Alex 36725 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Knew that was coming 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23642 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, Alex said: That’s fine, if you were being reasonable and making constructive criticism. Rather than arguing this window has been disastrous. Or insisting a player who’s contributed next to fuck all should be starting in a side that’s got to a cup final and to 3rd in the league mostly without him. Fair enough though, you could just be clueless 👍🏻 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 8418 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Our business is in improving oir squad through buying who we want, not just who we can. The last who we can signings came last season. Botman, Isak, Gordon and Ashby are all players who we have tracked over multiple windows drawing the interest of the players and completing the purchases without being held to ransom. The next player in the same category is Maddison and we no doubt have plans to complete that signing in the summer. If we qualify for the champions league there will be a requirement to bring in more players so an influx of future funding will.move forward other signings. It's not hyperbole, it is genuinely difficult to sign quality players in January because clubs do not want to lose good players mid-season. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11323 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I think before the window I said that for me Striker, backup Rightback and DM were priorities. We've signed a wide forward/midfielder and a back up rightback. I'm pretty happy about that, sure it would have been great to sign some exciting young talent from Brazil, or grabbing Maddison off Leicester. But I trust the people running the club. Bruno missing 3 games is rough, but with Longstaff, Joelinton, Joe Willock, Anderson, we have 4 central mids, and we've been pushing a central midfielder out onto the left wing for the recent games. Longstaff will drop deeper, Joelinton and Willock will play in front of him. Gordon/ASM on the left, Almiron/Isak on the right, Wilson/Isak up front. Gordon is relentless in the press so will add balance to our attack, Ashby looks a real prospect at rightback so we can give Trippier a bit of a rest during games too. I'd say B- 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobElliott 1806 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 The more I think about it the more I think the Gordon signing is a great one. Balances up the two flanks nicely, that bit of pace will help out Burns major weakness which is his lack of pace. Also with his high work rate, press and good dribbling it stretches their defence so less likely Miggy is going to be doubled up on and give him more space. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 11370 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 34 minutes ago, The Fish said: Gordon is relentless in the press so will add balance to our attack, Ashby looks a real prospect at rightback so we can give Trippier a bit of a rest during games too. I'd say xG FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 8418 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, RobElliott said: The more I think about it the more I think the Gordon signing is a great one. Balances up the two flanks nicely, that bit of pace will help out Burns major weakness which is his lack of pace. Also with his high work rate, press and good dribbling it stretches their defence so less likely Miggy is going to be doubled up on and give him more space. Yep. He was the only player that looked dangerous when we played Everton last season. The fact that he managed to do so in such a gutless, pedestrian side speaks volumes. He's an ambitious, confident player with an engine and one thing you can't train - pure speed. He'll fit straight into our style of play and will give some balance to our attack. The other thing about watching him previously was that I really didn't like him, which is a sure sign that there's some quality about him. He'll be shithousing for us from this point forth, can you imagine how annoying that face is going to be for other teams and their supporters as we overwhelm them with our pressing and beat them. Edited February 1, 2023 by OTF 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 8418 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 44 minutes ago, The Fish said: I'd say B excited FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7638 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Be interested to see if Gordon or ASM gets the LW spot in the next game. And surely Isak has to start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 22901 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, Kid Dynamite said: Be interested to see if Gordon or ASM gets the LW spot in the next game. And surely Isak has to start? Think Isak misses through concussion protocol. ASM may just get the nod due to him knowing our system. He knows what Eddie wants him to do, just doesn't do it as he's a lazy cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1367 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Isak Wilson Miggy Joe Longy Joe Usual 4 at the back Only issue is that we've only got Anderson as a CM as back up, the rest - ASM, Gordon, Murphy, Ritchie are all wingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) Seen Danny Mills say Bruno's straight red was a disgrace because he wasn't actually out of control in the tackle. I think by the letter of the law you have to be out of control for it to be deemed dangerous, or obviously that's what Mills is implying. Then again it still could have broken the players ankle, but I suppose the weird way he controlled it made it so Bruno was far more likely to make contact. It would be amazing if we could get it reduced to a second yellow, but I won't be holding my breath. If memory serves you also run the risk of games being added to the suspension if you bring forward what they deem to be an unwarranted challenge to said decision. Edited February 1, 2023 by Polarboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 11370 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 35 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: Think Isak misses through concussion protocol. ASM may just get the nod due to him knowing our system. He knows what Eddie wants him to do, just doesn't do it as he's a lazy cunt. ASM may know the system, but he seems reluctant to put it in practice, the tart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11323 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Toonpack said: FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 36725 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Could you play Isak as a 10 to make up for the loss of Bruno’s creativity? With Joelinton and Longstaff playing as two more holding type players to make up for that? Just slightly tweaking the tried and tested formula. It would need a grafter in both the wide roles though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11323 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 47 minutes ago, Kid Dynamite said: Be interested to see if Gordon or ASM gets the LW spot in the next game. And surely Isak has to start? Howe's not really been one to throw new signings straight in. I'd expect ASM or even Murphy to get the nod. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Fish said: Howe's not really been one to throw new signings straight in. I'd expect ASM or even Murphy to get the nod. Aye, I think it’ll be a big indicator of ASMs future if Murphy starts. There’s surely no argument that ASM isn’t fit at this point so if he doesn’t start it’s clear he’s just not favored. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 36725 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, LongTimeAdmirer said: If you're going to call me clueless ya muppet, at least address what I said. 1. Their was no criticism about our league position or cup run, nor did I mention maxim not playing. 2. Saint Allan should be starting every game, you clearly don't like fun football. I like winning 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11323 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, Alex said: Could you play Isak as a 10 to make up for the loss of Bruno’s creativity? With Joelinton and Longstaff playing as two more holding type players to make up for that? Just slightly tweaking the tried and tested formula. It would need a grafter in both the wide roles though Like a 4-2-3-1? Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Longstaff Joelinton Almiron --- Isak --- Gordon Wilson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 36725 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Just now, The Fish said: Like a 4-2-3-1? Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Longstaff Joelinton Almiron --- Isak --- Gordon Wilson I was thinking more of a 4-2-1-2-1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 36725 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Just joking, but aye something along those lines. I actually think it’ll be the same shape as usual though. Willock Longstaff and Joelinton in midfield with one of Isak, Gordon or ASM on the left. Although I’d expect Isak to drop into positions inside and behind Wilson more if he started there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23642 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 18 minutes ago, Alex said: Could you play Isak as a 10 to make up for the loss of Bruno’s creativity? With Joelinton and Longstaff playing as two more holding type players to make up for that? Just slightly tweaking the tried and tested formula. It would need a grafter in both the wide roles though i think you'll find that's known as a double pivot these days 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 36725 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Just now, Dr Gloom said: i think you'll find that's known as a double pivot these days Yeah, employing them as a double 6. With a flake and monkey’s blood 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentAxeman 245 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: i think you'll find that's known as a double pivot these days 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 11370 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Alex said: Yeah, employing them as a double 6. With a flake and monkey’s blood Harumph, that was a 99 (double 9) in my day, AND ALWAYS WILL BE what's this 66 bollocks. Fucking young'uns 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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