Ikon Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 7 hours ago, Minhosa said: Wow. What. A. Debut. His number went up to be subbed. We’d just scored. He made his way over. Was ready to walk off but Tindall and Howe were trying to explain to him to take his time as they wanted him to take the standing ovation. He couldn’t understand them and pretty much got to the sideline to be pushed back on to the pitch. He was then booked after the fourth official moaned about it. He never got the ovation as everyone was too busy celebrating the final goal. I bet the fourth official never got any spaghetti when he was a kid. Tuna can eating cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I'm not sure the tshirts will hurt much, i guess helps squad cohesion but not sure. I think the injury to mings did knock the wind out of them and seemed clear he was the one barking orders to the defence as once he was gone they played like a thrown together 5 aside team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I used to love the Ancelotti Milan team back in the day, when they had the central midfield three of Pirlo, Gattuso and Ambrosini. We've somehow ended up with a midfielder that is some sort of hybrid of all three. Over the moon. What a start for him man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1892er Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 7 hours ago, Gawalls said: He genuinely was my first choice - always been a massive fan of his after the Bournemouth team he built What's crazy is the fact that he still doesn't seem to be getting the credit he deserves from the media and other fans for pretty much a flawless 2 seasons. Soooner or later they'll realise it's not a purple patch and he's actually a top top manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Howe will make sure that he will get opportunities to make runs through the channels and into the box a lot. Love how he read the situation just before he almost scored his second. Made a great run before Gordon even got the ball from Isak. Looks very quick too on top of all the other erotic attributes and elegance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, 1892er said: What's crazy is the fact that he still doesn't seem to be getting the credit he deserves from the media and other fans for pretty much a flawless 2 seasons. Soooner or later they'll realise it's not a purple patch and he's actually a top top manager. They’re in denail. What with the Saudi backing and an outstanding English manager combined, it is the thing of their nightmares because he can actually make good with less. We are here, right now. We are coming for them and there is nothing that they can do about it. It’s only a matter of time. Possibly sooner than we all thought, but there is something quite fucking magical happening at Newcastle for those with eyes to see and ears to hear. It happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, 1892er said: What's crazy is the fact that he still doesn't seem to be getting the credit he deserves from the media and other fans for pretty much a flawless 2 seasons. Soooner or later they'll realise it's not a purple patch and he's actually a top top manager. In Sweden theres even talk about when its the right time to sack him... still dont get it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I remember watching a documentary with the late Vialli, where he was talking about how much he loved joining Chelsea and the Premiere League in general. He said in Italy the environment is a lot more intense and serious and when he came over he was taken back by how much more fun and banter everyone had with each other, coaches and manager included. Found it refreshing and it took some of the pressure off. The whole thing about Tonali's demeanour always reminds me of this Expect him to eventually really settle in and open up more, especially once he learns the language too. Funny thing is Isak seemed a bit reserved initially too and now he is so different and seems to be absolutely loving it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineblue Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 How much did you pick this lad up for, he looks a cracking player all the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Would love to know what he was thinking seeing SJP full for the first time, Wor Flags waving, crowd absolutely buzzing. Wonder if he fell in love. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Just now, Miggys First Goal said: Would love to know what he was thinking seeing SJP full for the first time, Wor Flags waving, crowd absolutely buzzing. Wonder if he fell in love. You know it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Different type of player, but I think he will contribute much more than a Maddison would have to this team, and I was in favour of bringing Maddison in. Tonali slots straight in, whereas Maddison would have been a system shift to accomodate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 8 minutes ago, Maineblue said: How much did you pick this lad up for, he looks a cracking player all the same. Conseus is around £55m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, Maineblue said: How much did you pick this lad up for, he looks a cracking player all the same. Cost about one Mangala and two Gerry Creaneys 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 One goal, produced a great shot and save from Martinez, critical pass in three other goals. Covered hectares of ground, aggressive and aware. What a debut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Former Everton and Scotland winger Pat Nevin, analysing for BBC 5 Live, was impressed with Tonali, who Newcastle bought from AC Milan for £55m. Nevin likened Tonali, who slotted in alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton in an industrious and progressive engine room, to one of the icons of modern midfield play. "Newcastle fans are going to like Tonali if he keeps on playing like this," said Nevin. "If you look at him and Guimaraes in midfield, that is a spectacular partnership. "Tonali was absolutely everywhere. He has a confident arrogance about himself. Just everything he does - his cross-field balls, his comfort and confidence on the ball - he has the arrogance of [Andrea] Pirlo on the ball. "He looks like the absolute complete midfielder. Everyone else was running around at top speed and he just seemed completely in control at every moment." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Mad to think as well that Tonali is only 23. AC Milan captain with experience of winning Serie A and playing in a CL semi final. His room for progression is scary, we’ve really got something special on our hands here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Don’t think I’ve felt this way the day after a new player’s debut since HBA against Everton. The icing on the cake is that Sandro Tonali has a ridiculously good and strong mentality. Plus the right environment with the way the club is going about things in every area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 NGL was genuinely worried that he'd take a while to settle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Watching the goal again. The movement is soooooooo good. Alert as fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, STM said: NGL was genuinely worried that he'd take a while to settle. I said before the game that I really really hope he is off to a flier. Never dared or imagined it going this well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 2 hours ago, 1892er said: What's crazy is the fact that he still doesn't seem to be getting the credit he deserves from the media and other fans for pretty much a flawless 2 seasons. Soooner or later they'll realise it's not a purple patch and he's actually a top top manager. People at work with genuinely said “he’ll take you down like he did with Bournemouth” forgetting he started on a team with something crazy like minutes 21 points and got them not only safe but finishing twelfth that season. He then marched them through the leagues and kept them top flight for a long while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 2 hours ago, PauloGeordio said: They’re in denail. What with the Saudi backing and an outstanding English manager combined, it is the thing of their nightmares because he can actually make good with less. We are here, right now. We are coming for them and there is nothing that they can do about it. It’s only a matter of time. Possibly sooner than we all thought, but there is something quite fucking magical happening at Newcastle for those with eyes to see and ears to hear. It happen. And they’ll continue to play him down right until the England job is available in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Even just from the highlights he looked a cut above. Incredibly quick thinking and amazing touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) Like I said before, blessing in disguise if Longstaff wasn’t quite fit enough to start. I don’t know the decision making process but I was really hoping Tonali would just get thrown in. He’s a class act, he’ll thrive in competitive games when he has something to prove. Edited August 13, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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