Rich Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, St1pe said: Is it so mental to consider we don’t really have a natural cm who sits in? Bruno is playing that role but it isn’t his best position. Joelinton can cover but usually sits on the left side of a 3 if he drops to midfield. Both Longstaff/Willock are better in transition and breaking forward. It’s not so mental to see we’re exposed with an injury? Surely? Unless I’m over worrying about this. You said "an injury"*, which is a massive over-exaggeration. Longstaff is perfectly capable of playing deeper, for one. There'd probably need to be another four injuries to midfielders for Schär to be considered there. Shelvey's played 34 minutes in the league this season and hasn't made a start. Even if he isn't replaced we're basically where we've been all year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rich said: You said "an injury"*, which is a massive over-exaggeration. Longstaff is perfectly capable of playing deeper, for one. There'd probably need to be another four injuries to midfielders for Schär to be considered there. Shelvey's played 34 minutes in the league this season and hasn't made a start. Even if he isn't replaced we're basically where we've been all year. We also now have Maxi back which frees up Willock and Joelinton to possibly play in the middle either side of Bruno, Gordon can play as an AM so wouldn't take much of a reshuffle for two of Bruno, Joelinton, Longstaff or Willock to play as a two with Gordon further forward as a 10. We're fine imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I'd still like us to bring a decent CM in, mind, not saying I don't want us to replace Shelvey in the squad. Just don't think it's as dire as is being made out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, Rich said: You said "an injury"*, which is a massive over-exaggeration. Longstaff is perfectly capable of playing deeper, for one. There'd probably need to be another four injuries to midfielders for Schär to be considered there. Shelvey's played 34 minutes in the league this season and hasn't made a start. Even if he isn't replaced we're basically where we've been all year. I think we’re vulnerable there. I think that’s why Howe has mentioned it a couple of times in the press and removing someone that can adequately play there seems mental to me. We’ve been fine so far because there hasn’t been too many injuries. Hopefully there isn’t in the later half of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rich said: I'd still like us to bring a decent CM in, mind, not saying I don't want us to replace Shelvey in the squad. Just don't think it's as dire as is being made out. 3/10, marra. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 He's no great loss. Several years past his shelf life here, and hasn't been part of the 11 for a long time. At worst its losing a relatively poor option from the bench, at best, its a past it, injury prone overpaid player off the books and an opportunity to replace him, or for Anderson or the other reserves to step up and show they belong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killuminati Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Joey47 said: I reckon Botman would be a good cdm. Great passer of the ball I think Schär or Tripper would do a job there if emergency calls. But really cant see Botman anywhere else besides CD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Nominal fee - anyone any idea on actual fee ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Dan Ashworth and Lee Charnley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rich said: Dan Ashworth and Lee Charnley. and Sean Casey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Rich said: Dan Ashworth and Lee Charnley. Was the question name me two things who have the same job, but are two different species. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Ah man, best of luck to Jonjo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Are people forgetting his ‘peasants’ rant on a night out? I’d love to see his stats in his time here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, Thomson Mouse said: Are people forgetting his ‘peasants’ rant on a night out? I’d love to see his stats in his time here I believe he arrived circa 4pm and left Morpeth in the early hours after a pleasant night out. Based on a 30 minute average drink statistic his xPint would be about 18 but maybe less if stamina issues came into play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Just now, morpeth mag said: I believe he arrived circa 4pm and left Morpeth in the early hours after a pleasant night out. Based on a 30 minute average drink statistic his xPint would be about 18 but maybe less if stamina issues came into play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Randomly scrolled back to page 290 & 291. Some fun reading Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 That’s the position Shelvey will always remind me of. The amount of times he was breathing out his arse with his hands on his knees. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Surprised this hasn't been announced yet. Is it dependent on us getting a replacement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, et tu brute said: Surprised this hasn't been announced yet. Is it dependent on us getting a replacement? I doubt it, he was reportedly training with them today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Jack27 said: I doubt it, he was reportedly training with them today Not been paying much attention today tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 21 minutes ago, et tu brute said: Not been paying much attention today tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 3 hours ago, 54 said: Peace, Jonjo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Goodbye, bald prince. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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