Rich Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ikon said: Fair enough point tbh. Unfortunately this time it meant more often than not that we conceded possession and Arsenal could continue to attack us straight after we’ve won it. Wasn’t just Schärs Daily though as some of the players on the receiving end didn’t always manage to meet the ball properly either. Sven did make some lovely diagonal crosses but not too many through balls. Schär misplaced two more passes than Botman all night, in fairness. They only attempted 26 each in total. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Not checked the stats but it felt like it was way more than two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Longstaff there, btw. Absolutely shocking numbers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Rich said: Longstaff there, btw. Absolutely shocking numbers. Love tha lad but he’s one of our “weaker” links. Live his mentality though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Again goes to show how underrated Willock is with the ball too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 nobody looked like they could reliably make a 10 yard pass last night. It was quite frustrating because there were opportunities for the counter. Wilson wasn't holding it well either which was unusual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Ikon said: If you had two kids and they were twins, who would you love the most? If one of them is Bruno, then Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Unbelievable said: Has he even been booked yet? Good question ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, Smal said: nobody looked like they could reliably make a 10 yard pass last night. It was quite frustrating because there were opportunities for the counter. Wilson wasn't holding it well either which was unusual. A lot of it was down to how well Arsenal smothered him/us I think to be fair, they didnt give us a second. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 For someone who is "good on the ball" Schar gives away the ball A LOT. Not just yesterday. I prefer the Botman approach with the more consistent diags. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Hard for us to build long counter attacks without Max and the whole team moving up. Much more effective when we’re pushed up higher, won the ball and begin suffocating the defense with our ball play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: For someone who is "good on the ball" Schar gives away the ball A LOT. Not just yesterday. I prefer the Botman approach with the more consistent diags. that’s because (imo) Botman will play the cross field diagonals and 1-2 line breaking forward passes on the ground which are higher %. Schar’s vertical passing is usually over the top into the channels and more speculative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King HTT III Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) Botman is consistent in when he gets the ball he first or tries to play it, Schar likes to get the ball and move with it. As a result they compliment each other so well, two top CB’s on and off the ball IMO. Our best centre-back pairing of the PL era? Edited January 4, 2023 by King HTT III Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Kanji said: that’s because (imo) Botman will play the cross field diagonals and 1-2 line breaking forward passes on the ground which are higher %. Schar’s vertical passing is usually over the top into the channels and more speculative. Aye - speculative. That's not a good thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Botman is fast catching up to Woodgate as the best central defender I have seen in a Newcastle shirt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 9 minutes ago, Ben said: Botman is fast catching up to Woodgate as the best central defender I have seen in a Newcastle shirt He's only played 12 fewer league games for us so not long until he can be considered the best imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 What a beast he is. I still hardly notice him in games. As he just always seems to be in the right place, so it’s not like he’s doing really noticeable blocks or last ditch tackles. His passing always looks effortless and all. He just goes through games completely emotionless. All the flapping, pissing and moaning from Arsenal last night. The Iceman wasn’t particularly arsed by it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 He's got three 30 year olds alongside him and a side which protects its defence diligently, it's the perfect nursery for him at 22. The tricky part will be when we have to transition the old guard out in a few years and replace them with like-minded players thankfully we have the right be people in place to do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, STM said: He's got three 30 year olds alongside him and a side which protects its defence diligently, it's the perfect nursery for him at 22. The tricky part will be when we have to transition the old guard out in a few years and replace them with like-minded players thankfully we have the right be people in place to do that. If they need a hand I'll play like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, nemtizz said: Sven Botman is a big Dutchman, Get past him if you fucking can, Try a little trick and he'll make you look a dick, Sven Botman... (repeated) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 13 hours ago, Nucasol said: Sven Botman is a big Dutchman, Get past him if you fucking can, Try a little trick and he'll make you look a dick, Sven Botman... (repeated) Always helps with these kind of posts if you give a hint of what tune it’s to ? Still wondering what the Dan Burn one is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, STM said: He's got three 30 year olds alongside him and a side which protects its defence diligently, it's the perfect nursery for him at 22. The tricky part will be when we have to transition the old guard out in a few years and replace them with like-minded players thankfully we have the right be people in place to do that. He's very composed and assured tbf. I'd like to have him with an aerially dominant partner and a left back with more ability. Edited January 5, 2023 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, LFEE said: Always helps with these kind of posts if you give a hint of what tune it’s to ? Still wondering what the Dan Burn one is? pretty green eyes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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