Oregon_Geordie

8 minutes ago, Andy said:

Thought today highlighted yet again how important Longstaff is to the midfield btw. Joelinton doesn't suit that role at all and doesn't understand the position well enough against quality midfielders, he needs to be out wide interchanging with Willock. 

but he's not premier league quality according to a fair few on here. Miss him big time!

Frustrating game. Big Jo and Bruno terrible today. Had we went ahead I think we would have won it. Sadly we never. Game of fine margins.

On to the next! 

2 hours ago, geordiemag said:

I dont think Maddison is the correct fit for us. Just watching him last night and it just doesn't feel right. Same goes with Tieleman's!!

 

 

Tend to agree. He's undoubtably a great footballer.

I don't think he's athletic enough out of possession to play in our system, right now anyway.

But he would give us another dimension on the ball and in terms of vision and control of tempo.

Not sure we can have him and Bruno in Midfield together either.

I'd love to see him here and how Eddie would use him, but if it were him or a high intensity ball playing DM like Ugarte or Rice, I think I'd go for the later.

2 hours ago, geordiemag said:

 

 

 

 

2 minutes ago, worthy said:

Dan Burn being dogshit and moving in - no protection from Joelinton on the left and VERY poor from Bruno

Fuck off man! Dan Burn getting the blame again? Much like Longstaff? who we are missing again, he gets the shite for everything. It was Bruno fucking around and Trippier not watching his man.

Simple.

We've been poor all round. Big Joe has been crap and again we miss Longstaff in there, it's clear to see.

Poor game of football this. Almiron, Willock and a few others been no where near good enough.

Wilson did well for the goal but still think our general play suffers without Isak.

Just now, Oregon_Geordie said:

Think we miss Isak, dropping off into space and linking the play. Wilson is great but far more one dimensional.

There goes my stream lacking

Think we miss Isak, dropping off into space and linking the play. Wilson is great but far more one dimensional.

I'm surprised by the Burn switch for this game, but what do I know. in Eddie we trust.

Howay the lads!

1 hour ago, Myleftboot said:

Honking this bloke. Tracksuit was a belter though...

1-6

A thing of Beauty! How far we've come from Bruceball! 

2 minutes ago, maybe_next_year said:

That pass from Willock is insane. Its almost a shame we were already three up when he came up with something that brilliant. 

Prime Zidane that ball, like!

Worth the early start this. Still going for my 8-0 prediction before kip last night.

8-0 off to kip!

12 hours ago, The Butcher said:

Neves and Bruno in the middle would mean a massive lack of pace.

This. I'd rather a younger dynamic DM with some recovery pace.

Madison is another story as he's far higher up the pitch, would be great to have an option of someone who can shoot from 30yards, like him.

Pulls deep defences out and opens up the space in behind also.

Rafa was great, a tiny glimmer of hope in a giant pot of piss. A little defensive but worked wonders most the time he was here.

Cant knock the bloke. But happier with Howe and the way he plays, less politics too. Onwards and upwards!

Also cant underestimate the role Rafa had in bringing the new owners to the table, if the tales are true.

Genuinely,  whats the big deal with Gallagher? I've never been that impressed...

I get the Madison shouts, I get the Rice shouts, I even liked Phillips at Leeds, but Gallagher's done nowt to warrant the England calls he's had.

If anything it highlights the fact Willock and Longstaff should be knocking on the door for England, if his performances for Chelsea are the bench mark.

If we get top 4 we should break the fucking bank for Bellingham. (said partly tongue in cheek)  or go abroad.

Canny video on our Midfield.  Gallagher can also evade selection. I don't see what he's done that's so good, plus I doubt he's come up north.

I'd keep Longstaff where he is and get a DM to play/cover/evolve our shape. But to your own point Bruno is killing it in this deeper role.

14 minutes ago, Thumbheed said:

 

I've always been a fan of Longstaff but if we were to sell him and it wasn't to be Bruno to pick up his role, then I think someone like Gallagher would be a really good option in that number 8 role.

 

 

 

I'd rather Longstaff over Gallagher personally. Maybe I'm the mad one here. We're Top 3 he's as close to an ever present in that achievement... What I'm I missing?  If Longstaff adds Goals, which I think he will, theres not much more he can do. He's bossing midfield and sometimes the combination of players and how they play in unity is more important than just playing 'names'.  I'm not sure what more some of these lads can do, to stop being suggested as cannon fodder! 

All the credit needs to go to Howe. Lots of fucking hard graft apart from everything else.

6am starts and 12 hour shifts to get it right. Cultivating a team spirit and building a Squad of payers where they are all valued and equal.

No egos, No Drama Queens. Not to mention playing pretty impressive, attacking, good on the eye football, while climbing to 3rd!

3rd with Longstaff, Burn, Murphy, Willock, Miggy and Schar. 

I do feel a few on here are still too quick to hammer Burn, Longstaff or Murphy, yes they need replacing and I'm sure Howe will eventually phase them all into great squad players, but fucking hell!

We're 3rd!, there are only two teams better in England.  So the above aforementioned players aren't doing too bad, surely!

Give them a break and let's enjoy the journey!

What a time to be a NUFC Fan!

This lad's spot on, as usual.

I'm an 8.

A 9 if we win the next 2.

Just keeping doing what we do. Keep clean sheets and we're in great form again going forward.

Some team soon is gonna get a spanking also....

Absolute Domination for 90. Brilliant! Love this club, these players and our Manager!

What a feeling and it's only 10:30am!

Off to walk round Oregon in my Barcode top.

Very very good performance and some lovely play. In the most part we have dominated. Pace and power but lack a bit of calmness when finishing.

I hate these fuckers so much I'm more nervous than I should be.

Howay the fucking lads! Just waking up to watch from the west coast.

Little surprised by the Big Joe omission but it's fair. Nice to see some options on the bench.

I'll take Botman chipping De Gea for a 5th.

Enjoy all! Fingers Crossed. 2-1