STM Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 We should be at least 3-0 up, hope it doesn't come back to bite us. In the past, this has worried me, but not under Rafa. He just gets our organisation right. Being 1-0 down to one of Rafa's sides isn't where you want to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Should be at least 2-0 up. Really good overall. Some nice fluid play with quick passing. Merino, man, he is making me gay! Also Shaqiri is one annoying water melon head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Can someone give me a half time report. I saw bits and pieces but from what I saw it was all us and again, the opposition haven't looked like scoring? Couldn't pick out any individuals. Not the best start, they had more possession but did little. Scored the goal and dominated from there except the last 5 minutes or so before half time. We have created chances and should have scored more. Merino is sitting well in the middle, picking up everything. Even when we have the ball he's sitting behind our player in case we lose the ball. He has mopped up well like that and it was that situation where he picked the ball up which led to the goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Can someone give me a half time report. I saw bits and pieces but from what I saw it was all us and again, the opposition haven't looked like scoring? Couldn't pick out any individuals. We're one nil up. We scored they didn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Currently fourth. Currently hard. Hold up, I'm still busy with Triggs over here Hang on! Busy doing what? Thought the Turkish (and happy ending) massages were just available at The Palladium of Shite? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndegwa Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Wow. I fully enjoyed that half of football. Weird sensation running through my body right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFC Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Other than the finishing, that half, is a perfect tape to show the players if they are ever low on confidence. Everyone working hard, Mbemba and Merino bossing things, and everyone really. Thus far it looks like Yedlin stepped right back in...was a little worried that he would need some time to get up to speed but so far so good. Really wish we grabbed the 2nd though. Joselu has to convert at least one of those two chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Fantastic Half but Joselu's misses could cost us dearly later on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 How in the world did we get Merino. Amazes me that such a player was buried on a team's bench, while the likes of Colback was in line to be starting every week We didn't really have a bunch of competition for Merino either. Crazy the talent that is wasting away out there, just from being in the wrong situation at the wrong time. Pinched him from under Athletic's noses didn't we? Yeah, that's my point ... not exactly a ton of competition, as it was just Bilbao we went up against, and they didn't seem to be much of a challenge tbh. They bid more than us and he was on his way to Spain. He said it was the lure of playing for Rafa that brought him here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 How in the world did we get Merino. Amazes me that such a player was buried on a team's bench, while the likes of Colback was in line to be starting every week We didn't really have a bunch of competition for Merino either. Crazy the talent that is wasting away out there, just from being in the wrong situation at the wrong time. Pinched him from under Athletic's noses didn't we? Yeah, that's my point ... not exactly a ton of competition, as it was just Bilbao we went up against, and they didn't seem to be much of a challenge tbh. Because Rafa convinced him In fairness it's not exactly surprising, the lad barely played at Dortmund. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Perez looks way sharper today IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Steve Caldwell as a pundit not too bad to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I've been impressed with Perez this season. His finishing is still ropy but his range of passing and awareness seems to have improved. His work rate has been outstanding as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Merino's awareness. Knows exactly when he can turn and take the ball with him forward, as well as when he's got the opposition close he just makes a turn and gets time on the ball. Another beautiful pass with the outside of his foot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Mbemba's been outstanding. Really pleased for him and would love for him to make that LB spot his in the meantime. He was very patient last season, and has been a great pro. Just love the guy's positive play and energy. He always tries to make things happen, and always plays with confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 All playing well; feel for Joselu a bit - wasn't expecting the chance and snatched at it. That's what you get for £5m basically. Look solid at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Merino always seems to have an extra second when he has the ball. Sign of a class player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 On replay I think Joselu's second chance was slightly more difficult than I initially thought but you've still got to expect him to score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Perez looks way sharper today IMO. I think he's been pretty sharp most of the season tbh, it's just his overall end product has been lacking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Perez looks way sharper today IMO. I think he's been pretty sharp most of the season tbh, it's just his overall end product has been lacking. Having a good season, Ayoze. Doing his job well, with a bit more craft and guile today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Well organised and well drilled, we look solid at the back which is important because we are fairly weak up top relatively speaking. Really impressed with us again so far, not to ruin the mood but imagine what Rafa could turn is into if properly backed man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 On replay I think Joselu's second chance was slightly more difficult than I initially thought but you've still got to expect him to score. Yeah, he's had two decent but not clearcut chances that he should have done better with. Plenty of strikers would fluff their lines in those situations on one day and score another. Same for Joselu. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Perez looks way sharper today IMO. I think he's been pretty sharp most of the season tbh, it's just his overall end product has been lacking. No sign of him being a natural/predatory finisher but he's really making a positive contribution to our forward play. If you could blend the best bits of his play with Gayle's strengths we'd have a world beater. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Who was it who shielded the ball for Merino to be able to pick it up in the build up to our goal btw? Clever bit of play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Perez looks way sharper today IMO. I think he's been pretty sharp most of the season tbh, it's just his overall end product has been lacking. No sign of him being a natural/predatory finisher but he's really making a positive contribution to our forward play. Not just his finishing but i feel like his passing has been hit/miss too, but his work rate and overall contribution to the team off the ball has been very good most of the season imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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