Geordie Ahmed Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 When Bruno would play at the 6 I would often shout pass it or quicker and he would often hold on to the ball, which tbf is a strength of his as he doesn't often lose it but I absolutely adore how Tonali uses the one touch pass to great effect It allows us to get into great positions much quicker and it's also less risky too I also think the way Howe, the club and the fans supported him during the year out means we get a bit extra from him. Before his ban there were times where he would either tackle half heartedly or not quite get back into position whereas now he's like a man possessed and we are so much better for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 9 hours ago, huss9 said: howe has an eye for a player. werent exactly competing with anyone for his or Isak's signings. Absolutely this. There was a lot in the press about Eddie watching Sandro and 'falling in love', and it's easy now to see why. There was also a lot made of the idea that we needed a DM to progress, all the while Eddie maintained that he would prefer a fluid midfield. He's done it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE7DR1DsF4X/?igsh=cWxqcW84eXdwZ24x Pretty sure that was the run he made in like the 96th minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 7 hours ago, Dr Venkman said: Absolutely this. There was a lot in the press about Eddie watching Sandro and 'falling in love', and it's easy now to see why. There was also a lot made of the idea that we needed a DM to progress, all the while Eddie maintained that he would prefer a fluid midfield. He's done it. He has, but Tonali's recovery pace as the deeper midfielder has made such a differences to our defending. And our results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Magpie Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Saw a comment on a BBC site re: Tonali's excellence. "70% of the world's surface is covered by water, the rest is covered by Tonali!" It wasn't a Newcastle fan that made the comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Get that on a banner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE7DR1DsF4X/?igsh=MWpvbnkzMjF2OWt5dw== Don’t care if it’s already been posted. Worth another look. Mental at that stage in the game, running full tilt. He has the ability to just dink it over the defender and hurdle the challenge almost in one motion. He was rapid that Agbadou and all. Looked a good, physical defender. Just glided past him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, Lush Vlad said: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE7DR1DsF4X/?igsh=MWpvbnkzMjF2OWt5dw== Don’t care if it’s already been posted. Worth another look. Mental at that stage in the game, running full tilt. He has the ability to just dink it over the defender and hurdle the challenge almost in one motion. He was rapid that Agbadou and all. Looked a good, physical defender. Just glided past him. prime Hatem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergenMagpie Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 15 minutes ago, Chris_R said: Get that on a banner @Heron wake the fuck up broo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 17 minutes ago, Mikky said: “Who else has seen this filth?!” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Seriously, though. So much of that is just simply him recycling the ball. But it’s hypnotic. He is the best in our team for coming back from the wrong side of the ball. But still nicking it without fouling the player. I know it’s a highlight reel. So you can always make players look good or bad in isolation. But I found it strange that were some really positive bits from the Chelsea away game. I remember him being anonymous and having a bad game. Similar for Everton. Thought he was meh like everyone was on the day. But half that video seemed to be from Goodison Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 23 minutes ago, Mikky said: Glorious. What a player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Irish Magpie said: Saw a comment on a BBC site re: Tonali's excellence. "70% of the world's surface is covered by water, the rest is covered by Tonali!" It wasn't a Newcastle fan that made the comment. @Heron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 41 minutes ago, Mikky said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 hours ago, Irish Magpie said: Saw a comment on a BBC site re: Tonali's excellence. "70% of the world's surface is covered by water, the rest is covered by Tonali!" It wasn't a Newcastle fan that made the comment. Isn’t this what Emanuel Petit said about Kante before one of the world cups? It’s a good quote but let’s save a banner for an original of our maestro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 43 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: “Who else has seen this filth?!” "I hope there aren't anymore, there are more". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Mikky said: Can tell he's class just from the freezeframe/thumnbail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 He's definitely one of those players that makes everything that they do look simple and obvious. I'm noticing it now because I can't ever remember a time when we've had it to this level but I never want to take it for granted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, Irish Magpie said: Saw a comment on a BBC site re: Tonali's excellence. "70% of the world's surface is covered by water, the rest is covered by Tonali!" It wasn't a Newcastle fan that made the comment. Class quote this. Have shared in the flags chat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Looks like Daniel De Rossi in those videos (if anyone here remembers him). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Lotus said: Looks like Daniel De Rossi in those videos (if anyone here remembers him). Definitely similar. That's a better comparison than the Pirlo/Gattuso ones that were bounded about when he first signed. If Tonali can have the kind of career and longevity that he had, he'll do well. Edited January 18 by Mazzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 11 hours ago, Kid Icarus said: He's definitely one of those players that makes everything that they do look simple and obvious. I'm noticing it now because I can't ever remember a time when we've had it to this level but I never want to take it for granted. Perfect blend of power and finesse, just waiting for a power headed for thunderbolt drive from the edge of the box! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 10 hours ago, Heron said: Class quote this. Have shared in the flags chat. I still think it’s a bit odd to have a well known saying Emanuel Petit made about Kante stolen and reclaimed for Tonali. Don’t we want our own original phrase? https://talksport.com/football/895487/ngolo-kante-song-france-chelsea-emmanuel-petit/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 14 hours ago, Mikky said: unbelievable. his long range passing 😮 and how fast his brain is working when he takes the ball in midfield.. outstanding Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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