AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 He gives his all and we desperately needed him in the relegation battle. He was probably responsible for two goals conceded as well mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 big big part of the turnaround in fortunes recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Remember when the manager fucked him about sending him down to Bournemouth before canning the move before throwing him under the bus after a shite result then got pissy and shoulder barged him on the training ground? I can only assume that was all just belting man-management and the players definitely aren't pulling us through in spite of the troglodyte in the dugout. Manager of the month! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 23 minutes ago, huss9 said: big big part of the turnaround in fortunes recently. I know he's not everyone's cup of tea, but absolutely this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 He gives a fuck. As a supporter that means a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 He does, but I don't think there's many in the squad who you could accuse of not caring. It's a big reason why relegation has been comfortably avoided: they care. The talented-but-couldn't-give-a-fuck brigade were cleared out by Rafa, and were replaced with many players over those three years who are still here and have retained very high standards when it comes to workrate and application. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Suspended for Norwich, every cloud etc...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I'd genuinely love to know how many goals he's been directly responsible for us conceding. The fact we've persisted for so long to play someone who isnt a defender in a defensive position has been a major contribution to us being in this position. Moving him out for an actual LB would bring drastic improvements in results. We'd concede noticeably less imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Not even just this season. His inability to defend the back post has cost us a shit load. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 9 minutes ago, ManDoon said: I had a quick look and inSTAT has him as having 7 errors this seasons leading to a goal. Haven’t compared with others though Was going to ask if anyone knew how many he’d been responsible for, was thinking about 8 or 9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Never in a million years a left back. Was once a competent midfielder who is now far too slow for top level football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 48 minutes ago, ManDoon said: His entire career he’s had 37. So 14 of them in the last two seasons. @Richdo you have any access to like attacking zones oppo data against us? So a lot of those will be errors he's made defending, whilst playing in an attacking role over a number of years, Id imagine? I dont remember him being a LB before us. He's played there for us what 3 years now? Responsible for 21+ if you try and follow the trend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 38 minutes ago, toon25 said: Never in a million years a left back. Was once a competent midfielder who is now far too slow for top level football. Yep. The spirit is willing, the body just can't fulfill any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I feel a bit sad thinking about Ritchie. Around the time Rafa Benitez left I thought he was primed for status as a Cult Hero that could ride off into the sunset, ala Kevin Nolan. Instead, and I don't blame him for this, he's hung around and got older, slower, and moved further back to the point where I believe every team sees him as a point of vulnerability. I can't question the guy's commitment or his willingness to do better next week, but the same is true of John Beresford and I wouldn't want him starting midweek either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I like Ritchie, he plays his heart out for the club, never a lack of effort from him. But oh my fucking god, Newcastle managers, STOP PLAYING HIM DEFENSIVELY. His defending ability is absolutely shocking, he should play as a winger and nothing more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) Champship quality winger at his age right now. He should have been shipped a while ago, he served his purpose already here. Criminal that he's starting for us in general never mind defensively, which is just abhorrent. Edited November 27, 2021 by Amir_9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) 19 touches, six out of nine passes completed, zero successful crosses from two attempted, zero tackles attempted, dribbled past three times and lost all five of his duels. That's even before you discuss the second goal. Shitcan him as soon as possible please. Edited November 29, 2021 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, The Prophet said: 19 touches, completed six out of nine passes, zero successful crosses from two attempted, zero tackles attempted, dribbled past three times and lost all five of his duels. That's even before you discuss the second goal. Shitcan him as soon as possible please. He should have been fucked off ar least two years ago. He’s a total liability (whichever position he’s asked to play) at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Watching Everton vs Liverpool a couple of nights ago it amazes me the quality of the corners taken by TAA and Robertson. Always whipped it at the right height with plenty of pace on. Compre that with Ritchies and Shelveys, half the time they fail to beat the first man and the other half they are floated aimlessly past the back post to no-one..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 #HeadlessChicken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyne81 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Seen an interesting stat on SSN yesterday, Ritchie is in the the top 5 or 6 players in the whole league for creating chances. Surprised me that, although I don't rate him whatsoever. Clearly a big presence around the other players too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 does that include creating chances for the other team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 following the comments in the arsenal match thread, this guy i feel has beeen underappreciated. cheers matt, you radgie bastard. hope u get a decent club for next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Sounds like he’s off based on Howe’s comments today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Just now, bowlingcrofty said: Sounds like he’s off based on Howe’s comments today. What were the comments? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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