Allan Saint-Maximin (now playing for Fenerbahce, on loan from Al-Ahli)

[Geogaddi]

If it’s true then get rid of him. Although To be fair you would be pretty pissed for it you are Maxi and you see Jacob Murphy getting picked ahead of you.

[wyn davies]

Shouldnt of done a Samson and had his hair cut

[Dr Jinx]

True… ?

 

 

 

[MrRaspberryJam]

 

[NWMag]

Fucking hell

[Unbelievable]

Disappointing if true

[Whitley mag]

Just get shot and get Moussa Diaby in, become completely unreliable this cunt now.

[Ikon]

The collective is more important than any individual (if the rumours are true) 

[mouldy_uk]

That’s sad if true, real opportunity today to remind people what he can do 

[Unbelievable]

1 minute ago, Whitley mag said:

Just get shot and get Moussa Diaby in, become completely unreliable this cunt now.

Bit premature, just as my initial reaction the other way, which is that I’m seeing a parallel with how Ben Arfa was frozen out by the horrible cunt who happened to manage us at the time. Be a huge shame and a mark against Howe if he can’t manage to get a tune from someone so naturally gifted and who hasn’t been a bad apple before (quite the contrary here I’d say).

[Scotty66]

Will be a huge miss if he doesn't play today. 

 

Really wanted to see him for the full 90.

 

If he has kicked off before this type of game then he's a bit of an idiot tbh! 

[Ronaldo]

1 hour ago, ExiledGeordie said:

Ha maybe. I think that’ll be Howe’s preferred 3 to be honest and particularly away from home. Saint might get a start against low block teams at home with Isak the other side. 

I’m not sure why people are saying ASM is a low block unlocker mind. His best games have been against teams that have committed men forward.

[Gawalls]

Love Howe to bits and I’m the first to admit ASM infuriates me a lot of the time with his play and injury record but I feel as others have said in this thread that we need somebody on the left as miggy is getting doubled up on.

 

i think Sheff We’d will do that today as well so let’s see if they do and how we get on against it.

[Dr Jinx]

I guess it just speeds up what would have happened anyway. As much as we love him, you can’t plan offensive tactics with a player who doesn’t know what he’s going to do in any given second.

 

For his skill and ability, his end product is lacking. I had hoped that playing with better players and especially a better defence would give him a platform to really take it to teams but aside from that Man City match earlier in season, he’s been unable to dominate a game.

 

He’ll get a decent move on reputation but am guessing it’ll be from English teams. The big European sides won’t touch him.

[St1pe]

Oh shit 

[McCormick]

I feel for him tbh. If he can’t get in the team ahead of Murphy then he’s every right to feel aggrieved.

[madras]

Just now, McCormick said:

I feel for him tbh. If he can’t get in the team ahead of Murphy then he’s every right to feel aggrieved.

I'm guessing there's a reason.

[samptime29]

Triggered here.

[Unbelievable]

1 minute ago, Scotty66 said:

Will be a huge miss if he doesn't play today. 

 

Really wanted to see him for the full 90.

 

If he has kicked off before this type of game then he's a bit of an idiot tbh! 

Depends. Could understand he’d be frustrated if he was told he’d start from the bench for example. He’s barely been used since returning to the squad after fitness issues, and given what he can bring to the team he’d quite rightly be expecting to play in a game like today’s to show what he can do and fight his way back into the first XI.

[Gawalls]

3 minutes ago, Unbelievable said:

Bit premature, just as my initial reaction the other way, which is that I’m seeing a parallel with how Ben Arfa was frozen out by the horrible cunt who happened to manage us at the time. Be a huge shame and a mark against Howe if he can’t manage to get a tune from someone so naturally gifted and who hasn’t been a bad apple before (quite the contrary here I’d say).

Or his injury record is a concern for Howe? You can’t put a mark against Howe as you don’t know everything what’s going on.

[Gawalls]

2 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said:

I guess it just speeds up what would have happened anyway. As much as we love him, you can’t plan offensive tactics with a player who doesn’t know what he’s going to do in any given second.

 

For his skill and ability, his end product is lacking. I had hoped that playing with better players and especially a better defence would give him a platform to really take it to teams but aside from that Man City match earlier in season, he’s been unable to dominate a game.

 

He’ll get a decent move on reputation but am guessing it’ll be from English teams. The big European sides won’t touch him.

I feel isak will keep him out the team when everyone’s fit.

[Whitley mag]

4 minutes ago, Unbelievable said:

Bit premature, just as my initial reaction the other way, which is that I’m seeing a parallel with how Ben Arfa was frozen out by the horrible cunt who happened to manage us at the time. Be a huge shame and a mark against Howe if he can’t manage to get a tune from someone so naturally gifted and who hasn’t been a bad apple before (quite the contrary here I’d say).

You’ve got to consider this alongside the injuries though he’s just become completely unreliable. The thought of watching Jacob Murphy doesn’t appeal to me, but you can’t have one of your big earners constantly unavailable for whatever reason.

[Unbelievable]

Just now, Gawalls said:

Or his injury record is a concern for Howe? You can’t put a mark against Howe as you don’t know everything what’s going on.

So you’d start him and bring someone on if he can’t hack it physically or plays badly. He was our star performer until quite recently, and Howe should be trying to get the best out of him, especially on a day like today when there is an opportunity for him to play and for others to take a breather.

[SUPERTOON]

44 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said:

Maybe he’s injured? Maybe he’s not starting?

He puts the tweet out even if he’s on the bench.

[madras]

1 minute ago, Unbelievable said:

Depends. Could understand he’d be frustrated if he was told he’d start from the bench for example. He’s barely been used since returning to the squad after fitness issues, and given what he can bring to the team he’d quite rightly be expecting to play in a game like today’s to show what he can do and fight his way back into the first XI.

Hasn't been a bad apple ? Didn't he slag off his team mates saying he'd have as good stats as Mane if he had better team mates. Add that with not being an effective presser, just seemingly not wanting to do it.