volumes that he wasn't used at all last night imo. Can't see much of a future at rafa's nufc for him unless something dramatically changes. Have you been reading the Chronicle? http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitezs-decision-leave-aleksandar-12046018 IMO, he wasn't used because he wasn't needed. If it was still 0-0 at 65/70 minutes then we'd have seen him. But we were controlling the game and didn't need to change anything which is why the subs came on late. He'll have a part to play this season, but he cant drop Gayle when he is scoring so many goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 On the Periscope feed from the away stand, there was a patch of sustained chanting of his name. Can someone tell me why our fans are so desperate to see him play? Have we done this for any other players since HBA, who actually deserved chanting to be put onto the field? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 It's clear he won't drop Gayle now unless he is injured and he will only play one up front. Mitro will only get a start now if Gayle isn't match fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 On the Periscope feed from the away stand, there was a patch of sustained chanting of his name. Can someone tell me why our fans are so desperate to see him play? Have we done this for any other players since HBA, who actually deserved chanting to be put onto the field? A section of our fans enjoy direct football where you fire the ball towards a big lad, and with Mitro being such an aggressive player it gets them pumped up just like him. It's exciting if sometimes not very effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 On the Periscope feed from the away stand, there was a patch of sustained chanting of his name. Can someone tell me why our fans are so desperate to see him play? Have we done this for any other players since HBA, who actually deserved chanting to be put onto the field? A section of our fans enjoy direct football where you fire the ball towards a big lad, and with Mitro being such an aggressive player it gets them pumped up just like him. It's exciting if sometimes not very effective. Got nowt to do with a lust for direct football man. It's just support for a player generally well liked for the effort he displays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 spoke volumes that he wasn't used at all last night imo. Can't see much of a future at rafa's nufc for him unless something dramatically changes. Have you been reading the Chronicle? http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitezs-decision-leave-aleksandar-12046018 IMO, he wasn't used because he wasn't needed. If it was still 0-0 at 65/70 minutes then we'd have seen him. But we were controlling the game and didn't need to change anything which is why the subs came on late. He'll have a part to play this season, but he cant drop Gayle when he is scoring so many goals. Aye, he was brought on against Norwich becuase we needed to break them down and against Rotherham becuase they'd won about 40 corners. Probably the same thinking against Villa too as they were killing us in the air for the last 20 minutes. He gives us an outlet to hit when under pressure as well. 2-0 up against Barnsley he's probably thinking the pace of Atsu, Diame and Gayle can get in behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 He's not mobile enough for Rafa's one up front style of play nor opportunistic enough in front of goal so he's never going to figure much. I also really do believe Rafa see's him as some kind of liability in terms of on-field discipline which further compounds things. He probably loves his work ethic and spirit, however. To me Mitrovic just isn't very good. He's not piss poor, but equally he's not exactly good in any department despite some decent cameo moments at times. A could seem him leaving on on loan in January if we are in a great position at the top and or being sold before next season if a decent offer comes in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 On the Periscope feed from the away stand, there was a patch of sustained chanting of his name. Can someone tell me why our fans are so desperate to see him play? Have we done this for any other players since HBA, who actually deserved chanting to be put onto the field? A section of our fans enjoy direct football where you fire the ball towards a big lad, and with Mitro being such an aggressive player it gets them pumped up just like him. It's exciting if sometimes not very effective. Got nowt to do with a lust for direct football man. It's just support for a player generally well liked for the effort he displays. Aye, absolutely nothing to do with direct football like In any case TRon with Shelvey, Gayle and Atsu/Ritchie we're naturally going to be fairly direct anyway, direct doesn't exactly mean we're randomly punting it up the pitch. Everything goes through our midfield nowadays. We pretty much never had one a year ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 There's still 33 games left to be played this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 There's still 33 games left to be played this season Baring injuries, can you see him getting much game time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 He'll get the cups, otherwise he'll basically be our Ulloa you'd imagine. Next season might be a different story though, our place in the Premiership is obviously a lot different that here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 He can play the European games next year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 On the Periscope feed from the away stand, there was a patch of sustained chanting of his name. Can someone tell me why our fans are so desperate to see him play? Have we done this for any other players since HBA, who actually deserved chanting to be put onto the field? Wasn't really sustained chanting for him. He was warming up regularly on the sidelines and he was appreciating the support from the crowd for the team. Obviously his celebrations with Gayle's goals got him a good reception as well as he was only sub to join in really. His passion for the club on and off the pitch definitely serves him well with the fans as well as arriving with a big reputation for being a top prospect. As well as getting a lot of love from fans, you've still got a large section that don't like him at all, it's quite split i reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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