huss9 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 surround yourself with better players and a better coach and you become a different player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 So how good is he as a RW? I can see both of him and Barnes starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Fantastic! Has never really doubted him (since Howe never has ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Thought his link up with Joelinton was excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 He’s absolutely mint. Can use either foot and that cross man. What a player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 "The runt of the litter" as I described him, is now the big dog. I fucking love him. I love the fact I hated him. I love that others hate him. I love that he's not a particularly handsome lad. I love that he's a rat. Can't believe I ever didn't adore this boy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Loved his first time cross for the first goal. Something we’ve been lacking for a quite a while. A proper winger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) You can see why Eddie wanted him so bad. Amazing work rate and seems a lot more confident now. Him and Miggy on the flanks give us so much energy, pressing and tracking back. Edited August 13, 2023 by Scotty66 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 He's got a great eye for a pass. That little one for Tonalis second chance was great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Just now, STM said: He's got a great eye for a pass. That little one for Tonalis second chance was great. Was literally a carbon copy of the one he gave to Wilson against WH at home last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) First goal has immediately gone into one of my all time favourite Newcastle goals. So many narratives: Tonali first goal The start of Gordon redemption arc First goal of the season Smashing Villa First time cross and barnstorming volley Edited August 13, 2023 by Jesse Pinkman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 That one-two with Gordon and Joelinton. When you think on the other flank it’s Bruno and Almiron. It’s going to be so hard for teams to defend against. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 It's all about when he gives the ball to Joelinton and immediately spins onto the attack, he takes Cash out of the game. Such a strong burst of pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 17 minutes ago, Jesse Pinkman said: First goal has immediately gone into one of my all time favourite Newcastle goals. So many narratives: Tonali first goal The start of Gordon redemption arc First goal of the season Smashing Villa First time cross and barnstorming volley I agree but it’s quite funny that he needs a redemption arc after barely playing for the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 My man of the match yesterday. Seriously good game. Daft booking but that will be coached out of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Didn’t want to to sign him. I was prepared to give him a chance because of his age. I’m pleased to say I was wrong. His pressing was one of the main reasons we won. If he can continue he’s gonna be a hell of a player. He’s got to be our starting left winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Did everything well I hoped he would do. Terrific work rate on and off the ball. Good off of both feet. Had Cash on toast. Was a danger. Faded a bit but was good. Personally I think his long term future is at RW. Barnes is a bigger goal threat at LW and Miggys place is more there for the taking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Always been positive to him, but wanted to see him use his pace more often. Yesterday he did. That run to catch Diaby was fantastic. A lot better with the ball also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellars Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 And he hasn't even started shit housing yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Cracking game yesterday. Starting to see the Eddie Howe effect on him now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 5 hours ago, St1pe said: Didn’t want to to sign him. I was prepared to give him a chance because of his age. I’m pleased to say I was wrong. His pressing was one of the main reasons we won. If he can continue he’s gonna be a hell of a player. He’s got to be our starting left winger. Yep, Gordon and Isak have the (most hotly contested) shirts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 5 hours ago, Bellars said: And he hasn't even started shit housing yet seems a completely different lad now that he's left the pressures of his hometown club and supporters behind him. i know they were struggling, so that didnt help either. eddie's got him playing with a smile on his face that only miggy can rival. no snapping at opposing players, arguing with the ref, diving, or snide tackles. just a canny young lad living his dream. we really misjudged him from a personality point of view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Had a poor end to last season but to be fair to him he has owned that and come back looking a different player. Gave an excellent all round performance yesterday and if that is his level under Howe rather than a flash in the pan then I take back all judgements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viana Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 8 hours ago, Mattoon said: Had a poor end to last season but to be fair to him he has owned that and come back looking a different player. Gave an excellent all round performance yesterday and if that is his level under Howe rather than a flash in the pan then I take back all judgements. I think he had a lot of baggage to get rid of and by the time that was done the season was over. Now he's had a summer of being super fit and Eddie Howe telling him what he wants on the pitch. Watch that first goal again to see what I mean. I think a few months ago he was hesitant, he was over thinking, and he just wasn't being instinctual. Fast forward to yesterday. He's alive to the rebound and recycles the ball. He's then straight on his bike running into space and wanting the ball. When he gets it he's throw in a first time cross rather than trying to beat a man or make it a better chance. It's all quick and decisive decision making. He could easily have had another assist minutes later but Tonali was denied. I read a book once called The Inner Game of Tennis. It talks about quietening the mind to let the body take control. That's what I see with Anthony Gordon right now. He won't be as decisive as this every week, and I'm sure he'll have obstacles to overcome, but whenever he's in that flow state he can be devastating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 17 hours ago, The College Dropout said: Did everything well I hoped he would do. Terrific work rate on and off the ball. Good off of both feet. Had Cash on toast. Was a danger. Faded a bit but was good. Personally I think his long term future is at RW. Barnes is a bigger goal threat at LW and Miggys place is more there for the taking. Barnes left, Gordon right could be lethal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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