Makes sense, the Chinese are very sensitive about their countries image and often have angry marches against the Japs as an overhang from WWII. 

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4211306/newcastle-sign-kenedy-loan-chelsea/

On 8/10/2017 at 09:42, Tibbers said:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4211306/newcastle-sign-kenedy-loan-chelsea/

not so fast mate. Not sure if you picked up on this fact, but Kenedy was on the bench last Saturday. True he didn't play but I am under the belief he is with the first team.

Kenedy should stay with Chelsea......ok he made a stupid gaff .....but tell me who hasn't ! 

We're short of players FFS 

Gutted that it looks like he's done at Chelsea, I'm a big fan of his.

Once again, not against his loaning out, but concerned we are letting him go before signing a replacement....

God I hope Chelsea know what they are doing

Looks like the board have told conte kenedy is the replacement for ox. Unlucky Newcastle lol

Christ, he's not half got a shot on him.

There is a top player in there - really thought he played well yesterday. He's goal was absolutely brilliant by the way, made a very difficult chance look easy.

His performance was good against a mediocre team. However I liked what I saw.

He's been mostly good since the 15-16 season, I just don't understand how Jose and Guus trusted him at Left back yet Conte doesn't.

And this is yet another player we have that would be better than Oxlade-Chamberlain if he had signed.

Good going forward in the LWB role but against a quality winger would probably struggle going the other way. 

Still, good performance from him last night and good to know we have someone to come in for these sorts of games that ensures Alonso gets rested. 

8 hours ago, ForeverCarefree said:

Good going forward in the LWB role but against a quality winger would probably struggle going the other way. 

Still, good performance from him last night and good to know we have someone to come in for these sorts of games that ensures Alonso gets rested. 

Not sure about organisationally but he can tackle, did you see how he disposessed Suarez right in the penalty spot in the pre season before last, he has the attributes he should be good I can't figure out why he isn't but he needs a chance he definitely has tallent

On 21/09/2017 at 15:04, ForeverCarefree said:

Good going forward in the LWB role but against a quality winger would probably struggle going the other way. 

Still, good performance from him last night and good to know we have someone to come in for these sorts of games that ensures Alonso gets rested. 

Basically that, he seems too erratic and hot headed wen it comes to defending i just don't trust him.

7 minutes ago, jack_super_class said:

Basically that, he seems too erratic and hot headed wen it comes to defending i just don't trust him.

Yep, that's his issue, attacking wise he does have a lot of potential.

He's the typical Brazilian, sh*t lots of flair. 

If Kennedy can improve his defense, he will can become very stronger. 

Don Antonio will start Kenedy vs The Cherries in the 1/4 of the League Cup

Awesome! Hope the lad has a brilliant night.

He's secured a loan to Newcastle in January. Looks like we use Baba or are definitely going to buy a new LWB

The return of the king.  How did he go last night?

I think he was good. He stormed into 50/50 balls very well, Luizesque. He has good legs and good work ethic. I think we should keep hold of him. Will never rise to elite-level but I think he can be like our leftsided Moses.

I thought he was quite good in the first half, unfortunately didn't make a case for himself in the second half. Hopefully he will get more games on loan, still think he could be a useful bench player if he's willing.

Was personally my MOTM last night. Probably deserved a penalty too when he was pushed over in the box. As others have said, he's never gonna be a nailed on starter in that position but he's good enough to cover when others need rest.

He was good in the first half, struggled in the 2nd though ( like most of the team ) 

On 20/12/2017 at 23:14, sonic90 said:

He's secured a loan to Newcastle in January. Looks like we use Baba or are definitely going to buy a new LWB

If Baba is fit, I'd be genuinely excited to see him there. That role is tailor made for him. I liked what I saw of him in an attacking context and I think he'll really shine given a bit of trust.

It's a major injury he's coming back from so I don't believe Conte will see him as cover.