Optimistic Nut Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Sturridge absolutely did him with a lush bit of skill at SJP, that's the only time I've ever seen anyone beat him with any of skill/power/pace in two seasons. I was going to say, what about Griffin until I read the last two words. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Sturridge absolutely did him with a lush bit of skill at SJP, that's the only time I've ever seen anyone beat him with any of skill/power/pace in two seasons. Aye, wanted us to sign Sturridge after that. Duff gave him a bit of a run round aswell at Craven Cottage and Tchoyi did alright against him at The Hawthorns iirc, the former probably more to do with the fact they've trained together like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Oh Barcelona! If Jose decides he's definitely leaving, I really hope its to Barca. It'd be beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Him going to Barcelona would be annoying when every fucker decides to suddenly pipe up about how good he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Would actually be fairly easy to swallow losing him if he went there but I'd be very surprised. This basically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Him going to Barca would be just about bareable, i think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 If he does go to Barca I hope we don't boo him when we play them in the Champions League sem-final in a couple of years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Any team outside of the PL would make it bareable for me. Going to Barca would make me sad, but I'd be pleased for him. Any team in the PL would be horrible, Liverpool would be horrific to bear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Defensively Jose is a rock, but his attacking is probably too direct and not clever, or methodical enough for the way Barca play. He's definitely good enough imo and would improve immeasurably. I think the whole world will be surprised how good Jose is attacking-wise if he goes to Barca. At Newcastle we don't have the movement to make the most of of his skill which is why he sometimes loses the ball when he ends up in a tight spot. At Barcelona he will be the ultimate defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest schmuck Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Yeah he has great ability going forward - pace, energy, skill and delivery (what more do you need?) He just hasn't completely unlocked it yet as he has with his defending, but he will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 if hes going to go, then leave the EPL. I'm not even going to think twice if its to Barca too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Jose's touch on the ball can be a bit clumsy. I don't see him as a Barca player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Jose's touch on the ball can be a bit clumsy. I don't see him as a Barca player. neither do i, barce's all about possession and thats where he lacks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 He's good at keeping possession and normally does so with Jonas. The biggest problem is that as a team we're generally crap at keeping the ball. He'd do alright with Barcelona I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 He's good at keeping possession and normally does so with Jonas. The biggest problem is that as a team we're generally crap at keeping the ball. He'd do alright with Barcelona I reckon. when jonas isn't there he gives the ball away an awful lot more as he has to pass more than 6ft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 He linked up well with Ferguson. Isn't that the point anyway? He's got no-one to pass to? Barcelona play a short passing game so he'll have players around him more often than not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Him going to Barcelona would be annoying when every fucker decides to suddenly pipe up about how good he is. It'd give us the chance to say "told you so" though. I'd certainly take Bojan in a straight swap, left backs are usually a lot cheaper than strikers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I bet you anything Ashley is hoping Barcelona offer. Perfect get out clause for him to sell without getting stick from the fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 He linked up well with Ferguson. Isn't that the point anyway? He's got no-one to pass to? Barcelona play a short passing game so he'll have players around him more often than not. did he ? ferguson played well i'll grant you but there was little link up play. brace do play a short passing game but not as short as jose and jonas like it. when he doesn't give it to jonas it's often a poor pass/decision instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 If he can't stay here, then I'd love to see him on Barca. Although what Pip said applies as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 He linked up well with Ferguson. Isn't that the point anyway? He's got no-one to pass to? Barcelona play a short passing game so he'll have players around him more often than not. did he ? ferguson played well i'll grant you but there was little link up play. brace do play a short passing game but not as short as jose and jonas like it. when he doesn't give it to jonas it's often a poor pass/decision instead. When he doesn't give it to Jonas he's blasting it long though, at Barca he'd have a lot more options than just the winger in front of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 He linked up well with Ferguson. Isn't that the point anyway? He's got no-one to pass to? Barcelona play a short passing game so he'll have players around him more often than not. did he ? ferguson played well i'll grant you but there was little link up play. brace do play a short passing game but not as short as jose and jonas like it. when he doesn't give it to jonas it's often a poor pass/decision instead. When he doesn't give it to Jonas he's blasting it long though, at Barca he'd have a lot more options than just the winger in front of him. it's through going long he reduces the options, the winger shouldn't need to be 2ft away and he often has options inside. it will be interesting to see when/if he goes what he's like in possessioin without jonas there contracting all the play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 He linked up well with Ferguson. Isn't that the point anyway? He's got no-one to pass to? Barcelona play a short passing game so he'll have players around him more often than not. did he ? ferguson played well i'll grant you but there was little link up play. brace do play a short passing game but not as short as jose and jonas like it. when he doesn't give it to jonas it's often a poor pass/decision instead. When he doesn't give it to Jonas he's blasting it long though, at Barca he'd have a lot more options than just the winger in front of him. it's through going long he reduces the options, the winger shouldn't need to be 2ft away and he often has options inside. it will be interesting to see when/if he goes what he's like in possessioin without jonas there contracting all the play. The going long is down to a lack of options. That's just the way we play at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 He linked up well with Ferguson. Isn't that the point anyway? He's got no-one to pass to? Barcelona play a short passing game so he'll have players around him more often than not. did he ? ferguson played well i'll grant you but there was little link up play. brace do play a short passing game but not as short as jose and jonas like it. when he doesn't give it to jonas it's often a poor pass/decision instead. When he doesn't give it to Jonas he's blasting it long though, at Barca he'd have a lot more options than just the winger in front of him. it's through going long he reduces the options, the winger shouldn't need to be 2ft away and he often has options inside. it will be interesting to see when/if he goes what he's like in possessioin without jonas there contracting all the play. The going long is down to a lack of options. That's just the way we play at the moment. no it isn't as jonas doesn't seem to (even when he should),simpson doesn't and barton hasn't half as much since carroll left, tiote doesn't,nolan doesn't get the ball enough to,williamson does,colo doesn't,taylor does more than colo but not williamson.......have i missed anyone ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 He linked up well with Ferguson. Isn't that the point anyway? He's got no-one to pass to? Barcelona play a short passing game so he'll have players around him more often than not. did he ? ferguson played well i'll grant you but there was little link up play. brace do play a short passing game but not as short as jose and jonas like it. when he doesn't give it to jonas it's often a poor pass/decision instead. When he doesn't give it to Jonas he's blasting it long though, at Barca he'd have a lot more options than just the winger in front of him. it's through going long he reduces the options, the winger shouldn't need to be 2ft away and he often has options inside. it will be interesting to see when/if he goes what he's like in possessioin without jonas there contracting all the play. The going long is down to a lack of options. That's just the way we play at the moment. no it isn't as jonas doesn't seem to (even when he should),simpson doesn't and barton hasn't half as much since carroll left, tiote doesn't,nolan doesn't get the ball enough to,williamson does,colo doesn't,taylor does more than colo but not williamson.......have i missed anyone ? Taylor, Colo, Barton, Simpson and Williamson all go long during games. Surely you can see that players more likely to go long are those with more of the field to aim at? Why would Nolan and Jonas be hitting it long from the positions they are generally in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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