JumpersForGoalposts Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I absolutely love him, Schar and Burn together. Eddie has taken a top drawer CB (Botman), a real sleeper (Schar) and a solid, old school lump (Burn) and got them playing like prime Woodgate, Colo and Albert. Probably a reflection on Botman on how much Schar has improved by being next to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 You wouldn't think he's only just started playing in the League, it's like he's been playing in the PL his whole career. He's just going to get even better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, JumpersForGoalposts said: I absolutely love him, Schar and Burn together. Eddie has taken a top drawer CB (Botman), a real sleeper (Schar) and a solid, old school lump (Burn) and got them playing like prime Woodgate, Colo and Albert. Probably a reflection on Botman on how much Schar has improved by being next to him. Don't agree with that. Schar has always been class and looked it last season next to Burn too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Looked class next to Lejuene as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: Don't agree with that. Schar has always been class and looked it last season next to Burn too. Took the words out of my mouth/keyboard. Previous comment was a huge disservice to the lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 The feelings of vindication re Bruce have all but dissipated now, a year on, but Schar's performances tend to bring them right back to the front of your mind. It was clear as day that he was the most gifted defender in the squad so it's immensely satisfying seeing the best of him now in a set-up that respects his talents and gets the best out of him. I love the bloke; he's easily one of my favourite ever Newcastle CBs. Prime Colo is still my numero uno and I'll always have a soft spot for Lascelles between 2016-18, but Fab's right up there. He's due a goal n'all. Might start piling on when we come back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Schar has always been class. It was a travesty that he wasn’t playing under the Cabbage. But I did used to think he was more rash and prone to errors before Howe came in. Just having some structure and coaching has made him even better. Probably helps that he now has players on the same wavelength as him and all. Schar has been our player of the season, IMO. £3.5m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Remember when Bruce said Schar couldn't play in a back 4, so never picked him, good times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 11 hours ago, 54 said: Remember when Bruce said Schar couldn't play in a back 4, so never picked him, good times. despite playing a back 3 as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Always thought Schar was both elegant and tough as nails. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) 19 hours ago, 54 said: Remember when Bruce said Schar couldn't play in a back 4, so never picked him, good times. Mental isn’t it and just highlights what a complete knacker Bruce was. With Schar and Botman at the back the composure on the ball is just immense. Same goes I guess for Trippier and Burn. The way Botman and Schar spray balls and deliver quick incisive passing from the back is great to watch and amazingly effective for our play. Edited November 20, 2022 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 8 hours ago, Vinny Green Balls said: Always thought Schar was both elegant and tough as nails. Just weak one on one and lacking a yard or more pace sadly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, LFEE said: Just weak one on one and lacking a yard or more pace sadly. Love you man but you’re just patently wrong here. Botman has the true and final upside, but Schar is absolutely our best defender at the moment. Edited November 20, 2022 by cubaricho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 hour ago, cubaricho said: Love you man but you’re just patently wrong here. Botman has the true and final upside, but Schar is absolutely our best defender at the moment. Disagree but each to their own. I always feel Schär struggles with people running at him or the ball over the top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpersForGoalposts Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 hours ago, LFEE said: Disagree but each to their own. I always feel Schär struggles with people running at him or the ball over the top. +1 for the couldn't disagree strongly enough. Schar has been top class for us and dovetails perfectly with Botman. Not sure how you've come to the conclusion that Schar is being weak, when he's part of our best CB pairing, possibly ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 There was a moment v Chelsea where he was dragged out wide (possibly by Ziyech) and rather than commit himself, he just held him up until support arrived. Class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 hour ago, JumpersForGoalposts said: +1 for the couldn't disagree strongly enough. Schar has been top class for us and dovetails perfectly with Botman. Not sure how you've come to the conclusion that Schar is being weak, when he's part of our best CB pairing, possibly ever. He’s been very good, not disputing that but he does have the two weaknesses I’ve mentioned when up against the top teams. As a unit we have been great apart from Man City who caused us trouble and only time we’ve looked edgy and to a lesser extent Liverpool and even lesser extent Spurs & Chelsea. Which are the teams you judge your players against when claiming top class. It is possible for someone to be very good yet have flaws. Don’t be so precious 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 On 19/11/2022 at 11:52, 54 said: Remember when Bruce said Schar couldn't play in a back 4, so never picked him, good times. plenty on here agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, huss9 said: plenty on here agreed. I was one. He didn't show anything to make me think he could. More than happy to be wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Thought he was absolutely outstanding again last night. MOTM for me. Incredible to think we've never lost a game in which he has played in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 he's a different class, wor Sven. what a signing! Maldini will be crying into his risotto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 He’s a fucking Goliath for us. So strong, so intelligent. Those through balls! So pleased to have him in our team 💪🏻 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 He just never makes a mistake or looks shaky at all, unbelievable for a CB of his age. I don't think I would swap him for any CB in the league right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Wallsendmag said: Thought he was absolutely outstanding again last night. MOTM for me. Incredible to think we've never lost a game in which he has played in. Paul Canell Edited December 21, 2022 by RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 As I said in the matchday thread. The stream I had was shit, so hard to judge. But yet again, I didn’t notice Botman much. Apart from a few tackles where he tidied up really well. Just goes about his business so efficiently all the while and rarely puts a foot wrong. In summary. He is fucking mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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