Newcastle United Weekend Wrapup
Not much to say about this weekend, unfortunately, since I didn't watch any of it due to the holiday. Maybe I should make that a habit, considering how well my boys played, so I have heard.
I'm obviously glad to see Dyer playing up to his ability, and so far, looking to be quite healthy. People forget how dominating he can be, since we scarcely see him play. But from what I read, he had a few devastating through balls and shots which almost created goals. What's beginning to happen is with a slow increase in speed and quality, defenders are starting to play more cautiously around Dyer AND Martins, creating chances for others, like Sibierski to strike while the iron's hot.
I'm getting quite sick of hearing Roeder stick up for Martins every game that he doesn't score. The truth is that Martins is playing very well, he's been just barely off in the last few games, but he's CREATING chances. His presence is opening up our attack, and if the club is scoring, who cares if it's Martins or Sibierski. I think Roeder over emphasizes Martins' quality just to make up for his denial of Luque's quality. Obviously Luque has some dedication issues. But his inability to play well and get amped for matches can only (historically) be pinned on the gaffer. So Roeder feels guilty. Rightly so... Luque has shown his skill in Europe and other fairly meaningless matches. It's his lack of playing time that has cost him his spot in Prem matches. And insisting to play Ameobi up front, even while he was injured and desparately needed a hip surgery, was not the wisest decision for the club, in my mind.
But here's to the up and up. We're now 3 points clear of the drop zone, and as poor as that sounds, at least it's SOMETHING to get a bit excited about.
I'm obviously glad to see Dyer playing up to his ability, and so far, looking to be quite healthy. People forget how dominating he can be, since we scarcely see him play. But from what I read, he had a few devastating through balls and shots which almost created goals. What's beginning to happen is with a slow increase in speed and quality, defenders are starting to play more cautiously around Dyer AND Martins, creating chances for others, like Sibierski to strike while the iron's hot.
I'm getting quite sick of hearing Roeder stick up for Martins every game that he doesn't score. The truth is that Martins is playing very well, he's been just barely off in the last few games, but he's CREATING chances. His presence is opening up our attack, and if the club is scoring, who cares if it's Martins or Sibierski. I think Roeder over emphasizes Martins' quality just to make up for his denial of Luque's quality. Obviously Luque has some dedication issues. But his inability to play well and get amped for matches can only (historically) be pinned on the gaffer. So Roeder feels guilty. Rightly so... Luque has shown his skill in Europe and other fairly meaningless matches. It's his lack of playing time that has cost him his spot in Prem matches. And insisting to play Ameobi up front, even while he was injured and desparately needed a hip surgery, was not the wisest decision for the club, in my mind.
But here's to the up and up. We're now 3 points clear of the drop zone, and as poor as that sounds, at least it's SOMETHING to get a bit excited about.
posted by darkred at 9:08 AM
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