joeyt Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Teams can't counter attack us as easily now as for all of Bruno's amazing qualities, he's slow as fuck compared to Sandro Also I find it amazing that everytime we clear the ball from a corner, Tonali is always the quickest out to press the opposition on the halfway line Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 One of my favourite things about him is having that player that other teams get sick of pressing. He'll just pop it off to another player, they'll retreat and we'll pass it back to him. He'll turn and make some space and the opposition all just stand there, waiting. Happens so much. Gives us control of the tempo, something we've lost since Trippier lost it. I think teams target Bruno, 'cos as good as he is, he'll give you the ball a few times a game from overplaying, and you're straight in at our incredibly slow CB's. Tonali nullifies this as he's harder to press and doesn't push up or break lines like Bruno does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 As previous posters have said, the way the club stood by him and supported him during the ban, has really formed a bond there. He looks like is really enjoying his football and working his balls off. Top player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 19 minutes ago, joeyt said: Also I find it amazing that everytime we clear the ball from a corner, Tonali is always the quickest out to press the opposition on the halfway line yeah, noticed that more than ever last night. He’s a natural leader and I think him coming into the team and finding his place is a big part of why the team looks more energetic and less stale. It’s a clear illustration of why we need to keep adding a player of similar quality each year if we’re to keep moving forward. I actually don’t think Tonali would suit the single pivot role in many other top teams tbh, but because of the way we play he’s invaluable there for us. He covers the full backs when he needs to and as you say has the pace to cover transitions so much better than Bruno ever did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Said in the match thread our players will become spoiled by playing with him too much He was everywhere, and on multiple occasions covered for Livramento, Hall, Joelinton and Willock when they were out of position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 6 hours ago, nufcjb said: Shame about that shot he had in the 1st half but other than that, absolutely proud we have him at our club. i think Arteta said in the presser that Tonali would have scored if it it had been a prem ball. same with Big Joe's shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I think he brings a calmness to the team as well, something im not used to as a Newcastle fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curva Sud Milano Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Happy for you and for Tonali who finally plays in his natural role... Howay the Lads !! Sandro per sempre nei nostri cuori !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Love his berating of the referees too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) 6 minutes ago, joeyt said: Love his berating of the referees too wish he'd do a bit more italian hand waving. Edited January 8 by huss9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 World class at the moment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Wonder if he is able to encourage any decent Ities here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 People will have a go at me for this - I think it’s imperative we sign another quality CM to add to Bruno and Tonali (with a pathway open for Miley too) - it’s one of the most critical positions in any team wanting to achieve big things - will give us so much dynamism (In addition to a RW and CB) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Landlord of the Job Bulman has has just unveiled a statue of Sandro on the bar, supping an ice cold Moretti and eating spaghetti Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 His athleticism has surprised me the most, he's popping up all over the place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 34 minutes ago, Mikky said: People will have a go at me for this - I think it’s imperative we sign another quality CM to add to Bruno and Tonali (with a pathway open for Miley too) - it’s one of the most critical positions in any team wanting to achieve big things - will give us so much dynamism (In addition to a RW and CB) I kind of agree, but in the current situation it’s low on our priority list. I even want a striker to be able rest Isak more before we add a CM. Until we offload either Longstaff or Willock it’s impossible due to PSR I would say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 1 hour ago, Mikky said: People will have a go at me for this - I think it’s imperative we sign another quality CM to add to Bruno and Tonali (with a pathway open for Miley too) - it’s one of the most critical positions in any team wanting to achieve big things - will give us so much dynamism (In addition to a RW and CB) Dont think anyone will have a go. We already have one of the best midfields in the league. Adding another one in the likes of Bruno/Tonali then we are seeking perfection really. As good as Joelinton was yesterday, he gave the ball away in dangerous positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 5 hours ago, et tu brute said: His body language, the way he is straight in celebrating goals (he celebrated when Jorginho put his shot over the bar), there is no doubt in my mind he is loving it here. I honestly think the way he was treated by the club, his teammates and the fans during his ban, actually overwhelmed him. Top class this lad I've not seen it yet. But my mate messaged me saying he had some really nice words for the fans in his pre-game interview. So I think you're right there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Of all our players, he is the one I would like to see in a Zidane-esque movie where the camera follows him for a full game. I'd love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 2 minutes ago, Weezertron said: Of all our players, he is the one I would like to see in a Zidane-esque movie where the camera follows him for a full game. I'd love it. I would find one on Dan Burn funny mind (not a diss of Burn) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) 1 hour ago, Weezertron said: Of all our players, he is the one I would like to see in a Zidane-esque movie where the camera follows him for a full game. I'd love it. I don’t think he moves as such, he glides, he teleports! He’s got ninja skills as he’s effortlessly all over the place. Like there’s more than one of him The General Edited January 8 by PauloGeordio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) His one touch pass play is just amazing and is the difference to where we are now to where we have been by making our play quicker. He did it loads last night. Edited January 8 by Gazzaschicken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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looneytoon Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Kudos to those who were calling for Sandro to be moved more centrally / into a holding position and for Bruno to be pushed further forward. Didn't really see it myself to begin with, I must admit, but it has turned out to be an absolute masterstroke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Yep, I didn’t think he had the press-resistance for the role but regardless if he does or not he moves the ball so quickly and efficiently it doesn’t really matter. His athleticism on transition makes him a slightly better fit than Bruno there as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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