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[sammynb 3923]

TBF they were all poor, to degrees, with the exception of Schar, should have scored with that header as it would have topped off a brilliant performance from him.

You can see why Rafa wanted him. Fuck knows what was going through Cabbage's head?

[Howay 12496]

4 minutes ago, sammynb said:

TBF they were all poor, to degrees, with the exception of Schar, should have scored with that header as it would have topped off a brilliant performance from him.

You can see why Rafa wanted him. Fuck knows what was going through Cabbage's head?

Agree Schar was excellent. It’s interesting that he’s stopped his mad runs now Botman as out as he clearly knows we can’t afford it, been really impressed by him. 

[RobElliott 1807]

Lascelles has been pretty decent since he came in.

 

Must admit I thought we were screwed when Botman was injured.

 

Any word on the Murphy lad we signed over the summer? I know he is still young but wondering if he is kicking on from the friendlies where he looked promising!

[sammynb 3923]

If we can, we really sould be looking to recall Minteh, lad looks a fucking prospect, he's only 19 so not an issue with not being registered for the squad for domestic games.

Problem is, we call him back and wor Eddie doesn't use him and we disrupt the cracking, confidence building season he's having at Feyenoord.

 

16 minutes ago, RobElliott said:

Lascelles has been pretty decent since he came in.

 

Must admit I thought we were screwed when Botman was injured.

 

Any word on the Murphy lad we signed over the summer? I know he is still young but wondering if he is kicking on from the friendlies where he looked promising!

 

Do you mean the 19 year old, Oirish lad who is a defender?

Not sure he's going to get a run if Hall and Tino can't.

 

What was the news regarding Jacob Murphy's injury? Not seen updates.

 

[Dr Gloom 23649]

5 hours ago, Renton said:

 

I thought Burn did well today personally. 

I mean, there's a reason Howe is manager of a side exceeding all expectations and we're sat here pontificating putting Hall on would win us the game. We don't have the critical ability or inside knowledge Howe has. 

 

Not saying we can't discuss it though obviously or what's the point. But criticism directly of Howe is a bit much imo @Dr Gloom). 

 

 

I bloody love Howe but the players look goosed so his reluctance to use subs is puzzling 

[Howay 12496]

39 minutes ago, sammynb said:

If we can, we really sould be looking to recall Minteh, lad looks a fucking prospect, he's only 19 so not an issue with not being registered for the squad for domestic games.

Problem is, we call him back and wor Eddie doesn't use him and we disrupt the cracking, confidence building season he's having at Feyenoord.

 

 

Do you mean the 19 year old, Oirish lad who is a defender?

Not sure he's going to get a run if Hall and Tino can't.

 

What was the news regarding Jacob Murphy's injury? Not seen updates.

 

Dislocated shoulder, so he will be out a while. 

[RobinRobin 12499]

1 hour ago, Dr Gloom said:

I bloody love Howe but the players look goosed so his reluctance to use subs is puzzling 

I'm sure he would've done if Barnes, Isak, Murphy, Tonali and Botman were available.

Livramento and Hall are for the future or games when the result is safe. 

[ohhh_yeah 3053]

3 hours ago, LongTimeAdmirer said:

 

Go fuck yourself cunt.

 

I have been here most games, he's a fucking headless chook, best player my arse. 

 

Did  I tell you to leave for RTG when you had a sook about a ASM? You had a cry about him more than I've ever talked about HC. 

 

Little bitch can't handle the truth.

 

 

[Dazzler 11843]

5 hours ago, LongTimeAdmirer said:

 

Go fuck yourself cunt.

 

I have been here most games, he's a fucking headless chook, best player my arse. 

 

Did  I tell you to leave for RTG when you had a sook about a ASM? You had a cry about him more than I've ever talked about HC. 

 

Little bitch can't handle the truth.

 

If Gordon is a headless chicken then so is Maxi. Same stats, much worse league.

 

 

Edited October 29, 2023 by Dazzler

[Holden McGroin 7637]

51 minutes ago, Dazzler said:

 

If Gordon is a headless chicken then so is Maxi. Same stats, much worse league.

