afar Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Not willing to give up on him just yet, he's really on had bits of games, outside of the start against Swansea, which admittedly was poor. Think he needs to learn what Rafa requires of his wide men first before he gains his trust. Been a little disappointed in Atsu, so far, that position is up for grabs if Murphy can step it up, but right now he's a long way off Atsu. What, really? I've thought Atsu is an automatic starter and rightly so, he has his moments but mostly he has been one of the most improved players for me this year. He's capable of so much better, his final ball and decision making has be terrible on the whole this season. Having said that he is an automatic starter because he works hard up and down, does what Rafa wants him to do and has been put under zero pressure from Murphy, with Aarons seemingly out of the picture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Needs to start showing just something, something. At the moment he's not shown anything tbh. I'm sure he's got it and needs to work towards it, but I haven't seen anything yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Needs to start showing just something, something. At the moment he's not shown anything tbh. I'm sure he's got it and needs to work towards it, but I haven't seen anything yet. I agree he’s not shown much, but he’s one for the future who Rafa has identified that he can shape into the type of player he wants. He’s very raw at the minute and it will take time. The thing I have noticed about him that he’s quicker to get back and help out in defence than other wingers, this is something Rafa will have identified as an asset in him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I have no idea why we spent most of our budget on a fringe player honestly.. Because Rafa was probably optimistic enough to think it wasn't most of our budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I have no idea why we spent most of our budget on a fringe player honestly.. Because Rafa was probably optimistic enough to think it wasn't most of our budget. Aye. We signed him before they started changing their tune behind the scenes IMO. Plus he's young and English, so they'll have been easier to convince. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Is Aarons not a better option at this point like? I think a few people who watch the reserves/u21's say he's been poor for them. So seems options are limited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh74 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Poor kid, he's fucking crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Norwich-supporting workmate was gutted when we signed him, so he can't be a poor player. Maybe it's confidence, or pressure, or adjusting to a new area, or any number of other things, but I don't doubt he'll have some talent in him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Shame we got knocked out of the cup cos him, Mitrovic and Aarons could do with some game time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Or maybe he's only come on for a few minutes most of the time when we aren't in the ascendancy. He's had nowhere near enough time to make a judgement on. Has he even had a minute of PL football at St James' yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Or maybe he's only come on for a few minutes most of the time when we aren't in the ascendancy. He's had nowhere near enough time to make a judgement on. Has he even had a minute of PL football at St James' yet? He played against Forest at home in the League Cup and was absolutely terrible. Not sure he's had any league minutes at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Or maybe he's only come on for a few minutes most of the time when we aren't in the ascendancy. He's had nowhere near enough time to make a judgement on. Has he even had a minute of PL football at St James' yet? Not yet, no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Never gonna make it then, is he? Set him alight and sell him IYAM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Either way, strange that we spent a big chunk of money on a player who doesn't seem to be ready for top flight football. Probably doesn't help that he only comes on when we are on the back foot, not in games we are comfortably winning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Was probably not anticipated that Atsu would take his chance and do so well as he has either, which is the main reason why Murphy hasn't featured as much as maybe was intended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Don't see much in him but haven't seen much of him. My gut tells me he lacks guile. Hope he gets a fair crack though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Can anyone see anything positive in him? I can't even remember one glimpse of quality in any of his appearances so far. If we're talking options from the bench it has to be Aarons over this lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Burn him! Sell him to a dog meat factory! HOUND HIM OUT! Those 4 minute cameos that he gets are just not up to scratch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Can anyone see anything positive in him? I can't even remember one glimpse of quality in any of his appearances so far. If we're talking options from the bench it has to be Aarons over this lad. Not really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 £12 million... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Looks to have no confidence what so ever. Hope that's it anyway as the alternative is that he cannot beat a man which renders him pretty useless. Seems a bit pointless bringing him from the bench when we're trailing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 He played 10 minutes, if you're judging him you're a bit daft like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Kill him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 He played 10 minutes, if you're judging him you're a bit daft like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number9shirt Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Still time to come good. I'm unimpressed so far don't think he has much more potential to live up to. A waste of a signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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