xLiaaamx Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Never known a player fall and trip on the ball, and leave it behind so much. He can barely even stand or run. Rather have Sammy Ameobi back than watch him again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Not sure what's happened to him, he's looked decent at times in the past. Looks absolutely awful in every aspect of the game now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFC Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 When does he come back from knee surgery? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Think he needs surgery on his brain next as he doesn't seem to be using it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 He's not a PL-quality player. That's it, really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 When does he come back from knee surgery? Think they removed it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFC Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 When does he come back from knee surgery? Think they removed it. Well crap...Ashley aint gonna pay for a 3D printer to get him a new one either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 One of a long list of players who just aren't mentally able to cope playing at a high profile club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Everything was shit last night, so it seems harsh to single him out. The tactics, the players being shit scared to try anything, the slow one paced nature of the team. The lot, basically. All that said, Atsu seemed to be the worst of the lot. To follow up one of the worst sub apps in recent NUFC memory against Spurs, he turns in that performance? He just isn't very good or up to playing at a high level. Which you can say about most of the squad, I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I didn't think he was THAT bad last night like. Put in a few good crosses, one of which Joselu may convert on a different day. He needs to improve on this season's showing but I don't think last night was such a bad performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 He's only useful for some home games for some reason, even Rafa didn't play him much away during the Championship season. too light weight and gets kicked around too often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 He was shocking and it’s hard to see where he goes from here. He worked hard or tried to and did play one delightful clipped ball in, but gave it away so many times and was easily dispossessed. Another one not good enough ultimately, even for where we are at. In his defence without excusing his performance, a winger needs a run of games to build up form and to have a positive affect, they also need decent full-backs behind them to link up with. Our game plan and how we are set up only benefits someone like Atsu’s own game in an attacking sense late on in games or against stretched and tired legs and even then he will need found or played in have the energy to get forward at pace. As things stand he is constantly tracking back, holding a position or not seeing the ball enough (like many others I might add) and when he does as is often the case isolated and up against one or more defenders miles away from the final 3rd. He doesn’t have the all-round skills of Kennedy who can do both sides of our game (even then it restricts is own game in ways) or the passing ability of Ritchie to make up for other deficiencies. I think he was initialy bought because Rafa wanted us to play a certain way and he would make a good squad player to come in presumably over someone better when injured or suspended to help us keep playing that way. Rafa has had to shelve all that as we all know, however, in favour of a more defensive, narrower pressing and counter attacking game due to not having the kind of quality like Kennedy who remember he wanted in January of our Championship season, in lots of other areas. He’s 25 or something now, time to cut our losses or if Rafa wants a challenge see if he can be moulded into an attacking right-back or full-back as part of a back 5... A lot of what I’ve written also applies to Murphy too who I actually rate and think unlike Atsu is someone whose game can be changed or that he can adapt. He too needs games though. Asking a winger to turn it on in fist and starts be it competing off the bench every week or starting th odd game is like asking a striker to be your top scorer from the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 He was shocking and it’s hard to see where he goes from here, another one not good enough ultimately, even for where we are at. In his defence, a winger needs a run of games to build up form and to have a positive affect. I think he was initially bought because Rafa wanted us to play a certain way and he would make a good squad player. A lot of what I’ve written also applies to Murphy too who I actually rate and think unlike Atsu is someone whose game can be changed or that he can adapt. fyp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Another disgraceful cameo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 A weak, pathetic little cunt who can't play football. He's not even just poor, he actually is a detriment to the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Two of the easiest passes you'll ever have to make and this thick useless bag of shit couldn't even do the fucking basics. Please just fuck off to League one where you belong you cretin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 As I've said all along he's stealing a living as a Premier League footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 He's basically been gash since we signed him permanently like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 He's been absolutely chronic at this level. That pass to no one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 He's not even trying man. He's clearly just going through the motions at a minimum level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Being poor does not equal not trying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 He was literally passing it to no one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Being poor does not equal not trying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 As I've said all along he's stealing a living as a Premier League footballer. He cost £5M, is anybody really surprised he can't cut it at this level? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 part of the reason we lost today. the number of counter attacks he fucked up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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