Dr.Spaceman Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 He hit 2 crosses in the second half that were at least 6 feet too high and hit far too hard, he hit another across the face of goal which Inspector Gadget would've got nowhere near. He's there to provide ammunition and he didn't provide it today. We were collectively awful for large parts today. Some were too high and over-hit, but some were perfect for a striker who's interested in scoring. He provided a constant threat and always wanted the ball, unlike 3 or 4 others who were trying to pass the buck for 90 mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gallows Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 He hit 2 crosses in the second half that were at least 6 feet too high and hit far too hard, he hit another across the face of goal which Inspector Gadget would've got nowhere near. He's there to provide ammunition and he didn't provide it today. We were collectively awful for large parts today. Christian Atsu steps up when United need him most The Ghana international is, in many ways, a stereotypical winger in that he can frustrate the life out of supporters. But the 25-year-old can also excite - and he most certainly has talent. That’s why he was named Africa Cup of Nations player of the tournament in 2015, and then in the best team in the 2017 edition of the same competition. Given this was his first start since the victory over Nottingham Forest win on December 30, it was an interesting decision from Benitez to field Atsu. But seemingly the Magpies boss is rotating his squad ahead of three hugely-important games inside a week. nd Atsu rewarded Benitez for the Spaniard’s faith, by dragging Newcastle back into the game. Not only did he create the first goal with a lovely low cross into the box which created havoc, he regularly got past Zak Vyner and to the byline. Atsu’s crosses were hit and miss - but they drove Newcastle forward and helped them rescue a point from this tie, and very nearly all three. Surely we will see more of the winger over the next week-and-a-half. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-2-2-bristol-city-12657452 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 He was pua lethal today I thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 He was pua lethal today I thought. Apart from missing a good chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gallows Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 He was pua lethal today I thought. Apart from missing a good chance. How do you expect him to be sharp when he hardly plays? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Attempting a Cross is more than Wor Yoan tries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Mitrovic was awful again today but when you have a yard of space you should be able to put in a half decent cross, Atsu was hitting them like a goal line clearance. He played better than most but his crossing was disappointing. If Dummett had hit some of those crosses he'd be slated on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 He was beating his man at will today. Better quality delivery will come if he's given game time. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 His crosses had far too much pace on them, a couple of times if he brought them in without as much pace in them then someone would have got on the end of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 He's going to over-hit a cross or run the ball out of play occasionally, because that's the sort of player that he is - an attacking wide man who tries to make things happen. Not everything is going to come off, but there is genuine fear amongst opposition defenders when he gets the ball and he creates chances time and time again. He's about one million times more effective than Gouffran and should be starting every week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 He was one of our better players but we look a lot more balanced with Gouffran tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 He put an unreal ball across the deck in the danger zone which Gayle would have buried but sadly Mitrovic was once again nowhere! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I can't even remember the last cross Gouffran delivered. If Atsu overhits 3 crosses but deliver 2 decent ones, that's still 2 more chances that he's created than Gouffran will. The only argument for Gouffran is that he'll defend better, I don't even know why there's any moaning about Atsu's delivery in comparison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I think he'd be better with a run of games, like. He's had a really stop-start season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 He was pua lethal today I thought. Apart from missing a good chance. How do you expect him to be sharp when he hardly plays? <a href="http://reactiongifs.com/?p=191"><img src="http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2011/05/oh_i_see_what_you_did_there.gif"></a> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I think he'd be better with a run of games, like. He's had a really stop-start season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hopefully he gets a chance to kick on now. Can be frustrating but deserves a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hopefully he gets a chance to kick on now. Can be frustrating but deserves a chance. Deserves a chance for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Superb assist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Lovely take down and cross for the goal. Two assists in the end, even if the first one was diabolical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergenMagpie Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Creates a lot of big chances for us every game. So much more of a winger than gouffran. If Gayle had been playing the last games he'd probably have 2-3 more assists Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Creates a lot of big chances for us every game. So much more of a winger than gouffran. If Gayle had been playing the last games he'd probably have 2-3 more assists Yup - and the more he plays the better he'll get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Good game from him, creates a lot. Not all of it might be good but good to see him getting at the opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Really like Atsu, a player who is willing to get the ball and run at people. Plays a poor ball every now and again and he could improve his decision making but years of good coaching under Rafa could iron that out. Think he's a really good prospect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Two assists. Crack on son, crack on. Hopefully that second goal is the moment we see Gouffran moved to the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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