Wallsendmag Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Met him at Whitley Park one afternoon a few years ago when I had a walk along to watch an U23 game. I was with the bairn at the time and not only was he happy to have his photo taken with him but spent another couple of minutes just having a chat with him as well. Really made his day! Came across as a very nice bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 21 minutes ago, Jackie Broon said: That doesn't come from nowhere, I get the feeling a few of our squad did think that at first, possibly including him. He said in 2016 there were players who didn’t care if they got relegated. Sounds like Howe has some proper team spirit going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I keep forgetting how long he's played for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 On 14/02/2022 at 05:38, David Edgar said: He didn't spend all game holding the CBs hands asking for a 1 yard pass. Howe must have drilled that out of him. yeah this has been so important. it means we now have an actual presence in midfield. gone are the days of hayden trying to do the job of 3 players (badly). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I'd be curious to know if that was a Bruce request or just a consequence of not getting the ball any other way and frustration setting in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 He’s been one of our best performers lately, seems like one of the core groups of lads around the dressing room as well. He used to infuriate me at times under Bruce but remembering how he played for Rafa and since Howe came in it shows that he needs to be under a decent manager to have the best brought out of him, think he’s got a big role to play here for the next few seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 That quote that the Twitter page leads with excites me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 I thought he was fairly poor first half. But he was a lot better in the second. Managed to get forward a bit more and into their half, whilst still helping out defensively and getting his usual zingers in now and then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 If he just needs learns to drill a 25-yard pass between the lines he can stay next year. His switching of play is great. His vertical passing is poor though. We’ll, he just doesn’t try it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Seeing glimpses of the player he could have become since Howe came in. Lot of ability there, he really could have been a quality player IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Fit Shelvey is a good player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Was tremendous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Been paying attention to him more and he's just really tidy, short or long. Does his bit defensively too. I even like his pointing now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I think he’s somewhat redundant given we have a back four who are no longer scared of the ball. He may have improved defensively but I wouldn’t exactly call him a good defensive player. I think the issue is, in order to get Bruno starting we have to change shape and the gaffs rightfully isn’t keen on doing so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Getting an extension ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 We can’t have it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 He’s never leaving is he ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaxer Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) I'm gonna say it. I don't hate Shelvey and I think he gets way too much shit from fans. Edited February 21, 2022 by mikejaxer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 He’s been playing well recently and fair play to the guy for improving, but there is no logic in extending a contract that doesn’t expire until 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 This happened the last time, had a run of a few decent games and was awarded with a new contract then before the ink was dry he was back to sub-standard performances. But that was Steve Bruce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, mikejaxer said: I'm gonna say it. I don't hate Shelvey and I think he gets way too much shit from fans. He can barely last 90 minutes and he struggles to keep up with play. Somehow managed to avoid being sent off against Everton for a ridiculous foul committed because he was too slow. His legs’ll only be worse in 12 months’ time, never mind 24 or 36. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 32 minutes ago, mikejaxer said: I'm gonna say it. I don't hate Shelvey and I think he gets way too much shit from fans. Then you must have a very short memory, because beyond the ~12 or so good games he's strung together under Howe, you probably would do well to count another 12 good ones at the top level since he signed in early 2016. He's contributing well at the moment but the unfit, slouching pointless-long-ping merchant who loves a lunge and a red card is still burnt into my memory. Now we have the ability to go and get someone who still ticks the box marked "range of passing" but who can also run, get about, tackle, win headers and score more regularly, he should be out of the team come the summer and hopefully sold soon after whilst his stock is still high. I think Howe's done well to bomb out some of the other knackers more urgently (Clark, Ritchie, Gayle in particular) but I'd like to think upgrading Shelvey is near the top of the list come the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Fucking sigh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 39 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said: This happened the last time, had a run of a few decent games and was awarded with a new contract then before the ink was dry he was back to sub-standard performances. But that was Steve Bruce. Slight difference now .. we can go spend 35m on a replacement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 A new deal seems a bit generous for the baldy Pirlo/ Butt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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