Cronky Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) Shirley I can't be the only person who's worried that something else is going on here. Why is he in Monaco? Howe strikes me as very keen on a spirit of togetherness. Is there some kind of specialised medical unit next to the casino? Last week he was in training, but wasn't even on the bench at West Ham. There's not much clarity about how severe this injury actually is. He plays very much as an individual, and we've tended to treat him as our saviour. I think Bruce indulged him a bit. Howe's mentality seems to be that it's just as important to get that bit extra out of the weaker members of the squad, so maybe ASM isn't getting the attention he thinks he deserves? Edited February 26, 2022 by Cronky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Maybe he is seeing a specialist he trust? I wouldn't over think it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Absolutely desperate for him to be a troublemaker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Can't see him playing if he hasn't been training with the team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 23 minutes ago, Cronky said: Shirley I can't be the only person who's worried that something else is going on here. Why is he in Monaco? Howe strikes me as very keen on a spirit of togetherness. Is there some kind of specialised medical unit next to the casino? Last week he was in training, but wasn't even on the bench at West Ham. There's not much clarity about how severe this injury actually is. He plays very much as an individual, and we've tended to treat him as our saviour. I think Bruce indulged him a bit. Howe's mentality seems to be that it's just as important to get that bit extra out of the weaker members of the squad, so maybe ASM isn't getting the attention he thinks he deserves? Stop worrying over nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Cronky said: Shirley I can't be the only person who's worried that something else is going on here. Why is he in Monaco? Howe strikes me as very keen on a spirit of togetherness. Is there some kind of specialised medical unit next to the casino? Last week he was in training, but wasn't even on the bench at West Ham. There's not much clarity about how severe this injury actually is. He plays very much as an individual, and we've tended to treat him as our saviour. I think Bruce indulged him a bit. Howe's mentality seems to be that it's just as important to get that bit extra out of the weaker members of the squad, so maybe ASM isn't getting the attention he thinks he deserves? Howe explained it in his press conference, you ill-informed bore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, Pardiola said: Howe explained it in his press conference, you ill-informed bore. As an administrator, do you not think you should be setting a better example? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I’m not an administrator. Can I call you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 1 minute ago, christ said: I’m not an administrator. Can I call you? I was responding to a post from Pardiola, who does seem to be an Administrator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Where's this cunt like? So much for intensive treatment in Monaco if he can't even make the bench Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Was hoping he'd have made the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Best not to risk him if he isn't 100%. We are going to need him for Brighton and Southampton games, they are winnable but will be extremely tough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Correct to dangle to possibility of him playing as means Brentford aren't sure fully what to prepare for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) I can’t say I thought much to Howe’s comments about his fitness at West Ham. But plenty did. Do you think there is something a bit more to this? He’s definitely a loveable rogue and seems a bit high maintenance. He loved Bruce as he gave him a free pass. Targett said he gets fined all the while. Has previous for buggering off back to France for a bit mid-season. Not stirring or saying I even care. As I think he is good enough to get special treatment and have his ego massaged a bit. Just genuinely curious. Edited February 26, 2022 by Lush Vlad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 good for the fans, the manager, the players.... and maxi himself, to see that we can be effective without him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 We'd all have loved him to play, but the fact we've managed to pick up 4 points without him is a big plus for the confidence of the group. Fingers crossed he's back fit and firing next week. He's a game changer in any scenario, but it feels like he feeds off the home crowd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Has Eddie commented on his fitness? Big couple of weeks ahead - we could do with him fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 1 hour ago, duo said: Has Eddie commented on his fitness? Big couple of weeks ahead - we could do with him fit. https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/eddie-howe-issues-allan-saint-maximin-injury-update-3588015 Some quotes in there. Sounds like there is a decent chance of him playing against Brighton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 26/02/2022 at 09:20, Cronky said: Shirley I can't be the only person who's worried that something else is going on here. Why is he in Monaco? Howe strikes me as very keen on a spirit of togetherness. Is there some kind of specialised medical unit next to the casino? Last week he was in training, but wasn't even on the bench at West Ham. There's not much clarity about how severe this injury actually is. He plays very much as an individual, and we've tended to treat him as our saviour. I think Bruce indulged him a bit. Howe's mentality seems to be that it's just as important to get that bit extra out of the weaker members of the squad, so maybe ASM isn't getting the attention he thinks he deserves? This isn't the first time ASM has gone back to France for treatment. I'm sure if you scroll back in this thread you'll find similar quotes to your own from people speculating about falling outs with Bruce. I think ASM just likes to get home from time to time, and is killing two birds with one stone by getting quality treatment at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I feel a bit conspiracyish about it too tbh. Not so much that he just wants to go home but more that his fitness is so fragile that he requires careful management. He still plays like his hamstrings are about to burst. Mind, we literally signed an amateur who was his friend just to keep him happy so maybe it's the homesick thing too. My hunch is that the calf thing is a cover and, rather, he's been close to burn-out and so he's been sent to France during these two away days to rest/recharge/get treatment so that he's ready for the run-in. Rather than receiving treatment for a specific match-sustained issue. He has such immense talent that you have to wonder why he's only played for Nice and Newcastle (saw that he was at Monaco but they didn't keep him). I'm convinced he's got some fundamental fitness limitations. Looking forward to seeing him back regardless because he's absolutely class when he's on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 If we stay up, we won’t have to worry about his fitness anymore as the squad will be more than capable of dealing with his absence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Whats Monaco got that Benton hasnt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 His interviews always seem genuine and everything about them indicate that he’s happy to be here and wants the team to get better. He’s injured, there’s no conspiracy. Bloody Luke Edwards knew about it straight after the Villa game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 On 27/02/2022 at 12:29, Conjo said: This isn't the first time ASM has gone back to France for treatment. I'm sure if you scroll back in this thread you'll find similar quotes to your own from people speculating about falling outs with Bruce. I think ASM just likes to get home from time to time, and is killing two birds with one stone by getting quality treatment at the same time. Seeing he's been allowed to do this before, it would make it more difficult for Howe to refuse. But that doesn't make the situation a satisfactory one. It's hard to believe that the fact that this so-called 'specialised treatment' happens to be in one of his old stamping grounds is just a coincidence. It looks like he'd simply prefer to have his treatment there for personal reasons. I'm assuming that he hasn't been flying back to Newcastle for his fitness tests, and then returning to Monaco. In which case, the decision about his fitness doesn't really rest in the club's hands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Don't see the problem. ASM has been absolutely crocked for months. Gets to 60 minutes and he's standing around hand on hips, taking ages to get back up after getting the ball taken off him. That's not a criticism of him, the club have needed to take care of him for ages and due to our predicament, we haven't been able to do that. His fitness levels have improved recently but 100% believe his legs are probably covered in bruises from being hacked down. He also had a bad dose of Covid the previous year. Any lung damage will put limitations on the oxygen his body can absorb which would easily explain how he hits walls in games roughly around the same point. The other thing to note, he's not built like the average footballer, he's an absolute supercar if can use than analogy. You don't bring a Bugatti to a budget price mechanic if it needs a service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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