Newcastle Fan Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Such a class act, should just sign him now and get it over with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 He's got a couple of goals in his last few u21 games afaik. It's one issue with a potential Shelvey partnership for me because if he has more licence to get forward I think he'll be in the goals but paired with Shelvey that's not on the table. Tricky one. Individual stats doesn't matter, the team does if Shelvey and Merino is our best partnership means Merino having less favourable stats who cares? I know I personally couldn't care less if he never scores as long as this level of performance keeps up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Of all the midfielders we have Merino looks the best bet to play the furthest forward. As Rafa is unlikely to play three in midfield that would mean replacing Perez. As long as he plays with Shelvey or Hayden in a midfield two he will be restricted in how far forward he can get which is a pity as he's obviously capable of scoring a few. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 He's got a couple of goals in his last few u21 games afaik. It's one issue with a potential Shelvey partnership for me because if he has more licence to get forward I think he'll be in the goals but paired with Shelvey that's not on the table. Tricky one. Individual stats doesn't matter, the team does if Shelvey and Merino is our best partnership means Merino having less favourable stats who cares? I know I personally couldn't care less if he never scores as long as this level of performance keeps up. It's not about stats as such, it's about the fact that we can pretty much guarantee of the two of them Shelvey isn't ever likely to contribute a lot in terms of goals as he never has. Merino has that potential but won't fulfill it if he's playing deep. Yes, it could be that playing him deep allows the team to function better overall but I'd personally like a CM who can be a goal threat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 He's got a couple of goals in his last few u21 games afaik. It's one issue with a potential Shelvey partnership for me because if he has more licence to get forward I think he'll be in the goals but paired with Shelvey that's not on the table. Tricky one. Individual stats doesn't matter, the team does if Shelvey and Merino is our best partnership means Merino having less favourable stats who cares? I know I personally couldn't care less if he never scores as long as this level of performance keeps up. It's not about stats as such, it's about the fact that we can pretty much guarantee of the two of them Shelvey isn't ever likely to contribute a lot in terms of goals as he never has. Merino has that potential but won't fulfill it if he's playing deep. Yes, it could be that playing him deep allows the team to function better overall but I'd personally like a CM who can be a goal threat. In a team struggling for goals such as ours it would be beneficial to the team to push him up and bring his goal scoring game out. Id rather Shelvey be further back where he can find space and ping his 50/60 yard pinpoint crosses in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 He's got a couple of goals in his last few u21 games afaik. It's one issue with a potential Shelvey partnership for me because if he has more licence to get forward I think he'll be in the goals but paired with Shelvey that's not on the table. Tricky one. Individual stats doesn't matter, the team does if Shelvey and Merino is our best partnership means Merino having less favourable stats who cares? I know I personally couldn't care less if he never scores as long as this level of performance keeps up. It's not about stats as such, it's about the fact that we can pretty much guarantee of the two of them Shelvey isn't ever likely to contribute a lot in terms of goals as he never has. Merino has that potential but won't fulfill it if he's playing deep. Yes, it could be that playing him deep allows the team to function better overall but I'd personally like a CM who can be a goal threat. In a team struggling for goals such as ours it would be beneficial to the team to push him up and bring his goal scoring game out. Id rather Shelvey be further back where he can find space and ping his 50/60 yard pinpoint crosses in. This is what I'm saying, it's a tricky one because Shelvey looks better further forward as well but has never contributed much in the way of goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Shelvey and Hayden in CM with Merino as #10 would be nice to see. His decision making is so good, his ball retention in tight spaces is great, his passing is spot on and he obviously has an eye for a goal. Got to be worth a try Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Shelvey and Hayden in CM with Merino as #10 would be nice to see. His decision making is so good, his ball retention in tight spaces is great, his passing is spot on and he obviously has an eye for a goal. Got to be worth a try Agree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 You're losing a lot of his qualities pushing him up the field. I liked what I saw of him and Shelvey together and Joselu seems the sort of striker who will be able to read their passes from midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 You're losing a lot of his qualities pushing him up the field. I liked what I saw of him and Shelvey together and Joselu seems the sort of striker who will be able to read their passes from midfield. We don't need any more square pegs in round holes, we just need to sign a proper #10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Look, it's simple. Lejeune DM, Merino AMF & Ryan Taylor on the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Look, it's simple. Lejeune DM, Merino AMF & Ryan Taylor on the wing. Surely it's Coloccini at defensive mid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Look, it's simple. Lejeune DM, Merino AMF & Ryan Taylor on the wing. Surely it's Coloccini at defensive mid Santon at right back coz he kicks de ball wiv his rite fut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Look, it's simple. Lejeune DM, Merino AMF & Ryan Taylor on the wing. Surely it's Coloccini at defensive mid Santon at right back coz he kicks de ball wiv his rite fut Pardew broke our collective hymen. We'll never forget him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Look, it's simple. Lejeune DM, Merino AMF & Ryan Taylor on the wing. Don't forget Dummett at CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Look, it's simple. Lejeune DM, Merino AMF & Ryan Taylor on the wing. Don't forget Dummett at CB. David Edgar and Paul Huntington competing for LB Shola LW Enrique in goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I also remember a time when a significant minority of either this forum in its early years, or possibly its predecessor, wanted Shearer to play CB so Kluivert and Bellamy could play up front! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I also remember a time when a significant minority of either this forum in its early years, or possibly its predecessor, wanted Shearer to play CB so Kluivert and Bellamy could play up front! Not having that, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Belta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Well that makes for a pleasant start to the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 That is terrific news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Nice one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Awesome. We can sell him in January now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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