StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Player of the season so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaddockLad 738 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 3 assists yesterday, Best player in the division so far iyam Rafa signed him for Liverpool, he clearly knew he was talented. Had a great start at Swansea and got a few England caps then just seemed to go off the boil. 12 million for him was a good deal for Swansea and he didn't really do it for us lady season either. If Rafa can keep motivating him we should go up and then we'll just have to see if he can produce it in the premier league again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dynamite 421 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 MOTM yesterday but we've had a lot of standout performers over the season Lascelles Gouffran Gayle Ritchie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayatollah Hermione 1,563 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 An excellent example of someone who has been Rafa'd tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 He's took his game to another level and we just wouldn't tick without him. The precision on his long passes is spectacular to keep the opposition under pressure from out of nowhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rogerbarton 24 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Some of those passes yesterday. Ian Holloway actually picked out some great moments from him on EFL Goals. You can look at the two beauties for the first two, but the understanding with Gayle for the third was a beauty too. He's clearly an 'in the zone' type of player though - I think we can remember some of his anonymous performances last season. Hopefully he'll remain Rafa'd if we go up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Gloom 783 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 He's been given a lot more time on the ball to pick his passes in this division. He wasn't being pressed at all yesterday, from what I saw on periscope at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tooj 16 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Nothing against you Gloomy but it boggles my mind that people are that desperate to watch that they'll put up with a Periscope stream like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zico martin 9 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 he has found his level here and i fear that he will always struggle to perform consistently in the premiership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGingerQuiff 943 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 I'm optimistic. The weight he's lost and the fact he's acknowledged his petulance are huge positives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 633 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 he has found his level here and i fear that he will always struggle to perform consistently in the premiership. When he could be arsed he was decent quality in the Premier League though, motivation seemed to be his issue, especially towards the end at Swansea and then at us when the malaise crept in. Rafa then dropped him for a while which seemed to have the desired effect, he dropped some weight and has picked up his performances Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howmanheyman 1,296 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 I'm optimistic. The weight he's lost and the fact he's acknowledged his petulance are huge positives.We could've written that about you, tbh, Quiff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelie 65 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Let's get real, his big problem is inconsistency and rashness, be it premiership or championship. If he, with Rafa's help can erase those factors then I think we will have a jewel in Jonjo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dynamite 421 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Whilst I worry that Dummet, Clarke and Colback won't be able to cut it in the premier league, Shelvey has already showed on many occasions he's good enough for that league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adios 686 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Agree with J and Noelie, if Rafa can get him performing 4/5 games instead of 1/5 he'll be a decent Premiership player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Gloom 783 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Nothing against you Gloomy but it boggles my mind that people are that desperate to watch that they'll put up with a Periscope stream like. I'm a glutton for punishment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dynamite 421 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 I can't fathom why a fan of the club wouldn't want to watch the game through any medium available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewerk 2,112 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Because sometimes the shite quality isn't worth the effort. I can't imagine myself watching the game via periscope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adios 686 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 You could give me Championship Manger 2k era graphics of the game and I'd lap it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dynamite 421 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Because sometimes the shite quality isn't worth the effort. I can't imagine myself watching the game via periscope. Classic out of towner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monroe Transfer 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 My only worry is we're lacking for creativity in the middle without him. He gets injured and the whole dynamic of the team changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewerk 2,112 Report post Posted October 17, 2016 Classic out of towner What part of Newcastle is CLS in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wykikitoon 294 Report post Posted October 17, 2016 I must say I am with ewerk here. Would rather listen to Wireless than watch some shite periscope feed.Anyways back on topic. Rafa has deffo got the kid buzzing and motivated. The whole team infact are so the real test would be when we are not playing well and maybe on a couple of runs of defeats. But at the moment a joy to watch (or listen to ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dynamite 421 Report post Posted October 17, 2016 What part of Newcastle is CLS in? The part that is closest to NUFC than any other professional team that's how support is meant to work isn't it? Just to put this myth to bed: (Adjusted for rush hour) CLS to SJP 20min/11ml CLS to SOL 29min/12ml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewerk 2,112 Report post Posted October 17, 2016 And CLS to Gateshead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
