Player Ratings v Queens Park Rangers (H)
By Wasim
January 16 2012
Danny Guthrie as been named man of the match by Tyne-Talk's player rater Wasim4nufc, for his performance against Queens Park Rangers yesterday lunchtime. There were fairly high scores all round, except for Yohan Cabaye who was taken off within the first 25 minutes through injury. Read on to see how the rest of the team faired...
Player Ratings
Tim Krul (7.5) - Made a couple of decent saves but did not have that much work to do overall.
Danny Simpson (7.5) - Had another good game at right back. Went forward nicely a few times and did his job at the back.
Mike Williamson (7.5) - Won several headers and did everything that was required of him. Really has done well since he returned to the team.
Fabricio Coloccini (8) - A few years ago, I said Jonathan Woodgate was the best centre back at Newcastle for quite a few seasons but Coloccini has surpassed him. Hardly gets beaten, deals with situations calmly and has bags of skill.
Davide Santon (7.5) - Made a couple of defensive mistakes in the first half but apart from that gave another encouraging performance.
Ryan Taylor (7) - Started the game on the right and then moved into the centre when Cabaye went off but was efficient in both positions. Did a job for the team.
Danny Guthrie (8.5) - Really stepped up to the plate in Tiote's absence. We started slowly but once we gained control Guthrie started showing his quality. Never afraid to go into the tackle, intercepted a few balls and was good on the ball. Solid all round display from a man who really should get a new contract soon.
Yohan Cabaye (6.5) - Went off injured just after the half way point in the first half.
Jonas Gutierrez (8) - Was forced to play in a drifting role when Ben Arfa came on and did that with great effect. I thought he was dangerous as he seemed willing to take on players. I'd like to see more of him in such a role.
Leon Best (8) - Worked hard and took his goal brilliantly. I must admit I was questioning his inclusion as I thought Ben Arfa did more to warrant a start. I was happy to eat my words.
Shola Ameobi (6.5) - Did a good job of holding up play but I don't think he had a shot at goal all game if I'm not mistaken which is disappointing for a striker.
Substitutes
Hatem Ben Arfa (8) - Another very encouraging display from the French Magician. Changed the game for us when he came on, as he injected some pace and flair which was lacking in our game at that point. Did a good job of tracking back which was good to see. Hope he gets to start the next game.
James Perch (7.5) - Did a good job as a defensive midfielder when he came on.
Dan Gosling (N/A) - Don't think he had too many touches in the brief period he was on.
Newcastle United Man of the Match - Danny Guthrie
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Quote:marshless
i am wondering if we watched the same match,the match I watched was woeful with most of the players being rubbish,jonas being particularly bad.we had one shot on target the whole game and that produced the goal,we could hardly put three passes together. it was that bad I was consiering leaving after about 20 minutes.so I say again were we watching the same match?
This is exactly what's the matter with st james. Why on earth would you leave the ground of our beloved club after 20 minutes ffs. YOU SHOULD BE PROUD TO BE A GEORDIE AND STAY TIL THE FUC KING DEATH NO MATTER WHAT THE SCORE.
sorry for all the caps but this really boils my @#$%&.
I dont see what Perch did that waranted an extra point over Ameobi, yes he didn't have a shot on target during the match whic would normally be poor for a striker but was he there to do that? His role was to support Best, he was there to hassle the defenders, hold up play, make spaces for Best to run into, control the ball to lay it off all of which he did before he ran out of steam!
I thought Jonas did a great job in his new role, i've been wanting them to use him like that since we bought him!
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Ben Arfa got on my nerves, taking 2 or 3 extra touches (and often losing the ball) when a straight pass would have served the team better.
He could have taken a leaf out out of Danny Guthries book. No faffing about just getting the job done.
Guthrie was rightly named man of the match. Jonas was excellent too.
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Guthrie has done well and he's a player I like. He's given a huge return on his fee. I don't agree with the assertion that he's not much of a step down from Tiote. IMO, wor Cheick is one of the very best in the world at what he does. Can't think of anyone I'd rate as definitely better other than Yaya Toure. And based on that pop he had at Arsenal last season (with his LEFT foot), I think he may be every bit as good as Toure.
Thanks for the ratings, Wasim-they're great for getting everyone talking!
You dont seem to get any problems from Guthrie or Raylor which is also another positive. Both have spoken recently about being settled in the area with a young family.
Guthrie couldn't be classed in the same bracket as tiote at what tiote does as you say Tunyc there's not many that can and only 1 or 2 in the premier league that you could! Guthrie is however a capable replacement and after the way he covered for Tiote's injury abscence earlier in the season i'm not as concerned about his abscence for the ACoN!