Jacob Murphy

[St1pe]

Not sure about a start but shows his value as a squad player. He dared have a pop at goal when we seemed impotent and defended really well when required. 
 

That RW position needs some serious investment. 

[TheDimpleboy]

Good performance when he came on, fairplay Murphy lad 

[Ronson333]

Watching the slow mo of that shot curling past the post, couldn’t believe our luck that it didn’t go in.

[NE27]

Was a positive sub yesterday and I never thought I'd say that.

 

As said above, he dared to have a go and that's what it is all about. Too many players lacking confidence to just have a go, or they're just completely burnt out.

[St1pe]

1 hour ago, Ronson333 said:

Watching the slow mo of that shot curling past the post, couldn’t believe our luck that it didn’t go in.

A bit like Wilson v Arsenal every time I see the replay in slow-mo I still expect it to go in. 

[bowlingcrofty]

He’s not the worst player in the world to have coming on for a ten minute cameo. Limited technically but runs his bollocks off and gets stuck in a bit.

 

Can’t agree with the point about starting him though, would be a massive step back.

[Yorkie]

24 minutes ago, NE27 said:

Was a positive sub yesterday and I never thought I'd say that.

 

As said above, he dared to have a go and that's what it is all about. Too many players lacking confidence to just have a go, or they're just completely burnt out.

 

Dunno why I'm a Murphy fanboy all of a sudden but he's been canny from the bench most of the season imo, particularly since Christmas. Got a hell of a knack of winning possession. 

 

I would like to see him start because Miggy is predictable, it's something different and he's deserved it.

[NE27]

Yeah I might be being a little unfair on him tbh

 

On a vaguely related note, I sat next to his twin in las iguanas outside wembley after the game and what I can only assume was his parents, proper double take as they are identical.

[Optimistic Nut]

5 minutes ago, NE27 said:

Yeah I might be being a little unfair on him tbh

 

On a vaguely related note, I sat next to his twin in las iguanas outside wembley after the game and what I can only assume was his parents, proper double take as they are identical.

 

Currently at Oxford. Remember when people thought we'd signed the worst of the two.

[Mikky]

52 minutes ago, NE27 said:

Was a positive sub yesterday and I never thought I'd say that.

 

As said above, he dared to have a go and that's what it is all about. Too many players lacking confidence to just have a go, or they're just completely burnt out.

I don’t mind him at all as a squad player - he’s more than useful 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

He gets played on the right which allows his to go direct and go on the outside, none of our other players really have that opportunity. 

 

I'm convinced some team will go back to conventional wingers at some point and start to do well - defenders are so used to defending against everyone trying to cut inside.

 

Guess people like Man City get into the channels and cut back a lot, it's just inside rather than out wide.  

[The Butcher]

I'm pretty much anyone but Miggy now, but there's nee chance Murphy should start over ASM or Gordon out wide.

[r0cafella]

Jacob Murphy shouldn’t be starting. He’s not the solution to our attacking problems imo. 

[Shadow Puppets]

21 hours ago, The Butcher said:

I'm pretty much anyone but Miggy now, but there's nee chance Murphy should start over ASM or Gordon out wide.

Anyone but Miggy? Anyone but our most hard working top scorer?

[AyeDubbleYoo]

I like him as a lad but he’s not going to help us. 
 

Even that shot he missed in the final, he hit it with no real intention or belief in how he was going to score. 
 

If we had two target men he could cross to, maybe. 

[Newcastle Fan]

I thought he did very well when he came on and was our best defender against their counter attacks, he really tried hard to make a difference.

[Dandy Man]

Likable lad, got some strengths to his game but also some glaring weaknesses, tries his best but sadly is not good enough long term, is still good to have around the squad for the time being. Same comments apply to several of the current squad tbh

[The Butcher]

1 hour ago, Shadow Puppets said:

Anyone but Miggy? Anyone but our most hard working top scorer?

He had a great streak, but now he needs to be dropped.

[Mikky]

3 hours ago, Dandy Man said:

Likable lad, got some strengths to his game but also some glaring weaknesses, tries his best but sadly is not good enough long term, is still good to have around the squad for the time being. Same comments apply to several of the current squad tbh

Yeah I’ve always said if he’s number 25 in our 25 man squad then he’ll do for me - cameos here and there - a proper NUFC fan too 

 

in the short term keep him 

[arnonel]

So many knee jerk folk on here.

 

Miggy has been one of our most important players this season. 

You cant just drop him based on 5min cameos here or there from Murphy. 

 

I like that Howe trusts his team and doesn't chop/change constantly. You earn the jersey, and you lose or win it over many many games. 

 

Same for ASM. He comes on for cameo, plays well and everyone wants him in the team. He has average game in final and everyone wants him dropped.

 

 

[The Prophet]

3 minutes ago, arnonel said:

So many knee jerk folk on here.

 

Miggy has been one of our most important players this season. 

You cant just drop him based on 5min cameos here or there from Murphy. 

 

I like that Howe trusts his team and doesn't chop/change constantly. You earn the jersey, and you lose or win it over many many games. 

 

Same for ASM. He comes on for cameo, plays well and everyone wants him in the team. He has average game in final and everyone wants him dropped.

 

 

 

Isn't that idea of having a squad though? Almiron was playing well and deserved his place in the team. Now fans are of the opinion that he isn't and think that Gordon or Murphy have shown enough in their cameos to suggest they should be given a run. The same goes for Wilson. 

[arnonel]

2 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

 

Isn't that idea of having a squad though? Almiron was playing well and deserved his place in the team. Now fans are of the opinion that he isn't and think that Gordon or Murphy have shown enough in their cameos to suggest they should be given a run. The same goes for Wilson. 

 

Of course.

I just dont think we change every game based on a good/bad performance. 

 

My point, which may be lost in the waffle, is:

Player earns the jersey. Even if he has a few bad games, we stick with him. 

Then if someone takes over the jersey, we stick with him next.

 

 

[The Prophet]

1 minute ago, arnonel said:

 

Of course.

I just dont think we change every game based on a good/bad performance. 

 

My point, which may be lost in the waffle, is:

Player earns the jersey. Even if he has a few bad games, we stick with him. 

Then if someone takes over the jersey, we stick with him next.

 

 

 

That's fair enough and very much seems to be how Howe like to operate. 

 

I don't think it's knee-jerk to suggest that Isak deserves a run in the team ahead of Wilson. It's not as clear cut with Almiron, but I do think he could benefit from a rest. 

[arnonel]

9 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

 

That's fair enough and very much seems to be how Howe like to operate. 

 

I don't think it's knee-jerk to suggest that Isak deserves a run in the team ahead of Wilson. It's not as clear cut with Almiron, but I do think he could benefit from a rest. 

Agreed. Was going to say the same thing.

Counter argument is giving players a rest. Think Miggy deserves one - but shirt should still be his.

 

 

[80]

I don't know if anything was confirmed, but there was talk that Miggy was allowed to leave his international camp during the world cup break due to severe muscle exhaustion wasn't there? It's plausible he needs a prolonged rest to get himself back closer to where he was.