Novocastrian Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 (edited) He's a warrior, silk and steel, one minute tangling with centre forwards and the next pinging 60 yard passes and stepping into midfield with the ball or getting in shooting positions. Wish he was 10 years younger, he's almost unique. Edited September 15 by Novocastrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristov Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 How could we go from Wjinaldum to this handsome B with Grant Hanley sandwiched in between 🤢. Best ever player to number upgrade? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanegg Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 I don’t even think I’m going too far when I say he is one of the best CB’s we’ve ever had.. (especially in my lifetime). More so in his Howe years obviously, but he’s been top drawer. Some beautiful goals too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 1 minute ago, ryanegg said: I don’t even think I’m going too far when I say he is one of the best CB’s we’ve ever had.. (especially in my lifetime). More so in his Howe years obviously, but he’s been top drawer. Some beautiful goals too. It’s probably been overlooked but he’s a beautiful hunk of a man too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ryanegg said: I don’t even think I’m going too far when I say he is one of the best CB’s we’ve ever had.. (especially in my lifetime). More so in his Howe years obviously, but he’s been top drawer. Some beautiful goals too. The debate since last year has been if he IS the best CB we've ever had or not. Edited September 15 by Newcastle Fan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 He's earned his umlaut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 1 hour ago, CPL said: Copied my post from the Barnes thread. Without Schar, we lose that game and not just cause he scored. On a few occasions, he would just ping it cross field to Barnes and we would be on the front foot. His defending is decent, but having him at the back bringing the ball out and finding those passes makes all the difference to our football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 (edited) 1 minute ago, TRon said: His defending is decent, but having him at the back bringing the ball out and finding those passes makes all the difference to our football. He played a 60 yard diagonal in for Gordon first half that was absolutely inch perfect. Gordon failed to control it and went down but he was in if he took it down. The best passer in our side easily. Edited September 15 by Fak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 (edited) We’re relieved to have you back you sexy thunderbastard. Edited September 15 by PauloGeordio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 12 hours ago, TRon said: His defending is decent, but having him at the back bringing the ball out and finding those passes makes all the difference to our football. This. Even taking his goal out of his performance. Just having him back in for his passing is huge. Just switches play easily and makes those diagonals look effortless. Really important player for us. Especially with no Trippier or Botman in the back 4 with their passing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Remember when he was on the bench under bacon. Fuck me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 16 hours ago, PauloGeordio said: We’re relieved to have you back you sexy thunderbastard. "get yer hands out yer pants!! you wanking off to porn?!!" "no, love, its just Fabian." "ok, crack on. i'll get the tea ready. telliz when yer finished" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 20 minutes ago, huss9 said: "get yer hands out yer pants!! you wanking off to porn?!!" "no, love, its just Fabian." "ok, crack on. i'll get the tea ready. telliz when yer finished" such understanding partners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Signing a new long term replacement of Fab doesn't sit well with me because I can't fathom an NUFC team without him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 8 hours ago, Kanji said: Signing a new long term replacement of Fab doesn't sit well with me because I can't fathom an NUFC team without him. The future is blue and wears a fluffy cardigan 🤷♂️ can’t fathom it either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 10 hours ago, Kanji said: Signing a new long term replacement of Fab doesn't sit well with me because I can't fathom an NUFC team without him. He can play in CM instead, next to Bruno and Tonali, it's all good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Two football opinions that make me think less of a person - People who want to replace Schar and people who think Ben Arfa was a waste of space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 I don’t think anyone wants to replace Schär. He’s just getting older and his main back ups are Krafth and injured Lascelles. Missing out on Guehi might be a blessing if we instead go for someone with a lesser profile and cheaper price to maximise the last years of Schär. He better stay fit though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 2 minutes ago, Pata said: I don’t think anyone wants to replace Schär. He’s just getting older and his main back ups are Krafth and injured Lascelles. Missing out on Guehi might be a blessing if we instead go for someone with a lesser profile and cheaper price to maximise the last years of Schär. He better stay fit though. Exactly. This isn't even fan driven, it's something the club have openly been looking for for 12 months now. Ideally an understudy for Schar, don't think we really expected a Guehi type of signing at this stage of our development, but the club chose to pursue it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 I know he’s got grey hairs but he’s only 32. He hasn’t shown any signs of decline and **avoiding jinxing something** which is a good sign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 13 minutes ago, TRon said: Exactly. This isn't even fan driven, it's something the club have openly been looking for for 12 months now. Ideally an understudy for Schar, don't think we really expected a Guehi type of signing at this stage of our development, but the club chose to pursue it. I think one reason for Guehi was that both him and Fab can play on the left too so he wouldn't be just a clear replacement for Schär. Our CB's would have been pretty versatile in case Botman isn't ready for a while and we would've finally had two good RCB's. Schär's fitness record has been huge for us in the past two seasons, knocks on wood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 If we want to challenge top four we absolutely should have at least 3 cbs who would be fine first choices. With two of the top quality you are always going to be playing a significant amount of the season with an arm tied around your back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 2 hours ago, Tiresias said: If we want to challenge top four we absolutely should have at least 3 cbs who would be fine first choices. With two of the top quality you are always going to be playing a significant amount of the season with an arm tied around your back. should sort itself out when Botman is back - think Kelly has the makings to be very class for us under Howe’s coaching. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 (edited) On 15/09/2024 at 20:28, ryanegg said: I don’t even think I’m going too far when I say he is one of the best CB’s we’ve ever had.. (especially in my lifetime). More so in his Howe years obviously, but he’s been top drawer. Some beautiful goals too. Was mint under Rafa aswell. Probably our best player back then alongside Federico Fernandez and Leujene. Bruce might have saved us from having to sell him to a top club. Bruce took over a very solid defence and turned it into a horror show.. Edited September 18 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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