SUPERTOON Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 minute ago, Kid Icarus said: Ironic that he was far better than what we've had for most of the season yet their goal still came from that side and him not stopping the cross (obviously Lascelles being out-jumped is still a big part of them scoring) Again he should have been subbed 20 minutes earlier when he was physically done. Till that point nothing got past him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Biggsbond14 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 14 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: He was very solid till around the 70th minute when he was clearly out of gas, and again can’t blame him after so long out. Blame lies with Howe who should have taken him off. I said around about then he was shattered in the live feed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Just now, Biggsbond14 said: I said around about then he was shattered in the live feed Yep and Watford could see it as well because they changed their whole right side for the last 20 minutes to target him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Was good in general. Knackered by the 70th and looked really slow which is probably more match fitness and tough with ASM leaving so much space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Strange he was given full game with Lewis on bench. Looked knackered towards the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Don’t think we’ve ever had a more consistent player. Defensively rock solid without being superb. Passing more than questionable once attempting further than 10 yards. Been like this for 5+ years. Hasn’t improved/declined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 16 minutes ago, SteV said: Don’t think we’ve ever had a more consistent player. Defensively rock solid without being superb. Passing more than questionable once attempting further than 10 yards. Been like this for 5+ years. Hasn’t improved/declined. The most consistent thing about him over the last five years is him being injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 He's a squad player. He's on the bench until we have to kill a game off. Solid defensively and suspect offensively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Probably our best CB. Deceptively quick, good in the air and rarely at fault for the goals we concede. I'd be playing him at CB with Lewis at LB until we can bring in some more reinforcements at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Almiron failed to track the runner. I thought Dummett was decent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I thought he was canny at the weekend like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Dummett will lead us to the promised land. And likely back up from the Championship too. Great performance at the weekend for someone out so long. It was a mistake to leave him on when he was clearly gassed. Every Lewis instead of Almiron would have made more sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) The fact he's the best LB and third best CB tells us how embarassing the situation at the club has become. Edited January 17, 2022 by Beth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 He’s actually a decent option at LB in Howe’s preferred system. He can do alright defensively in a 4 man backline and having ASM at the same side means he doesn’t have to support that much in attack. If ASM needs support Joelinton can provide that. I could do without seeing his trademark turn to the sideline followed by a blind hoof with his left foot when under the slightest pressure but that’s never going to go away at this point. Being solid defensively is probably the top priority for a LB at this situation if we can’t sign a new LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Howe wants to give him a new deal. Sigh. At a non Ashley NUFC that's criminal imo. Half a season at best every year and we're going to extend his stay. Where's the room for new players if we keep all the current squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 We can't replace our squad immediately. He can still contribute, happy with a short extension for him. So far they have been reasonable with the contracts for the new signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Yeah but we already have enough current squad members in contract. None of the current lot should be getting extended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 He can actually deliver a decent cross on the rare occasions he gets that far up the pitch. Getting there is the problem, he's horrible at carrying the ball. Won't ever let you down defensively though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) I'd give him a year's extension like. He's the only person at the club competent at defending other than perhaps Fernandez. I'd sooner ship out the dickheads gifting the opposition goals week after week than him, although long term he's clearly nowhere near good enough and unreliable from an injury standpoint. Edited January 18, 2022 by Pilko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Apparently during his time out trying to get fit he was training with some of the academy/younger lads also out injured and helped them with the mental side of being out. I’d rather not give him a new deal mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 52 minutes ago, HTT II said: Apparently during his time out trying to get fit he was training with some of the academy/younger lads also out injured and helped them with the mental side of being out. I’d rather not give him a new deal mind. Yeah I'm not sure what message it's sending if Howe is allegedly giving out new contracts to the likes of Dummett and Longstaff. We need to be looking forwards not backwards. Plus he's massively injury prone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, TRon said: Yeah I'm not sure what message it's sending if Howe is allegedly giving out new contracts to the likes of Dummett and Longstaff. We need to be looking forwards not backwards. Plus he's massively injury prone. ASM, Dubravka, Wood, Tripper, Joelinton and Wilson aside, the rest need replaced/sold on really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 On 15/01/2022 at 21:12, Kid Icarus said: Ironic that he was far better than what we've had for most of the season yet their goal still came from that side and him not stopping the cross (obviously Lascelles being out-jumped is still a big part of them scoring) First game in a long time, harsh to judge his contribution in the 88th minute. Probably shouldn't have been on the pitch by that point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 17 hours ago, Pata said: He’s actually a decent option at LB in Howe’s preferred system. He can do alright defensively in a 4 man backline and having ASM at the same side means he doesn’t have to support that much in attack. If ASM needs support Joelinton can provide that. I could do without seeing his trademark turn to the sideline followed by a blind hoof with his left foot when under the slightest pressure but that’s never going to go away at this point. Being solid defensively is probably the top priority for a LB at this situation if we can’t sign a new LB. Good points ASM likes the ball into feet and Dummett likes to do the simple things like that. He could be just what ASM needs on that side. You would always assume that bringing off ASM for Almiron would shore things up, but taking off ASM apparently gave them more freedom to attack that side. Football, Saint, is a funny old game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 1 hour ago, HTT II said: Apparently during his time out trying to get fit he was training with some of the academy/younger lads also out injured and helped them with the mental side of being out. I’d rather not give him a new deal mind. I would. He's versatile, loyal and reliable, and will always give his best. A more than worthy squad player. I'd obviously hope we didn't rely on him too much, but I'd be more than happy to see him come on [either LB or as a third CB] for the last 10mins to secure a 2-0 win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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