Miguel Almirón (now playing for Atlanta United)

[Terrymac1966]

What about his smile his enthusiasm and his sheer joy playing the game. 

Must be great for team spirit and togetherness...cant put a price on that. 

The Man U team for example always seem totally devoid of enjoyment ...Miggy is to be treasured

[Pata]

3 minutes ago, Terrymac1966 said:

Must be great for team spirit and togetherness...cant put a price on that. 

 

£15m.

[Terrymac1966]

Ok Ill raise you £25 mill ?

[bobbydazzla]

[Arknor]

Quote

 

Almiron was caught exceeding the 30mph speed limit on the A167 on the outskirts of Newcastle in an Audi Q5, and then failed to identify himself to the police after the incident on November 10 2022.

The 30-year-old pleaded guilty to both charges on April 26 of this year at South Tyneside Magistrates Court, and was handed a fine of £1,550 and three points on his license.  

 

Just popped up in the news, even though sentencing was 2 weeks ago

Have to wonder if he failed to identify himself to police because he still never learned a word of English in all the time he's been here.
 

[GideonShandy]

12 minutes ago, Arknor said:

Just popped up in the news, even though sentencing was 2 weeks ago

Have to wonder if he failed to identify himself to police because he still never learned a word of English in all the time he's been here.
 

Que?

 

[LFEE]

 

[The Butcher]

1 minute ago, LFEE said:

https://x.com/graemebailey/status/1788205956762841230?s=46&t=DDNXUN2PoOBhgKmoF77zNw

[Bondedcrown]

4 minutes ago, The Butcher said:

You better line up your new scapegoat soon then!

[christ]

8 minutes ago, LFEE said:

https://x.com/graemebailey/status/1788205956762841230?s=46&t=DDNXUN2PoOBhgKmoF77zNw

Seems like it’s a question of where he goes rather than if he goes. Comfortably behind Murphy in the pecking order for me now.

[McDog]

Somebody pulled over Almiron and didn't immediately recognize the goofy endearing smile?

[wormy]

'ready' to leave just makes me feel like we're kicking a puppy again. As if we've worn him down after trying to punt him off to Saudi in the winter. 

[Shearergol]

My biggest regret over Miggy is that in years to come, when some of us are talking about him fondly, there will still be some people on here going "nah mate, he was complete shite"

 

 

[Joelinton7]

He’s not comfortably behind Murphy at all. He’s been injured for a month. Players come in and out the team, show good streaks and not so good streaks. Both Murphy and Almiron have some strengths and glaring weaknesses. They’re about even on balance.
 

Miggy refuses to use his right foot which has cost us points. Murphy’s decision making is questionable at times. I don’t think Murphy is capable of getting the goal tally Miggy got last season. But also Eddie would seem to trust Murphy more in that wing back role because of his high tactical IQ. 

 

If you want a definitive answer for me, Miggy is the better player. That hot streak last season was unreal, yes he can’t replicate it, but I think Miggy’s peak performances have had bigger impacts on results than Murphy’s have over their time here. 
 

Murphy has a few assists recently but the beauty of this squad when it’s at its best is that if someone who is doing well does drop out of the team then you usually find that his replacement does equally good, if not better. 

 

 

Edited May 8, 2024 by Joelinton7

[christ]

8 minutes ago, Joelinton7 said:

He’s not comfortably behind Murphy at all. He’s been injured for a month. Players come in and out the team, show good streaks and not so good streaks. Both Murphy and Almiron have some strengths and glaring weaknesses. They’re about even on balance.
 

Miggy refuses to use his right foot which has cost us points. Murphy’s decision making is questionable at times. I don’t think Murphy is capable of getting the goal tally Miggy got last season. But also Eddie would seem to trust Murphy more in that wing back role because of his high tactical IQ. 

 

If you want a definitive answer for me, Miggy is the better player. That hot streak last season was unreal, yes he can’t replicate it, but I think Miggy’s peak performances have had bigger impacts on results than Murphy’s have over their time here. 
 

Murphy has a few assists recently but the beauty of this squad when it’s at its best is that if someone who is doing well does drop out of the team then you usually find that his replacement does equally good, if not better. 

 

 

 

He’s not going to buck you pal.

[Joelinton7]

1 minute ago, christ said:

He’s not going to buck you pal.

[gbandit]

Will be gutted when he leaves, love his wide eyed smiling face, he's like a kid the way he seems to never have the weight of the world on him. Will go alongside Jonas as one of my favourite flawed players for us 

[The Butcher]

1 hour ago, Shearergol said:

My biggest regret over Miggy is that in years to come, when some of us are talking about him fondly, there will still be some people on here going "nah mate, he was complete shite"

 

 

Fairly shite for most of his time here would be accurate. Got away with murder due to the fact that he smiles a lot.

 

We'll be so much better when we have a proper footballer in his position.

 

Oh and that pass in the final. Still haunts me.

 

He always gave us his all and some great moments on top of that, but I'll not miss him when he leaves.

 

 

Edited May 8, 2024 by The Butcher

[TRC]

Hopefully never plays for us again. That dive was disgraceful.

[jonny1403]

Just now, TRC said:

Hopefully never plays for us again. That dive was disgraceful.

Christ our fan base is tragic 

[Newcastle Fan]

Aside from the deadwood it makes most sense to ship him out, can get some money for him and he's really a player that we should've upgraded since last summer.

[KaKa]

Watching the disallowed goal again, and he has to hold his run a bit as he can see right across the line.

 

Barnes is delaying the pass so he can play it between the full back and centre back and have Almiron right in on goal with no opposition.

 

So unfortunate.

[huss9]

the dive was awful. he didnt even need to do it. had beaten his man and was into the box.

 he was a terrible diver when he first arrived but had started to tone it down a bit but today's was just ridiculous.

[Danh1]

16 minutes ago, huss9 said:

the dive was awful. he didnt even need to do it. had beaten his man and was into the box.

 he was a terrible diver when he first arrived but had started to tone it down a bit but today's was just ridiculous.

You'd think the fact that there is a team of people with the capability of watching the incident back should a penalty wrongly be awarded, would be enough to help him decide not to dive. 

[huss9]

the other paraguayan lad's was even bloody worse.

shitfest diving competition between the 2 of them.