M1tche Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Shelvey has become a lot more mobile, looks fitter and more focused than before. He's an idiot no doubt and he could force Merino to be less effective but it has to be worth a go. Hayden is reliable but predictable and isn't going to hurt the opposition. Setting up against Merino and Shelvey is potentially very hard to do. I think that a little harsh on Hayden. He might not open a team up with a pass, but he drives passed the forwards well at times and has delivered a few decent balls across the box. I'm just happy we now have 3 players in midfield that you can make a case for starting, instead of seeing Colback every week.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I know some have praised Ritchies work today, and rightly so but Merino was by far and away the best player on the pitch today......can't wait till he gets up to speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I think that Merino could easily be the buy of the season if he keeps his trajectory moving upward. The dude was class today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 He seems to be finding his feet very quickly in this league. Still getting used to the tempo, and the different challenges that Premiership referees will allow, but has vision, skill and decent pace. He and Hayden look to be forming a good combination. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 He had a great game, I'm just as impressed by his defending and heading as his passing TBH. Rafa's third choice signings > Carr's third choice signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 All action stuff today. Had a blinder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Absolutely outstanding today. Think we've found an absolute gem. Obligated to buy him for £6m, n'al. Mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Seriously impressed with him today. He used the ball incredibly well and didn't allow himself to be bullied. He's gonna be one hell of a player in 5 years time, that's after only seeing him thrice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Reminds me of Speed. If he can score goals as well then he's really got the lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 He's going to be at a top 5 club in England or Spain in 2-3 years. It'll be an honour to see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Well, he was at a top German club. Glad he's adapting quickly. Signing him was a really shrewd move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Fucking class today man. Wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 This guy is the one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 All the possession/passing/interception/etc stats aside - BBC says he covered the most ground as well - Ritchie being second. So he's a grafter n'all. Imagine if he adds goals to his game as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 He oozes class on the ball and has deceptively quick feet with an even quicker brain it seems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
persy Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Something really special about this lad. He will run the show for us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 All the possession/passing/interception/etc stats aside - BBC says he covered the most ground as well - Ritchie being second. So he's a grafter n'all. Imagine if he adds goals to his game as well. He covered most ground against Huddersfield as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samag Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Wonder what Souness thinks of him now . Not that anyone cares but he was very harsh on him last week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhtoon Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Wonder what Souness thinks of him now . Not that anyone cares but he was very harsh on him last week. Christ the mans a bell....young player in taking a game or 2 to adapt to new league shocker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Finally hopefully someone to replace Cabaye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I always believe losing Cabaye is the main reason for our 2nd relegation, because we no longer have similar quality in the middle to dominate some matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoU Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 He's going to be at a top 5 club in England or Spain in 2-3 years. It'll be an honour to see it. Hopefully that club will be us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Well, he was at a top German club. Glad he's adapting quickly. Signing him was a really shrewd move. Yeah, he just didn't have the opportunities to play given the depth of talent Dortmund have at CM. He'll grow with us and get a move to Spurs or Liverpool imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 He came from Germany To play for the Toon Army Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Wonder what Souness thinks of him now . Not that anyone cares but he was very harsh on him last week. That he was very good yesterday? He made a mistake last week and it cost us a goal and he got stick. By all accounts he played really well yesterday. The 2 can exist in harmony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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