Lush Vlad Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 He certainly looks half a yard slower and I'd imagine it's this hamstring niggle that is playing on his mind. You're always a bit nervy about fully opening up when you have a tight hammy or are coming back from an injury. Hope it's another one of these injuries that can be managed and he won't be missing for a long time. As he is very unique in what he brings out wide and he is perfect for certain games and situations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Our longest-serving current player now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 4 hours ago, McEwan said: Our longest-serving current player now? Last man standing from the really challenging times: Struggle, suffer, endure, survive, thrive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 7 hours ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Last man standing from the really challenging times: Struggle, suffer, endure, survive, thrive. He and Schar are the last two Benitez-signed players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 11 minutes ago, McEwan said: He and Schar are the last two Benitez-signed players. Yep, though The Juice signed a year before (July 2017) The Hunk (July 2018). (Might have just made up that latter nickname…). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 He was dreadful when he came on against City. Most of his passes went straight to the opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Absolutely awful this half, would be 2 pages in the Elanga thread by now if he had dished this up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Hasn't played well much at all this season. Makes things worse giving the ball away so much as well, sets us on the back foot every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 No idea why he started ahead of Elanga who’d played himself into a wee bit of form. Who then only come on once behind. Shite management. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 I think his failure to protest the penalty decision spoke volumes about him. He ended up looking guilty instead of charging to the ref to demand it be overturned. He made up VAR's mind for them. He's just not a top level competitor, and while he can swing in a lovely cross given the chance, the rest of his game is levels below. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 His general play has never been great but lately it's been tragic, struggles to keep the ball, gives it away by either trying to drive inside or does that daft left footed pass which goes straight to an opposition player His crossing has been of such a high standard it would compensate for his poor play in general, however his crossing isn't quite there of late but witj the general play regressing so much he's now entering into liability territory Love the guy for his time here and I know he'd absolutely be fine with a squad role but do think to raise the level of the squad we need another RW, someone that is comfortable in possession Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 I remember when several posters were that exasperated by his performances that they were saying he should never wear the shirt again. Then he started converting thecodd banger and began his wonderful relationship with ratboy. I seriously doubt he'll reach anywhere near that level again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 He’s below average in general play. Well below. Has a great cross in him though and a good attitude. Athletic too. Think that’s enough for EH tbh. Just a case of getting into positions with time and space to do the one thing he’s good at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 looked far from fit yesterday. ridiculous to hoy him in ahead of elanga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Pretty damning rating for Murph there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 With Tino and Miley out, we should be playing with a back three and using him at right wing back, with Elanga ahead of him on that right side. Murphy will look to play Elanga in early every single time he makes a run in behind and Murphy can then also whip in crosses from right wing back everytime he has a chance. Need to make sure Bruno is also on the right side of the midfield two as he does the best job of showing for the ball and demanding it off players, which will help both Murphy and Elanga on that side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 11 minutes ago, KaKa said: With Tino and Miley out, we should be playing with a back three and using him at right wing back, with Elanga ahead of him on that right side. Murphy will look to play Elanga in early every single time he makes a run in behind and Murphy can then also whip in crosses from right wing back everytime he has a chance. Need to make sure Bruno is also on the right side of the midfield two as he does the best job of showing for the ball and demanding it off players, which will help both Murphy and Elanga on that side. I’d like to see this too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 He was hideous on Saturday tbf. Hopefully just an off day because he's one of the rare players who can create chances for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Always been the same really, can cross a ball but is otherwise a terrible footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Yeah, you don’t want him anywhere near your own or the middle thirds these days. Just gives the ball away for fun. Has to play high and wide on the right or not at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny36 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Hopefully will be moved on in the summer.. 2 poor games in a row for him, albeit he did help us at end of 1st half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Happy Valentines Day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 He has poorish games like today, but he played a massive role in the win with the unorthodox first touch that meant he was then clear favorite to get to the ball before the GK, so for that. Well played Murph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 He's still my king Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 back to his infuriating best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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