Matt Ritchie (now playing for Portsmouth)

[Mole_Toonfan]

Thought he had a bit of a poorer game today compared to usual, and still ended up with 2 assists

 

Funny game football, I thought it was one of his better performances so far tbh.

[morla84]

He will finish our top assister by a landslide

That's similar to the mackems, but they always finish on top of their sister

[afar]

My Stoke supporting friend told me the other day that he didn't rate Ritchie at all, gonna meet him this week and ask him if he still thinks that 2 more assists today, is it 4 out of the 6 goals this season, he's assisted on ?

[Ikon]

First one to Atsu was fucking ace. His corners are of great quality, and most of all they're consistent. So many good ones

[HawK]

He's been literally world class so far, had no idea how good he'd be for us when he first signed. The quality off his left foot and his never ending tenacity is so effective. Wouldn't like out of place in a high pressing team of far higher stature than ours tbh.

[Tiresias]

Second highest assists in league  Feel bad thought his terrible game against Spurs might indicate he was going to struggle 

[Sean]

Theres a video on twitter of our second goal, after he takes the corner he jumps up and pretends to head it in, what a nutter 

[Andy]

His end product is outstanding like. If he had a bit more pace/dribbling ability he'd be a top class player.

[Figures 1-0 Football]

Love Ritchie, he really epitomises what is good about NUFC at the minute.

[Skeletor]

His end product is outstanding like. If he had a bit more pace/dribbling ability he'd be a top class player.

 

And he'd probably make less fouls too.

[54]

People actually wanted us to replace Ritchie? He was the one player I knew would be able to make the step up, mainly as he was excellent for Bournemouth the season before he joined us.

[Newcastle Fan]

I have to admit i wasn't sure about him come the start of the season but his work ethic and productivity over the last three games have been outstanding.

[Away Day Gadgie]

People actually wanted us to replace Ritchie? He was the one player I knew would be able to make the step up, mainly as he was excellent for Bournemouth the season before he joined us.

 

Without wanting to sound like a smug cunt i was the same, he's been my favourite player since early last season.  Even when he doesn't have the best of games you know you'll get the effort and passion. Very important for a team like us.

[Interpolic]

People actually wanted us to replace Ritchie? He was the one player I knew would be able to make the step up, mainly as he was excellent for Bournemouth the season before he joined us.

People were in a rush to write off almost every one of our players 2 games in tbf.

[madras]

More poise today. I was a bit concerned with his shouting and gesticulating in the first 15 or so but after that very good.

[Interpolic]

Noticed him drinking a red bull in the tunnel before kick off, no wonder he's such an edgy cunt on the pitch.

[Shays Given Tim Flowers]

Noticed him drinking a red bull in the tunnel before kick off, no wonder he's such an edgy c*** on the pitch.

 

Seriously?

[Interpolic]

Noticed him drinking a red bull in the tunnel before kick off, no wonder he's such an edgy c*** on the pitch.

 

Seriously?

Seriously, what?

 

He was drinking a can of Red Bull, aye. Maybe it's common, I dunno.

[tmonkey]

I'll admit to being a Ritchie doubter, and I still am to some extent. Part of that is because I've got an inherent bias towards what I think a winger should be (fast, tricky, able to beat players and stretch teams - basically pre-injuries Keith Gillespie ).

 

I think Ritchie is a decent player generally, if he's adding end product on top of the hard work consistently then he's firmly a "good" player and I'm happy he's in the team. I recognize the importance of having someone with his tenacity and leadership in the team/at the club and how it's a positive influence on those around him, but at the same time I'll always be anticipating a run of form where he produces nothing because I don't think he's talented enough/has enough in his game to keep this level of form up in the long term. Once he gets more attention and is better marked I'm guessing he'll be producing nothing alot of the time, and if/when it happens I'll always want the club to be looking to upgrade. It's almost like having a winger version of Kevin Nolan, as much as you like him and what he brings to the side, and no matter how favourable the stats are you know if there's a Cabaye calibre upgrade out there you'd be daft not to take it.

 

If it doesn't happen and he keeps the current level of form up, i.e. I'm completely wrong, then even better. We have a good quality player to help drive the team.

[Dave]

I think he'd admit himself that in the Huddersfield match in particular he was very poor. Think he needs something to fire him up, the radgey fucker. Because he's been brilliant since then.

[CPL]

I'll admit to being a Ritchie doubter, and I still am to some extent. Part of that is because I've got an inherent bias towards what I think a winger should be (fast, tricky, able to beat players and stretch teams - basically pre-injuries Keith Gillespie ).

 

I think Ritchie is a decent player generally, if he's adding end product on top of the hard work consistently then he's firmly a "good" player and I'm happy he's in the team. I recognize the importance of having someone with his tenacity and leadership in the team/at the club and how it's a positive influence on those around him, but at the same time I'll always be anticipating a run of form where he produces nothing because I don't think he's talented enough/has enough in his game to keep this level of form up in the long term. Once he gets more attention and is better marked I'm guessing he'll be producing nothing alot of the time, and if/when it happens I'll always want the club to be looking to upgrade. It's almost like having a winger version of Kevin Nolan, as much as you like him and what he brings to the side, and no matter how favourable the stats are you know if there's a Cabaye calibre upgrade out there you'd be daft not to take it.

 

If it doesn't happen and he keeps the current level of form up, i.e. I'm completely wrong, then even better. We have a good quality player to help drive the team.

 

Gabriel Obertan?

[number9shirt]

I was far from convinced when he joined but his signing looks inspired, he encompasses everything NUFC, hard work, desire & a will to win. If he keeps up this form he'll be rivalling de bruyne for top assists. Matt Ritchie a fan favourite who will be here for many years to come.

[madras]

I was far from convinced when he joined but his signing looks inspired, he encompasses everything NUFC, hard work, desire & a will to win. If he keeps up this form he'll be rivalling de bruyne for top assists. Matt Ritchie a fan favourite who will be here for many years to come.

If we keep up our form Lascalles will be our top scorer

[Shays Given Tim Flowers]

Noticed him drinking a red bull in the tunnel before kick off, no wonder he's such an edgy c*** on the pitch.

 

Seriously?

Seriously, what?

 

He was drinking a can of Red Bull, aye. Maybe it's common, I dunno.

 

just seems like a 10 year old down the park.

[Hughesy]

People actually wanted us to replace Ritchie? He was the one player I knew would be able to make the step up, mainly as he was excellent for Bournemouth the season before he joined us.

I don't think that entirely true to be honest - pretty sure he had fairly average season for Bournemouth the year before he came to us. Part of the reason they agreed to sell him.