Player Ratings - Newcastle Utd v Tottenham (H)
By Wasim
August 19 2012
Hatem Ben Arfa has been named Man of The Match by Tyne-Talk's resident player rater, Wasim4nufc, for his performance against Tottenham Hotspurs yesterday evening. Steven Taylor, James Perch and Davide Santon, also all scored highly in what was the opening game of the season for both sides. Read on to see how the rest of the team faired...
Player Ratings
Tim Krul (7) - A solid performance from Krul in goal, apart from may be one bad touch which almost allowed Defoe to win the ball. Punched some crosses nicely and came out to collect the ball too on a few occasions.
Danny Simpson (6.5) - A mixed game for Simpson today. Did some good things, such as provide the cross which led to Ba's opener and made a superb last ditch tackle when Lennon was on the brink of shooting when in some space. Also mixed that good with some not so good moments, like when he fouled Bale a few times and looked in danger of potentially being sent off.
Steven Taylor (8) - For someone in his first competitive game back after a long lay off I thought he was excellent. Won numerous headers, was calm in possession and showed why he was missed when injured.
James Perch (8) - Just like his central partner, he was excellent. Strong in the tackle and looked very assured at the back.
Davide Santon (8) - Always willing to bomb forward, he seemed to lift the crowd, during some of his bursts forward. Also did his defensive duties and was only once beaten by Lennon if my memory serves me correct.
Cheick Tiote (7.5) - A typical Tiote performance today. Always in the thick of things and won several challengers. So glad he never went off injured after the initial scare early on.
Yohan Cabaye (6) - Below par performance from Yohan. Worked hard though but gave the ball away several times and just looked off his best today.
Jonas Gutierrez (7) - A solid captain's performance from him. Worked exceptionally hard, played in a different position each half but won his fair share of free kicks and fought for the cause superbly.
Hatem Ben Arfa (8.5) - Showed many glimpses of his best today. Looked up for it and although he wasn't heavily involved in the first half, when he was he looked our most dangerous player. That theme continued for the rest of the game and it was evident when he won us the penalty and then insisted on taking it, to give us the vital three points.
Demba Ba (7.5) - Another who was perhaps not heavily involved but worked really hard and got his reward with an expertly taken goal just when we needed some inspiration. Was better than his strike partner today.
Papiss Cisse (6) - Was involved far too little and never really got a chance in the game which will be something to work on in the next game.
Danny Simpson (6.5) - A mixed game for Simpson today. Did some good things, such as provide the cross which led to Ba's opener and made a superb last ditch tackle when Lennon was on the brink of shooting when in some space. Also mixed that good with some not so good moments, like when he fouled Bale a few times and looked in danger of potentially being sent off.
Steven Taylor (8) - For someone in his first competitive game back after a long lay off I thought he was excellent. Won numerous headers, was calm in possession and showed why he was missed when injured.
James Perch (8) - Just like his central partner, he was excellent. Strong in the tackle and looked very assured at the back.
Davide Santon (8) - Always willing to bomb forward, he seemed to lift the crowd, during some of his bursts forward. Also did his defensive duties and was only once beaten by Lennon if my memory serves me correct.
Cheick Tiote (7.5) - A typical Tiote performance today. Always in the thick of things and won several challengers. So glad he never went off injured after the initial scare early on.
Yohan Cabaye (6) - Below par performance from Yohan. Worked hard though but gave the ball away several times and just looked off his best today.
Jonas Gutierrez (7) - A solid captain's performance from him. Worked exceptionally hard, played in a different position each half but won his fair share of free kicks and fought for the cause superbly.
Hatem Ben Arfa (8.5) - Showed many glimpses of his best today. Looked up for it and although he wasn't heavily involved in the first half, when he was he looked our most dangerous player. That theme continued for the rest of the game and it was evident when he won us the penalty and then insisted on taking it, to give us the vital three points.
Demba Ba (7.5) - Another who was perhaps not heavily involved but worked really hard and got his reward with an expertly taken goal just when we needed some inspiration. Was better than his strike partner today.
Papiss Cisse (6) - Was involved far too little and never really got a chance in the game which will be something to work on in the next game.
Substitutes
Vurnon Anita (6.5) - Had a nervous start, giving the ball away close to his own penalty area but his passing was good and he ventured forward nicely towards the end, as we looked to counter attack.
Gabriel Obertan (6) - A mixed few minutes for him as he helped the team see out the game.
Newcastle United Man of the Match - Hatem Ben Arfa
Gabriel Obertan (6) - A mixed few minutes for him as he helped the team see out the game.
Newcastle United Man of the Match - Hatem Ben Arfa
Player Ratings - Newcastle Utd v Tottenham (H)
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Date: 19/08/2012 11:01
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Re: Player Ratings - Newcastle Utd v Tottenham (H)
Posted by: Ronaldo is a diving FAG (IP Logged)
Date: 19/08/2012 12:27
I think Tiote had a terrible game.
He gave the ball away far too often as his passing was very poor.
I'd have give him a 5.5.
He gave the ball away far too often as his passing was very poor.
I'd have give him a 5.5.
Re: Player Ratings - Newcastle Utd v Tottenham (H)
Posted by: davenufc (IP Logged)
Date: 19/08/2012 13:34
I thought Tiote had a good game myself 7.5 sounds about right.
Would of marked Jonas up a bit probably an 8, I was struggling between him and ben arfa for motm myself.
Cisse looked exhausted, maybe ramadam (or however you spell it) effected him more than the others.
Would of marked Jonas up a bit probably an 8, I was struggling between him and ben arfa for motm myself.
Cisse looked exhausted, maybe ramadam (or however you spell it) effected him more than the others.
Re: Player Ratings - Newcastle Utd v Tottenham (H)
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 20/08/2012 05:07
Perch has continued his form from the close of last season. I don't know what Pardew did for the lad, but it has been amazing.
Also, have we played anyone yet?
Also, have we played anyone yet?
Re: Player Ratings - Newcastle Utd v Tottenham (H)
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 21/08/2012 18:46
About right, these ratings. Tiote did well imho given that Cabaye was off the pace and didn't cover as much ground as usual.
Perch was indeed great: completed 100% of his 45 passes. Co-MOTM, perhaps?
Perch was indeed great: completed 100% of his 45 passes. Co-MOTM, perhaps?
Re: Player Ratings - Newcastle Utd v Tottenham (H)
Posted by: davenufc (IP Logged)
Date: 21/08/2012 19:14
You know whats good about this, three of us have different motm, proof if it was needed that it was a decent performance.
Perch was indeed good, to be honest I thought Taylor had a good one as well.
Simpson I was convinced was going to get himself sent off, and luckily that was avoided.
Perch was indeed good, to be honest I thought Taylor had a good one as well.
Simpson I was convinced was going to get himself sent off, and luckily that was avoided.
Re: Player Ratings - Newcastle Utd v Tottenham (H)
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 22/08/2012 16:06
Simpson was kept on the field by the mercy of the referee. I've done a fair bit of reffing and given the challenges subsequent to the booking I would have dismissed him.
Re: Player Ratings - Newcastle Utd v Tottenham (H)
Posted by: mentalman (IP Logged)
Date: 23/08/2012 16:59
as the commentators said he commited a lot of fouls which he would ahve been booked for had he not already been booked!
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