Myleftboot Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Just now, STM said: This shit is absolutely ridiculous mind. Some never learn. The same ones who no doubt called Gordon shite. Proper torches and pitchforks. Everyone loves a scapegoat. Soon as one goes it’s look for the next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 When will people learn, give him a fair amount of time to adapt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, STM said: I thought this was is best game for us. Shocked to see criticism. Hard disagree, his best game for us I think was against PSG. What made you think this was a good performance? His passing was mostly going backwards and his positioning to receive a ball was in areas that were far too tight to make a difference most of the time. Their second goal he should have closed down their man better. PS - before anyone gives me the "give him time" - please don't, you can scroll a few pages back where I say the same thing regarding needs time. Doesn't mean the lad is free from receiving criticism. Edited October 8, 2023 by Amir_9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Just now, Pilko said: Is it though? I'm not doubting his ability as a footballer, which I think has shone through in fits and starts, but that's twice this season now he's half-heartedly closed down a shot from the edge of the area which we've then conceded a goal from. Yes it is. Gordon was trash, like fucking horrific. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Much more involved in the second half after swapping sides with Longstaff. Didn’t see much wrong, no idea what all the criticism is about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Just now, Pilko said: Is it though? I'm not doubting his ability as a footballer, which I think has shone through in fits and starts, but that's twice this season now he's half-heartedly closed down a shot from the edge of the area which we've then conceded a goal from. If Ward-Prowse had of scored from that free kick nobody would of said nowt about Longstaff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doops Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Just now, Nine said: When will people learn, give him a fair amount of time to adapt. No one is writing him off but he has to put a foot in in the 90th minute to block a shot fs there is no adapting needed for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Just now, Pata said: Much more involved in the second half after swapping sides with Longstaff. Didn’t see much wrong, no idea what all the criticism is about. I'm genuinely perplexed. I can only assume that some can't handle not winning and need a punchbag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) I didn't thinking he added much to the team today, he's not putting in any good forward passes or defending that well, he's good for the cups but still needs time to get used to the league. Edited October 8, 2023 by Newcastle Fan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 West ham come from their own half, no challenges or closing down on them but it's only Tonalis fault Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, STM said: This shit is absolutely ridiculous mind. Some never learn. The same ones who no doubt called Gordon shite. He is struggling to defend, was fairly evident by his half arsed attempt to stop the shot, turning your back on any shot is unacceptable ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 1 minute ago, STM said: Yes it is. Gordon was trash, like fucking horrific. Not sure what Gordon has to do with it? Any lack of effort sticks out like a sore thumb in this team and that's twice now he's sauntered out to a shot from the edge of the area which has flown in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 No issue with anyone calling out moments but both Pope and Lascelles caused more issues with the first than Tonali. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Some of the takes in here are truly staggering like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, Doops said: He should have been throwing himself at that Kudus shot man, not acceptable! Haven't seen the replay so will hold judgement on that, but would be disappointing if he could have blocked it. Other than that thought he did ok today, we were playing some nice football through the middle for the majority of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Thought he improved a lot second half but his attempt to block Kudus shot is frustrating Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Pilko said: Starting to wonder if this lad has the heart for it. Think my head would drop a bit if I ditched captaincy of Milan to be behind Elliot Anderson in our pecking order, mind. On the other hand, for what we had in midfield, what we needed and our budget it’s looking a bit of a bizarre signing so far. I really don’t know what role we thought he’d play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Thought he'd had a decent second half up until the goal but he was left a lot of space to cover for it iirc. Dodgy stream so maybe missed some of his bad bits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Throw yourself at the Kudus shot like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 1 minute ago, joeyt said: Thought he improved a lot second half but his attempt to block Kudus shot is frustrating Burn and Shar didn’t block it either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazeT44 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 He strikes me as the shy, introverted type. From his press conferences and body language on NUFC videos. Moving from Italy to Newcastle must be a huge culture shock in itself, let alone for someone who is more reserved. Then, factor in his lack of English, which is probably made worse by living in an area that's got a heavier accent and more colloquial language. Then, as most have pointed out, he's playing in a different set up, in a different position, in a vastly different league. Rather than berate him, give up on him or dismiss him as being sub-par, I'd like to see our fan base go the other way. I'd love to see a big Wor Flags effort for when Milan come over here. Show him that we are behind him and that he's now one of ours...!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I think he'll get better and better, you can see he's not on the same wavelength as the others. We could do with getting Joelinton and Willock back for that LCM spot and let Tonali rotate with Longstaff in RCM. Do think he was a bit half hearted trying to block the equaliser though, must say. You'd expect a lot more from an all action, physical midfielder like him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Fitness may well be an issue to consider, outside of giving him time to adapt to a new team and league. If we had Willock and Big Jo he wouldn't have played the 90 there. Thought he was fine, the whole team were shit in the first half, don't feel any need to single out our shiny new toy because he's not slotting in seamlessly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I'm not going to get worked up about his performances, cos agree he needs time. But aye he needs to be doing more for that block, and bothers me more since it's now not a one-off. Believe Eddie can kick that out of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicente_14 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 He’s hardly trained, and just played lots of minutes within days against Man City, PSG & West Ham. Also coming to the tempo and aggression of the Premier League from the slow and patient Italian game. Needs 6-12 months to get used to the league and settle into a new life culture too, still a young lad and still trying to pick up the language too. Just needs some time and some patience (see Gordon, Miggy, Joelinton etc) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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