huss9 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) eh? how's he a fraud? seems like a genuine lad, who unfortunately isnt good enough for the premiership. Edited January 21, 2022 by huss9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 10 hours ago, mighty__mag said: Gabby Obertan 2.0 At least Obertan didn't cost a fortune. Almiron is utter dogshit and its amazing he still has a few on here who try to defend him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) I remember his home debut - totally looked a player. And he's still in there...somewhere Edited January 21, 2022 by duo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzrahog Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, Beth said: At least Obertan didn't cost a fortune. Almiron is utter dogshit and its amazing he still has a few on here who try to defend him. He is the chosen one of the fat Spanish waiter's harem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Beth said: At least Obertan didn't cost a fortune. Almiron is utter dogshit and its amazing he still has a few on here who try to defend him. He's a good lad, likeable player, he could be awesome under the right management, and playing in the right position. But I personally don't think he's cut out for the Prem. Spain he would be good, weirdly though, if we do get relegated, I think he'd thrive in the championship, I'd stick my neck out now and even say he'd start bagging goals, maybe even with a push, double figures. Would be good to see if he could do that, and then give him the confidence to have a second coming in the Prem? Or am I fucking barking mad. Edited January 21, 2022 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 @Beth@ozzrahog Nurse! They’ve escaped!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Got to think he's done here, yesterday when we where looking to see out the game, his pressing and work rate would normally see him come on, but Murphy came on instead. Think he'll be gone in the summer, it's a shame as when he first came in he looked like he could have been some player, even if his end product wasn't amazing and he always had a smile on his face, which was infectious. Now though, he's been proper Bruce'd, doesn't offer anything, and seems to just lack a lot of confidence. Think he needs a move somewhere so he can refreshen things up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Happy birthday lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Happy birthday Miggy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Happy birthday Miggy, hope you’re smiling again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 23 hours ago, 54 said: Got to think he's done here, yesterday when we where looking to see out the game, his pressing and work rate would normally see him come on, but Murphy came on instead. Think he'll be gone in the summer, it's a shame as when he first came in he looked like he could have been some player, even if his end product wasn't amazing and he always had a smile on his face, which was infectious. Now though, he's been proper Bruce'd, doesn't offer anything, and seems to just lack a lot of confidence. Think he needs a move somewhere so he can refreshen things up. I thought he'd be a big player under Eddie but unfortunately for Miggy the formation we've landed on doesn't play with a number 10. I think that's his only position. He can't play in midfield, is awful on the right because he's all left foot and doesn't have the craft or guile to cut inside ala Raphina, Mahrez etc. He's a high pressing, high energy 10 who forces the opposition in to mistakes rather than a 10 that crafts chances. It's quite a niche skill set / position. I agree with you and think he'll go in the summer. I'll be sad to see him leave as under Rafa it looked like we'd unearthed a gem. Plus he works his socks off so I'll always miss players that graft for the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I think he could work as part of a midfield 3 if we had say Bruno/Joelinton as the two behind him, so we would have to play as a 4-2-3-1 however I don't see Howe changing to that, certainly not for him There is definitely a player there, we say that under Rafa but a combination of being fairly rigid in terms of position and being Bruce'd has set him back massively Ultimately if we stay up then we need to be looking to upgrade everywhere on the pitch except for Bruno, ASM and Trippier Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Wondered if he could play some sort if false 9 in our dearth of striker options, but he's got nothing of the killer instinct about him in front of goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 12 minutes ago, PlymouthGeordie said: I thought he'd be a big player under Eddie but unfortunately for Miggy the formation we've landed on doesn't play with a number 10. I think that's his only position. He can't play in midfield, is awful on the right because he's all left foot and doesn't have the craft or guile to cut inside ala Raphina, Mahrez etc. He's a high pressing, high energy 10 who forces the opposition in to mistakes rather than a 10 that crafts chances. It's quite a niche skill set / position. I agree with you and think he'll go in the summer. I'll be sad to see him leave as under Rafa it looked like we'd unearthed a gem. Plus he works his socks off so I'll always miss players that graft for the team. Good summary, agree entirely about the number 10 thing. If we played the double pivot he'd be a good option. It's a shame because when you look at the resurgence of other players, you'd have to think that Miggy could go through a similar process, and possibly start to look a bit like the player we thought he could've been. But, as you say, there's just no place for him in the side atm to make that happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I’d be surprised if he’s here next season but it’s way too early to conclude he won’t play a role in this one. im sure EH will keep working with him and hopefully he’ll find a useful role in our survival. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) I'm utterly baffled by the fact he cannot adapt to any other position/role. Edited February 10, 2022 by Consortium of one slight addition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 On 20/01/2022 at 14:13, mighty__mag said: Gabby Obertan 2.0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 He’ll be off in the summer. I struggle to see how he fits in and I don’t think he has the ability to adapt, even if he wanted or we asked him to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khalidao Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Consortium of one said: I'm utterly baffled by the fact he cannot adapt to any other position/role. A lot of players have the same problem like James Rodriguez, Oscar, Isco...etc They all have one thing in common, lack of pace and physicality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Collage said: Dont cry, I elaborated just after that post.?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, mighty__mag said: Dont cry, I elaborated just after that post.?? Back pedaled you mean Edited February 10, 2022 by Collage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Think he'll be off at the end of the season. There's a player in there, seems to have lost his way a bit though. No idea where he fits in this current side though. Within the midfield three? No. As a winger? Dont think hes got the delivery. Perhaps in Willocks role behind the 9? 37 Games for club and country without a goal now like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Howe getting the team into a position to press and control the game more like we saw on Tuesday might help Almiron, wouldn't be surprised to see him come into team at some point and help. His pressing and pace could be pretty useful in a team that presses together Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I still think he can have a big role to play coming off the bench especially when we are trying to protect a lead, his energy and carrying the ball is made for that role of relieving pressure and giving us time to get back into shape. But the other night Howe brought Murphy on so maybe it’s not the way Howe sees him, quite a niche role as well and if I was Miggy I might want to go elsewhere to start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Nine said: I still think he can have a big role to play coming off the bench especially when we are trying to protect a lead, his energy and carrying the ball is made for that role of relieving pressure and giving us time to get back into shape. But the other night Howe brought Murphy on so maybe it’s not the way Howe sees him, quite a niche role as well and if I was Miggy I might want to go elsewhere to start. You say that, but he has never done that when he has come on. You just don’t notice him. Edited February 10, 2022 by reefatoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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