Geordie Ahmed Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 51 minutes ago, janpawel said: Anyone think he may come back rusty and take time to settle back into real football games? I think he might, though a lot of people think he willl come back and smash it, hope I'm wrong and he does, but just hope people give him a chance if not, there's so much pressure on him after he fucked the last year up I think he's going to have a mint season but I agree that I think he'll take some time Howe will be very cautious with him and build him slowly (though probably starts 3rd round of the League Cup if we get there) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Conjo said: Can hardly remember what he was like for his few games other than that he was class against Villa and by the time his ban started, Longstaff seemed to fit into our game plan better. I remember getting a bit annoyed at him allways looking for the killer pass, and instead give the ball away in nearly all of those efforts. I remember ~55% pass success rate in a CL game. He also had a couple of failed block attempts where we conceded that looked very half assed. He was probably affected by the situation he was in. Edited August 11 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 My recollection is that he was incredible against Villa then shite but for the odd semi-useful half here and there. Hopefully the betting shit goes some way to explaining why he was so unimpressive and he'll hit the ground running and make up for lost time. Definitely one of the most exciting aspects of the new season. Got everything to prove. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 One positive is Eddie has had a year to work his magic - certainly looks leaner, fitter and raring to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 39 minutes ago, Yorkie said: My recollection is that he was incredible against Villa then shite but for the odd semi-useful half here and there. Hopefully the betting shit goes some way to explaining why he was so unimpressive and he'll hit the ground running and make up for lost time. Definitely one of the most exciting aspects of the new season. Got everything to prove. That is my recollection too - and the midfield three that many are excited about (Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali) looked really poor together - those three defeats in a row at the start of the season were in no small part down to how terrible the midfield looked (vs Brighton in particular). Happily, Villa played a ridiculously high line against us in the first game and were caught out. Tonali looked a long way off the pace - and disinterested vs Brighton. Fingers crossed he hits the ground running. We won six and drew two of the following eight PL games once Longstaff was restored to the line-up. Though I understand that Longstaff is the worst midfielder in the universe from quite a few on here ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 4 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: That is my recollection too - and the midfield three that many are excited about (Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali) looked really poor together - those three defeats in a row at the start of the season were in no small part down to how terrible the midfield looked (vs Brighton in particular). Happily, Villa played a ridiculously high line against us in the first game and were caught out. Tonali looked a long way off the pace - and disinterested vs Brighton. Fingers crossed he hits the ground running. We won six and drew two of the following eight PL games once Longstaff was restored to the line-up. Though I understand that Longstaff is the worst midfielder in the universe from quite a few on here ... Agree, but also important to keep in mind that Joelinton was struggling with fitness, Tonali was new and we played top teams, including an in form Brighton. I think that midfield trio could become one of the best in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Just now, Conjo said: Agree, but also important to keep in mind that Joelinton was struggling with fitness, Tonali was new and we played top teams, including an in form Brighton. I think that midfield trio could become one of the best in the league. 100% - and it was a tough start to the season. But I didn't think Tonali looked much to write home about before his ban. Hopefully, that was down to both settling into a new country / league, and the external issues re gambling. Happy for the lad to have a fresh start, but I suspect he won't be given much time to impress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Charlton Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Thought Sandro looked a £50 million pound player vs PSG,He was outstanding.Grafting,Tackling,Killer passes...Cant wait to see him in action with a clear head Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Boy Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 He was superb against liverpool and was subbed after 65 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 9 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: That is my recollection too - and the midfield three that many are excited about (Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali) looked really poor together - those three defeats in a row at the start of the season were in no small part down to how terrible the midfield looked (vs Brighton in particular). Happily, Villa played a ridiculously high line against us in the first game and were caught out. Tonali looked a long way off the pace - and disinterested vs Brighton. Fingers crossed he hits the ground running. We won six and drew two of the following eight PL games once Longstaff was restored to the line-up. Though I understand that Longstaff is the worst midfielder in the universe from quite a few on here ... Might have had other things on his mind like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 (edited) 9 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: That is my recollection too - and the midfield three that many are excited about (Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali) looked really poor together - those three defeats in a row at the start of the season were in no small part down to how terrible the midfield looked (vs Brighton in particular). Happily, Villa played a ridiculously high line against us in the first game and were caught out. Tonali looked a long way off the pace - and disinterested vs Brighton. Fingers crossed he hits the ground running. We won six and drew two of the following eight PL games once Longstaff was restored to the line-up. Though I understand that Longstaff is the worst midfielder in the universe from quite a few on here ... He's had almost a year to settle in a new country and at a new club. Yes, he has not been playing. But the everyday training, the coaching, the getting used to the tactics and etc, hopefully this return will be mega. and also hopefully, that midfield pairing with Bruno and Big Joe is going to rip the league apart like no midfield trio has ever done before. Edited August 12 by nufcjb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 I think he’ll hit the ground running. Guy been on some immense training schedule fitness wise for past 12 months, and will come back roaring. Just I question him being brought into the side because I’m convinced I see Howe dropping Longstaff straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 10 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: That is my recollection too - and the midfield three that many are excited about (Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali) looked really poor together - those three defeats in a row at the start of the season were in no small part down to how terrible the midfield looked (vs Brighton in particular). Happily, Villa played a ridiculously high line against us in the first game and were caught out. Tonali looked a long way off the pace - and disinterested vs Brighton. Fingers crossed he hits the ground running. We won six and drew two of the following eight PL games once Longstaff was restored to the line-up. Though I understand that Longstaff is the worst midfielder in the universe from quite a few on here ... That was an unfortunate run of games, where the team in general were poor. Brighton were a very good free flowing team (probably the one side across whole season in all comps that truly battered us from word go), Man City we done our annoying inferior approach and Liverpool was all us till defence shat out and game changed. Not like Brentford was some amazing performance. That was a proper poor game where the nerves were clear to see and a fortunate pen got us the win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 1 hour ago, Boo Boy said: He was superb against liverpool and was subbed after 65 minutes. They started coming into it after he went off.. pace wise he was the only one who could keep up with them. Can’t really judge him on last season because he must have known what was coming a few weeks before the world did, how does that not affect your game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 2 hours ago, Dr Jinx said: They started coming into it after he went off.. pace wise he was the only one who could keep up with them. Can’t really judge him on last season because he must have known what was coming a few weeks before the world did, how does that not affect your game? Supposedly* he didn't know anything about an investigation until the rest of the world did (Oct 12th, iirc). *Realise there might be a gap between the official story and reality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 See you in Nottingham! Our player of the season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Banned until 29th isn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 27th I think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 On 12/08/2024 at 08:36, Boo Boy said: He was superb against liverpool and was subbed after 65 minutes. Still baffled by it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaj Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/sandro-tonali-ban-confirmed From 27th August and our game will be 28th August Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Was class (as were others) against PSG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste_ne24 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 42 minutes ago, Danh1 said: Still baffled by it. Gordon came off the same time i believe. Was watching it in a bar in Kavos. Ruined my fucking holiday i'm still pissed off about it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 37 minutes ago, ste_ne24 said: Gordon came off the same time i believe. Was watching it in a bar in Kavos. Ruined my fucking holiday i'm still pissed off about it Never left SJP as angry. Was fucking furious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: Banned until 29th isn't he? Think so. FA document on his ban had the date as 29th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 FA moving the game back to the 26th just to be sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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