Lotus Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 It would be good to have a CM in the squad whose 1st instinct is to provide a while to the centre backs. Doesn’t mean we have to play them all the time but there are times and have been a few this season alone when it would’ve been handy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Don't know, but I know we need a proper class DM if we want to become a top side. This is complete bollocks Man City’s most out and out DM doesn’t get a minute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Can’t stand Gallagher, all lungs and nothing else. TBF he could probably do a job for Howe, but so could a lot of people. Pretty much what Longstaff is but I think Gallagher is technically better on top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Don't know, but I know we need a proper class DM if we want to become a top side. I think that's complete nonsense tbh, a more attacking minded central midfielder who could pick a forward pass and chip in with a few goals would be a lot more beneficial to our side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, tgarve said: This is complete bollocks Man City’s most out and out DM doesn’t get a minute You mean Rodri, their best player? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Don't know, but I know we need a proper class DM if we want to become a top side. Bruno isn’t a proper class DM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, WideopenMag said: I think that's complete nonsense tbh, a more attacking minded central midfielder who could pick a forward pass and chip in with a few goals would be a lot more beneficial to our side. We need both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, tgarve said: Rice for example isn’t an out and out DM any more than Bruno/ Joelinton/ Longstaff/ Miley is though. Same with Endo and Fabinho Similar to Rodri though. He sits in front of the back four, but he's important for City going forward too. The old fashioned "destroyer" type has become a bit extinct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Just now, Pata said: Bruno isn’t a proper class DM? Not defensively no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 minute ago, The Butcher said: We need both. I disagree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 (edited) Teams seem to be able to walk onto our back 4 easily, especially away from home. A DM would go a long way to solving that problem Edited December 23, 2023 by Andy84 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Just now, Andy84 said: Teams seem to be able to walk onto our back 4 easily, especially away from home. A DM would go a long way to solving that problem Guess we'll see where Eddie goes with this then, reason we've looked poor away from home recently for me is injuries have left us unable to play our game. We didn't struggle last season without a DM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Aye things change though. Teams evolve and work things out including us. One season to the next things won’t carry on working. We were poor away from home before the injuries this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Just now, Andy84 said: Aye things change though. Teams evolve and work things out including us. One season to the next things won’t carry on working. We were poor away from home before the injuries this season This is why teams evolve and have to adapt etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 I'd be happy with Phillips to be honest, just because you didn't make it at Man City doesn't mean you're not a top player. He looked great at Leeds and fantastic for England. My only worry is that he won't be fit for months with how we play..however he did play in a Bielsa team so perhaps his understanding of Howe's game would be easier. I love a redemption arc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Andy84 said: Aye things change though. Teams evolve and work things out including us. One season to the next things won’t carry on working. We were poor away from home before the injuries this season That's a bit of a myth mind, we lost away by 1 goal to Man City then had a bad day away at Brighton. After that we drew away to Milan, Thrashed Sheffield United and drew away to west ham. By then we're way into October with injuries etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 38 minutes ago, Andy84 said: Teams seem to be able to walk onto our back 4 easily, especially away from home. A DM would go a long way to solving that problem I don’t think that’s because we lack a DM imo. I could be wrong. But I think there’s just something a bit off and reactive about our out of possession play when not pressing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Optimistic Nut said: Pretty much what Longstaff is but I think Gallagher is technically better on top. If rather replace Longstaff than get another Longstaff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Lish007 said: I'd be happy with Phillips to be honest, just because you didn't make it at Man City doesn't mean you're not a top player. He looked great at Leeds and fantastic for England. My only worry is that he won't be fit for months with how we play..however he did play in a Bielsa team so perhaps his understanding of Howe's game would be easier. I love a redemption arc. I’d definitely give him a chance, especially with option rather than obligation to buy. He has technical quality and retains the ball really well. Can also press. Can’t see training with Pep every week will have made him worse, even if his match fitness might be a bit off. Personally not convinced the link is anything other than journo chat, but maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 hour ago, The Butcher said: You mean Rodri, their best player? Hes as much as a dm as rice though- he goes forward a lot he’s not playing like makalele we already have players that can do that ( albeit not as well ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Gerrard asking for the board to spend big in January with him going 8 games without a win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 (edited) Edited December 26, 2023 by Slim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Just now, Slim said: Don't city group own Girona..... They do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 1 hour ago, El Prontonise said: They do. Todibo has “vested concerns” issues too: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-todibo-man-utd-ratcliffe-b1128654.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1703238166 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 My occasionally sage ITK contact tells me we’re about to sign Timo Werner. Apparently Emery and Monchi have done huge in depth analysis and concluded they want him. Fine by me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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