Kanji Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Ah miss Maxi man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 04/10/2022 at 10:35, GeordieDazzler said: Reckon we could have our strongest XI back in tIme for the Man United game Really want to win that one. It would be an incredible statement re this season’s possibilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Not a team I fear apart from Man city with Haaland in current form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Kanji said: Not a team I fear apart from Man city with Haaland in current form. Even then we have them a good game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 47 minutes ago, Kanji said: Not a team I fear apart from Man city with Haaland in current form. We nearly beat them bro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Lets hope it's not the usual post-injury ASM that needs a number of games to get back to form that returns to us, but one raring to go and firing on all cylinders. Either way it'll be an upgrade on Murphy/Fraser so he needs to get as much game time as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I'd start him with the aim of getting 45-60 minutes in his legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Bring him off the bench if needed second half imo. Theoretically we shouldn't need to rush him back for Brentford at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Conjo said: Lets hope it's not the usual post-injury ASM that needs a number of games to get back to form that returns to us, but one raring to go and firing on all cylinders. Either way it'll be an upgrade on Murphy/Fraser so he needs to get as much game time as possible. Possibly why he didn’t play against Fulham. Said he’d trained the day before so, physically at least, he could have played some part. Howe possibly realised he’s one of those players that needs to feel bang on to be effective. Hopefully after a solid week of training he’s at that point now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 9 hours ago, Klaus said: Bring him off the bench if needed second half imo. Theoretically we shouldn't need to rush him back for Brentford at home. Yeah if he’s on the bench I think he’ll get 20-25 mins second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Must start imo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, Ikon said: Must start imo! Completely disagree. We are no longer dependent on his magic just to survive. We're 7th having missed him for half our games. We can afford to give him a full and proper recovery like we have every other casualty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: Completely disagree. We are no longer dependent on his magic just to survive. We're 7th having missed him for half our games. We can afford to give him a full and proper recovery like we have every other casualty. If he is on the bench then he is fit enough to play at least half a game. If there was any risk then there would be no point in having him on the bench even (if he is) Murphy is the most likely option if ASM doesn’t start. First of all I don’t rate him even if he has done well like against Fulham. Secondly he will offer even less against a team that won’t give much space to run into, depending on how todays game develops of course. His main strength is physically. We have struggled to score at home home when we have forced teams to sit back. ASM is one of our best chances of unlocking that. Plus he isn’t very good usually when coming on as a sub. its not just about surviving, it’s about giving ourselves the best chance to beat Brentford. I’d be more optimistic with ASM starting. It’s just my opinion though. I’m sure Howe will have a plan. We could very well beat them with Murphy too but I’d rather not see us starting him. Edited October 8, 2022 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 25 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: Completely disagree. We are no longer dependent on his magic just to survive. We're 7th having missed him for half our games. We can afford to give him a full and proper recovery like we have every other casualty. 7th now but had he been in the team against Palace and Bournemouth we'd be 3 places higher I believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Has the Fulham game made people forget just how utterly chronic we’ve been without him in attack? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Bring him off the bench where he will be more effective against tiring legs. Think Murphy did enough last game to keep his place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 45 minutes ago, Joseph said: Has the Fulham game made people forget just how utterly chronic we’ve been without him in attack? Have you forgotten we were also without Wilson and Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Mazzy said: 7th now but had he been in the team against Palace and Bournemouth we'd be 3 places higher I believe. Where we stand in October's table means very little to me, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Just now, Happinesstan said: Where we stand in October's table means very little to me, tbh. You are either ignoring or not getting his point though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Just now, Ikon said: You are either ignoring or not getting his point though. he's ignoring my point that we're not solely reliant on Maxi. Have we missed him more than we missed Wilson and Bruno? We undoubtedly missed all 3 but did okay with two of them returning. Your point was that he MUST start. I disagree, and his ignorance doesn't support your case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: he's ignoring my point that we're not solely reliant on Maxi. Have we missed him more than we missed Wilson and Bruno? We undoubtedly missed all 3 but did okay with two of them returning. Your point was that he MUST start. I disagree, and his ignorance doesn't support your case. He responded to your point on ASM man Enjoy your weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Ikon said: it’s about giving ourselves the best chance to beat Brentford. That's the small picture. The bigger picture is keeping our best players available for as many games as possible. I think we can beat Brentford without him. Also despite a start that shows promising signs that he could be a valuable element of the group, he's really only dazzled in one game, Man City. He should be ready to burst, let's keep that for next week, when the difference will be required a little more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Slipped on his arse when dribbling past 4-5 Brentford players. He's washed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Ikon said: You are either ignoring or not getting his point though. We're 5th now but I'd still be happy if we finish tenth. What we've achieved today [without Maxi] is to give ourselves a better chance of finishing 5th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Good to have him back. Please stay fit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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