Greg Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I agree in general on Atsu, but some of those listed really aren't that great. But he's a symptom of Mike Ashley's Newcastle United I'm afraid and when he has a decent game like he did today it is worth acknowledging that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I agree in general on Atsu, but some of those listed really aren't that great. But he's a symptom of Mike Ashley's Newcastle United I'm afraid and when he has a decent game like he did today it is worth acknowledging that. They aren't great but they're all mid/lower table PL players. Maybe one or two of them a bit better than that. Atsu is well below PL level though in my opinion. He was decent today though without actually doing anything of note. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 He's simply not good enough like. Has he ever beaten his man? Seems to posses absolutely no ability to get past players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 I don't agree with how shit everyone says Atsu is TBH. Yeah, he shouldn't be playing for NUFC but that goes for 90% of our squad. He carries the ball quite well, he works hard and he's got a decent football brain. In our squad I don't think he's anywhere near the worst option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Yesterday was his best game of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 That's now 23 games and counting without a goal or an assist to his name. He put in a few very decent crosses yesterday, even if there wasn't always someone attacking the space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Our best wide player at the moment, easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I don't think he's playing especially wide tbh. It's a bit like he's in the hole and left of centre; not really a role we've seen from him or anyone in-particular before. He's doing well though, think he's been decent in the last three games. Pity that he can't seem to get any discernible purchase on the ball in front of goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I don't think he's playing especially wide tbh. It's a bit like he's in the hole and left of centre; not really a role we've seen from him or anyone in-particular before. He's doing well though, think he's been decent in the last three games. Pity that he can't seem to get any discernible purchase on the ball in front of goal. Aye think he’s better when we play 3 at the back and he is a bit more central. Think he gets a bit lost out on the wing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Been impressive recently, today he was a real threat, some great turns & dribbles from him & excellent in the run up to the goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Confidence player, always capable of producing much more than he has shown so far. Just needs a goal or two now to really hold down the shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I see he started getting the Perez treatment from the ref in the second half. "Ref cant see his had his heel stood on" His boot came off ffs, of course his heel was stood on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I don't think he's playing especially wide tbh. It's a bit like he's in the hole and left of centre; not really a role we've seen from him or anyone in-particular before. He's doing well though, think he's been decent in the last three games. Pity that he can't seem to get any discernible purchase on the ball in front of goal. Aye think he’s better when we play 3 at the back and he is a bit more central. Think he gets a bit lost out on the wing I reiterate this point again. Think most full backs have his measure when he's directly up against him but he's able to get into some great positions when he starts more central and roams around. Works well with Ritchie down that side too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Our best player at the moment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Was excellent for our goal today, great turn to take 2 of their players out of the game and good ball to Ritchie. He's looked very good these past few games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Think that was his best performance this season.he could actually control the ball and got himself out of tight spaces dribbling. Definitely in favor of keeping him there. More games will only help him settle and grow in confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 From what I remember he also did well away at Stoke when we basically played him up front. Maybe he's actually better suited to a more central position? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Playing well tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Playing well tonight. Aye BUT final ball/shot is not good enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 A winger that does not score or assist, but plays well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 A winger that does not score or assist, but plays well Okay, how about "looks lively tonight and has been our only outlet at times" - does that work better for you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Sadly can't finish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 He’s got no end product, forget anything else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Almost as if he’s a £5m Chelsea reserve. Was our best player tonight which isn’t saying much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Did so much well but his final ball is basically laughable at this point. I have absolutely no confidence that he will ever score another goal at this club. Might grab a couple of assists getting in behind leaky defences. Showing for the ball and finding space: he's done great. Genuinely, he's playing that 'in-between the lines' role as well as anybody has done since Rafa came in. But he's incapable of making a big difference in the final third. Put him in one of the better Championship sides and he'd be a really useful weapon. But at this level... nah, he just lacks those crucial attributes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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