The College Dropout Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 17 hours ago, KaKa said: Why is he weird man? His mannerisms lol. Weird is maybe not the right word. He doesn't have any of the indentikit footballer patter. 18 hours ago, TK-421 said: Interesting he's said he scores goals like the second often in training. I've heard people say that he's rated by all the coaches technically but he doesn't apply it on matchday - that confidence or big stage, he doesn't believe himself to be a top class PL player. Also good piece about putting the first one high. That was precisely the finish needed from him, Joelinton and Gordon (who went low). That bit of knowledge and composure when it really matters to just lift it over dangling legs and desperate touches. I hear Ian Wright talking about how good finishers know which finishes to choose from at the right moments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 He's got to be in the squad next season isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 :murphy: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 :juicy: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 @Mike Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 In a way it's nice that the forum also has its own Murphy that we keep around for meme purposes. Hopefully you can one day take the step forward and actually start producing like Jacob has, Michael. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Quickly becoming a favourite player of mine. Tbh I've probably said that about a fair few players at this point such is the improvement over the last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, Big River said: @Mike Hide contents Rot starts at the top, boss. :juicy: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 @Mike Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, Big River said: @Mike Hide contents Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Mike said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 pull ya maddest cowie face Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) The only thing holding Murphy back is Murphy himself. If Eddie can continue to build his confidence who knows what he can achieve. He's a quirky dude and very likeable. I really hope he can continue to improve. Edited April 24, 2023 by OverThere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 3 hours ago, The College Dropout said: His mannerisms lol. Weird is maybe not the right word. He doesn't have any of the indentikit footballer patter. Interesting he's said he scores goals like the second often in training. I've heard people say that he's rated by all the coaches technically but he doesn't apply it on matchday - that confidence or big stage, he doesn't believe himself to be a top class PL player. Also good piece about putting the first one high. That was precisely the finish needed from him, Joelinton and Gordon (who went low). That bit of knowledge and composure when it really matters to just lift it over dangling legs and desperate touches. I hear Ian Wright talking about how good finishers know which finishes to choose from at the right moments. Think it was the Athletic (or some paper/website) that mentioned a key to Miggy's finishing has been that Howe has been working on him to shoot high on the goal, so its interesting to see the same from Murphy as well. I think the best finishers can afford to shoot low and hard (see: Isak, Wilson). But none the less very interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Isak actually shoots high a fair bit as well, guess he’s selecting the right finish in each case. Did it quite a bit in the warmup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 25 minutes ago, OverThere said: The only thing holding Murphy back is Murphy himself. If Eddie can continue to build his confidence who knows what he can achieve. He's a quirky dude and very likeable. I really hope he can continue to improve. The Obertan comparison is still the most obvious one I can think of. But Obertan either didn’t have the coaches, willingness or the ability to grow his confidence to use the physical and technical attributes he had, where Murphy does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) More than anything, I.love how direct he is. Our players and also many players these days to be honest, like to dilly dally on the ball out wide or near the edge of the box. Not ts lad though. He'll.either try a shot or get a cross in to the box. So refreshing. Edited April 24, 2023 by nufcjb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Just now, nufcjb said: More than anytbing, I.love how direct he is. Our players and also many players these days to be honest, like to dilly dally on the ball out wide or near the edge of the box. Not tbis lad though. He'll.either try a shot or get a cross in to the box. So refreshing. Yeah, he’s playing on the same side as his favoured foot as well, which is really unusual in football at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Isak actually shoots high a fair bit as well, guess he’s selecting the right finish in each case. Did it quite a bit in the warmup. Isak is cold and decisive. Same thing with Cal. Less natural finishers maybe need the help. 4 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: The Obertan comparison is still the most obvious one I can think of. But Obertan either didn’t have the coaches, willingness or the ability to grow his confidence to use the physical and technical attributes he had, where Murphy does. Yeh i'll die on this hill that Obertan was a good footballer in terms of ability. Decent touch, dribbling, clean striker of the ball, quick. But didn't have it mentally at all. At all. Players with worse technical and physical attributes have 10x the careers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Great to see this lad coming good. Epitomises EH’s faith in the collective and our team spirit this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Isak actually shoots high a fair bit as well, guess he’s selecting the right finish in each case. Did it quite a bit in the warmup. Yeah i meant yesterdays finishes were low and hard (for Isak) and simple low tap in for WIlson but i'm with you on Isak's shooting - he picks the right one. Cal too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) My favourite footballer, I live my football career vicariously through him. Every time I see him play its like I'm watching my own personal version of GOAL! I will defend him until he commits some sort of morally dubious act. Edited April 24, 2023 by OCK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 20 minutes ago, OCK said: My favourite footballer, I live my football career vicariously through him. Every time I see him play, its like I'm watching my own personal version of GOAL! I will defend him until he commits some sort of morally dubious act. Wot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 You're right, I have an erroneous use of a comma. Sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Remember when Murphy was used as the stick to beat Rafa with? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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