Ginola Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 His assist today was brilliant tbh. I think part of the reason why he's been so effective this season is that he knows what he can / can't do and so he limits himself to what he's good at without trying to do too much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 He’s going to score the winner for us in the cup final, put money on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 00:02, Ginola said: His assist today was brilliant tbh. I think part of the reason why he's been so effective this season is that he knows what he can / can't do and so he limits himself to what he's good at without trying to do too much Expand I think Howe has helped with this also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 00:10, LFEE said: I think Howe has helped with this also. Expand Think he's very much been focused on to performing a set range of actions. An extensive range, though, so he's no one trick pony. Murphy deserves huge credit for this run he's on. It's his dedication that's getting him here. Makes you wonder what he could've done in his career if he'd been Howe'd a few years earlier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 01:06, 80 said: Think he's very much been focused on to performing a set range of actions. An extensive range, though, so he's no one trick pony. Murphy deserves huge credit for this run he's on. It's his dedication that's getting him here. Makes you wonder what he could've done in his career if he'd been Howe'd a few years earlier. Expand Cracking post and absolutely. He's going to be extremely difficult to replace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 01:06, 80 said: Think he's very much been focused on to performing a set range of actions. An extensive range, though, so he's no one trick pony. Murphy deserves huge credit for this run he's on. It's his dedication that's getting him here. Makes you wonder what he could've done in his career if he'd been Howe'd a few years earlier. Expand Rafa staying would likely have had the same effect. It's the cabbage wrecking ball that fucked so many players progression. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Even if we spend £50m on a new RW, there’s no guarantee that he’ll be as productive as Murphy. Hopefully we get someone who’s better at controlling the ball and dribbling than Murphy so we can show teams a different look, especially in games against the top teams where we don’t have the majority of possession. But against weaker teams, Murphy has been very good, it’s hard to be more productive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) On 26/01/2025 at 01:06, 80 said: Think he's very much been focused on to performing a set range of actions. An extensive range, though, so he's no one trick pony. Murphy deserves huge credit for this run he's on. It's his dedication that's getting him here. Makes you wonder what he could've done in his career if he'd been Howe'd a few years earlier. Expand Just glad I’m not the lone voice in the Jacob Murphy fanclub anymore. Those that know… know He may not always execute what he wants to do but he see’s it which I’ve always thought is the main thing and the confidence he’s gaining is allowing him to attempt what he sees and the more he attempts the more he accomplishes what he wanted. Weirdly with his physical build he could have a similar latter career to Giggs if he keeps progressing and producing. One of those types of player that doesn’t lose a yard until very late in their careers. Obviously not comparing the players overall as that would be silly. Edited January 26 by LFEE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 He's outperformed Gordon this season IMO. Murphys defensive output has been better and he's been a key reason why Isak is scoring. Gordon will always be the better player because when a game is tight Murphy struggles with close control and quick passing, he's also got softer mentality. That's not to shit on Murphy though, he's absolutely key to us right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 If he was younger, on this seasons form, would he be pushing for an England place ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 12:31, madras said: If he was younger, on this seasons form, would he be pushing for an England place ? Expand Nope. As much as I love him. As the previous post highlights he has his limitations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 That little chip over the challenge before his laser sharp through ball was exquisite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Murph owns Southampton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 12:24, STM said: He's outperformed Gordon this season IMO. Murphys defensive output has been better and he's been a key reason why Isak is scoring. Gordon will always be the better player because when a game is tight Murphy struggles with close control and quick passing, he's also got softer mentality. That's not to shit on Murphy though, he's absolutely key to us right now. Expand I never ever would have thought the same but Gordon has been really frustrating/crap the past half a dozen games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 13:11, Rod said: I never ever would have thought the same but Gordon has been really frustrating/crap the past half a dozen games. Expand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) On 26/01/2025 at 05:19, Taylor Swift said: Even if we spend £50m on a new RW, there’s no guarantee that he’ll be as productive as Murphy. Hopefully we get someone who’s better at controlling the ball and dribbling than Murphy so we can show teams a different look, especially in games against the top teams where we don’t have the majority of possession. But against weaker teams, Murphy has been very good, it’s hard to be more productive. Expand Murphy is arguably better against teams where there will be space in behind to use his pace and not be expected to break down deep defences and control and move the ball in tight areas. He was decent and effective against Liverpool. But I feel the Leicester game was the turning point for his season. He was brutal the first half hour or whatever it was. Then bagged a brilliant goal and a second. Unlucky not to get a hat trick and once they opened up. He looked like he’d score or assist every attack Bar the odd blip. He’s not really looked back since. Edited January 26 by Lush Vlad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 13:11, Rod said: I never ever would have thought the same but Gordon has been really frustrating/crap the past half a dozen games. Expand Gordon has 11 goal contributions in 13 matches since the Liverpool 3-3, if that's crap, I want to know what's good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 00:09, Ronson333 said: He’s going to score the winner for us in the cup final, put money on it. Expand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 13:11, Rod said: I never ever would have thought the same but Gordon has been really frustrating/crap the past half a dozen games. Expand I don’t think it’s 6 games, Rod. I didn’t see yesterday. But I thought he was bad against Wolves and he was one of our worst performers against Bournemouth. Still bagged in one of those games, mind and got an assist yesterday I do find him one dimensional and frustrating as a player. More than likely by design with him staying high and not wanting to burn him out. But his defensive work and recovery runs have disappeared out of his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 12:20, LFEE said: Just glad I’m not the lone voice in the Jacob Murphy fanclub anymore. Those that know… know He may not always execute what he wants to do but he see’s it which I’ve always thought is the main thing and the confidence he’s gaining is allowing him to attempt what he sees and the more he attempts the more he accomplishes what he wanted. Weirdly with his physical build he could have a similar latter career to Giggs if he keeps progressing and producing. One of those types of player that doesn’t lose a yard until very late in their careers. Obviously not comparing the players overall as that would be silly. Expand Second guessing has always been his problem. He's an intelligent lad, but historically hasn't been intelligent enough to stop thinking, if you see what I mean. But we aren't seeing any of his dithering now, he pretty much knows what to do before he's even received the ball nowadays, which lets the quality of his technique shine through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 12:36, LFEE said: Nope. As much as I love him. As the previous post highlights he has his limitations. Expand I mean if he was, say 22/23. Looking at recent England squads and the options for wide right haven't had great seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KetsbaiaIsBald Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 has he got a song yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 12:24, STM said: He's outperformed Gordon this season IMO. Murphys defensive output has been better and he's been a key reason why Isak is scoring. Gordon will always be the better player because when a game is tight Murphy struggles with close control and quick passing, he's also got softer mentality. That's not to shit on Murphy though, he's absolutely key to us right now. Expand Don't agree at all. Even yesterday when Gordon wasn't at his best output wise, his ability to spin and find pockets of space when he had three opponents closing in got us out of trouble and put Southampton on the back foot. This is where the close control is really important, and where players like Bruno who have got it, are priceless. Murphy's end product has been fabulous this season, fair play to him. But I still want someone like Gordon on the right side to replace him, I just think our football will end up being that much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 26/01/2025 at 17:02, TRon said: Don't agree at all. Even yesterday when Gordon wasn't at his best output wise, his ability to spin and find pockets of space when he had three opponents closing in got us out of trouble and put Southampton on the back foot. This is where the close control is really important, and where players like Bruno who have got it, are priceless. Murphy's end product has been fabulous this season, fair play to him. But I still want someone like Gordon on the right side to replace him, I just think our football will end up being that much better. Expand You didn't read it all clearly. I've pretty much word for word said the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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