themanupstairs Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I didn't actually think the miss was THAT bad tbh. He certainly should score but he's turning, taking it first time on the half volley so it's not straightforward. He's had several worse this season... which isn't exactly a glowing defense of him I know. Needs to go in the summer though, the only role he'll ever really be able to fulfil in Rafa's squad is to be the target man we throw on late when we're chasing a game and need to go two up top. Sell him for whatever we can get and bring in another mobile striker to battle with Gayle for the spot. Murphy will probably suffice for another year as the battering ram option. Of course if Rafa goes then who the f*** knows. This. It was pretty much the only chance he had and he snatched at it. A player very low on confidence and even less match minutes, and he knows he's under scrutiny since the penalty miss. Rafa has given him the chance to atone quickly, and he wasn't THAT bad tbf to him. On another day that chance would have been buried and we would be praising his overall performance. Jury still out for me probably because I'm biased towards the potential player in him rather than what he actually is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 He dropped off in the second half (the Hayden change) but his involvement in the first half was key to a lot of our attacks. His hold up play was refreshing and although pace isn't on his side, he is important. Think of Shearer when he knew his legs had gone. Have a pacey forward playing alongside/infringement will only strengthen his contributions but that's not Rafa's system. As for the lack of effort, there were two times in the first half when he contributed to an attack but then chased their winger back all the way back towards he SE corner due to a missing Ritchie. He also made some key defensive headers....but he didn't score so must be shit. goals win games, im one of his fans believe me i want him to succeed, his hold up play is exceptional at times but fuck me man its not enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I'm a fan of his but I thought he was awful yesterday. He looks about 3 stone overweight to me and looks like he was struggling to move, especially in the 2nd half. Not sure what others think of him but the people around me yesterday in SJP weren't fans of him to say the least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Good first half IMO. If the rest of his body was as effective as his chest he'd be some player. His finishing is comical at this stage. Took a lot of effort to not get that shot yesterday on target Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Every NUFC fan wants him to succeed (why wouldn't they?). The fact is he is an absolutely awful finisher. For all those who defend him with stats I'd like to see his goals per chances ratio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 The difference in quality at the top level was emphasised for me watching West Ham's win yesterday. Carroll's goal was a really cool one on one finish, and he's better in every other aspect of his play as a target man. Obviously he is a perma crock which makes him useless for 50% of the season, but that's a homegrown lad who is in a different league to Mitro when he's actually fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FustinoSolano Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 The difference in quality at the top level was emphasised for me watching West Ham's win yesterday. Carroll's goal was a really cool one on one finish, and he's better in every other aspect of his play as a target man. Obviously he is a perma crock which makes him useless for 50% of the season, but that's a homegrown lad who is in a different league to Mitro when he's actually fit. Couldn't agree more. It was the first time I'd heard fans audibly get on his back on Saturday, plenty of moans when he refused to run a few yards to make a challenge or when he gave the ball away cheaply. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Every NUFC fan wants him to succeed (why wouldn't they?). The fact is he is an absolutely awful finisher. For all those who defend him with stats I'd like to see his goals per chances ratio. Not denying that Mitrovic misses a quite a few chances, but I think people tend to overestimate the number of chances most strikers require to actually score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 It's a shame because he did so well for the goal. Really intelligent and calmly effective play. I do think that there are those who just love slating players like. Bloke next to me was giving Perez alsorts of stick for fuck all really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 The difference in quality at the top level was emphasised for me watching West Ham's win yesterday. Carroll's goal was a really cool one on one finish, and he's better in every other aspect of his play as a target man. Obviously he is a perma crock which makes him useless for 50% of the season, but that's a homegrown lad who is in a different league to Mitro when he's actually fit. I think his physical similarities to Carroll are part of the reason why people like him and want him to do well. With the exception of Ben Arfa, Carroll in his purple patch of form was the player of ours i have most enjoyed watching for years. It was my hope that Mitrovic could come in and do the same, but unfortunatley he cant finish and isn't even that dominant in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alijmitchell Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I think part of the issue with him playing that I'm not keen on is the potential psychological/confidence effect on the rest of the team. Currently he's needing a good few clear cut chances to score, when he misses, it could drain confidence, and really puts pressure on others. We really need him to step up soon, otherwise we should look to ship him ASAP Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSC26 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 His hold up play in the first half was good, and he done really well for the goal. Still people saying he was awful. He missed a chance where he spun quickly and shot, doesnt matter. We won 1-0 and he set up the goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Begbie Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I agree with you that he started ok and his holdup play was decent in the first 30 minutes. The problem with him is that he is to slow, not a good finnisher nor has the work etich to compensate for his flaws. He looked totally knackered before half time against Derby, and was strugling to keep up with the pace of the game. I dont think we have ever seen him in form nor with confidence, but will we ever? People say that he needs to be given a fair run of games, but whenever he is given he either gets injured or a red card. He should be bossing this league, instead he looks below average. I do like Mitrovic because he is a Newcastle fan, but I just dont see a future for him in at our club nor the Premiership. I hope I am wrong.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Being a "Newcastle fan" has allowed Mitro some slack with a lot of the crowd, but now the vast majority are seeing that he's really not good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Is the "run of games" really not applicable here? It always is for every other player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Would love it if he had a run of games in the Diame/Perez role Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Would love it if he had a run of games in the Diame/Perez role As a number 10/attacking mid? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Would love it if he had a run of games in the Diame/Perez role again, i request ronaldo/blackadder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Dont think he is a bad finisher. Its all in his head atm. Lack of "form" and confidence. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alijmitchell Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 God the nonsense in here is mad, Mitro as a #10?, not a bad finisher? Come on lads Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Dont think he is a bad finisher. Its all in his head atm. Lack of "form" and confidence. . Come on ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I thought he did OK Saturday for the main part Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alijmitchell Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I thought he did OK Saturday for the main part I can't speak for the first half as I missed it. 2nd he looked poor. His finishing though - it's comfortably the worst part of his game. He isn't cool under pressure (that's his mentality) and therefore potentially he hasn't got the head for finishing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I thought he did OK Saturday for the main part I can't speak for the first half as I missed it. 2nd he looked poor. His finishing though - it's comfortably the worst part of his game. He isn't cool under pressure (that's his mentality) and therefore potentially he hasn't got the head for finishing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk As much use as a brain surgeon with the D.T's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I know the usual caveats will apply (Belgian league, stats are irrelevant etc etc) and I'm posting it more for information purposes, but I was listening to a football stats podcast and the guy who used to be in charge of recruitment at Brentford was saying that at the time we bought Mitrovic he was the best young 'big man' striker in Europe and that his stats particularly stood out on analysis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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