Kid Icarus Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Thaz only two Jacob Murphys Two Jacob Murphys Two Jacob Muuuuurphys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 26/01/2025 at 19:35, Nine said: I agree with you, and it is the reality. Murphy’s current form isn’t likely to be sustainable just as Miggys in 22/23 was never going to be. Murphy obviously isn’t ideal long term for a CL chasing side, but as Howe has proved a few times now he can squeeze enough % out of more limited players by keeping them in the team week in week out and reap the rewards. I think Murphy will be fine for the rest of season, even if his numbers do drop off some. In the summer we will address the RW I’m fairly certain, but I wouldn’t be so sure whoever is signed will displace Murphy instantly and come straight into the side. The under lying point I’m making falls back to the tired PSR conversation as always. Expand Almiron’s purple patch was based entirely on two superb footballers (Trippier and Bruno) sharing a side with him and playing perfect passes for his few attacking strengths to allow him to bag some goals. Murphy is creating goals for Isak, as well as scoring himself - because Murphy is a better and more effective footballer than Almiron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 26/01/2025 at 19:35, Nine said: I agree with you, and it is the reality. Murphy’s current form isn’t likely to be sustainable just as Miggys in 22/23 was never going to be. Murphy obviously isn’t ideal long term for a CL chasing side, but as Howe has proved a few times now he can squeeze enough % out of more limited players by keeping them in the team week in week out and reap the rewards. I think Murphy will be fine for the rest of season, even if his numbers do drop off some. In the summer we will address the RW I’m fairly certain, but I wouldn’t be so sure whoever is signed will displace Murphy instantly and come straight into the side. The under lying point I’m making falls back to the tired PSR conversation as always. Expand He's been performing at a highly productive level for over a year. His G/A ratio last season was top too. This is a fairly accurate view of what he's like as a player. In general play, he's not giving much. But in the final third, he's consistently created chances. 15 PL assists in 30 PL starts from last season to this. Evenly spread between the two seasons. This is not a Miggy Almiron purple patch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 27/01/2025 at 10:43, The College Dropout said: He's been performing at a highly productive level for over a year. His G/A ratio last season was top too. This is a fairly accurate view of what he's like as a player. In general play, he's not giving much. But in the final third, he's consistently created chances. 15 PL assists in 30 PL starts from last season to this. Evenly spread between the two seasons. This is not a Miggy Almiron purple patch. Expand Sums him up perfectly tbh. I think many people have said more or less the same thing in non-graph form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likelylad Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 A bit more of a basic view but i do love how he strikes the ball. Knocks it out his feet and wraps his laces around it. Been unlucky cracking the woodwork a few times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 27/01/2025 at 11:25, Likelylad said: A bit more of a basic view but i do love how he strikes the ball. Knocks it out his feet and wraps his laces around it. Been unlucky cracking the woodwork a few times. Expand Was just coming here to say this myself after watching the highlights for the umpteenth time. He strikes the ball beautifully. That one off the post is just another in what's becoming a long list of agonising "fuck, I wish that had gone in"s, alongside Tonali's effort at Old Trafford most recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) On 27/01/2025 at 11:35, Yorkie said: Was just coming here to say this myself after watching the highlights for the umpteenth time. He strikes the ball beautifully. That one off the post is just another in what's becoming a long list of agonising "fuck, I wish that had gone in"s, alongside Tonali's effort at Old Trafford most recently. Expand Murphy has a spectacular collection of them though. Was it the Arsenal home game in 21-22 where he smacked one off a post from 25 yards and was leaping up and down in frustration afterwards? He had an amazing post to goal ratio for a few months. I always thought it kind of encapsulated him as a player. Had the brains and technique to make the shot as difficult for the goalkeeper as possible but would push it too far making the effort (almost) pointless. But if he could get a grip on that then you'd have something special. Edited January 27 by 80 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 27/01/2025 at 10:43, The College Dropout said: He's been performing at a highly productive level for over a year. His G/A ratio last season was top too. This is a fairly accurate view of what he's like as a player. In general play, he's not giving much. But in the final third, he's consistently created chances. 15 PL assists in 30 PL starts from last season to this. Evenly spread between the two seasons. This is not a Miggy Almiron purple patch. Expand Yeah, that’s fairly impressive stuff tbf. I hadn’t realised he had quite as many assists as he does, likely higher than they would be if he was not assisting Isak but solid numbers nonetheless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) On 27/01/2025 at 10:30, TheBrownBottle said: Almiron’s purple patch was based entirely on two superb footballers (Trippier and Bruno) sharing a side with him and playing perfect passes for his few attacking strengths to allow him to bag some goals. Murphy is creating goals for Isak, as well as scoring himself - because Murphy is a better and more effective footballer than Almiron. Expand I don’t think anyone will argue that Almiron is a better footballer than Murphy I do feel that summary is harsh on him though, a lot of the good work on that side during 22/23 was down to the ground Almiron was able to cover for 90 mins week in week out. Edited January 27 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 He really seems to have been training that cut inside onto his left foot. Another level to his threat if that becomes a genuine option. Fair play, I used to think he was absolute dog but he's doing better than I ever thought possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Murphy, Murphy, Murphy Worth every penny In a PSR world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ennyoueffsea Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On the extended highlights Sandro standing with his arms aloft convinced Murphy's shot against the post was going in. 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 He's been a big part of Isaks haul this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdD8eUHw/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Worth bringing his brother in as cover? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Run Josh into the ground and switch him with Jacob at half time for a free sub Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I'd be more hyped to see both Murphy brothers on the pitch than the Ameobis that's for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 On 28/01/2025 at 10:27, Stal said: I'd be more hyped to see both Murphy brothers on the pitch than the Ameobis that's for sure Expand And bring Alex on too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Nice of a random big account to put some respek on his name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Clearly he’s brilliant at listening and following instructions, he’s doing amazing work this season. Signs the coaches are going to the next level with him as well, these left foot shots are a relatively new addition. As a confirmed hater in the past, happy to be able to like him now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Eddie and his coaching team, man. elite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 On 27/01/2025 at 10:29, Kid Icarus said: Thaz only two Jacob Murphys Two Jacob Murphys Two Jacob Muuuuurphys Expand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I'm a soppy old twat, but he's one of us - which I really do think has to be remembered. When I eventually shuffle off this rock, I'd be surprised if Murphy makes my 'top five NUFC RW' list. But I love the lad - can't be helped. He's living my dream - NUFC fan by birth, yes to get where we're looking to go he probably won't be there - but I love the lad, and he's a better player than he's given credit for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likelylad Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I genuinely hope he's now allowed the same level of grace that the top players within the side get when they try something and it doesn't come off. Instead of the crowd getting on his case with ott groaning. He was clearly frustrated by it when he started shouting back at the crowd when he scored awhile back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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