Flip Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 8 minutes ago, madras said: I agree with not shunting the qualifiers to the Summer but why does it have to be 18 games ? Why not have 2 qualifying groups, Because that’s South American football. There’s only 10 national teams so no Copa America qualifiers as Uefa have with the Euros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 24 minutes ago, Erikse said: Players would've had to play games on a regular basis all year in that case.. No break or holiday. Actually, no, we compress the domestic calendar to create space for international football at the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, Flip said: Because that’s South American football. There’s only 10 national teams so no Copa America qualifiers as Uefa have with the Euros. Ah right. I was thinking WC qualifiers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Got a feeling this might work out nicely re Barnes... Joelinton can revive his left wing role (with Gordon) and then little Joe can return to help the midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 53 minutes ago, STM said: Got a feeling this might work out nicely re Barnes... Joelinton can revive his left wing role (with Gordon) and then little Joe can return to help the midfield. Big Joe and Little Joe returning will certainly soften the blow of losing Barnes, they worked really well on that left side last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 This team has missed the Joe’s so much. They were a massive part of what we did last season, they link up so well together. I’m convinced you’ll see us return to our levels of last season when both of those two are back in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 On 16/09/2023 at 20:28, 54 said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 https://x.com/nufc/status/1707078521674142145?s=46&t=DcLbGwd6hoDY9gGMy-ZgEw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, Joelinton7 said: This team has missed the Joe’s so much. They were a massive part of what we did last season, they link up so well together. I’m convinced you’ll see us return to our levels of last season when both of those two are back in the team. What? I agree on Willock, but all 3 of our losses happened with Joelinton starting in midfield. After he got injured we have won 2 games in the league with a 9-0 GD, and got a 0-0 draw at San Siro. I hope Joelinton will return as soon as possible, but saying that we miss him so much is a bit odd considering that our midfield has improved after his injury, and the results has been good. It's like a Man City fan saying "oh we really miss de Bruyne" when they've won every single game so far without him. Edited September 27, 2023 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, Erikse said: What? I agree on Willock, but all 3 of our losses happened with Joelinton starting in midfield. After he got injured we have won 2 games in the league with a 9-0 GD, and got a 0-0 draw at San Siro. I hope Joelinton will return as soon as possible, but saying that we miss him so much is a bit odd considering that our midfield has improved after his injury, and the results has been good. It's like a Man City fan saying "oh we really miss de Bruyne" when they've won every single game so far without him. I did say the two Joe’s. I do think Linton is less effective without Willock who we haven’t had this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Good to see the big man back with the Barnes news. He's a really solid LW option as well as mid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 19 minutes ago, Erikse said: What? I agree on Willock, but all 3 of our losses happened with Joelinton starting in midfield. After he got injured we have won 2 games in the league with a 9-0 GD, and got a 0-0 draw at San Siro. I hope Joelinton will return as soon as possible, but saying that we miss him so much is a bit odd considering that our midfield has improved after his injury, and the results has been good. It's like a Man City fan saying "oh we really miss de Bruyne" when they've won every single game so far without him. He was playing with an injury at Brighton and we were 1-0 up against Liverpool until he went off . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 22 hours ago, STM said: Got a feeling this might work out nicely re Barnes... Joelinton can revive his left wing role (with Gordon) and then little Joe can return to help the midfield. Not sure Mr. Barnes would completely agree with the 'working out nicely" bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, Geogaddi said: He was playing with an injury at Brighton and we were 1-0 up against Liverpool until he went off . Exactly. Plus despite some heroic defending. We had little control over the midfield against Milan and the other two games were against Brentford and Sheff Utd. We will and do miss him in certain types of games, for sure. I’d rather focus on his impressive body of work since Howe has been here. Rather than a few games where he was half fit, against top sides. I just hope we are not rushing him back due to us being so short. As he seemed to be playing through 2-3 various injuries last season. I know it is doubtful that we would chance his fitness. But just a bit paranoid. As I think he’s a massive player for us and we need him 100%. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I hope he’s actually fit as hasn’t looked it on his other appearances this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Agreed, the main thing for him is that he’s fully recovered. Not expecting him to be match fit but just want to see some signs of his absurd athleticism back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Best player in the first half for us by a mile. Looks back to full fitness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, gbandit said: Best player in the first half for us by a mile. Looks back to full fitness Totally agree - looks the player we saw last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 The good times are back lads, he’s so important to us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Great to have him back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Dummett deservedly gets all of the adulation, but this guy (and Tino) wasn't far behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Monster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 He's just immense when fit, overwhelms every cunt about him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 We’ve missed him for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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