triggs Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Well Sunderland had a lot to play for and Man City hadn't secured champions league football. We should have got a point against Norwich and there's not a chance we'd have got a point against Liverpool in previous seasons being 2-0 down at Anfield, even if Liverpool had little to play for. All those teams have more quality than the teams we have gone behind too this season (although you could argue we've lost some quality since then) Have to take into account we were fighting for our lives then as well compared to now where we're up at or near the top most of the season so maybe less motivation on our part Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Less motivation to get promoted? Nah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Less motivation to get promoted? Nah. I think there would be when you are already 6+ points ahead of the team in 3rd as we were on Monday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Wouldn't be surprised if Rafa sold him in January, Swansea or Hull with £15M would do it. With him being so known for rotation, It's weird he has hardly used him all season... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 He looked fat, slow and out of touch when he eventually came on. Rafa obviously doesn't fancy him, so wouldn't be too bothered if he was traded in the window. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 He's got no future at the club. Sell in January if we can replace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 He looked fat, slow and out of touch when he eventually came on. Rafa obviously doesn't fancy him, so wouldn't be too bothered if he was traded in the window. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk He looked like he'd lost weight when he came on against Forest, didn't look fat to me. He hardly got involved so can't really comment on his form or lack of effort, he's not really getting much game time to assess him properly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Played really well last two times he has come on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Just caught a glimpse of a comment earlier... Rafa or Mitro is what I took from it and actually I am a big Mitro fan. But seriously...give your fucking head a wobble Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I like him but think we should sell him and put the money towards somebody who'll actually fit in with what Rafa wants to do. Benitez clearly prefers a pacier option leading the line and doesn't want to go two up top unless we're chasing a game late on. Murphy will likely be just as effective as Mitro in the role he's playing now, which is essentially just a target man when we're desperate. Ideally we'd spend the money on someone who can play up top in Gayle's role if necessary (Murphy can't be the 2nd choice striker, just a bench option) but who's best position is LW so he can replace Gouffran in our strongest eleven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I like him but think we should sell him and put the money towards somebody who'll actually fit in with what Rafa wants to do. Benitez clearly prefers a pacier option leading the line and doesn't want to go two up top unless we're chasing a game late on. Murphy will likely be just as effective as Mitro in the role he's playing now, which is essentially just a target man when we're desperate. Ideally we'd spend the money on someone who can play up top in Gayle's role if necessary (Murphy can't be the 2nd choice striker, just a bench option) but who's best position is LW so he can replace Gouffran in our strongest eleven. Much the same, a pacy forward who can play a couple of roles up front or even the no10 position where we are crying out for someone to take responsibility for that psotion. For me a "Remy" like striker would be great or a fiesty bellamy like grafter with pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Any word on why he's not travelled? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 He's not injured so looks like it's just dropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Or on a plane somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Wouldn't be missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 If he's not injured he must be away? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Murphy is just better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Wouldn't be surprised if he has went radge about his lack of minutes on the pitch tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 It's not looking good for him :( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Meh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 A little odd but he's need replacing before he goes if he is off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Fuck him he's shite....sell him get Callum Wilson in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Timing suggests he's off like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Mitro out and that bloke from Bournemouth in to compete with Gayle makes sense. Murphy as the backup target man. Good for all parties if this is the case Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Mitro out and that bloke from Bournemouth in to compete with Gayle makes sense. Murphy as the backup target man. Good for all parties if this is the case Agree with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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