The Prophet Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 So in the summer if we are to bring in a top right winger to upgrade on miggy do you think we'll maybe start using Murphy as a milner type to fill holes around injuries and suspensions a bit like a skeleton key of player? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Murphy isn't a Milner type he can do right wing pretty well as it turned out and right back adequately but not great. If we signed a new star RW player and kept Miggy (may be cashed in for FFP I guess which would make me sad but may be time) I don't imagine there would be great need to keep Murphy. He would be more likely to be useful RB cover for if Trippier and Tino both were unavailable than to get another sniff at right wing. I imagine he will be sold if right offer comes in and if he ends up playing in defensive midfield I will jump in the Tyne shouting Rishi Sunak is an excellent prime minister Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 He could play leftwing aswell and a makeshift striker with his pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 (edited) Decent thread. We were very good yesterday and first half v PSG. Edited December 3, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 What’s the best team when everyone’s fit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 39 minutes ago, Myleftboot said: What’s the best team when everyone’s fit? Presuming Bruno and Longstaff are 2 of the midfield 3, I have no idea who Howe would pick out of Joelinton/Willock and Barnes/Gordon to fill the left hand side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Myleftboot said: What’s the best team when everyone’s fit? Depends who we're playing. Something like this: Pope Trippier/Livramento rotation Schär Botman Livramento/Burn rotation Bruno Longstaff/Miley rotation Joelinton/Willock rotation Almiron/Murphy rotation Isak/Wilson rotation or off the bench Gordon/Barnes/Willock/Joelinton/Isak rotation Edited December 19, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Pope Trippier - Schär - Botman - Burn Willock - Bruno - Joelinton Almiron - Isak - Gordon Not sure if that midfield three has ever played together in those positions, like, but those are the best three CMs in terms of talent. The reality is we've got a cracking squad with options to play all sorts of ways, when two thirds of it isn't crocked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 10 hours ago, Yorkie said: Pope Trippier - Schär - Botman - Burn Willock - Bruno - Joelinton Almiron - Isak - Gordon Not sure if that midfield three has ever played together in those positions, like, but those are the best three CMs in terms of talent. The reality is we've got a cracking squad with options to play all sorts of ways, when two thirds of it isn't crocked. Willock, Bruno and Joelinton played last season I think after many (including me) were clamouring for it. But it felt unbalanced and not as effective / defensively secure as when Longstaff is in I completely agree it is our most talented midfield 3, which is why as I mentioned I'm keen to know how Howe will use the 4 of Joelinton/Willock/Barnes/Gordon Agree on your last point. We have 3 pretty good 11s which would have been perfect for rotating over these 4 competitions, such a shame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 That midfield trio in those positions was how we opened last season. Think both Joes look much better in the LCM position. Willock in particular is much better there as a big part of his game is running at defenders and getting out left and cutting inside is obviously a more dangerous dribbling position for a right footed player. Think not having Tino at LB over Burn is a bit mental, like. Tino offers us so much more on the ball and I think he's a better defender too. I know we're conceding more goals recently but that's a result of the rest of the team being completely fucked rather than a consequence of Burn being out IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Pope Tino. Shar. Botman. Burn Tonali(when back) Bruno. Willock Gordon. Isak. Joelinton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 47 minutes ago, Myleftboot said: Pope Tino. Shar. Botman. Burn Tonali(when back) Bruno. Willock Gordon. Isak. Joelinton Trippier out the team.... To fit Burn at LB over Tino? ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 We are so reliant on moving the ball out wide and don’t create enough through the middle. Another issue we have is none of our centre mids can shoot from 20 yards, so we hardly score outside the box when we’re playing against the low block. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ronson333 said: We are so reliant on moving the ball out wide and don’t create enough through the middle. Another issue we have is none of our centre mids can shoot from 20 yards, so we hardly score outside the box when we’re playing against the low block. Well Longstaff used to be able to until he turned to shit. ? Edited December 23, 2023 by andycap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Our transfer window looking more questionable as the games progress. Major surgery needed in the summer imho. We are carrying far too many players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Our transfer window looking more questionable as the games progress. Major surgery needed in the summer imho. We are carrying far too many players. Livramento looks great but yeah. Even if Tonali and Barnes had been fit I think it's questionable how much they improve our first team if at all. Pretty galling when you look at the £90m on those two and compare it to how Spurs spent money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 After last season I think a centre half with pace and a right winger with quality should of been top of the list with a backup striker for our two cripples up top. Even harrison on loan would of been an upgrade on the migster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 We suddenly seem 1 dimensional. Has the high press been sussed with the quick counter out wide targeting our poor full-back positions? It feels like something has changed in the squad as well. Is it confidence or has something happened behind the scenes? We can’t score goals in open play. We can’t defend counters. Will be interesting to see if Ed changes (or can change) his tactics in the next few games. Form would suggest if he doesn’t we’re in for a torrid time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 What would you like the team to look like at the beginning of next season? New keeper. Tino. NewCB. Botman. NewLB Tonali. NewCDM Gordon. Bruno. Willock Isak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Bruno is not a 10 and Willock whilst he drifts wide in moments in games would struggle as an out an out left winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Without new players, when all fit: pope trips schar botman tino willock bruno tonali barnes isak gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 22 hours ago, alexf said: Bruno is not a 10 and Willock whilst he drifts wide in moments in games would struggle as an out an out left winger. Bet Bruno would love to be a number 10 to roam around and do what he wants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) Pope Tino. Newcb. Botman hall Bruno. Phillips. Tonali New rw. Isak. Flash Backups Newgk Tripps Schar Miley Anderson Joelinton Willock Barnes New striker New young utility forward. Edited December 30, 2023 by andycap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 One extra player out there mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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