Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (H)
By Wasim
April 9 2012
Tyne-Talk Player Rater, Wasim4nufc has awarded Hatem Ben Arfa man of the match for his performance against Bolton Wanderers this afternoon, after he scored a cracking goal to get the game going. Fabricio Coloccini fresh back from injury and Danny Simpson both scored 8/10. Read on to see how the rest of the team faired...
Player Ratings
Tim Krul (7.5) - Did not have many saves to make but did well when called upon especially the save from Eagles shot.
Danny Simpson (7) - Another good defensive display from Simmo. Went forward more in the second half but kept Petrov quiet for much of the game.
Danny Simpson (7) - Another good defensive display from Simmo. Went forward more in the second half but kept Petrov quiet for much of the game.
Mike Williamson (7.5) - It is never easy marking Kevin Davies but Willo did great. Intercepted and put in some important challenges and has really played his role in us keeping three consecutive clean sheets.
Fabricio Coloccini (8) - Came back into the team after his injury but it looked like he never missed a game. Was sharp and very good defensively. Took the ball up field nicely a few times as well and also had a decent shot from outside the box which was well saved.
Davide Santon (8) - Another very good game from our young Italian. Kept bombing forward but also seemed to win his battle with Eagles. Seems to have lifted his game since he got recalled and has defended much better.
James Perch (6.5) - Had a relatively quiet game but did his job although we needed more penetration in the middle of the park and that is why he was substituted at half time.
Yohan Cabaye (7) - Was not on the ball enough in the first half and seemed to miss the presence of Guthrie and Tiote alongside him. Kept working hard for the team though and he can claim that it was his pass which led to one of the goals of the season.
Fabricio Coloccini (8) - Came back into the team after his injury but it looked like he never missed a game. Was sharp and very good defensively. Took the ball up field nicely a few times as well and also had a decent shot from outside the box which was well saved.
Davide Santon (8) - Another very good game from our young Italian. Kept bombing forward but also seemed to win his battle with Eagles. Seems to have lifted his game since he got recalled and has defended much better.
James Perch (6.5) - Had a relatively quiet game but did his job although we needed more penetration in the middle of the park and that is why he was substituted at half time.
Yohan Cabaye (7) - Was not on the ball enough in the first half and seemed to miss the presence of Guthrie and Tiote alongside him. Kept working hard for the team though and he can claim that it was his pass which led to one of the goals of the season.
Jonas Gutierrez (6.5) - Another who had a quiet game but still worked hard as he always does, even more so as he was played out of position again.
Hatem Ben Arfa (9) - Had a relatively quiet game but has earned this high rating simply for scoring a goal of pure class. He took the ball from inside his own half and ended up with it being in the back of the net through skill, pace, balance and composure. Was not on the ball a lot today but produced something special when it was most definitely needed.
Papiss Cisse (7.5) - Did not get much service but still found himself on the score sheet with the one chance he really had in the game. It may have been an easy goal but it still takes that at the right place at the right time instinct which he seems to have, to convert it.
Demba Ba (6) - A very disappointing performance from Ba. His touch was just not there today as he had a few chances but it got taken away from him after a poor touch. He seems to have lost some of his confidence and had to be substituted.
Hatem Ben Arfa (9) - Had a relatively quiet game but has earned this high rating simply for scoring a goal of pure class. He took the ball from inside his own half and ended up with it being in the back of the net through skill, pace, balance and composure. Was not on the ball a lot today but produced something special when it was most definitely needed.
Papiss Cisse (7.5) - Did not get much service but still found himself on the score sheet with the one chance he really had in the game. It may have been an easy goal but it still takes that at the right place at the right time instinct which he seems to have, to convert it.
Demba Ba (6) - A very disappointing performance from Ba. His touch was just not there today as he had a few chances but it got taken away from him after a poor touch. He seems to have lost some of his confidence and had to be substituted.
Substitutes
Shane Ferguson (7.5) - Changed the game with his energy and hard work in the second half. Came on to give us some spark and he did that. May not have created or scored a goal but still seemed to lift the crowd.
Shola Ameobi (7) - Set up the second goal with firstly some good strength and then secondly with a lovely cross which had goal written all over it. Really has done well coming on as a substitute in recent games.
Ryan Taylor (6.5) - Came on when the game was won but enjoyed some good moments in possession.
Newcastle United Man of the Match - Hatem Ben Arfa
Shola Ameobi (7) - Set up the second goal with firstly some good strength and then secondly with a lovely cross which had goal written all over it. Really has done well coming on as a substitute in recent games.
Ryan Taylor (6.5) - Came on when the game was won but enjoyed some good moments in possession.
Newcastle United Man of the Match - Hatem Ben Arfa
Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (H)
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Date: 09/04/2012 19:42
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Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (H)
Posted by: DaraghL (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2012 22:06
HBA had two decent set pieces the one he crossed that Schwarzer flapped at and the one he missed narowly wide.
Other then that he struggled like most to find space and open Bolton up. We seemed to have to allow pressure onto us to be at our most effective, look at our last few games its our counter attacks that have won the games. It worries me how we can't take the game to weaker teams but can't complain about 5 wins and 4 cleansheets in 5!
HBA deserves the credit for a magic magic goal which from his recent performances, WBA/Sunderland and the FA cup game in Blackburn in particular, he has proven is no fluke.
I had not noticed until Pardews interview the tiny little dink HBA does before going past Wheater is pure genius and with him on the pitch I look forward to every game and I am dissapointed we aren't playing next weekend for that reason.
The second run he made I believe had he not already scored would have been another solo goal, even the Ref couldn't handle his quick feet!
Credit also needs to go to Fergie too! Notice how he chased down a nothing ball on the left not far before HBA's goal I felt gave the fans a lift and in turn spurred on the players. Well done Pardew!
Other then that he struggled like most to find space and open Bolton up. We seemed to have to allow pressure onto us to be at our most effective, look at our last few games its our counter attacks that have won the games. It worries me how we can't take the game to weaker teams but can't complain about 5 wins and 4 cleansheets in 5!
HBA deserves the credit for a magic magic goal which from his recent performances, WBA/Sunderland and the FA cup game in Blackburn in particular, he has proven is no fluke.
I had not noticed until Pardews interview the tiny little dink HBA does before going past Wheater is pure genius and with him on the pitch I look forward to every game and I am dissapointed we aren't playing next weekend for that reason.
The second run he made I believe had he not already scored would have been another solo goal, even the Ref couldn't handle his quick feet!
Credit also needs to go to Fergie too! Notice how he chased down a nothing ball on the left not far before HBA's goal I felt gave the fans a lift and in turn spurred on the players. Well done Pardew!
Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (H)
Posted by: Biffins Bridge (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2012 22:27
Decent scores my pal. I understand why HBA got MOTM as that was one of, if not the best goal I have seen in the flesh. Im giving my MOTM to Krul though for keeping us in it with two/three top saves when we were 0-0.
Thought Williamson had a lot more confidence in his stride today and had a very solid game.
Another goal for Cisse and he put in another top shift along with Jonas.
Wasnt the best game by a long shot, but another amazing 3 points.
Thought Williamson had a lot more confidence in his stride today and had a very solid game.
Another goal for Cisse and he put in another top shift along with Jonas.
Wasnt the best game by a long shot, but another amazing 3 points.
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