Smal Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 (edited) I've said it before but I really like the way he controls the ball and squares up to the defender in a way that makes it look like he can go either inside or outside. Something you see top wingers like Saka do, and obviously he has that ridiculous acceleration to go with it. I think his decision making will be frustrating in the PL but he's still only had like less than 2 years of coaching in Europe I think? Hopefully he will improve in that regard quickly. I think we'd be daft not to have him in the squad next season given our right wing options currently. He has arguably already played to a higher level than both Murphy and Almiron this season. Edited April 9, 2024 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 10 minutes ago, TRon said: He might not stay anyway, he's going to have a year left on his contract next season, he could just run it down and then we get nothing. He doesn't really have fitness issues though, this is the first time he's been out for any sort of lengthy spell in a long while. Don’t think his contractual situation has been fully clarified? Would imagine we’ve probably got some kind of option to extend if it does only run to next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 https://fbref.com/en/players/c3cf087d/scout/365_m2/Yankuba-Minteh-Scouting-Report When you compare how he is performing compared to other wingers in the 14 leagues outside the top 5 it's absolutely ridiculous, mind. He excels at pretty much everything (he's even 99th percentile for tackles won in a team that averages 61.6% possession ffs ); with his weakness being that he gives the ball away a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 4 minutes ago, Smal said: https://fbref.com/en/players/c3cf087d/scout/365_m2/Yankuba-Minteh-Scouting-Report When you compare how he is performing compared to other wingers in the 14 leagues outside the top 5 it's absolutely ridiculous, mind. He excels at pretty much everything (he's even 99th percentile for tackles won in a team that averages 61.6% possession ffs ); with his weakness being that he gives the ball away a lot. Those passing stats will limit him to being an impact sub atm which is fine. If we qualify for Europa or Conference - keeping him is a no-brainer. He'll get minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 54 minutes ago, Smal said: https://fbref.com/en/players/c3cf087d/scout/365_m2/Yankuba-Minteh-Scouting-Report When you compare how he is performing compared to other wingers in the 14 leagues outside the top 5 it's absolutely ridiculous, mind. He excels at pretty much everything (he's even 99th percentile for tackles won in a team that averages 61.6% possession ffs ); with his weakness being that he gives the ball away a lot. That's incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 As said other day, it needs a heavy dose of ‘It’s the Eredivise’. I’d expect Dan James to post 30+ GA if he played a full season there Get him on another loan in a more challenging league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaj Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 It feels a bit of a no brainer to keep him around next season in my opinion as he seems to be so suited to the way that we play, especially if we were to get into Europe. If it comes to January and he isn't getting enough minutes he can always go out on loan for 6 months but he seems to have all the attributes to succeed in the Premiership. If he is to go out on loan then another stint at Feyenoord would be the sensible option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 (edited) On 08/04/2024 at 10:47, The Prophet said: His decision making already looks a hundred times better than Jacob Murphy's. Edited April 9, 2024 by Holmesy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 He looks a fun player but I'm not prepared to get my hopes up. I can see Eddie keeping him around for a few games pre-season to evaluate but I won't be surprised to see him sent on loan again and just hope it's either back to Feyenoord if they want him or a similar team that are both of good stature and able to promise valuable minutes. Even more reason I won't get excited is he could easily become our first foray in to flipping youth via breakout loan spells. Plucking a number out my arse here but if he can command £25m-odd based on the promise shown this season, I could see the club finding it hard to refuse given our FFP circumstances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PauloGeordio Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 6 hours ago, Dr. TC said: The pressing and winning the ball back in the ajax game is what makes it for me. Howe will love him as long as he can keep up that intensity. He looks like miggy with more range. And a right leg! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 His stats look like someone’s manipulated them in a computer game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 His change of pace / acceleration really stands out. A nice benefit that he won't be involved with the Euros or Copa America, so he'll get some extra time with the coaching staff this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 I'm certainly excited by this lad, despite the perceived weakness of the opposition. Skill combined with electric pace is a great attribute, the discipline he needs in his game, give Eddie a shout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 how long is his contract with us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sufi Posted April 9, 2024 Share Posted April 9, 2024 5 hours ago, huss9 said: how long is his contract with us? I’m not 100% sure but it would only make sense if there’s some kind of club option for an extension. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLC Posted April 10, 2024 Share Posted April 10, 2024 https://theathletic.com/5402899/2024/04/10/yankuba-minteh-newcastle-feyenoord Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 10, 2024 Share Posted April 10, 2024 37 minutes ago, JLC said: https://theathletic.com/5402899/2024/04/10/yankuba-minteh-newcastle-feyenoord Our loan management team is Ameobi and Ramage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted April 10, 2024 Share Posted April 10, 2024 Hopefully we end up sending more prospects to Feyenoord - Slot is a really good coach imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted April 10, 2024 Share Posted April 10, 2024 1 hour ago, Keegans Export said: Hopefully we end up sending more prospects to Feyenoord - Slot is a really good coach imo. Still uncomfortable with Feyenoord but otherwise yeah, you're bang on. I don't think it would happen now, but in another dimension Lewis Miley going there next season could've been a smart move. Or Lewis Hall... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted April 10, 2024 Share Posted April 10, 2024 4 hours ago, JLC said: https://theathletic.com/5402899/2024/04/10/yankuba-minteh-newcastle-feyenoord Barcelona fan urgh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 11, 2024 Share Posted April 11, 2024 13 hours ago, GeordieDazzler said: Barcelona fan urgh Messi fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 Posted April 11, 2024 Share Posted April 11, 2024 Did the shit hit it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted April 14, 2024 Share Posted April 14, 2024 Looking forward to watching todays game if he starts away at Fortuna Sittard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted April 14, 2024 Share Posted April 14, 2024 Starts today, as expected I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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