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1 hour ago, HawK said:

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Beyond the number of assists, look at the chances created vs the assists converted, i.e. converted chances created. His record is phenomenal, better than anyone in that list.

 

He is creating GREAT chances when he gets the opportunity, it's not a numbers game for him.

 

 

 

I'm not sure what counts as a chance on this metric though. He put in three delicious crosses early on but we didn't capitalise. Did these count as chances, or does it need to be a more clear cut through ball? 

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Just now, alexf said:

Is there anyone left for the redemption arc? Jamal Lewis is still on the books [emoji38]

 

 

Chris Wood. Oh wait, he already did that elsewhere.  ;)

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He’s one of the most likeable guys in the team and he’s in form of his life for his boyhood club. 
 

Jacob, Jacob Murphy! 

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From "AAAAARGH JUST PUT IT IN THE NET!!!!"

To "There no way Tuchel can ignore him"

The Howe effect. 

 

If we had brought in a RW in the summer for around 40mill, Bakayoko for eg, there's absolutely no way they'd be as productive as Murphy is right now. He's raised the standard so high that anyone we bring is gonna have to be a blockbuster purple, and even then, they'll have to earn the spot from him.

 

I fucking love this guy man he has it all, a childhood fan, a redemption arc, a one man meme factory and also rather good at football 

 

 

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We still need a RW, really dont like seeing either Gordon or Barnes in that position. 

But maybe we shouldnt focus on an established expensive signing and rather get an exiting young talent who doesnt expect to take his place in the first team ASAP. 

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3 minutes ago, GallowgatePigeon said:

From "AAAAARGH JUST PUT IT IN THE NET!!!!"

To "There no way Tuchel can ignore him"

The Howe effect. 

 

If we had brought in a RW in the summer for around 40mill, Bakayoko for eg, there's absolutely no way they'd be as productive as Murphy is right now. He's raised the standard so high that anyone we bring is gonna have to be a blockbuster purple, and even then, they'll have to earn the spot from him.

 

I fucking love this guy man he has it all, a childhood fan, a redemption arc, a one man meme factory and also rather good at football 

 

 

 

 

We could probably get a Bakayoko this summer and "Howe" him into the team like Gordon, whereas I think last summer there'd have been a pressure for him to hit the ground running after last season. 

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3 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

 

We could probably get a Bakayoko this summer and "Howe" him into the team like Gordon, whereas I think last summer there'd have been a pressure for him to hit the ground running after last season. 

 

True. Maybe our 'blockbuster purple' on the right IS Jacob Murphy!

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I mean as much as Murphy form is insane, and he’s had some highs in previous season and high performance metrics, we can’t get misty eyed and change RW approach. 
 

The form will drop off, so will still need that top RW and can’t fall into the trap we done with Almiron.
 

Just Murphy has proved he can be a solid squad player and relied upon when needed over next season maybe two if his physical output remains (he’s now moving into his 30s don’t forget). Said it last season when Trippier was linked away he could be the back up RB, and maybe that could be the option for 27/28 if Trips stays for one more season. Means we can manoeuvre for other positions in meantime.

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4 minutes ago, Sibierski said:

I mean as much as Murphy form is insane, and he’s had some highs in previous season and high performance metrics, we can’t get misty eyed and change RW approach. 
 

The form will drop off, so will still need that top RW and can’t fall into the trap we done with Almiron.
 

Just Murphy has proved he can be a solid squad player and relied upon when needed over next season maybe two if his physical output remains (he’s now moving into his 30s don’t forget). Said it last season when Trippier was linked away he could be the back up RB, and maybe that could be the option for 27/28 if Trips stays for one more season. Means we can manoeuvre for other positions in meantime.

Dont think its fair to compare Murphy to Almiron. 

Jacob Murphy has been much more reliable over time. Almiron had like one or two months where everything he touched turned to gold.

 

 

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I don't think there's any indication his form drops off, the thing is that even with him being a genuinely very good player, he's still a fair ways off players like Salah and Saka, you could say the same about Gordon and Barnes too now though, I don't think there's anything between the 3 of them, but we're short at RW so that will likely be what we look at.

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5 hours ago, r0cafella said:

Tuchel, you know what you have to do. 

 

5 hours ago, Pandamninator said:

Hot Take: 


Maybe Rafa knew what he was doing

 

If Tuchel ever uses his 3 at the back system for England, I think Murphy would be incredible as a right sided wing back in that setup.

 

It was how Rafa had us lineup towards the end of his tenure, when we were really starting to put something together, with Almiron, Rondon and Ayoze as the front three. Think Murphy would have ended up as a right wing back in that setup, and been very good.

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5 hours ago, On the Grid said:

We got the right Murphy then...pure juice 

Seriously, perhaps his brother is just as good, but hasn't been Howed.

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He’s not good enough to play international football. His running and covering works so well in our system. He made an absolutely lung busting run from defence to overlap Tripps in the 1st half that typified his attributes. He also received a ball on the by line in acres of space and immediately ran it out of play. 
 

No doubt he meant to score, it was right down my eyeline.

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