The Fish 10858 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I think we have to stop caring about how much was spent on Joelinton and judge him instead on how he performs in this system. The kid was played as an isolated targetman for a poor side. At least now we're likely to play a style that means he won't be chasing down lost causes or trying to keep the ball for half an hour while Shelvey strolls up to join him in attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13883 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 56 minutes ago, The Fish said: I think we have to stop caring about how much was spent on Joelinton and judge him instead on how he performs in this system. The kid was played as an isolated targetman for a poor side. At least now we're likely to play a style that means he won't be chasing down lost causes or trying to keep the ball for half an hour while Shelvey strolls up to join him in attack. Which stage of grief is this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3900 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 30 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Which stage of grief is this? Denial, obviously. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10858 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 44 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Which stage of grief is this? Acceptance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7297 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I don't know what's worse, the fact that our fan base have legitimately gone through stages of grief about his signing, or Joelinton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Joelinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 8 hours ago, The Fish said: I think we have to stop caring about how much was spent on Joelinton and judge him instead on how he performs in this system. The kid was played as an isolated targetman for a poor side. At least now we're likely to play a style that means he won't be chasing down lost causes or trying to keep the ball for half an hour while Shelvey strolls up to join him in attack. He hasn’t always played as an isolated target man though,and when he’s found himself at times in his preferred position ( wide-ish left in the opponent’s half ) he’s been shite.When he’s been selected in his preferred position from the start he’s been shite.If we put Ritchie outside right I would expect him to produce something,even at right back !!!! He knows he can produce nowt or next to nowt and be sub at worst for the next game, with an excellent chance of being brought on.I do take your point about the ‘injured’ Shelvey mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4268 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 That would make sense if Joelintons preferred position wasn’t up front in a two. Which we haven’t played since he got here. Not saying he isn’t shite like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 597 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 So who is the last minute panic loan signing going to be ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42459 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 What’s Shefki up to at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I wouldn’t have a problem if we signed Ashley Barnes,the ex-Austrian youth international from Burnley.He looked a handful against van Dyke yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30633 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Dick is 95 tbf. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Now we're signing hammez I expect asm to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 3 hours ago, ewerk said: Dick is 95 tbf. Wow.You don’t look it mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Rodriguez is a touch of class and for that reason I can’t see us signing him. He stood out in most games for Everton for having rare skills like ball control and being able to pass it accurately over a distance of 12 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Didn’t he only sign for Everton because of Ancelotti and has basically not given a fuck about playing for them since Ancelotti left? I’m not sure why the current state of Newcastle with Steve Bruce would be more attractive for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I think so yes…I can’t imagine the appeal of playing for Bruce either. It’s probably considerably less work but that’s all I can think of. Our preseason fitness schedule seems to run, quite slowly, into October. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 True, seems a good fit for James who seems to take the Mark Viduka approach of signing a contract and then struggling for fitness until it’s time for a new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 13 minutes ago, Howay said: Didn’t he only sign for Everton because of Ancelotti and has basically not given a fuck about playing for them since Ancelotti left? I’m not sure why the current state of Newcastle with Steve Bruce would be more attractive for him. Track back for Rafa or 4 days out of 5 off with Bruce? I know what type he strikes me as 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7034 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 James is the last player we need. His skin wouldn't graft. And with the state of our squad/manager, we can't afford luxury players who only turn up when we are winning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 yeah we need more grafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Tom said: I think so yes…I can’t imagine the appeal of playing for Bruce either. It’s probably considerably less work but that’s all I can think of. Our preseason fitness schedule seems to run, quite slowly, into October. ‘He hasn’t had a pre-season’ is a favourite quote of Brucey’s.I would imagine this will be directed at Willock if he goes through a lean spell ( 1 goal in 40 games for Arsenal ) .With our lack of creativity in the team,he’s going to have to create his goals by himself,if we continue to tire/look disinterested in the second half of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2311 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Newcastle United have requested talks with James Rodriguez on Steve Bruce's recommendation. Hello James, bonny lad, now how much would you be looking for in wages? Cue Cabbage and Penfold chocking on their smokey bacon and jammy dogger respectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7297 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Setting aside the wage aspect, he can't be arsed at Everton. If he's moved on it will be because Rafa doesn't want him based on attitude and not ability. Not someone we should even consider. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2311 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 10 hours ago, OTF said: Setting aside the wage aspect, he can't be arsed at Everton. If he's moved on it will be because Rafa doesn't want him based on attitude and not ability. Not someone we should even consider. Beggars can't be choosers. There's no doubting his quality, so I'd definitely take a chance on him if it's possible to get him in. And as people have said he might hit it off with ASM and some of the other lads. He might have a less than ideal attitude, but he's not quite Ben Arfa level. He'll also want to perform before the world cup, so we may at least get a good second half of the season from him were we to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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