Cronky Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 I don't think many think he should be dropped. But if we're to move to another level, the team's style of play has to change and he has to change with it. So far, there's not much sign of a willingness or ability to do that. I look at the BBCs gossip site every morning, and despite the attention that ASM gets, there's rarely if ever a mention of other clubs looking to sign him. I suspect that the clubs that are able to afford him, are not all that interested. For similar reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 28 minutes ago, Cronky said: I don't think many think he should be dropped. But if we're to move to another level, the team's style of play has to change and he has to change with it. So far, there's not much sign of a willingness or ability to do that. I look at the BBCs gossip site every morning, and despite the attention that ASM gets, there's rarely if ever a mention of other clubs looking to sign him. I suspect that the clubs that are able to afford him, are not all that interested. For similar reasons. This. He’s due a good game tomorrow, hope he smashes it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Yeah it's fair to say he'll need to adapt and improve if he wants to fulfill the potential he has. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 50 minutes ago, neesy111 said: Yeah it's fair to say he'll need to adapt and improve if he wants to fulfill the potential he has. Having better players round him could (not necessarily will) help with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 There's plenty who have advocated dropping him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 ASM in "I will always have a place in my heart for a manager that was nice to me and let me do absolutely anything I want." Shocker. Glad he is being positive towards Howe. We look more cohesive at times when he is out of the side but will always be more dangerous with him in it. He is a gamechanger and that is hard to replace or replicate with just good teamwork. There has to be a happy medium of playing to his strengths but ASM also adapting as we evolve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 he’s not been at the top of his game lately, think we can all agree, but he’s also being shut down by 2 or 3 players often too. we need another fast attacking forward who can turn and scare defences, that will take the heat off him and open up the space Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 14 minutes ago, dave s said: he’s not been at the top of his game lately, think we can all agree, but he’s also being shut down by 2 or 3 players often too. we need another fast attacking forward who can turn and scare defences, that will take the heat off him and open up the space He may be shut down by two or three because they know he'll not lay it off early ? That may be why they'll commit the third ? I have noticed recently there have been times when there has been options and he's kept on driving on like a rugby league player (not options like playing someone through for a one on one but better positions than he is in). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 8 hours ago, madras said: He may be shut down by two or three because they know he'll not lay it off early ? That may be why they'll commit the third ? I have noticed recently there have been times when there has been options and he's kept on driving on like a rugby league player (not options like playing someone through for a one on one but better positions than he is in). yeah. as i said he’s not been on his best form lately, but probably not helping that teams have sussed they’ve a chance of keeping him quiet this way too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I think he will thrive again when wilson is back or we get another forward next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Confidence is shot to shit. Not even taking players on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 You can usually tell from his first two or three bits of play what sort of mood he's in, on the early evidence we're in for yet another of his dickhead days today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 36 minutes ago, Pilko said: You can usually tell from his first two or three bits of play what sort of mood he's in, on the early evidence we're in for yet another of his dickhead days today. Not sure I agree. He's been mostly rubbish but there have been some more bright sparks than in recent weeks. That through ball to Joelinton. The pull back to guimarães. Even some of his aimless dribbling in the box has the potential to win a penalty from a rash challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 38 minutes ago, STM said: Confidence is shot to shit. Not even taking players on. Maybe he’s been told to pass more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Just now, LV said: Maybe he’s been told to pass more For him that will not compute so he short circuits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 49 minutes ago, LV said: Maybe he’s been told to pass more He's clearly making more of an effort, but still often times it wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlau88210 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Sell him and play Joe Willock at left wing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Saint-Minimum atm. Just not happening for him atm. Would still play him every minute of every match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 He has to start every game for us, his form is off but you can see exactly what a threat we have in the side. i was surprised they've kept him on for so long considering he looked absolutely shattered after 70 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 He suffers the most from our non existent movement. Wood being statue-esque is not helping him at the moment. He’ll improve once Wilson is back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Something needs to change with him. The most talented player we have, but doing almost everything wrong at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Just now, nufc123 said: Something needs to change with him. The most talented player we have, but doing almost everything wrong at the minute. the post above yours nails the change that will bring him back to form Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Bench him. The team doesn't need his individual moments to succeed and he has become more of a liability than anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Colos Short and Curlies said: the post above yours nails the change that will bring him back to form Maybe. Hes all over the place and by that i dont mean his running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 17 minutes ago, Jordan said: He suffers the most from our non existent movement. Wood being statue-esque is not helping him at the moment. He’ll improve once Wilson is back. Yep. It’s very easy to defend against Wood and Almiron/Fraser so teams can just focus on ASM. When Wilson is in the team he is a threat at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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