Guest firetotheworks Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Best player on the ball by a mile today, never mind the pressure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 He's so consistently good now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Absolute beast today, again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 He's on drugs, I mean he has to be doesn't he? Class the way he breaks up play and even got out of some tight spots with the ball. Never have I seen a player improve so much for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny1403 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Named in F365's 'pleasant surprise' team of the season: http://www.football365.com/news/f365s-pleasant-surprise-team-of-the-season Not sure he was 'vital' to our Championship win like... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Named in F365's 'pleasant surprise' team of the season: http://www.football365.com/news/f365s-pleasant-surprise-team-of-the-season Not sure he was 'vital' to our Championship win like... His wonder goal at Brighton was pivotal to be fair :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Has he won one of the club's player of the month awards yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 He definitely won one at the beginning of his upturn in form but not sure if he's won any since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Can he refine his craft further over the summer and improve or will he be sacrificed if we bring someone else in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Can he refine his craft further over the summer and improve or will he be sacrificed if we bring someone else in? He won't refine his craft but he shouldn't play as many games. This good run won't last forever, not at his age. We need someone who can compete for that spot with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 He's only 30 like, providing he keeps in shape he should be able to keep his current role for at least another couple of seasons like. I cannot see any reason he couldn't play all 38 games next season outside of injury and suspension. Merino will hopefully be better equipped next season too but Hayden can probably be replaced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 If he plays 38 games next season to an equal or higher level then he's officially Benjamin Button. He had one foot in the grave in the championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Can he refine his craft further over the summer and improve or will he be sacrificed if we bring someone else in? He won't refine his craft but he shouldn't play as many games. This good run won't last forever, not at his age. We need someone who can compete for that spot with him. At his age? 30?! Think of every dominant central midfielder the PL has ever had, they all went to 32/33 easily before the downturn. I’m not saying he’s on a par with the Keane’s etc but a few seasons of this would have him in the same league as the best central midfielders we’ve had at our club since the 90’s. Can he replicate the form next season though. That’s the risk.. he’s playing like a 20m+ player “at the moment” If Rafa stays then I think he’ll keep faith with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Can he refine his craft further over the summer and improve or will he be sacrificed if we bring someone else in? He's not going to refine his craft, I don't think if it was ever that bad as people made out, maybe just needed some direction from Rafa and confidence to do his stuff. He's not top class by any means, but it will take a bit of money to get a better replacement IMO. He's very good at closing players down, and can get forward as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I think hes done enough to earn himself a place as a squad player next season, but he's definitely a very average player, who is playing out of his skin at the moment and that wont last forever, I think its still an area we could do with a big upgrade with hopefully Merino stepping it up next season too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Don't really see why his current form is expected to drop unless his role changes. His bad performances came from playing in a position not suited for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Don't really see why his current form is expected to drop unless his role changes. His bad performances came from playing in a position not suited for him. His fitness has remarkably improved too. He looked like he was about to collapse after 60 minutes last season. He’s always been a good player but he’s absolutely playing out of his skin atm. I’d be happy for him and Shelvey to play next season. Merino is a decent backup option too. CM is probably one of our least pressing concerns imo. An upgrade on Hayden maybe but we’ve got other areas that need addressing first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 We could definitely use an all rounder type option in midfield. Someone like Cabaye when he was with us. Feel Shelvey, Merino & Hayden all have good but very specific qualities. Merino I think can be that player but seems to fade quite badly & isn't the quickest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Player of the season. Fucking brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Mad how good he's been. Dat first touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Mo > Kante. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 He’s dominating Kante, what the eff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 You very rarely see Kante getting schooled, Mo is awesome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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