 

 

I think they both have elements of it. They are both dribblers. I liked Maxi and he would have a been a good impact sub for us but he never fitted into Eddies press, so it was best for all concerned he moved on. 
 

Wingers are notoriously hot and cold. I genuinely don’t think there is much between all for them. They are all good options but none are elite level. When Barnes is fully fit and intune with the system then I’d play him as he guarantees 10+ goals. I’d probably go Gordon on the right to supply the bullets but all can be interchanged.

Miggy was good v dortmund and good last night. He literally ran his legs off for the team last night. I have nothing but respect for what he does for NUFC.

 

[Holden McGroin 7637]

They were absolutely blowing it out of their arses yesterday. Gordon and Trippier looked burnt out from the first whistle. Even longstaff was a goner in the second half. We managed to get a second wind in the last 15 but that seemed to be due to Neto going off. They had us the balls up until then.

Big decision for Eddie. I think he has no choice but to make as many changes  as possible for Man Utd

[wykikitoon 22917]

There was a great chance in the second half where Miggy should have crossed it. But because he's a one foot pony he didn't. It's frustrating as fuck in virtually every game we get players in the box only to see the chance gone because a professional footballer can't cross with his weaker foot. 

[Holden McGroin 7637]

14 minutes ago, wykikitoon said:

There was a great chance in the second half where Miggy should have crossed it. But because he's a one foot pony he didn't. It's frustrating as fuck in virtually every game we get players in the box only to see the chance gone because a professional footballer can't cross with his weaker foot. 

 
He crossed a beauty with his right foot yesterday. 

Just for reference; Your new obsession with Miggy is close to LTAs with Gordon.

Miggy was much better than Gordon yesterday. Both offensively & defensively. 

 

[wykikitoon 22917]

It's not even comparable. It's the last couple of games Miggy has been frustrating as chuff. Maybe because Trippier passing has been a little off. I don't know. 

 

I do like Miggy. He's an option off the bench but think in the summer it needs to be first place we look for strengthening 

[Chaser 1368]

Lots of infighting here today. We've got 6 first teamers out injured and we are playing twice a week. Players will blow hot and cold depending on what they're up against.

 

Almiron and Gordon have been excellent at times this season, Gordon more often but they've both had valuable contributions. 

[Gemmill 50011]

Gordon has been player of the season, but Miggy put a cross in with his right foot yesterday so he's beyond reproach.

 

Shut your shite, McGroin! Don't make me an enemy!

[Rayvin 5926]

Good point. Its frustrating in a way because we all know we can and should be winning this game but with injuries as they are and the number of games to contend with, this just feels like a somewhat inevitable reality. We'll get there in the end in terms of squad depth but yeah, not yet.

 

I'm impressed we didn't lose. I do feel like I agree the subs should have been made earlier but that's only really based on what everyone was saying in here during the game.

[wykikitoon 22917]

I think seasons gone by, we loose that one. So to have the resilience and spirit to battle out a point in shit conditions with a depleated squad is good.

 

I am not as worried as getting Botman back as I thought I would be.  However getting him back will settle some nerves because if Schar or Lascelles get injured we will have Dummett in!

[Holden McGroin 7637]

13 minutes ago, Gemmill said:

Gordon has been player of the season, but Miggy put a cross in with his right foot yesterday so he's beyond reproach.

 

Shut your shite, McGroin! Don't make me an enemy!

Schar has been player of the season so far. Absolute Rolls Royce this season. Trippier is well ahead of Gordon as well.

My point is that Almiron is getting unnecessarily picked on now. He links up superbly on the right with Bruno, Trippier and Longy. And he inverts cleverly so Trippier (best crossers of the ball we’ve had in history) can overlap and whip the ball in.  It works really well.
 

The fact of the matter is we have about 3 or 4 elite players in the team. The rest are replaceable. Including Gordon. 

