alexf Posted December 14 Share Posted December 14 Beginning to grow in confidence in a Newcastle shirt. Looked like our leader and heartbeat today.Really liked his performance. Was a little glimpse into life after Bruno perhaps. Love Bruno but I think the position change will suit Bruno and Tonali. Been obvious ever since that Chelsea cup game. Hope Tonali is here for years to come and keeps developing, his ceiling is high. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 According to fbref, he had 95 touches, by far the most for him so far in a league game in a black and white shirt. The shocker is that his previous record was in his debut against Villa (!!) I'm pretty sure his pass completion percentage is also on the rise, with a DM worthy 91% yesterday. You cannot give the ball away playing there. It's taken a while, but we're starting to see the player we bought. He moves the ball so quickly it just seems to bounce off him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 1 hour ago, Stottie said: According to fbref, he had 95 touches, by far the most for him so far in a league game in a black and white shirt. The shocker is that his previous record was in his debut against Villa (!!) I'm pretty sure his pass completion percentage is also on the rise, with a DM worthy 91% yesterday. You cannot give the ball away playing there. It's taken a while, but we're starting to see the player we bought. He moves the ball so quickly it just seems to bounce off him. At his best, that's what Bruno does too, and why it would have been difficult to replace him with a classic destroyer-style DM. Unfortunately he does get into the habit of holding on to the ball for too long at times. Tonali seems to be that guy though. Dictates the tempo, gets things moving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 Bruno has to be allowed a little leeway to hold onto the ball IMO, because he can roll an opposition player and really open the game up. It’s about when he decides to do it obvs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 see what happens when his lass decides to move back to the toon? bit of fanny never hurt anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 59 minutes ago, huss9 said: see what happens when his lass decides to move back to the toon? bit of fanny never hurt anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 I still think his performance has to be severely caveated by the fact Leicester are very poor. If there was ever a game you wanted to be the deepest midfielder and look good then that was it. However - it's a positive sign that we seem to have finally decided to try him as a #6. Tbh this has been the thing that's puzzled me ever since his debut in pre-season at Rangers when he lined up at RCM with Longstaff in DM. Especially since we've also talked for ages about trying to 'release' Bruno further forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 18 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: FWIW I never had any doubt that he would become a key player, it was inevitable. Howe might like Longstaff but no manager with a brain is going to overlook Tonali. Alright, no-one likes a smart arse. On 27/08/2024 at 09:58, Dr Venkman said: I think by the end of this season he is talked about as part of the small group of players you want to keep hold of at all costs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEFAFWISP Posted Wednesday at 20:30 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:30 On 14/12/2024 at 20:18, GEFAFWISP said: I love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted Wednesday at 20:31 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:31 Swazzdro Fkin lol man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Posted Wednesday at 20:31 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:31 On 26/11/2024 at 08:51, r0cafella said: Would bite their hands off for our money back personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted Wednesday at 20:32 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:32 Just elite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted Wednesday at 20:38 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:38 Love this man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted Wednesday at 20:39 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:39 The actions of a “homesick” man who absolutely hates Newcastle obvs. Suck it Italian press! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted Wednesday at 20:41 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:41 1 minute ago, LiquidAK said: Love this man Get your own boyfriend ffs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted Wednesday at 20:43 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:43 But we win more with... uh, nevermind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted Wednesday at 20:44 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:44 Sandro Ole Ole Ole... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted Wednesday at 20:44 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:44 Half time and came to mention the swazz and it’s already in his name Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted Wednesday at 20:45 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:45 Just now, 54 said: Swazzdro Ole Ole Ole... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted Wednesday at 20:47 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:47 Making howes decision to not play him much even more baffling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted Wednesday at 20:49 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:49 He’s different gravy! He’s just getting going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEFAFWISP Posted Wednesday at 20:50 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:50 Putting himself in the shop window for January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted Wednesday at 20:52 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:52 4 minutes ago, andycap said: Making howes decision to not play him much even more baffling. Its probably the "Not playing him", and easing him in, which has probably allowed him to get up to speed and produce these displays like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted Wednesday at 20:53 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:53 5 minutes ago, andycap said: Making howes decision to not play him much even more baffling. It's because he's finally signed up to N-O and read our advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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