Weezertron Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, JP said: 'The only thing Barnes does better is score goals' Much like the movie 'Moneyball' barnes appears to be a player that 'gets on base'. Where as on the face of it ASM is by far the superior superstar player but that doesn't always translate to 'getting on base'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I reckon there’ll be more cryptic stuff after he leaves too. ’People talk, but they know nothing’ etc etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, reefatoon said: He will probably have more as he will start. Plus he is a better chance to actually put the ball in the net. You need goals in huge games you know. They are actually more important than step overs and mazy runs. People seem to ignore that the mazy runs often end up in him just running the ball into traffic and then either getting dispossessed or going backwards. If he had the instinct to release the ball earlier instead of trying to just beat one more player he would be dynamite. My intention isn't to slag him off here, but we really should appreciate just because the likes of Barnes aren't as flamboyant, it doesn't mean they don't have ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Now that Rob M has said he won't be there tonight, and Adam P then Craig Hope backed it up. I can confirm that he won’t be there tonight, I can assure you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Been expecting this for a while now. But I’ll still be really sad if/when he leaves. My favourite players growing up and over the years have been Asprilla, Robert, Martins (to a lesser degree), HBA and then ASM. So I’ve always been a fan of the inconsistent rogues that can split opinion in the fanbase. I totally understand the decision if the club and Howe have decided to move him on. But I’ll miss the fucker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, TRon said: People seem to ignore that the mazy runs often end up in him just running the ball into traffic and then either getting dispossessed or going backwards. If he had the instinct to release the ball earlier instead of trying to just beat one more player he would be dynamite. My intention isn't to slag him off here, but we really should appreciate just because the likes of Barnes aren't as flamboyant, it doesn't mean they don't have ability. The idea that ASM plays anything like this is pure fiction imo like. Edited July 18, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, Shays Given Tim Flowers said: You cited ASM goal scoring record from last season. I referred to Isak's the season before he signed for us. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12920431/summer-transfer-window-2023-who-has-signed-for-saudia-arabia-clubs-roberto-firmino-ruben-neves-karim-benzema-and-more#:~:text=Ruben Neves%2C Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino have signed for,offers - and more will follow. £40-50m for him is probably the equivalent of selling him for £30m in Europe/PL. In response to your "watch this one single game that proves his value". I know some single games that would suggest that Maxi should be given away for free. Anyways given his injury record I'd rather sign Ruben Neves for the same price. There's a reason as to why the top teams in Europe are not trying to sign ASM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Imagine we'll forget about him fairly quickly if Barnes starts banging them in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 What’s to scrutinise? Not like there is a fair market value when it comes to transfers. Bunch of snowflakes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 they’re all reporting it now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, LV said: I reckon there’ll be more cryptic stuff after he leaves too. ’People talk, but they know nothing’ etc etc "Live, Laugh, Love" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 In RobM we trust Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Kid Icarus said: The idea that ASM plays anything like this is pure fiction imo like. Yeah he really doesn't dribble that much, he likes to release the ball early Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 All the poor fuckers that got his name on their new top Gonna miss him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Just now, Erikse said: In response to your "watch this one single game that proves his value". I know some single games that would suggest that Maxi should be given away for free. Anyways given his injury record I'd rather sign Ruben Neves for the same price. There's a reason as to why the top teams in Europe are not trying to sign ASM. anyone with a cursory knowledge would know there have been other games where he has shown an ability to compete at a high level and cause problems for the very best teams. Given the wage increase we’ve given Tonali wages for ASM are likely to be an obstacle for top teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Just now, Erikse said: Yeah he really doesn't dribble that much, he likes to release the ball early Do you think you're proving something here like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 This Rob has been superiour to all the other media people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 A number of people on this forum were giving Rob M some shit earlier… Now all other journos are reporting it, give the lad some credit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I don't dislike him. On his day he's an exciting player to watch. I doubt I'll miss him though. Maybe it's different if you're watching him week in week out though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Now that Rob M has said he won't be there tonight, and Adam P then Craig Hope backed it up. I can confirm that he won’t be there tonight, I can assure you He will be there in spirit, I can 100% assure you of that also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I'll be gutted to see him go tbh, I have a soft spot for French mercurial talent, would have liked to have seen him play with an equal danger player on the right. Yes, his end product is questionable and yes he can be frustrating but the space he brings to other players by dragging 2 or 3 players with him to the corner was invaluable and there's no player I'd rather see full tilt running at a defence on the counter and putting players on their arse. He's one of the most entertaining players I've ever seen when he's on one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 This feels a bit shit tbh. Love Maxi warts and all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 All these other ‘mercurial’ talents that people go on about us having in recent years, Robert, Ben Arfa, Ginola, Asprilla all had 1 thing that ASM doesn’t and that’s actual output. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Definitely sad, love watching him and we have no one else on the team who offers similar. If this allows us to get someone similar on the right + Barnes I'll be happy, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, KDT said: All these other ‘mercurial’ talents that people go on about us having in recent years, Robert, Ben Arfa, Ginola, Asprilla all had 1 thing that ASM doesn’t and that’s actual output. They also played alongside far superior players that actually converted the chances they created. If I’m not mistaken Maxi ranks really high for chances created during his years here? EDIT: Last season not included since he was unavailable for large parts of it. Fully fit he’d probably have had double digits assists last year with Wilson, Miggy and Isak firing them in. Edited July 18, 2023 by clintdempsey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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