[Dazzler 11843]

2 hours ago, Holden McGroin said:

I think they both have elements of it. They are both dribblers. I liked Maxi and he would have a been a good impact sub for us but he never fitted into Eddies press, so it was best for all concerned he moved on. 
 

Wingers are notoriously hot and cold. I genuinely don’t think there is much between all for them. They are all good options but none are elite level. When Barnes is fully fit and intune with the system then I’d play him as he guarantees 10+ goals. I’d probably go Gordon on the right to supply the bullets but all can be interchanged.

Miggy was good v dortmund and good last night. He literally ran his legs off for the team last night. I have nothing but respect for what he does for NUFC.

 

I think there is quite a bit between them tbh (IMO of course). Gordon and Miggy run themselves into the ground, and are key instigators in our pressing game. Maxi was excellent to watch play but if people are frustrated at Miggys play they must have been ripping their hair out at Maxi.

 

Maxi would be great off the bench in games when you need to add a bit of unpredictability. But it's a pure nonsense argument from what I am starting to understand is a complete WUM to label Gordon as a headless chicken when he has done more in 13 games this season than Maxi did in the entirety of last season, as well as what he's currently doing in the Saudi league.

 

No player is above criticism, but actively willing a current player to fail and taking joy in them having an off game because he's not Maxi is pure unbridled wummery IMO.

[Dazzler 11843]

10 minutes ago, Holden McGroin said:

Schar has been player of the season so far. Absolute Rolls Royce this season. Trippier is well ahead of Gordon as well.

My point is that Almiron is getting unnecessarily picked on now. He links up superbly on the right with Bruno, Trippier and Longy. And he inverts cleverly so Trippier (best crossers of the ball we’ve had in history) can overlap and whip the ball in.  It works really well.
 

The fact of the matter is we have about 3 or 4 elite players in the team. The rest are replaceable. Including Gordon. 

I'd agree with this tbh, Schar has really stepped up, especially in the absence of Botman. I'd have Gordon in second place though, Trippier has been excellent since our form picked up but I think he had a bit of a shaky start. Gordon has been insanely consistent even when things weren't going out way.

[Anorthernsoul 1222]

1 hour ago, Holden McGroin said:

Schar has been player of the season so far. Absolute Rolls Royce this season. Trippier is well ahead of Gordon as well.

My point is that Almiron is getting unnecessarily picked on now. He links up superbly on the right with Bruno, Trippier and Longy. And he inverts cleverly so Trippier (best crossers of the ball we’ve had in history) can overlap and whip the ball in.  It works really well.
 

The fact of the matter is we have about 3 or 4 elite players in the team. The rest are replaceable. Including Gordon. 

 

Schar reads the game better than most defenders we've had

[Holden McGroin 7637]

2 hours ago, wykikitoon said:

It's not even comparable. It's the last couple of games Miggy has been frustrating as chuff. Maybe because Trippier passing has been a little off. I don't know. 

 

I do like Miggy. He's an option off the bench but think in the summer it needs to be first place we look for strengthening 

I said close to. 😉

 

I’d look at left back personally. He does need an upgrade (along with a lot of others) if we are to progress but he got a new contract at the end of last season so he is here to stay.

 

I just find the criticism a bit unwarranted. Personally, he would be one of the last players I’d have a go at from yesterdays display. 

 

[Kevin Carr's Gloves 4269]

We played with 7 players on the field who were here when we almost got relegated.

[Ayatollah Hermione 14687]

Must admit, I found the reluctance to make subs strange especially when Targett looked pretty composed in attack on Wednesday night but I assume Howe is going to make wholesale changes for the cup again, against a Man Utd team he expects to do the same. He probably thought it was best to keep the full experienced unit on to help us see the game out? Both Livramento and Hall will get their moments but I do think it’s probably worth looking at some short term players, especially in central midfield. Phillips will be massively overpriced but there’ll be plenty of value abroad. Saying that, I do think we take a long-term approach to things and Howe will bank on the fitness of the squad to get us through to another international break and won’t sweat the odd dropped point here and there. With some good fortune, after January, we’ll have just about everybody back and firing into good form ala last season