The College Dropout Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 To be fair, something wasn't right with Gayle from the start, so obviously his introduction improved things. He lacks any real threat, though, unfortunately. Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Begs to be played up front in a top-two, will be off in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 To be fair, something wasn't right with Gayle from the start, so obviously his introduction improved things. He lacks any real threat, though, unfortunately. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 In a 442 I really think we'd be praising the guy a lot more. Only snag is we're never going to play that way. Still, played an important part tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 just no effort to get onto that superb atsu cross - would have been an easy goal if he just made a surge into the six-yard box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 He worked hard and threatened them, should start getting on the end of crosses though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I'd probably just play Ayoze or Murphy over Mitro at CF this point, but fair play to him for working his bollocks off for most of the match and putting himself about. I do wish he'd score for fun as I do want to see him play brilliantly for us, the mad fucker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I like Perez, but we'd have struggled massively today if he'd come on instead of Mitrovic. We didn't have a single chance on goal until he came on, he might not be able to score in a brothel but he links things up and helps to create chances. Preferably it should be two up front with him included IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 He worked hard and threatened them, should start getting on the end of crosses though. Possibly would if he thought they'd come in. FWIW I'd play Perez with him if he's going to be in the next few games. No surprise Perez's best two games have came with Mitrovic starting. He plays that bit further up and off him and getting the ball facing their goal more often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 He worked hard and threatened them, should start getting on the end of crosses though. Possibly would if he thought they'd come in. FWIW I'd play Perez with him if he's going to be in the next few games. No surprise Perez's best two games have came with Mitrovic starting. He plays that bit further up and off him and getting the ball facing their goal more often. Mitrovic played well with Diame vs Derby mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Mitrovic was sh*te playing in the game I saw, no effort, lazy and couldn't be ars*ed to even get into position or anticipate where the ball was going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Mitrovic was sh*te playing in the game I saw, no effort, lazy and couldn't be ars*ed to even get into position or anticipate where the ball was going. Which game were you watching? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I've criticised him a lot but he did well last night. We are going to need him too by the sound of things regarding Gayle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 In a 442 I really think we'd be praising the guy a lot more. Only snag is we're never going to play that way. Still, played an important part tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Again, I only saw the first half but he made a massive impact when he came on. Of course Villa stopped pressing our defence and back four by that point. I'm fairly comfortable with him playing in Gayles absence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 It's a weird one, because we clearly were much better when he came on even though he didn't do much. There's times when we're attacking and he's just not interested in getting into the box in the same fashion that Gayle is. Atsu's cross at the end was a prime example, he was nowhere. There was also the time when Diame had the ball and was running through the middle, Mitro's movement was horrendous, he actually ran inbetween 2 Villa players and crowded himself out of anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 It's a weird one, because we clearly were much better when he came on even though he didn't do much. There's times when we're attacking and he's just not interested in getting into the box in the same fashion that Gayle is. Atsu's cross at the end was a prime example, he was nowhere. That was a great cross as well, begging for someone to be at the end of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 As much as I dislike him we are going to need him for the run in, with Gayle's absence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 If he'd put away of couple of chances I'd probably be saying he was in good form. His overall play has been pretty decent, just desperately needs to start finishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Will need both him and Murphy to be able to plug in and get the job done up front - goals, general hold up, bringing others in etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Looked sharp yesterday, seemed to be covering ground a lot easier too, looked more natural. He's not quick but he looked faster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 He did it ok yesterday, he doesn't have a goal scorers instinct or positioning. There were a couple of situations where he really should have got in front of his defender and would have had great chances to score. Both times he didn't see the situation and missed out. You've either got those instincts or you don't. I've not seen anything to suggest he's got it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Definitely slow to react to some nice play developing down our left during the second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Thought he did a lot of very decent link up stuff last night. I think we're lucky to have someone as good coming off the bench. What did seem evident was that he held back in a couple of 50/50 situations and he was trying to jump with minimum arm movement. Of course it slightly inhibits him but probably something they're working on given that some referees have him in the book before the game even kicks off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Looked sharp, gave a mature performance. Was thinking though where the feck was he for Atsu's cross? Absolutely on a plate for someone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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