Judge Holden Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Why do people speak so highly of him, surely they must see something in training that we don't. Being a good Pro doesn't make you a good footballer. What are you expecting Bruce to say? "I'm pleased for Him" would do like, no need for all the other fluff. Hahaha. Round the bend you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Why do people speak so highly of him, surely they must see something in training that we don't. Being a good Pro doesn't make you a good footballer. What are you expecting Bruce to say? "I'm pleased for Him" would do like, no need for all the other fluff. Hahaha. Round the bend you. You're the Judge I'll trust your opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Still no idea what his position would be, but he's definitely not the centre forward we signed him to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Still no idea what his position would be, but he's definitely not the centre forward we signed him to be. Forward in a two upfront playing a supporting role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Still no idea what his position would be, but he's definitely not the centre forward we signed him to be. Forward in a two upfront playing a supporting role. Strange that he's not been used in that system, but we don't really have anyone for him to play off other than Carroll who is an unreliable crock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 i mean bruce's more "attacking" formation is only going to help joelinton but we all knew this, he's been too isolated for too long over the season and having ASM/Almiron buzzing around him and transitioning the ball the way the do means he'll be free to make more of those central runs going forward he still does some of the most outrageous shit i've seen when in front of goal but imo def worth keeping around post takeover and post bruce to see if anything could be made of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Still no idea what his position would be, but he's definitely not the centre forward we signed him to be. Forward in a two upfront playing a supporting role. Strange that he's not been used in that system, but we don't really have anyone for him to play off other than Carroll who is an unreliable crock. Out of what we've got, i'd has put ASM alongside him, but like you say, we haven't got anything really to go with. Him and Rondon would have been canny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Still no idea what his position would be, but he's definitely not the centre forward we signed him to be. Forward in a two upfront playing a supporting role. Strange that he's not been used in that system, but we don't really have anyone for him to play off other than Carroll who is an unreliable crock. Out of what we've got, i'd has put ASM alongside him, but like you say, we haven't got anything really to go with. Him and Rondon would have been canny. Definitely agree on Rondon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Gotta give him props for his goal. Could've went down but didn't give up which put him in exactly the right spot to put it home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 It's like watching Ayoze the first few seasons. Technique is decent, he can wiggle loose from players, but his composure is shite and you'd never in a million years have him lead the line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I like him tbh. Not worth 40 mil but that’s not his fault. Been played out of position but not his fault either. There must be a player in there somewhere, has a decent first touch and with the size of him you would imagine some decent physical attributes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Joe's scored one since quarantine, he just can't get enough, he just can't get enough... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Holden Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Joe's scored one since quarantine, he just can't get enough, he just can't get enough... He's been stuck in a hotel by himself for months as well apparently. He just can't get it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Joe's scored one since quarantine, he just can't get enough, he just can't get enough... He's been stuck in a hotel by himself for months as well apparently. He just can't get it up. I assume it was the Joelinton Travel Tavern he was staying at? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Holden Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Joe's scored one since quarantine, he just can't get enough, he just can't get enough... He's been stuck in a hotel by himself for months as well apparently. He just can't get it up. I assume it was the Joelinton Travel Tavern he was staying at? Bruce will make one too many mistakes. Lee Charnley will see what Joelinton always knew and he'll go in there and they go "yeah right, Bruce's pissed off him and pissed off him. Bruce isn't the manager that he thinks he is, OK.. They'll drag him out by his hair and that's when the begging starts. And they go to Joeltinon will you please come back cos you're the best man for the job" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 He isn't great at all, but since we're about to be the richest club in the world I don't really care. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinoasprilla Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 He did well today. The tactics meant he was hung out to dry the first 6 months of the season. He doesnt hide and compare him to Gayle who had a decent first few months in the Championship but has been utter shite since Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Quite like him as part of a front three with Almiron and ASM. He's not really a goal threat but he's looking more useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 It’s almost like he should be playing off a main striker, or wide left or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 For his goal - he laid the ball off, turned and busted his gut to get on the end of the return pass. Has he ever done that in a Toon shirt before? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 For his goal - he laid the ball off, turned and busted his gut to get on the end of the return pass. Has he ever done that in a Toon shirt before? Not really no, but then how often has there been someone in his near vicinity to even lay it off to, who was then in a position to get it back to him? Not often at all. It was just so evident that he is far more noticeable and involved throughout the game with this change in system, and it just means he should then play with more effort and desire as he is actually a part of what's going on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carrick18 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 For his goal - he laid the ball off, turned and busted his gut to get on the end of the return pass. Has he ever done that in a Toon shirt before? Not really. He looked sharp though. It was interesting to see. Maybe the isolation, sans family and friends, has sharpened his focus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Remember before we signed him looking at the YouTube videos. The phrase “the new Firmino” was used several times. Absolute nonsense. I can’t tell what sort of player he is or wants to be. He was more direct today but you don’t just suddenly decide you’re going to start playing like a no.9! In any case, hopefully some new confidence will bring more goals before the season is over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I'd have hauled him off at HT, but he's won the game for us there through the sending off. I don't like our players using the dark arts, we're not a team that usually gets decisions and the memories of Mitro's shit attempts are too raw, but Joelinton's done a number on the guy there. The first booking was for absolutely nothing. His manager must be fuming. In fairness to Joelinton, we are bottom in the league for shots inside the 6-yard box and about the same for shots inside the box. He's been feeding off very little all season. ASM has looked great, but had he done what he's done twenty-thirty yards higher up the pitch, he'd be find of the season and we'd be hearing constant rumours of big bids for him from the top clubs. Ours is not a system that flatters attacking players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 It is like he has a magnet pulling him to the left wing. I guess it frees up bit of space for miggy but we need someone else through the middle and in the middle. He was ok today and that is probably the most I have celebrated a goal since miggys first. Hope he kicks on from here. He is the best we have. Doesnt say much but he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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