HawK Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 3 hours ago, The College Dropout said: The key to success for ASM is getting him 1v1 with a defender. To get the best out of him, he needs to play with Targett and Isak. Isak loves to come wide and combine. It's obviously our best line-up on paper. I really miss Targett at left back, he was brilliant coming forward and getting into dangerous areas, let alone the options from set pieces he gives us. Burns out of form at the moment but he's been part of the team that's got us to the final. Everything about Howe's management screams loyalty so I don't see any scenario where Burn isn't starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 ASM needs to be free. He exposes anyone behind him. Cant rely on him to track back. But left alone behind a striker, with freedom to roam left/right, he could be lethal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, HawK said: It's obviously our best line-up on paper. I really miss Targett at left back, he was brilliant coming forward and getting into dangerous areas, let alone the options from set pieces he gives us. Burns out of form at the moment but he's been part of the team that's got us to the final. Everything about Howe's management screams loyalty so I don't see any scenario where Burn isn't starting. I fully expect Burn to start and be number 1 for the foreseeable future even when targett is back. But as a ASM observation. He needs someone to link up with to create 1v1 situations. Isak is maybe more important to that than Targett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Constant threat today, the only player consistently trying to make something happen in the final third. Would like to see Targett behind him on the left hand side going forward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Think it was a mistake taking him off when we did. Made no sense when Miggy had offered fuck all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Our only decent attacking player today. Should've stayed on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Infuriating as ever at times, but it's obvious he needs to start. The criticism of his lack of "support" for Burn is really frustrating tbh. You don't pick a winger to accommodate your full back's weaknesses, you pick a full back to accommodate for your winger's weaknesses. I've defended Burn at full back, but it's time for MT to come back in with ASM in front of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Yup. Target is good going forward and will give the overlap/second option for ASM to utilise. Burn sadly looks very much the square peg in a round hole at full back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I'd be tempted to sell if we could get two more forwards in the summer, if not keep him for one more season as backup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, Jordan said: Think it was a mistake taking him off when we did. Made no sense when Miggy had offered fuck all. Agreed, thought that was a strange sub by Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 He needs to start but in that free role off Isak in a front 2. Not sure Isak is best suited to that though. There is too much pressure on Burn playing the formation we do and ASM not tracking back as much as needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, Andy said: Infuriating as ever at times, but it's obvious he needs to start. The criticism of his lack of "support" for Burn is really frustrating tbh. You don't pick a winger to accommodate your full back's weaknesses, you pick a full back to accommodate for your winger's weaknesses. I've defended Burn at full back, but it's time for MT to come back in with ASM in front of him. Fair point. I wasn't thrilled with ASM's performance today, but he isn't going to get much support from the left back while Burn is there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 He’s done for me. We can get a lot better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 He's done 🤣🤣🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Such a shame that his return to the team was at a down turn point in our season, he's carried us through really hard times and i really hope its not the end for him here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palestoon Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Created our only real chance of the day. As mentioned before, Burn makes it so difficult for him to be effective. So easy to double up on him and take him out of the game, with Burn 40 yards back being completely ignored. Think we'll see him finish the season strong when targett is up and running again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Bless him. Thought he gave it a lot of effort today and was unlucky. Final product can be questioned like every player but they defended well. I would really like to see now we have lost a few games and the team needs freshening up: Isak Maxi Willock Gordon Joelinton Bruno Targett Botman Schar Trippier Pope With Wilson, Almiron and Longstaff as alternative options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, alexf said: Bless him. Thought he gave it a lot of effort today and was unlucky. Final product can be questioned like every player but they defended well. I would really like to see now we have lost a few games and the team needs freshening up: Isak Maxi Willock Gordon Joelinton Bruno Targett Botman Schar Trippier Pope With Wilson, Almiron and Longstaff as alternative options. Swap Willock and Maxi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) My thought is we should trial givin Maxi the free role like he had against Liverpool to try and cause havoc. But I think the front 4 should all be fluid and pop up in diff positions. Almiron is capable too and sometimes looks dangerous when he drives through the middle. Whatever we do we need to freshen up the attack because it's been poor since the world cup. Edited February 26, 2023 by alexf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, alexf said: Bless him. Thought he gave it a lot of effort today and was unlucky. Final product can be questioned like every player but they defended well. I would really like to see now we have lost a few games and the team needs freshening up: Isak Maxi Willock Gordon Joelinton Bruno Targett Botman Schar Trippier Pope With Wilson, Almiron and Longstaff as alternative options. That’s an interesting team actually with longstaff and Murphy on the bench (thought Murphy did ok today when he came on, willing to shoot at least) - and miggy of course Edited February 26, 2023 by Gawalls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 He can look world class and like the second coming of Shola Bambeobi in the same game. So frustrating but I still love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 When maxi starts well it's almost like the whole team tries to get 4 minutes ago, alexf said: My thought is we should trial givin Maxi the free role like he had against Liverpool to try and cause havoc. But I think the front 4 should all be fluid and pop up in diff positions. Almiron is capable too and sometimes looks dangerous when he drives through the middle. Whatever we do we need to freshen up the attack because it's been poor since the world cup. Agreed I it's our predictably that's making it easy for teams to set up against us. We essentially have one formation. Teams seem to let us have the ball in wide positions as they know we will do nothing with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Hes a fantastic dribler but his final ball is more often terrible than its good. Its clumsy and just weird the way he is thinking sometimes. Good when its good but hes not a good passer. Think its a position we need to upgrade if Gordon doesnt nail down the spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 He's all we've got, going forward. I did cringe at a couple of mistakes though, as I fear it's those moments that he'll be remembered for this season. But it'd be harsh, he just has very little around him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Think the comments re. Burn/Maxi as a combo are spot on. Big fan of both players but the combo doesn’t work. Trippier brings out the best of Miggy but on the left Burn and ASM just don’t click Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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