et tu brute Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 minute ago, WillingtonMag said: When people are coming out with utter shite they will get called an idiot it's part of life. You said "he shouldn't be any where near the club never mind the team" which sayings as he's been our best performer lately is a ridiculous thing to say. His end product is still virtually non existent in the final third. He’s also been directly involved in two of the goals conceded in the last two games. I answered the question about what role I think he should be in and the alternatives (which I said were none currently). I also said that most of the team will be replaced within the next four transfer windows also. Being one of the better players is no great endorsement as the team has generally been pretty poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 9 hours ago, et tu brute said: I just don’t get the current rave about him.. Yes he doesn’t lose the ball as much, but he’s been directly involved in two goals in the last two games. The one against Leicester and the second goal today (yes Shelvey did the back pass but the ball to him should have been played back to the centre half). As an attacking influence he is still virtually non existent also. Think of it this way: his performances have been good relative to 1) what he did before and 2) what other NUFC players are doing now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, gazza ladra said: Think of it this way: his performances have been good relative to 1) what he did before and 2) what other NUFC players are doing now. Wouldn’t say good, but I would not argue with better. As I said I just don’t get the love in all of a sudden. I’ll make this my last post on this though, as just going in circles now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 3 hours ago, et tu brute said: His forward play is still virtually non existent in both chances created and goals scored and he has been involved in two of the goals conceded in the last two games. I mean someone above was trying to compare his performance yesterday to Kante. Agree all about opinions. Fair dues, but do you not think he ulis one of our stand out performers at present? Like who has been better than him in the side? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I thought he was great again last night. Has found a yard of pace from somewhere, his attitude and application have both improved massively. He's played in a number of different roles already and bar Arsenal, he has been pretty decent in all of the games under Howe, regularly being one of our top performers or MOTM. All that said, I can't see him ever living up to his price tag and we had Mo Diame doing similar for a season and he cost what, £2m? But it's not really his fault that we spent so much on a player and then totally misused them for 2 years. So I will just try to enjoy the improved performances. I'm not sure what the future holds for him and he still feels a bit position-less to me. But absolutely loving what he is doing and long may it continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 He’s easily been our most consistent performer since Howe has come in. After Wilson, he’s currently the first name on the team sheet for me. Yes, we bought him for his attacking ‘ability’ but the way he’s playing at the moment and with our options in CM I think we could do worse than trying him in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 19 minutes ago, Heron said: Fair dues, but do you not think he ulis one of our stand out performers at present? Like who has been better than him in the side? As I said before that’s not a high standard of measurement as I think generally the performances have been poor. I think just about every player in that squad needs to be replaced and shipped out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bompeter Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 He was shite again yesterday with a couple of standard calamitous moments, but he “puts himself about” now which is enough to be adored by our fan base. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bompeter said: He was shite again yesterday with a couple of standard calamitous moments, but he “puts himself about” now which is enough to be adored by our fan base. Don't think he's adored like. A million miles from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 49 minutes ago, TheGuv said: He’s easily been our most consistent performer since Howe has come in. After Wilson, he’s currently the first name on the team sheet for me. Yes, we bought him for his attacking ‘ability’ but the way he’s playing at the moment and with our options in CM I think we could do worse than trying him in there. So second name on the teamsheet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 58 minutes ago, morpeth mag said: So second name on the teamsheet? Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Been like prime Viera in this first half. Can't quite believe my eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Just now, STM said: Been like prime Viera in this first half. Can't quite believe my eyes. Best CM in the squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Been exceptional today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 All this time and he was a CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Loving the way he's eventually using his physicality effectively. Also looks quicker both physically and mentally in the way he's playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Mad how Bruce had him for years without realising he was the best ball winning midfielder in the League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 He's gone from being not worthy of being in the line up to our best player in the middle of the park. Breaks up play, always pressuring the opposition, can carry the ball and make good passes forward. Think there's even more to come from him for sure. Seems every game under Howe he's got better, and in ways I didn't expect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Willock needs to have a look at what he is doing - bloke is immense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Dropping him deeper gives him a bit more space and his awareness and passing are fantastic. Can also rumble forward with the ball effectively and bully other midfielders while doing so. Love the role he has right now. Outstanding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Player of the season and it’s only December. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 MotM again for us today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 He was in full-on beast mode in that first half, like. Such a shame that shot from the edge of the area skimmed wide of the post, the roof would've been blown clean off! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 2 hours ago, frankpingel said: Loving the way he's eventually using his physicality effectively. Also looks quicker both physically and mentally in the way he's playing. Was quite surprised how quick he was when he did get a run going. I mean he's no Mbappe, but he can shift when he needs to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 On 17/12/2021 at 12:13, morpeth mag said: So second name on the teamsheet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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