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Just watched the NUFc TV video of him, he really does come across as an intelligent and humble lad. Not a wrong word out of his mouth. Top stuff!!

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17 hours ago, buzza said:

Just watched the NUFc TV video of him, he really does come across as an intelligent and humble lad. Not a wrong word out of his mouth. Top stuff!!

I'm always very impressed with how he speaks and conducts himself. He's great at highlighting contributions from other team members too, it's clear he thinks of himself as part of the group. Top lad.

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Any one else think Howe is ruthless with Gordon ? He seems to play him all of the time and when he gets kicked all over the park he keeps him on the pitch. This might just be Gordon insisting that he plays but he certainly earns his wage.

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16 minutes ago, Ben said:

Any one else think Howe is ruthless with Gordon ? He seems to play him all of the time and when he gets kicked all over the park he keeps him on the pitch. This might just be Gordon insisting that he plays but he certainly earns his wage.

I think yesterday was a time where Howe, in an ideal world, would have left Gordon on the bench.

 

But if as reported Barnes picked up a knock and had to come off, the only real options were Gordon or Sanusi. At that point the game was 1-1, and I think avoiding extra time was a big factor, so Gordon had to come on really. 
 

there are other occasions he could come off sooner or be rested more, but as others have said I think Gordon would want to play every minute possible so I don’t think it will cause any issues.

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18 minutes ago, Ben said:

Any one else think Howe is ruthless with Gordon ? He seems to play him all of the time and when he gets kicked all over the park he keeps him on the pitch. This might just be Gordon insisting that he plays but he certainly earns his wage.


Gordon for me has an elite mentality. Wants to play every minute and show he’s the best. 
 

Always said since start of season, for him to go to that next level to back up his mentality, he needs to add goals. Ones like against Arsenal mid week prime example. Just get in at that back post and score, doesn’t need to be fancy finishes, just get them in the net. Then opposition will be even more scared of him, because not only has he the work rate / ball retention / movement, it’s the goals that scare opposition. 
 

The new RW will then have so much more time to impact game too as opposition can’t double up on every key player. 

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On course to match his G/A from last season.

 

Wouldn't be surprised if he beat it given the form he's been in during this winning run. 

 

Isak has rightly had the plaudits for his goal scoring form but Gordon has been almost equally instrumental.

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5 minutes ago, Mazzy said:

On course to match his G/A from last season.

 

Wouldn't be surprised if he beat it given the form he's been in during this winning run. 

 

Isak has rightly had the plaudits for his goal scoring form but Gordon has been almost equally instrumental.

6 goals from 20 PL games this season with 4 assists.

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he’s class.. if i have one tiny nit pick, is the amount of times Hall does the over lap and gets in good space for a through ball to cross, and he always decides to go across the box himself instead, Hall can hook a canny cross in.. still, it’s just a tiny point. he’s quality 

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Just now, dave s said:

he’s class.. if i have one tiny nit pick, is the amount of times Hall does the over lap and gets in good space for a through ball to cross, and he always decides to go across the box himself instead, Hall can hook a canny cross in.. still, it’s just a tiny point. he’s quality 

 

 

I mentioned it in the match thread. He doesn't need to use Hall on the overlap every single time but mix it up please. Hall's crosses are good.

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14 minutes ago, Ronson333 said:

It’s going to be Murphy, put money on it .

 

For different reasons I'd love it to be Bruno or Murphy.

 

Ideally both and Isla score as well demolish Liverpool 3-0.

 

Actually fuck that, Bruno, Isak and Gordon score before Murphy lashes in a very late winner in a 4-3 score settler

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4 hours ago, Newcastle Fan said:

Thought he was class yesterday, really seemed fired up and was taking the piss out of their defenders.


Yeah he was very good apart from losing the ball a couple of times too many. That’s how it is sometimes, not the only one though. 

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16 minutes ago, McCormick said:

If your wingers aren’t losing the ball once or twice during a match they’re not taking enough risks.

 

Such a unique mix of pace, work-rate and winners’ mentality. Love him.


I totally agree with this. But let’s not kid ourselves, he lost the ball more often than usual in that first half. Not a criticism in anyway, a free heavy touches and sloppy passes, just stating what happened. He was very good overall. So happy to see him in this form. 

 

 

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I thought a couple of his passes were not good. Really don’t think he has that ‘magic’ to drift in and play as an occasional 10. The difference with Bruno’s pass to Isak was stark. 
Still, his athleticism and work/team ethic is exceptional. Glad he scored.

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It's weird how people see different things.  I thought he was frustrating and poor by his standards.  Still scored, mind :lol:  

 

There were some almost HBA/ASM type moments from him with how good his skill and drop of the shoulder was.  But he kept running down blind alleys or wanting to drift into traffic all the time and losing possession through over-playing or a crap pass.  I do think he wants too many touches at times or seems to be over-thinking certain situations and slowing it down when it doesn't necessarily call for that. 

 

I've always loved him when he just gets on with it, makes his mind up and goes.  It is what made him stand out so much from ASM when he came in.  So much more direct and purposeful.  Not a lot of twisting and cutting about with fuck all end product.

 

Nitpicking, though.  He is obviously a massively important player for us and he works like a trojan. 

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