ExiledGeordie

Im in block M in Gallowgate can’t wait, don’t feel nervous, I think we’ll do them. Whose out for them though, is Maddison back?

Im sure I’ve read (can’t remember where) he can play either but his preferred side is right.

Yeah I think so and wouldn’t surprise me

Signing those two would be immense but it’s probably just rehashing old/current rumours. I’d be amazed if we brought two in of that calibre. Leverkeusen are hardly pulling up any trees though so a Jan move might make sense. It’s always felt like Maddison would go in the sunmer.

So let’s say v Fulham next weekend (or even tomorrow), all strikers and wingers are fit, who plays? I still think he’ll play a front 3 which could include Isak, Wilson and either Miggy or ASM. Isak will be key against teams playing a low block. I just don’t think its as clear cut as either Wilson or Isak plays but yes Isak will get time as a number 9 with Wilson’s undoubted injuries and as his minutes are managed. As far as Wood goes he’ll be gone in the summer and we’ll probably look to bring in a young striker as a 3rd option. I agree though it’ll be interesting to see what Howe does and it’d s good problem to have.

How long is lefty on his contract here? I can see a championship club signing him

Howe sensibly managing his minutes. Played most of Arsenal game after recent sickness and clearly Howe wants him fresh for a vital cup quarter final and important home fixture v Fulham where we can capitalise on sided around us playing each other. Missing FA cup seemed fairly obviously to me.

Eventually yes not straight away no. Isak allows them to manage Wilson’s minutes and gives them more options across a front 3.

He’s a good pro, he was important I helping with that vital 9 match unbeaten run last season. But he’s just not good enough as a forward and he’ll be moved on in the summer with a good few others hopefully.

I think he lessens the importance of finding cover at right this month. He defends well and he’s quick.

I guess the hope is that after this jan and next summer the reliable, quality pool of players goes from 13-14 up to 15-16+. Either way you get my point and that pool will have to increase if we’re in Europe.

I think he’s gone next summer and that’ll go with a general big clear out.

I also don’t think heading is a natural strength so his vs his other skills. I think he’ll start v Fulham with Wilson and Miggy. Against teams which are very almost certainly going to play with a low block Isak and ASM either side of Wilson is ideal ??

Hope he goes quite attacking for this. Isak’s return gives as way more options from the start and from the bench. I hope it’s 2 from ASM, Miggy, Isak playing with Wilson and a midfield of Joelinton, Willock, Bruno. Usual back 5. Even if Isak started, played 45- 60 mins then ASM coming on or coming off thr bench if ASM started.

WUM

Let’s hope St James has more than your defeatist drivel on Tuesday night

haha you muppet, give your head a shake ffs

There’s some mental comments on here tonight ........nevermind twitter ??

Get Howe out, one match to save him and the Toon on Tuesday ?

Well said

He’s a terrible finisher sadly, has to score that

Because he has zero end product

Good professional, completely ineffective however

I don’t see it as that much of an issue, he’s got good work rate to give it to Joelinton et al

There maybe something in it, maybe not. He may just be unwell. Howe is ideal to manage situations like this though.