Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Fantail Breeze said: Problem is I think Howe really rates Shelvey and he’s one of the first names on the teamsheet. I know Howe has made noises about Shelvey in public, but I dont feel like it's out of any real rating of his abilities, more that he's the midfielder he's going to have to play that can potentially be effective. You're not going to talk him down in public when you (unfortunately) need him. I hope thats true anyway. Im sure an experienced manager is going to be as aware as we are how deficient he actually is. We absolutely need to replace him now, though. He's killing us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Another great contribution. He cannot finish though, can he? I think he should be relisted as a midfielder to jack up the pressure to get another striker in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Love him to bits, but we need someone to physically hold him back from approaching the 6 yard box, because even the wife today was like, “I could’ve finished that.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 15 hours ago, Palestoon said: there was a moment where he received the ball in our own half with our back to goal, turned his defender, burst past 2 players into the opposing half, and played fraser in on the right wing. 10 seconds later he was by our corner flag tackling one of their players. i had to rewind to make sure it was him. great engine. Shelvey should be embarrassed strolling about for 90 mins That was some of the best midfield play I’ve seen from a NUFC shirt for a long time. some fucking engine, strength and passing ability. I like how he’s happy to get on the ball and can keep it then move again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 If Joe had put in half of his chances this season, we'd be above Everton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Sick to fucking death of listening to commentators refer to his goal scoring record every single game. Would like to see him in the role Shelvey plays if we're not getting a specialised DM anytime soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Thumbheed said: Sick to fucking death of listening to commentators refer to his goal scoring record every single game. Would like to see him in the role Shelvey plays if we're not getting a specialised DM anytime soon. Good shout actually 👌 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 His song doesn’t translate as a chant mind. Dirge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Disagree, if we are playing as DM we need him to be positionally disciplined and understand the actual role. It’s one of the reasons why Shelvey is so poorly suited to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 In a squad that needs to be cleared of most of its players, Big Joe is one to keep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 On 16/01/2022 at 10:26, r0cafella said: Disagree, if we are playing as DM we need him to be positionally disciplined and understand the actual role. It’s one of the reasons why Shelvey is so poorly suited to it. I'm not sure. Obviously you are correct in relation to any other player, but I think he could be effective, all the same. His reading of the game is absolutely spot on, possibly to the detriment of his instinct. Something else I've been impressed with is the way he shapes his body, he seems to hover, leaving him free to go in whichever direction he needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Thought he was a bit unlucky with that volley which hit the post. Heard a few people complaining that he missed it, but it would have been a fantastic strike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Absolutely love him man 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 18/01/2022 at 21:13, St1pe said: Absolutely love him man 😂 Looks a world-beater in that video! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) Wonder if his form will in a weird way actually hinder us. He’s been great but by playing him in midfield you can’t really player him in a two so playing a number 10 becomes harder. He’s pretty much undroppable and probably rightly so but wonder if it’s going to hurt us long term. Was thinking how we could maybe get some goals out of Willock and using him further up the pitch off a striker you could do that. Same would apply if we got someone Alli or anyone of that type really. Edited January 22, 2022 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Why can you not play him in a 2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) I think you need someone create in there and if you’re playing a back 4, someone who can protect the defence. Midfield three is perfect for his own individual game currently, but not having a goalscoring option from behind the striker is hurting us. Edited January 22, 2022 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 If you're wanting to play a number 10 though then you have someone creative ahead of them. It's never really 2 in the middle anyway unless you're playing 2 out and out forwards, but that's been largely phased out. You would basically have Joelinton playing the box to box role, with his defensive duties dictated by whoever was alongside him, with a CAM/CF ahead of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I think people are underestimating just how good Joelinton has looked like. Up until the final 3rd he's visibly been the most consistently dominant midfielder I've seen us have since like early Tiote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, Hanshithispantz said: I think people are underestimating just how good Joelinton has looked like. Up until the final 3rd he's visibly been the most consistently dominant midfielder I've seen us have since like early Tiote. I watched him closely last week, he was outstanding, physically dominated Sissoko which isn’t easy to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 He’s an absolute enforcer and it’s only really him and Trippier that give me any hope when I see the team sheet. Wood needs to put in a performance today and if so, he can separate himself from some of the dross as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soyt Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Hopefully his injury is not too serious, he was brilliant again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Infuriating how we can't get a good result without at least one of our best players getting crocked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 The worst thing to come out of today was his injury, as well as our weaker players picking up knocks as well. Our squad is already lacking in quality without having to replace players. This lad was class and is such a calm presence everywhere apart from in front of goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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