QuoteWorked like a dog tonight, very good performance from him and all of newcastle in fairnessOriginally Posted by Colbert Report
He was excellent tonight.
You've got no fans.
Worked like a dog tonight, very good performance from him and all of newcastle in fairness
I expect he'll be in the squad after the inevitable occurs and Long is withdrawn.
Really should have been in it instead of Keogh anyway
"We lost because we didn't win"- Ronaldo
Best team without the ball I've seen in England all season.
He assaulted Upson with his elbow early in the 2nd half, looked a straight red card offense.
really? he couldnt have known where upson was as he had his back to him looking at the ball. also, there was no elbowing action, just raised arms.
Like Van (Von) Persie ?
Trap has played Best before so he doesn't have an issue with him. With Keane, Walters, Cox and Doyle (back for 2nd game), there might not be room for him.
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
Best, Doyle & Walters are competing for one spot. Keane, Cox and Long the other. All in an ideal world. Keane has partnered both Long & Cox at times this year, but I think with all being fit that's how it'll work. Walters deservedly ahead of Best at the moment. Doyle should be looking over his shoulder IMHO.
Quoting years at random since 1975
As I watched Best warm up in Dublin in the playoff all I could think was no no no and when he was brought on I groaned. He was still at Coventry then and had been inconsistent the previous season but I thought Trap must see something in him. Now the shoe is on the other foot and I can't see why he isn't getting picked.
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He had his eyes on the ball but it looked to me that he had a fair spatial recognition of what was in the way when he led with his elbow, which made direct contact. I'd file under reckless, bordering just below deliberate.
In international football I'd hazard a guess that such a challenge would be penalised with a card and could be penalised harshly, as we have observed.
Viewed as the star Newcastle player this season (& one of the most impressive in the premiership). Also the most improved. This according to the 5 Live guys (Jason Roberts) this evening. Viewed as fundamental to Newcastle's success so far.
Good news.
and now he injured .....
Best called into Ireland squad!!!!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...y-Estonia.html
Best Injured!!!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...and-squad.html
I thought they had stopped doing his actim index but in the latest one he is the top rated Irish player (unless I missed one).
He is at #46 Also in there are
Long #59
Dunne #69
Ward #70 (a big surprise for some on here, I think)
Walters #72
Pilkington #78
Also noticed this
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/...a_ireland.html
Stokes looking for Republic recall
Just an update to this, I checked the latest rating and noticed Given is at #87
I am pretty sure I didn't miss him so that's a 'new entry'.
Doyle #82
walters #80
long #79
dunne #71
best #50
ward #45
So Doyle is another new entry.
Nothing from the midfield there, duff and hunt maybe hovering just outside the top 100 though.
But a pretty good showing considering the strength of the PL and the fact were have Robbie and Aiden outside it.
Leon Best has just scored a fantastic goal. He received the ball, turned the defender and flashed it low into the corner of the net, and the whole move took him about a second and a half. Reminded me of a typical Thierry Henry goal (in his pre handball days).
Best starts today and puts Newcastle 1-0 against QPR.
From BBC's live updates:
Newcastle goal: Er, who needs Demba Ba? Newcastle won't miss him with finishing like this. After great worky by Danny Guthrie, who touches on a pass from the edge of the area, Leon Best turns inside Luke Young and curls a precise low shot past Paddy Kenny. Great skill and a composed finish.
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