Howay 12496 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) Really don't understand Rafas preference of Anita over Yedlin. Not fussed about any of the other changes as they're pretty much expected Edited January 2, 2017 by Howay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Really don't understand Rafas preference of Anita over Yedlin. Not fussed about any of the other changes as they're pretty much expected I suppose Anita gives you more defensive responsibility? Yedlin loves getting forward, where Anita is more than happy to stay back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I suppose Anita gives you more defensive responsibility? Yedlin loves getting forward, where Anita is more than happy to stay back?That's what people keep saying but I'm far from convinced that Anita is better defensively and he contributes nothing whatsoever going forward which is a real negative against a side as low as Blackburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 That side looks dour like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 That's what people keep saying but I'm far from convinced that Anita is better defensively and he contributes nothing whatsoever going forward which is a real negative against a side as low as Blackburn. I'm not convinced he's better, just that he's more content to stay back than Yedlin is. I agree with you fwiw, I'd be playing Atsu, Yedlin and every quick player we've got. I can't get past the fact that one of their centrebacks is 36. We're better than Blackburn, so we should be able to play with less focus on staying solid. Then again, Benitez has slightly more success than I have, so I guess I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 ya don't drop a young lad who has done well in the few chances he's got entirely to fit in a 33yr old shitter like Murphy ffs I don't think his omission signals the end of Mitro's Newcastle career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I like him but can't see the point in keeping him at this point. He doesn't have the mobility that Rafa likes from his strikers. If he's happy to stay as a back-up then fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I love Rafa's tactical nous but his selections are often very defensive. I think atsu did enough to retain his spot. The mitro move is a head scratcher. If anyone wants dropping from the squad after recent performances, it's Perez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The worst thing about the Hayden/colback axis is the sight of the ginger pirlo taking it upon himself to run forwards 20 yards with the ball at this feet before spraying it directly into touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 If someone puts in a decent offer for Mitrovic sadly I think he'll be away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Bein sports is outrageously shite. I don't know if anyone else over here is having this problem but after seeing places this match was available I turned the tv on to see them putting on some old tennis and highlights from past La Liga and Serie A games... assume it's on one of their 10 online channels? Nope 1 channel is being used for a Juve game from last month and the others have nowt on. Our game isn't being put on the telly until 3 hours after it starts so now I'm watching a dodgy stream, absolute pack of cunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4386 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The worst thing about the Hayden/colback axis is the sight of the ginger pirlo taking it upon himself to run forwards 20 yards with the ball at this feet before spraying it directly into touchIt's the utterly pointless free kicks he incessantly gives away that gets me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 He's just shite tbh, absolute fucking shite. All he does is pass the ball 5 yards and he doesn't even manage a particularly good pass completion percentage doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Some pretty loose passing, too many long balls and some sloppy defending so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Class from Diame. Unlucky not to score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Our defence needs a massive upgrade when we go up mind, Lascelles and Clark will be a fucking nightmare in the Premier League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Another pen decision going against us there as that Greer was all over Clark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Starting to control the game. Looking more threatening when diame gets on the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Starting to control the game. Looking more threatening when diame gets on the ball Hayden is playing well so far, starting to control the midfield. Meanwhile Colback looks shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Gayle unlucky not to have two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Anita currently doing a cracking job for the Blackburn defence, killed off two good attacking moves by Newcastle in a row there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 71% possession Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Blackburn are going to be knackered pretty soon if it stays like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30617 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Bit one sided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 It's a good thing we played Anita for his desire to stay back over Yedlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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