sixx Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Reminds me of Sami Hyypia. Doesn’t need to commit much or make last ditch efforts. He’s just there postionally - making life a living hell for strikers before they can make their mark. Such a clever player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 12 minutes ago, Adam said: The clip at 2:20 where effortlessly ping a cross field pass with his "weaker" right foot. How did no one else sign this lad? That was quality. I really liked one towards the end when he's right down by our goal and just pings one across to Trippier like it nothing. Mrs is Dutch so I used that as an excuse to show her the video. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) Still hasn’t lost in a Newcastle shirt. Long may it last. Edited November 18, 2022 by cubaricho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Surprised at how well and how quickly he’s adapted to the pace and physicality of the league. He’s a monster of a defender, yet also very cultured in possession, and he seems to be a good character and in time perhaps a leader too. He’s everything you’d hope for in a young defender really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Reads the game so well and is so composed, especially for someone of his age. We've really got ourselves an absolute gem here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Wow. You can easily forget a defender’s contributions to games when the work is done at the back. Absolutely outstanding in that video Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 10 hours ago, cubaricho said: Still hasn’t lost in a Newcastle shirt. Long may it last. Quite incredible that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 15 hours ago, The Butcher said: He’s went to ground what? 6-7 times the whole video? Almost all when he is covering the channel and having to sprint out of position to get there. Basically, the rest of the time. He just always seems to be in the right place and his positioning means he can nick the ball or ease his man out the way. Without having to dive in. When he needs to. He switches to no nonsense mode and slides in or just boots it out. But it’s quite rare for him. His passing is a joke and all. That right footed switch of play away to Spurs. The confidence you need to even attempt that, never mind pull it off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 His passing along the floor, through the lines is also really impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, David Edgar said: His passing along the floor, through the lines is also really impressive. Yep. In the friendly vs Athletic Bilbao. He did one early on and it made me realise he might be pretty decent. It was a first time pass, fizzed about 20-30 yards straight to someone’s feet (ASM?) which set us on a counter. Most defenders would have needed a touch or tried to clear the ball. The way it was coming to him at pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 He’ll be in that Dutch squad soon. We’re slowly becoming an international class club again. Potentially even more so than the Keegan years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 He looks absolutely exceptional in that video, like. It's a fair representation, too. He's brilliant and makes it look so effortless. I love those diagonal forward passes that go around the corner to the centre-mid. That sort of thing always makes me hold my breath during games cos we're not used to seeing so much high-risk-high-reward stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 The cross field passes are unreal but the most shocking thing to me is still the ease to which Trippier beings them down. I keep expecting them to end up out of play. It's very hard getting used to having good players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
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