tmonkey Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Alot better today so fair do's. Needs to keep this level of performance up - as stated before, without pace and trickery he has to consistently produce end product in some form to justify being in the team in his position. Happy for us and him if he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Pleased that he's back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperFlat Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I'd be concerned for his heart if he was to keep that level of effort up every week. MOTM for me, without a doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Alot better today so fair do's. Needs to keep this level of performance up - as stated before, without pace and trickery he has to consistently produce end product in some form to justify being in the team in his position. Happy for us and him if he does. The biggest thing he will give us this year is commitment. That's often used to justify a poor player, but don't mean it like that, this season we need players who are going to drag us through games where we're not playing well and ritchies competitiveness and work ethic is probably the best in this division. He hates losing, and I'd rather have someone like him this season than a wijnaldum who will dissappear when things aren't going well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I'd be concerned for his heart if he was to keep that level of effort up every week. MOTM for me, without a doubt. Reminded me of that time Scott Parker ran himself to physical exhaustion and just had to lie by the touchline for a minute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I'd be concerned for his heart if he was to keep that level of effort up every week. MOTM for me, without a doubt. Reminded me of that time Scott Parker ran himself to physical exhaustion and just had to lie by the touchline for a minute Think that might have been in a home game against Arsenal. Didn't he end up with a big lump of cotton wool in his mouth after taking an elbow in the mush for the cause? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Looked much more up-to-speed. Because his game lacks athleticism, he needs that mental edge. He was much more direct today which suits him more when Yedlin is out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 After watching the game back i thought he was absolutely brilliant and was a huge factor in the win. He made 2 goals and also worked his bollocks off. There was a moment in the 1st half (at 0-0 i think) when West Ham put a dangerous cross in from the right and he sprinted about 15-20 yards to attack the ball before anyone else could - top quality awareness and attitude, you wouldn't lose many games in you had 11 players like that. He should be captain, not just cos of yesterday but cos of the countless times he dragged us through games last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I think his closing down of opposition players is exceptional, what a little pest he must be to play against. I'm not sure he's a natural wide man, but I'll bet he's the first name down on the sheet for Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I had a bit of a go at him cos his first three performances this season were peripheral to shite, but yesterday was more like the Ritchie we have seen a lot more often. Great energy utlised in the right places, with a sprinkling of quality. Hope he's now match fit and keeps it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 He's weirdly quick when he wants to be. That run for his shot was a good turn of pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I'd be concerned for his heart if he was to keep that level of effort up every week. MOTM for me, without a doubt. Reminded me of that time Scott Parker ran himself to physical exhaustion and just had to lie by the touchline for a minute Think that might have been in a home game against Arsenal. Didn't he end up with a big lump of cotton wool in his mouth after taking an elbow in the mush for the cause? http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/graeme-souness-of-newcastle-checks-on-his-injured-player-scott-parker-picture-id56411751?s=612x612 Souness looking at him as though he's thinking, "There's nowt fucking the matter with you, get up". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Graeme channeling some early 90's Harvey Keitel there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Aye, he swallowed a tooth iirc. Say what you want about Parker, he used to genuinely graft his arse off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Aye, he swallowed a tooth iirc. Say what you want about Parker, he used to genuinely graft his arse off. Yeah running in tight circles is knackering Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 :eyeroll: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Like his drive but looks like he could get a red in every match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Like his drive but looks like he could get a red in every match. Good job you are wrong, and he creates goals and assists on top of his ridiculous work rate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Biggest irk is when he just passes it backwards as soon as he gets it when there's absolutely no need to. He's a good player, but I wish he'd cut that out. Just take it on yourself every now and again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Like his drive but looks like he could get a red in every match. He could have easily had 2 reds in 2 games and wouldn't have had much complaint like. Two great assists last two games so thank God he didn't get sent-off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Very tidy today, got involved well. Great set-piece. Lucky to not see red. Think he wasn't running as fast as Mane (obvs) and there wasn't a massive collision which saved him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 a leader on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 One of my favourite players from recent times. He'll pick up at least a couple of suspensions this season though. He plays with a very high intensity so he's always gona go in a bit too hard or a bit late, which i don't have a problem with cos you'd lose half the player it you tried to take that away from his game. Sorry for the cliche but i think it's definitely relevant here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Love his high press and intensity and it was a cracking corner for the goal. Needs to chill out with the yellow cards though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 This guy runs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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