PaddockLad 19012 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Although it says here he’s the fabled replacement for Joelinton to allow him to move back into midfield, so wtf do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14083 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 He’s way faster than Almiron tbh… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Howay 12496 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Tom said: He’s way faster than Almiron tbh… He’s comfortable on either foot as well. Hard working, rapid, has an accurate shot on him, as well as being an out and out cunt on the pitch, while I’ve personally not rated him when I’ve seen him in the past (not a big sample size) I completely trust our lot so I’m excited to see what he’s like under Howe. His lack of goals/assists have been highlighted by some but he’s playing in a side where he gets fucking no support, they’re rarely high up the field, and they don’t retain the ball well, now he’s in a side that are the complete opposite in every regard. If we play Gordon, Isak and Almiron as a front three a lot of defences are going to have a fucking nightmare against the pace and directness there. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Just now, LongTimeAdmirer said: youd pick ellen degeneres over the SAINT? Aye, I think he fits the way Howe wants to play better. I’m not ASMs biggest fan fwiw, I think he’s immensely talented but isn’t consistent and can’t shake his desire to skin every single player which can turn the ball over a lot. I always caveat that I’m probably the minority on my feelings towards ASM but I see him as a big fish in a small pond type player where he excels as being the focus of the attack and is basically given a free role where he can do whatever he feels, it works for lower sides but I think sides pushing higher up the table need more disciplined players that play into the system - Grealish is a similar example imo struggling to find his place in the Man City system. I’d love ASM to work out and be a player for us fitting into the system but I just don’t see it, and I see us spending this amount on Gordon as a possible sign Howe thinks likewise. I don’t think ASM will leave this window mind. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5104 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Most clips I’ve seen of Gordon are on the right wing. Could Miggy play on the left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1222 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Good luck AG 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 22851 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, LongTimeAdmirer said: youd pick ellen degeneres over the SAINT? Who do you pick over your mam and your sister? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 36710 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, LongTimeAdmirer said: youd pick ellen degeneres over the SAINT? It’s a funny old game 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23634 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said: Most clips I’ve seen of Gordon are on the right wing. Could Miggy play on the left? yeah. It’s where he played under Rafa but Howe has got a boner for inverted wingers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23634 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Gordon can ply across the front three. So he replaces Wood as third choice CF while offering another option on either flank. Now if only we could find a way to make him better looking 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14671 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Means that you can take a tiring Almiron for Gordon and bring Maxi on to the left side for Joelinton/Willock and not lose anything in an attacking sense 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco 877 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Just now, Dr Gloom said: Gordon can ply across the front three. So he replaces Wood as third choice CF while offering another option on either flank. Now if only we could find a way to make him better looking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Anorthernsoul 1222 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Now he'll be in a decent team he won't need to dive anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1222 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Welcome to The Toon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7329 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 33 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: Gordon can ply So he replaces Wood 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5104 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, Anorthernsoul said: Welcome to The Toon. Who the fuck are those 3 in the background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 45141 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said: Who the fuck are those 3 in the background His Grandads 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 45141 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Howay said: Grealish is a similar example imo struggling to find his place in the Man City system. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1222 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said: Who the fuck are those 3 in the background His pimps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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toonotl 3427 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 I don't understand any of our supporters being outright against Gordon's signing before we've even seen him play in our side. Smells like mackem tbh. I think Howe and Ashworth have shown enough to make the argument that they know more than we do. For mine, the bare minimum should be to wait and see how things develop with Gordon before declaring it bad business. Personally, I'm very optimistic. I think Gordon fits our system well. Essentially, he will provide on the left flank what Almiron provides on the right. He potentially provides us with a solution to the lop-sided and somewhat one-dimensional shape of our attack in recent matches against sides sitting in and trying to condense space. Gordon will stretch the pitch, play direct, run into the channels on occasion, and provide a goal threat running at defenders with pace and skill. These attributes also will act to provide more space to Almiron which then improves the balance of the side in attack to make us even harder to play against. Gordon arguably provides everything ASM provides in attack but with the added benefit of defensive awareness and workrate. This isn't to say that ASM is now surplus to requirements in my opinion. Far from it. I love ASM. I hope he stays because he offers us something very special in attack. I am hopeful that Gordon is the replacement for Murphy. If we think back to earlier in the season Howe was starting Murphy on the left-flank as an inverted winger with Joelinton and Longstaff in midfield with Bruno sitting deeper and holding Willock on the bench to come on late for either Murphy or one of the two more progressive midfielders. I think this signing allows Howe to return to that setup with Gordon starting in place of Murphy and pushing Willock back to the bench to compete with Joelinton and Longstaff for a starting spot in midfield. (At least until we sign another midfield player, hopefully a hardworking 6 to replace Longstaff which allows Bruno to play a bit further forward.) I'm not sure exactly where ASM fits in Howe's plans. It could be the case that ASM will eventually want away to resume his position as THE PLAYER in a smaller team, but I'm hopeful he still has a place within the squad to start when he deserves to (which he certainly does at the moment for example) and come off the bench when we need something extra. I love a flair French winger. And I don't trust anyone who doesn't tbh. This signing makes us better at the level of the squad. I don't think that is a controversial position. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2333 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 I agree toonotl. As people are saying, I think there are parallels with the reaction to Bellamy’s signing. I remember quotes from the Coventry City forum along the lines of ‘you’ve been done/ he’s crap/ Ill drive him there myself.’ The lad seems pacey and skilful with an eye for goal and willingness to graft. Plus a strong will to win. Sounds like he’ll fit right in - I dont see how his transfer can be a bad thing for us at all, but time will tell. $40m seems about the going rate for a young British well rated attacking player. His aggressive snidey behaviour doesnt bother me at all as long as he doesnt get sent off. Im sure theyll have done their research on him as a person so lets wait and see how he turns out. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco 877 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, Kitman said: I agree toonotl. As people are saying, I think there are parallels with the reaction to Bellamy’s signing. I remember quotes from the Coventry City forum along the lines of ‘you’ve been done/ he’s crap/ Ill drive him there myself.’ The lad seems pacey and skilful with an eye for goal and willingness to graft. Plus a strong will to win. Sounds like he’ll fit right in - I dont see how his transfer can be a bad thing for us at all, but time will tell. $40m seems about the going rate for a young British well rated attacking player. His aggressive snidey behaviour doesnt bother me at all as long as he doesnt get sent off. Im sure theyll have done their research on him as a person so lets wait and see how he turns out. "His aggressive snidey behaviour doesnt bother me at all as long as he doesnt get sent off. Im sure theyll have done their research on him as a person so lets wait and see how he turns out" Thats the only thing he needs to change or stop.........a bit of shithousery is ok but cut out the diving / cheating........he certainly was not my first/second/third choice but he's here now so lets see 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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