mrmojorisin75 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 think he'll be decent this season myself, expecting good things from him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I keep banging this drum, but as a winger or wide man, in order to gain a level of consistency they have to play regularly and be allowed some degree of freedom going forward. I know last season he and Atsu took a bit of stick for not turning it on or performing at certain points or during certain games, but it’s almost impossible in that position if you aren’t playing regularly regardless of how good you are. I rate him though, he has potential, he carries the ball well and seems confident in his ability, although I don’t think Rafa shares that confidence once berating him for trying to dribble out of our box and giving possession away. I don’t want that knocked out of him or any player, but with experience they will learn when and where to take risks which should always be in the final 3rd. He needs to play and again unless we get a top player in to play there, I’d start him and stick with him. It’s ultimately up to him mind when he gets a chance to prove himself as that’s what top players do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I keep banging this drum, but as a winger or wide man, in order to gain a level of consistency they have to play regularly and be allowed some degree of freedom going forward. I know last season he and Atsu took a bit of stick for not turning it on or performing at certain points or during certain games, but it’s almost impossible in that position if you aren’t playing regularly regardless of how good you are. This is a massive problem not only for him but many players. Hardly any managers looked to their youths last season, Manchester United do still continue this method and im guessing but I think they feilded the most or gave the most minutes in the league. Its a problem and its down to rich clubs swallowing up tons of talent and sending them out on loan over and over again. Chelsea one of the worst with over 30 players loaned. Its great if top clubs have players that are beneficial to clubs like us ie Kenedy, but that then gives their asset time on the feild and in our case not our asset Murphy. I think clubs should be forced to field a number of academy players or give a certain amount of minutes to players. Or it will just continue and halt good young prospects potential over time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 He’s got real talent; hope he gets a good run pre-season as he’s got more going for him imo than either Ritchie or Atsu. It’s all there and in Rafa he has someone who can hopefully let it come through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Assume most of you have already seen this, but his brother Josh moved to Cardiff last week - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44438532 Can maybe see the 'Murphy derby' next season now. Wonder if both being in the Prem will potentially invigorate each other? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 He has to make the step up this season, for both his and our sake, we signed him for quite a high fee by our standards and he can play on both wings, big big season coming up for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Agreed. Needs some pitch time and confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Was watching one of the training vids on Facebook earlier and the guy still looks absolutely tiny. Short, skinny, barely an ounce of fat on him. Fail to see how he's ever going to be any real use when he's so physically out of everyone else's league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Pretty sure he'll be our fourth choice winger this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Massively lacking in confidence. It was mistake taking him from his brother, who we could have had for about 2 million.. seems to have flourished ever since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 wut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 "Here, we accept the 12m deal for Jacob but how about we throw in Josh and do a twin deal for 2m more?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 said before his brother looks way better, the kid needs to step up but never seems to grab his chance. not one of Rafas better buys in truth( on what we have seen), wonder if the kid could play a number 10 role? just putting it out there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Right wing is his for the taking if he impresses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 said before his brother looks way better, the kid needs to step up but never seems to grab his chance. not one of Rafas better buys in truth( on what we have seen), wonder if the kid could play a number 10 role? just putting it out there? exceedingly harsh judgement on the lad imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Right wing is his for the taking if he impresses. I was quite excited at the prospect of swapping Ritchie for Townsend before that fizzled out, Ritchie's a good team man, but his lack of pace really restricts us. Murphy has all the tools, but he needs to be a lot more dynamic this season. He looked like a fish out of water last season, despite having the tools to make a much bigger impact potentially. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 When are people going to realise that looking good in the Championship means very little if you're a premier league club? Have the likes of Gayle not made that really clear? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Burnley seemed to have done alright with Championship players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 He showed in that month-or-so spell last season that he can perform well in the division, he just needed a run of games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Really hope he can turn it round, but was toilet in pre-season. Doesn’t bode well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 He needs regular play which he won't get as long as Ritchie and Kenedy are fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 He showed in that month-or-so spell last season that he can perform well in the division, he just needed a run of games. is the right answer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 He showed in that month-or-so spell last season that he can perform well in the division, he just needed a run of games. is the right answer Hope so, though I still need some convincing. He needs to be far more confident in his ability to attack teams, but he's got the ability, just needs to put some devil in his game. Same goes for Atsu really, these lads aren't really giving us enough out wide considering they are both quick and have an eye for goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Didn't agree with the way him playing well was always rewarded with being dropped straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I know it was often said as a joke, but did we really buy the wrong Murphy? Josh seemed to have all the self belief and hunger for the ball that our lad has been missing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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