The Butcher Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Wouldn't be too surprised if he leaves in the summer. Been a bit of a disappointment overall during his time here, imo. Hope he can turn it around and become the player we all want him to be, but I must admit I have my doubts. Was okay today, mind. Edited December 4, 2021 by The Butcher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Thought he was poor early on (who wasn't) but played better as the game on, was involved a lot when we were really putting them under pressure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 He's always like this, runs around a lot but with little to no impact, its been said above but that run he made for his chance was a collectors items, for a fast player he hardly ever makes a run that's threatening, and at certain points in the game he looked like a kid playing with adults, towards the end he got better and helped Manquillo out a few times but i'm still really not convinced with him as a player/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 A 'kid playing with adults' is a pretty bizarre overstatement in the context of that game. He was fine. He made tackles, kept the ball moving, made a couple of good runs, forced a decent save and was a block away from maybe sneaking in a goal. Also made some poor decisions in good positions. My main criticism of him over the last 2 years is that he's become too passive. He too often takes a safe route which is a routine he needs to get out of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 You can argue he's been "Bruced" to a degree but I've never been a fan of him and never will be. Theres a lot more to being a footballer than the ability to run around alot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I thought he was going to score that chance in second half that got blocked. Loved this bloke today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, Beth said: You can argue he's been "Bruced" to a degree but I've never been a fan of him and never will be. Theres a lot more to being a footballer than the ability to run around alot. Yeah but you don't like anything though tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Had some good on-target efforts. Hopefully will kick on from his second half performance. If you don't like him... well, I'd rather have him on than Hendrick etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Nobody said: Yeah but you don't like anything though tbf. Not true, I like Schar's hair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 In most games I watch and go to I pick out a player and watch him , today Miggy caught my attention , in a bad way . He came across as a nothing player who ran around actually not touching the ball and offering very little. He had a better second half but his play in general was way below the standard we need , he will struggle to keep his place going forward if this is how he performs.After all though I always feel better if he’s in the team , no idea why , sorry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) Disagree.. He showed more attacking intent over that 90 minutes than Fraser or Murphy have. Watched this on a dodgy stream, but the game highlight reel is all Miggy inthe second half. So, yeah, if we're bringing Dembele or some such, he's way below the standard. But in that position, choosing between Miggy, Fraser, or Murphy, I'll pick him every time. It's his first start for Howe. Let's see how things look when he's been de-Bruced. Edited December 5, 2021 by gazza ladra Changed strongly disagree to plain disagree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 28 minutes ago, gazza ladra said: Disagree.. He showed more attacking intent over that 90 minutes than Fraser or Murphy have. Watched this on a dodgy stream, but the game highlight reel is all Miggy inthe second half. So, yeah, if we're bringing Dembele or some such, he's way below the standard. But in that position, choosing between Miggy, Fraser, or Murphy, I'll pick him every time. It's his first start for Howe. Let's see how things look when he's been de-Bruced. Think my finding were based mainly on the first half , as I stated he improved in the second and I have pointed out he was better second half . To me though overall he’s a disappointing player , when he first came he was a breathe of fresh air , now I’m not sure what he brings ? Just my opinion mate , I’m usually wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 hour ago, GWN said: Just my opinion mate , I’m usually wrong Me too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 He’s had a poor year but I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. A consistent run of games under Howe and I think he’ll thrive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 It's a strange situation because he can be extremely frustrating to watch and often seems to shoot when he should pass and pass when he should shoot - but - he stretches play and presses incredibly well and the team seems to work better with him in it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Think his position in yesterday’s system would be that kind of half space left of midfield slot that Willock was playing in, where he would be doing the bulk of ASM’s defensive work but would also be able to link up with him on the counter and provide overlaps. No point in playing him on the right imo. He has no right foot and he’s not a good enough dribbler make up for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 7 hours ago, gazza ladra said: Disagree.. He showed more attacking intent over that 90 minutes than Fraser or Murphy have. Watched this on a dodgy stream, but the game highlight reel is all Miggy inthe second half. So, yeah, if we're bringing Dembele or some such, he's way below the standard. But in that position, choosing between Miggy, Fraser, or Murphy, I'll pick him every time. It's his first start for Howe. Let's see how things look when he's been de-Bruced. I'd play Murphy ahead of Almiron on the wing every time, at least he can beat a man and put the odd decent cross in, Almiron can't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Beth said: I'd play Murphy ahead of Almiron on the wing every time, at least he can beat a man and put the odd decent cross in, Almiron can't. There is an argument for both, what Almiron does is press, has a high level of energy, can carry the ball and cut across the pitch from the right side which allows overlaps and switches our play. Or he can play left like a winger. I’d start him if fit every game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 He is comfortably one of better players. Possibly says more about the squad than him, but the lad starts for me when fit. Murphy ahead of him is sheer lunacy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 hour ago, George Bailey said: He is comfortably one of better players. Possibly says more about the squad than him, but the lad starts for me when fit. Murphy ahead of him is sheer lunacy. He's not a winger though. If you're going to play him it has to be in the No 10 role or not at all imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Has to be starting, preferably centrally. How can you be willing to commit to forward runs when you've been conditioned to get back on defense? Yeah, he's been Bruced more than most. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I thought he was pretty poor on Saturday and often is when playing wide. I think he has to play behind the striker or not at all, from the start. I'm not really a fan of him always wanting to cut back and slow the play down. Rarely takes his man on these days, either. I think if he is going to play right wing, then I would genuinely prefer Fraser or perhaps Murphy. Although I think there is an argument on those two being better as impact players off the bench for us, at present. His work rate and pressing is pretty impressive, mind and he was probably our top performer for a good while, despite being played in numerous positions under Brewcie. So I think he deserves a bit of leeway and I might be being a bit harsh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 He's never been more than average on the right, it's just not his position. His only hope of being really effective is some shuffling of ASM and Joelinton, and then the question becomes "Is what Almiron brings more important than moving either/both of those two to accommodate it?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Raconteur said: He's never been more than average on the right, it's just not his position. His only hope of being really effective is some shuffling of ASM and Joelinton, and then the question becomes "Is what Almiron brings more important than moving either/both of those two to accommodate it?" If we had a stronger middle we could let Joe do his thing on the right hand side and leave Almiron free in the middle, with a little bit of responsibility in backing up ASM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Even though he played on the right, it’s not as if he was glued to the touch line. His three chances in the game all came from him drifting infield and adding an extra body centrally. This also drags the left back infield, creating space for whoever is at RB to overlap. I think it’s worth persevering with for a few games to see how it develops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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