ExiledGeordie Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Bloke is an absolute monster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Admittedly I’ve not been able to get to as many games since the takeover but tonight was up there as one as his best for for me, absolute destroyer mode but with product, thought he was fantastic all night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I think he's at a third level increase since his dramatic turnaround last year. Since the WC he's been outrageous. Give me more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Still can't get over this guys continued brilliance. The level of sadness I felt for this guy under Bruce getting abuse while toiling upfront with everyone else deep in our box defending. I would watch over his Hoffenheim clips and see glimpses of the intimidating dominating player he now is every single time out for us, and it frustrated me no end, because I knew Bruce was culpable. My delight for him is immeasurable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Everywhere this one man wrecking crew, As mentioned above,if he can step up aspects of his forward play he can get to elite level Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) He was immense tonight, maybe less outright defending but domination and real contribution in attack. Parabens Joelinton. Edited January 10, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Maximin Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Was he not playing as a wing-forward rather than midfield? Or rotating a bit with Willock? He played there a fair bit under Bruce and was his preferred role at Hoffenheim I believe. Either way the change is ridiculous whatever the position. Crazy how easy he makes physically dominating other players and winning the ball cleanly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Just can’t even grasp how fucking good he is. He literally can blanket an entire 1/3 or 1/2 of a pitch with the amount of grass he covers and his work rate and engine are superb. He interchanges with Willock throughout the match, his close control, one touch passing, pressing and counter pressing are just unreal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Kanji said: Just can’t even grasp how fucking good he is. He literally can blanket an entire 1/3 or 1/2 of a pitch with the amount of grass he covers and his work rate and engine are superb. He interchanges with Willock throughout the match, his close control, one touch passing, pressing and counter pressing are just unreal. The interchanges between him and Willock were incredible to watch. Leicester just didn't know how to deal with it. Bruno probably the best player on the pitch for me as he just totally controlled the game but Willock/Joelinton were a joy to watch. And you're right, the amount of ground they can cover is unbelieveable. Just pure athletes. Edited January 11, 2023 by Wallsendmag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) On 24/02/2020 at 08:25, mrmojorisin75 said: See what's funny about Joelinton to me is that it's obvious we need to do and we kind of have the players to do it, but Bruce is a fucking dinosaur and has no idea. Anyone see Watford today? Joelinton should be playing the role they played Doucoure in, deep 9 or 10 harrying the midfielders/cbs of the other team. ASM & Almiron should be playing high and a bit narrower like the Liverpool front 3 to be able to break effectively when we win it. We need to press higher and more aggressively to get our attackers in better areas. It's so fucking obvious. That, however, would require Bruce to stop picking the worst ball playing CBS and work out how to get the best from Longstaff again, which is impossible. Being wired from the match and having nowt to do on my lunch break, I started reading some of the old Joelinton comments. This one is a peach - how unnervingly perceptive is this? As in every line of it. I'm convinced Howe must have used this in his famous interview presentation Edited January 11, 2023 by TheBrownBottle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Simply put, he is now looking like a bargain at the price we paid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 39 minutes ago, toontownman said: Simply put, he is now looking like a bargain at the price we paid. He's up to €32M on Transfermarkt.co.uk. Another half season like the last and he'll be easy up to €40M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: Being wired from the match and having nowt to do on my lunch break, I started reading some of the old Joelinton comments. This one is a peach - how unnervingly perceptive is this? As in every line of it. I'm convinced Howe must have used this in his famous interview presentation That’s insane observation ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 He's been brilliant but i must admit at some point yesterday i was thinking i'd rather have him in midfield rather than a more attacking position considering his usual end product, but fair play for him for the assist and the goal, he has everything except that final third output so if he can repeat what he did yesterday he'll be playing for the Brazilian team very soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamjk007 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) What a player this lad has turned out to be, just shows the scouting was correct he just needed the coaching. Brucey set the poor lad back but now he's showing what he can do, number 1 on the teamsheet for me these days. Beast! Edited January 11, 2023 by adamjk007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Human dynamo. He's been incredible off the ball since the move deeper but sometimes patchy on it. Seems to have really found a groove to help open up spaces more by using his body and skill. He does some absolutely fantastic turns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Such a great finish. Had a feeling he would score today, based on fuck all. Hope he can continue adding goals to his game, he's just incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 His celebration is a crease. Leans onto the steward and knocks his hood off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Getting his name on a shirt, just love the joy he plays with. Seeing players like Almiron, Big Joe and Bruno play with huge smiles on their faces is so infectious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, NEEJ said: His celebration is a crease. Leans onto the steward and knocks his hood off. And the steward didn't bat an eyelid, I would have leaned right into that and snogged him Edited January 11, 2023 by 1964 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Absolutely love Joe like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Bruno joining in with the Joelinton song after he scored was class. He knows! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Think a few of us were probably a bit worried just incase his form last season was a bit of a purple patch but if anything I think this season, and in particular the last few weeks, he's gone up another level and adding goals to his game from midfield We love him and he loves us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 That hard working wide forward or LCM is perfect for him. I really like him and Willock but equally desperate for ASM to get in the side somewhere. ASM has that touch of quality on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 It’s getting to the point where I’m not sure we can replace him. Sure, there are more technical and more skilful midfielders out there, but in terms of what he brings to our team and how it helps our system/style of play I think we would struggle to find someone similar. For example I’d love to sign Maddison and I hope we do, but if he came in to replace Joelinton then I think it would have an adverse affect on our performances. (I don’t think this will happen either, just an example) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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