Anthony Gordon

[Away Toon]

There were lots of good performances tonight but ASM noticeably did nothing again when he came on and Almiron is regressing at almost the same speed as he improved earlier this season. Gordon is going to be starting very quickly.

[STM]

Was like some weird dream when our fans started singing his name.

[Coffee_Johnny]

23 minutes ago, STM said:

Was like some weird dream when our fans started singing his name.

What an unforgettable welcome for them both. 

 

 

Edited February 1, 2023 by Coffee_Johnny

[Shays Given Tim Flowers]

9 hours ago, Away Toon said:

There were lots of good performances tonight but ASM noticeably did nothing again when he came on and Almiron is regressing at almost the same speed as he improved earlier this season. Gordon is going to be starting very quickly.

Almiron’s assist was great. Think he’s been playing fine (not perfect) just teams have found it easier to stop him from getting into scoring positions. 

[petenufc1985]

Can he play centre mid?

[Yorkie]

[sushimonster85]

21 minutes ago, petenufc1985 said:

Can he play centre mid?

 

Not sure if this is a genuine question or a commentary on our Jan business 

 

But not really, no. Closest he has come to that is playing as a 10 behind a striker, so could potentially be used there in a 4-2-3-1.

[Sima]

Adam P’s going to need a new shirt if he takes #8

[Willow]

 

 

 

from https://www.instagram.com/memecastle_united/

 

 

Edited February 1, 2023 by Willow

[gbandit]

1 minute ago, Willow said:

 

 

 

from https://www.instagram.com/memecastle_united/

 

 

 

[Joey47]

I understand this might sound ridiculous but I’ve just seen this video of Neymar on Twitter and it really reminded of all the highlight videos I’ve been watching of Gordon. Based on that alone I can say with 99% confidence that Gordon is gonna be world class. He’s already as good as Neymar at diving  

*half trolling half serious but did honestly see similarities in the two 

 

[Big River]

28 minutes ago, Joey47 said:

I understand this might sound ridiculous but I’ve just seen this video of Neymar on Twitter and it really reminded of all the highlight videos I’ve been watching of Gordon. Based on that alone I can say with 99% confidence that Gordon is gonna be world class. He’s already as good as Neymar at diving  

*half trolling half serious but did honestly see similarities in the two 

 

he does say in this interview that Neymar is his favourite player.

 

 

probably why he loves a dive. which I do hope he tones down a bit, it's canny ridiculous at times

[Thumbheed]

I think this signing has gone under the radar in how transformational could be for us. 

 

Winger who gonna press and be able to offer all the qualities Willock does defensively but an extra edge up top that someone like ASM gives us.

 

Also, said this before but he reminds me of Heung-min Son.

 

 

 

Edited February 1, 2023 by Thumbheed
Eillock

[Danh1]

11 hours ago, STM said:

Was like some weird dream when our fans started singing his name.

Love it me like. Think it’s class that they were brought out pre match, shame it isn’t possible to do it for all but signings. 

[STM]

3 minutes ago, Danh1 said:

Love it me like. Think it’s class that they were brought out pre match, shame it isn’t possible to do it for all but signings. 

 

Yeah, I bet Gordon in that moment was thinking "thank fuck this went through". 

 

What a change of environment. Everything is better for him at Newcastle.

[McDog]

On 30/01/2023 at 21:18, Mountain said:

 

Jokes aside I love prog rock, who are your faves?

 

 

ELP. Yes , Gentle Giant, King Crimson to name a few since you asked!

[HawK]

Can see Gordon starting on the left with Bruno's injury, moving Joelinton to the middle with Longstaff + Willock. We're going to miss Bruno badly. I think the best we can do is try to bypass our midfield when playing out from the back and look to play through Trippier.

 

Joelinton can carry the ball through the middle, but Longstaff and Willock are both poor on the ball when pressed. I can see us playing a bit deeper and playing on the break more as a result of this. Maxi should look good when he comes because of this change. Isak will be instrumental in retaining possesion and moving the team forward in transition.

 

 

Edited February 2, 2023 by HawK

[KDT]

What catchy tune was sung for young Anthony?

[Weezertron]

10 minutes ago, KDT said:

What catchy tune was sung for young Anthony?

Sounds like white stripes - seven nation army? Not sure if that’s the reference though 

[Dr Venkman]

On 30/01/2023 at 16:29, Kid Icarus said:

Loving the introduction video with Howe talking about the area etc. 

Did you clock the AS quote? 'We have the same ambitions as Manchester City in terms of success and trophies'.  We all knew it, of course, but confirmation that's what they're selling to new additions.

[SUPERTOON]

 

[PauloGeordio]

Rafa he say yes! 
 

https://insidefutbol.com/2023/02/02/he-has-something-former-everton-boss-rafael-benitez-on-anthony-gordon/593943/

[HawK]

No surprise to be honest, the out-of-possession similarities to Almiron are plain as day, and Benitez had to move heaven and earth to get Almiron in.

[Kid Icarus]

In hindsight it's baffling to think of some of the wingers Rafa bought considering the workrate he wants from them. It should have been obvious from the start that Babel and Pennant were never going to put in the graft of someone like Kuyt or Kewell. 

[David Edgar]

1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said:

 

 

Honestly fancy that Schar has needed convincing and still carries a bit of a grudge.  PR overdrive getting this quote out.  Club is so good at it now.