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Newcastle v Norwich City: 22nd or 23rd Sept


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As the seccond half progressed it looked more and more like we would squander the 3 points.

Tiote was a near disaster for us when he came on and true to form got a yellow.

What's with Obertan & Pardew, does he look so good in practice that he has to be played.

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Important 3 points but questions still have to be asked of the performance as a team and a few individuals.

 

Harper...9 Won the game for us really with a few crucial saves. Very good performance.

Santon...6 Wasteful and lacked concentration but did try to link down the left. A consistent system would allow a relationship to be formed with whoever is infront of him.

Williamson...7 Better game, few attempts on goal but still flaps at times and punts it forward.

Taylor...7 Solid enough, looks like he is enjoying his football again.

Anita...6 Just ordinary. I really dont see alot in this lad.

Perch...8 Composed, chased and was tidy on the ball. I like this lad.

Cabaye...6 Just not firing, looks off the pace but can give you that magic ball at any time. Will come good.

Ben Arfa...8 Wanted it, looked hungry and assertive, give the ball away a few times but worked hard for the team.

Jonas...7 Ran with the ball and won freekicks, doesnt do our shape any good really but his work ethic gets him through.

Ba...8 Looked lively, smiling again and took the goal very well.

Cisse...5 Seriously needs to have a word with himself, actually think a couple of games out will do him good.

 

Shola...Should get a few games upfront with Ba.

Tiote...Proper fuckin animal! :lol: Glad he's back but Cheik man, calm down.

Obertan...Really dislike this pathetic excuse for a footballer.

 

Good 3 points, few positives but still alot of room for improvement. A match sharp Tiote and Colo will help the team ten fold.

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Hit and miss performance.

 

Harper - 8

Perch - 7

Saylor - 7

Williamson - 7

Santon - 6

Ben Arfa - 7.5 (Ameobi - N/A)

Anita - 6 (Tiote - 4)

Cabaye - 5

Jonas - 7

Ba - 8

Cisse - 4 (Obertan - 5)

 

Positives:

 

1. Harper looks like his solid old self. I'm less worried about Krul's injury now.

2. Ba is back where he was a year ago. Hopefully we can keep him happy and he'll keep banging them in for us.

3. Defence was solid throughout. Limited Norwich to half chances which Harper kept out.

4. Ben Arfa is such an asset for us. He is a real game changer.

5. Jonas really is an important player for us. Seemed to be the only one who knew how to run the clock down at the end.

 

Negatives:

 

1. Cabaye continued his poor form. Shocking shooting and didn't seem to get around the pitch as much. At least his set pieces have inproved.

2. Cisse was a non-entity. Crap penalty too.

3. Tiote needs to get his head in the game for when he starts.

4. Obertan wouldn't see a good pass if it poked him in the eye. Shirked a 50/50 too, utter cunt.

5. Hoofball is a waste of time. I'd consider putting Ben Arfa in the middle to try and get a bit of penetration out of midfield.

 

All in all, a bit meh, but a win is a win. We really need to sort ourselves out for the big boys though. We just don't seem to have gotten out of second gear yet.

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