Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 11/08/2023 at 11:05, Chaser said: I still think Willock has the potential to be one of our best players. Hope it's not one of those injuries which sees him sold before "early September" I think his contribution was fairly underrated last season, he's consistently improved since he signed and was instrumental in a lot of games last season with his endeavour to get forward into the box. Been a great signing so far. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21760 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Anorthernsoul said: I think his contribution was fairly underrated last season, he's consistently improved since he signed and was instrumental in a lot of games last season with his endeavour to get forward into the box. Been a great signing so far. 100% - the only thing missing from his game last season was goals. He missed loads of chances and underperformed his xg but his all round game has improved massively. I think the competition for places will spur him on and he’ll be a really important player for us this season again. Especially in four tournaments with the five sub rule 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeAdmirer 1235 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeAdmirer 1235 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Nice to see him back. Not to long before we finally get to see Longstaff and Willock start a CL match together 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 9295 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Seemed to be heading for an England call up before his hamstring went. Be great to see him get back to that form and leave us all annoyed in the summer when Southgate takes Henderson. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19807 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 G-Dogg said it last night how fresh and good he looked. I would have thought he needed a couple of games to get up to speed but he was right on it yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6454 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: G-Dogg said it last night how fresh and good he looked. I would have thought he needed a couple of games to get up to speed but he was right on it yesterday. Lads, don't get too excited. It was only Man Utd. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamTaylor5 854 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I thought he was unlucky not to get man of the match yesterday. I cannot argue against Tino getting it but I thought Willock looked really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1199 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 We've missed a ball carrier. Joelinton is capable of doing so but Willocks game is all about marauding forward causing problems for the opposition. In my opinion, at the moment Willock being fit is more important than Tonali being available. That may change next year but for little Joe, being fit again is a massive plus for us. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4085 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 All that's true enough although we never got to see the best of a settled in Tonali. He's got the attributes to be an absolute superstar and has Eddie Howe coaching him. Real shame the ban, but fingers crossed for next season. Willock seemed to have a very good understanding with Isak last season, can't wait to see them back fully fit, with Joe looking back to his best too that's a very tasty left side. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6964 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) Fucked his achilles again. Given we will likely get cover in for Tonali next month (and have him back next season), have Miley looking the business, and Joe/Bruno/Longy probably our first choice CMs, he must worry he's going to be surplus to requirements before long. Edited November 25, 2023 by Kid Dynamite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44107 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 I think he's fucking class and he can do something none of the rest of our midfield does - carrying the ball at pace. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamTaylor5 854 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 That is such a shame to read. I think he offers us the ability to pick the ball up on the half way line and drag the whole team to the edge of the 16 yard box. I am really hoping that we can help him recover. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6964 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Forgot to add Elliot Anderson in the mix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34725 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 I really like him as a player but the injuries are a big concern. Like others have said it would be a real shame as he offers something different 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1199 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Everything I've read from Joe regarding his place here and how he wants to develop speaks of a guy with a level of enlightenment that a lot of other young footballers would do well to follow. Hopefully this will just be a minor set back because he's an asset to us when he's fit and deserves his place in the team. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMXXVIII 1293 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Judging by our dressing room photo I don't think his injury is that bad, but even if so he's 2 years younger than Bruno; time is on his side and, as others have said, he's very different to the others in our squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19807 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 I think he's mint. He's got a superb attitude. I think dude to the injury crisis he's probably played a lot more than Howe would have liked. I still think he's got a massive massive role to play at this club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3342 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 8 hours ago, GrahamTaylor5 said: That is such a shame to read. I think he offers us the ability to pick the ball up on the half way line and drag the whole team to the edge of the 16 yard box. I am really hoping that we can help him recover. Did they make it smaller? We all know SJP is a small pitch but I don't think they'd get away with making the 18 yard box that much smaller. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10672 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 25/11/2023 at 20:12, wykikitoon said: I think he's mint. He's got a superb attitude. I think dude to the injury crisis he's probably played a lot more than Howe would have liked. I still think he's got a massive massive role to play at this club. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19807 Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 What's the SP with his injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London 21 Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 1 hour ago, wykikitoon said: What's the SP with his injury? Shields Gazette reported today that he had a scan this week and it's looking positive - should be back playing shortly after the international break 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10672 Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 3 minutes ago, London said: Shields Gazette reported today that he had a scan this week and it's looking positive - should be back playing shortly after the international break Really good news, he links up with Isak so well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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