alexf Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) I think it's either psychological or physical but he's not as explosively fast as he was. Think back to how rapid he looked against Everton last year or even Man city this year. Maybe he'll need a run of games to get back to that level or perhaps he's afraid of his hamstrings pinging and being back to square one. Or perhaps just the build of injuries has just slowed him down permanently. Think it is easy to forget how good he came be on his day, we were all excited to see the best of him under Howe. The man city game was a nice taster but so far it just hasn't happened yet. Hope we see it a few more times before the end of the season so if he does leave in the summer, atleast we get to see if he truly works in this team or if it will be right to let him go and get a player that Howe prefers. I think if he stays injury free, he will prove his quality and that he belongs in the first 11 still. Edited January 16, 2023 by alexf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 13 hours ago, Conjo said: and here I thought you've always sounded like a top guy when posting about NUST and work put in with WF. Turns out you're just miserable twat who hates life. No tifo will ever fill the black hole in your heart until you can embrace the brilliance of HBA. Not at all. I enjoy HBA and I enjoy ASM, they're exciting to watch. They just aren't what we need or what will get us to where we want to be. Entirely uncessary saying I'm a miserable twat simply because I don't agree on his contributions too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 12 hours ago, Shearergol said: TAA says hi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, Heron said: Not at all. I enjoy HBA and I enjoy ASM, they're exciting to watch. They just aren't what we need or what will get us to where we want to be. Entirely uncessary saying I'm a miserable twat simply because I don't agree on his contributions too. Wasn't entirely serious either fwiw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Just now, Conjo said: Wasn't entirely serious either fwiw Good. You prick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 He’s deserving of more time on the pitch, I really like Willock but he’s not an out and out winger. He does keep creating excellent opportunities on the left so I don’t know what’s best. I want them both on the pitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, gbandit said: He’s deserving of more time on the pitch, I really like Willock but he’s not an out and out winger. He does keep creating excellent opportunities on the left so I don’t know what’s best. I want them both on the pitch Drop Longstaff to the bench and put Willock in his position Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Just now, joeyt said: Drop Longstaff to the bench and put Willock in his position Definitely an option, I don’t see Willock in centre midfield but I think it’s worth another run in the middle for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Just now, joeyt said: Drop Longstaff to the bench and put Willock in his position Don’t think it’s that simple, in theory they are playing the same position but you never see Willock play as low as Longstaff and don’t think Willock could do Longstaff’s role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Willock and Longstaff play almost completely different positions. We’ve basically been playing 4-2-3-1 since the world cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Longstaff works his socks off but I thought he could have came off before Willock today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, joeyt said: Drop Longstaff to the bench and put Willock in his position Definitely worth trying. For rotation if nothing else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Needs minutes. Start him against Southampton (home and away). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) This has been fairly typical for a while now. Willock is basically a second striker/forward. Bruno and Longstaff are a pivot most of the game. I like him but he either needs to start scoring/assisting or come out of the team imo. Edited January 21, 2023 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Willock has put it on a plate for Longstaff and Almiron in the last 2 matches and they've fluffed their lines like, I think it's not quite as simple as being about what he needs to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Smal said: This has been fairly typical for a while now. Willock is basically a second striker/forward. Bruno and Longstaff are a pivot most of the game. I like him but he either needs to start scoring/assisting or come out of the team imo. This is how I feel too, he needs to show some end product when he’s playing in an advanced role like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Think Wilson needs dropping for Isak, Joelinon and Willock linked up really well first half and together they're rock solid off the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Return Joelinton to midfield. Release ASM and Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Need to try him in the side from the start. We all know he is best when hes not a sub Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Willock has put it on a plate for Longstaff and Almiron in the last 2 matches and they've fluffed their lines like, I think it's not quite as simple as being about what he needs to do. Sure, but he (Willock) has 2 goals and 2 assists in 19 league games this season. For someone playing that role it’s not great is it. Like I said I like him, but I’d probably try him on the wing to see if he can start getting numbers from there instead. Taking Longstaff out of the team to play ASM would leave us very open imo. Willock switches off too many times defensively to play a deeper role. Edited January 21, 2023 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Pata said: This is how I feel too, he needs to show some end product when he’s playing in an advanced role like that. The thing is his xG is great and he gets a huge amount of the ball in the opposition box which is great but… he has 2 goals and 2 assists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Smal said: This has been fairly typical for a while now. Willock is basically a second striker/forward. Bruno and Longstaff are a pivot most of the game. I like him but he either needs to start scoring/assisting or come out of the team imo. He plays pretty wide though. nobody operates in the 10 space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Smal said: Sure, but he (Willock) has 2 goals and 2 assists in 19 league games this season. For someone playing that role it’s not great is it. Like I said I like him, but I’d probably try him on the wing to see if he can start getting numbers from there instead. Taking Longstaff out of the team to play ASM would leave us very open imo. Willock switches off too many times defensively to play a deeper role. It's not great, but the examples I've given I think demonstrate that the devil's in the details and it isn't necessarily just on him to answer. His xAG is high I think there's as much onus on the rest of the team (particularly Wilson at the moment) to step up. Edited January 21, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 ASM looks a lot slimmer and hopefully fitter than he was. I think that they side are getting a bit stale and we need an injection of something different. Most of the starting 11 have played nearly every game and done incredibly well but we need something different Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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