Joe Willock

[Dazzler 12168]

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.

[wykikitoon 23289]

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.  

[Holden McGroin 7743]

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.

 

[GrahamTaylor5 1180]

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.

[Chaser 1393]

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.

[aimaad22 4847]

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.

[Kid Dynamite 7815]

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

[Gemmill 51099]

I think he's fucking class and he can do something none of the rest of our midfield does - carrying the ball at pace.

[GrahamTaylor5 1180]

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.

[Kid Dynamite 7815]

Forgot to add Elliot Anderson in the mix. 

[Alex 37257]

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 

[Chaser 1393]

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. 

[MMXXVIII 1296]

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.

[wykikitoon 23289]

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. 

[sammynb 3937]

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.

[The Fish 11336]

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. 

[wykikitoon 23289]

What's the SP with his injury?

[London 62]

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

[The Fish 11336]

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. 

[Dr Gloom 23945]

massive player for us and a big reason we finished 4th. he bring something completely different to the rest of our midfielders - his energy, running and that ability to progress the ball and drag us up the pitch is huge. 

[Dazzler 12168]

Shame he struggled at the start of the season with injuries, you have to think he’d be in or around the England squad otherwise. 

[PaddockLad 19310]

I’m going to be ultra critical here, he was weak on the ball in the build up to their goal yesterday even before the foul he gave away that gave them the free kick they scored from…… <APART FROM THAT>…… he’s fuckin magic  

[Optimistic Nut 496]

Him and Joelinton are a thing of beauty like. Nightmare to defend against and brilliant in defence. 

[Gemmill 51099]

Hasn't done anything since we signed him permanently, and should have been sold instead of Anderson. 

 

Not my words. The words of KID DYNAMITE. 

[toonotl 3458]

He's so brilliant when he's on form and injury free. I like the way Howe is using him as an impact player to deliver enormous energy for 60-70 minutes. Perhaps it's a measure to build his fitness up but it seems to work in its own right.

 

Completely agree with Dazzler. He'd be in and around the international scene if it weren't for his injury setbacks. You'd have to think he would have been in line for a callup when his hamstring popped at the end of that CL qualification season. He has more energy than the rest of a Southgate-inspired midfield put together.