Ronaldo Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 4 hours ago, TRon said: The lack of athleticism is still a big drawback to his game, but in his favour, he is actually one of our best players on the ball. It's not just his passing, it's also his ball retention, he has good control and isn't easy to dispossess. His tackling is still shit for a deep lying midfielder, but he's quite disciplined in positioning so he does shield the back four somewhat. To be fair, we aren’t gonna lack legs / athleticism with Bruno and Jo in there. He’s probably a good fit with the two of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 hurrah!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Stoked to see him on the bench today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpersForGoalposts Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) I'm genuinely excited to see what Shelvey will bring alongside Bruno and Jur. Hopefully some incisive, yet considered playmaking, rather than '70 yard pass to ASM' Brewceball. Edited October 16, 2022 by JumpersForGoalposts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 It’d be nice to just have another passer of the ball out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Hit his most consistent form for us under Howe. Hope he can hit the ground running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 23 hours ago, Kanji said: It’d be nice to just have another passer of the ball out there. Could be vital to free up Bruno for creativity given Isak and Saint are both going to be out for a bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey47 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 3 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: A fit and motivated Shelvey will be such a big boost to our squad, especially because it will allow Bruno to be able to play that number 8 role again. Really interesting and kind of excitng that Howe said he's as fit as he's seen him. I remember when him and Diame had that period under Rafa when they were bossing the midfield and keeping Mikel Merino out of the team. That was also during the time when Shelvey was as fit as I remember seeing him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Him, Big Joe and Bruno in the middle again soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 If Maxi is out, I'm honestly tempted with Joelinton as our LW, Willock LCM, Shelvey central and Bruno as RCM. Willock has looked his best on that side this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Doubt we see Shelvey in either of these next 2. From what Howe said he's not really ready yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Shelvey's first time through balls to Isak are going to be a dream to watch when they're both fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Silly to change our midfield to accommodate Shelvey when it just a massive risk to his mid-long term fitness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Kanji said: If Maxi is out, I'm honestly tempted with Joelinton as our LW, Willock LCM, Shelvey central and Bruno as RCM. Willock has looked his best on that side this season. Eddie said shelvey will on be used in an emergency Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 palace in the cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 The ease in which he played a ball with the outside of his boot to the corner flag was impressive like, doesn’t look like he’ll have any issues slotting straight back into the CDM role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Guess who's back? Back again? Shelvey's back, that pass got bend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Welcome back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Just means longstaffs younger legs will be replaced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 15 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: The ease in which he played a ball with the outside of his boot to the corner flag was impressive like, doesn’t look like he’ll have any issues slotting straight back into the CDM role. Only question I can see is if Longstaff keeps up his pressing and pressure numbers there might be an argument for keeping him in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 He looked so slim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 All started with his goal at Leeds. Good to see him back as an option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) Said on the other thread that the five or so minutes he was on, he played 3 perfect balls into the wide areas of the pitch. This meant valuable time was wasted and allowed the team to take up the correct positions. I'm not sure if Shelvey has the legs to be a long term regular in Howe's system, but I actually believe he will be a valuable player for the rest of this season (maybe more as a mainly substitute replacement) until we see these positions upgraded. To his credit he has obviously worked hard to get a lot fitter and no Hollywood balls today just very sensible placing not the ball to assist in playing time out. Edited October 24, 2022 by et tu brute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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