Mazzy Posted May 1, 2025 Share Posted May 1, 2025 Out of the three midfielders he's the one you'd prefer be missing but equally he's so instrumental to us it's going to be a big loss regardless. Thankfully there's not many games left and maybe it won't matter, we can only hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 1, 2025 Share Posted May 1, 2025 The timing is awful. The next 3 games are perfect for what he can and can’t provide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 1, 2025 Share Posted May 1, 2025 Didn't we beat Arsenal at their place without big Joe? It proves we can beat other teams without him. Especially at St James' (ideally he'd be in the team, but I'm not writing us off just yet without him). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 1, 2025 Share Posted May 1, 2025 37 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Didn't we beat Arsenal at their place without big Joe? It proves we can beat other teams without him. Especially at St James' (ideally he'd be in the team, but I'm not writing us off just yet without him). That was Bruno, i think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 1, 2025 Share Posted May 1, 2025 4 hours ago, andycap said: When we played arsenal away howe went with a five at the back because joelinton was out and his bench options aren't good enough defensively. I think howe might do the same in the two away fixtures. And use Willock in the two at home switching back to our familiar 4-3-3. This is what I was thinking as well. I would even consider it for home fixtures against potential banana skins like Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 1, 2025 Share Posted May 1, 2025 7 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: That was Bruno, i think. Correct for the away game. According to Sky no Big Joe for the home game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted May 1, 2025 Share Posted May 1, 2025 (edited) Post repeating above Edited May 1, 2025 by Ghandis Flip-Flop Read to the end of the thread before posting 🤦🏻 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted May 2, 2025 Share Posted May 2, 2025 That formation would surely mean Trippier coming inside more to CM like Hall would do in the Arsenal game. Not sure I fancy Schar being left defending that channel too often. I think Willock gets another go on Sunday and he really needs to take his chance these last 3-4 games. I do think maybe we’ll go with 5 at the back again v Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 2, 2025 Share Posted May 2, 2025 22 hours ago, Tonalis Bookie said: Your time has come.... Sean No, it really hasn’t. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted May 2, 2025 Share Posted May 2, 2025 In Brazil according to Eddie. Which probably means he starts on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 2, 2025 Share Posted May 2, 2025 "But with Joe you never rule him out" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 2, 2025 Share Posted May 2, 2025 I think we’ll take it game by game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted May 2, 2025 Share Posted May 2, 2025 13 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: "But with Joe you never rule him out" "..but the likelihood is probably not". So who knows. Gutting as key player for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 2, 2025 Share Posted May 2, 2025 6 minutes ago, duo said: "..but the likelihood is probably not". So who knows. Gutting as key player for us. He may be wheeled out like Hannibal Lecter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 4, 2025 Share Posted May 4, 2025 Most important player at the club. Sets the tone, temperament and expectations. We are weak without him. Worth more than anyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted May 4, 2025 Share Posted May 4, 2025 Missed this lad today. I pray we can have him back soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 4, 2025 Share Posted May 4, 2025 Need another CM in the summer. We cant play several games without him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted May 4, 2025 Share Posted May 4, 2025 I know Bruno and Tonali are aesthetically better and might have bigger moments than him but I think he's the hardest of the 3 to replace, as frustrating as he can be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 4, 2025 Share Posted May 4, 2025 Just now, nemtizz said: I know Bruno and Tonali are aesthetically better and might have bigger moments than him but I think he's the hardest of the 3 to replace, as frustrating as he can be. Not sure about hardest to replace but we certainly look a lot worse without him starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted May 4, 2025 Share Posted May 4, 2025 1 minute ago, McCormick said: Not sure about hardest to replace but we certainly look a lot worse without him starting. I know most won't agree and that's fair but good luck finding a player of his profile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted May 4, 2025 Share Posted May 4, 2025 1 minute ago, McCormick said: Not sure about hardest to replace but we certainly look a lot worse without him starting. He is like mate. He offers us so much and you can easily forget that even when he's not playing fully fit. When he is out you notice the difference straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 4, 2025 Share Posted May 4, 2025 11 minutes ago, nufc123 said: Need another CM in the summer. We cant play several games without him. Been saying this for awhile now. The drop off after 1 injury is too much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 4, 2025 Share Posted May 4, 2025 (edited) 15 minutes ago, nemtizz said: I know most won't agree and that's fair but good luck finding a player of his profile. We dont need to find the same player, but having Willock and Longstaff as backup is not good enough. Leaving Miley out of the conversation. Edited May 4, 2025 by nufc123 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 4, 2025 Share Posted May 4, 2025 Being merino home Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted May 4, 2025 Share Posted May 4, 2025 Was missed today. His workrate off the ball is what holds our midfield together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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