Thomson Mouse Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Chris_R said: Wasn't there a stat just a day or so ago that ASM played more minutes than any other player last year? Sure some of that was under the cabbage, but it's baffling to think he's not rated by Howe. He's not played because of injury and because we've not lost since he's been back fit again. It took Bruno ages to get in the first XI ffs, and Isak is having to walk the same path as ASM. When you consider all of that, there's absolutely no reason to think Howe doesn't rate or trust him. He just needs to bide his time. Or he just doesn't fit into Howe’s plans? I hope he does but just can’t see it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 do we not think Howe's thinking that with Gordon he has the best of both worlds going forward in someone with the flair of ASM and the work ethic of Willock? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaxer Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Gawalls said: do we not think Howe's thinking that with Gordon he has the best of both worlds going forward in someone with the flair of ASM and the work ethic of Willock? I'm thinking he realises that if we're gonna play in Europe next sesson, we probably don't want to rely on Jacob Murphy if ASM or Almiron gets injured Edited January 30, 2023 by mikejaxer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 11 minutes ago, Thomson Mouse said: Or he just doesn't fit into Howe’s plans? I hope he does but just can’t see it Howe said himself only just today he’s integral to his plans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Gawalls said: do we not think Howe's thinking that with Gordon he has the best of both worlds going forward in someone with the flair of ASM and the work ethic of Willock? Gordon doesn't have anywhere near the flair of ASM and that's not a dig at Gordon. I think we are too solid right now defensively on the left hand side and Howe obviously realises that but we are still not losing games (and creating chances) so he's in no hurry to change the starting eleven. Burn and Joelinton covering for ASM is more than enough and I'm pretty sure ASM or Gordon are on the left soon probably on Willock's expense. Almiron has started almost every game this season, Gordon should help with giving him some rest too. We are in a position where we can spend almost £50m on a squad player. Edited January 30, 2023 by Pata Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I’ve been pretty down on his chances of staying, but I think he has looked good in the minutes he’s had since he came back. I reckon he stays and gets his place back as long as he stays fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pata said: Gordon doesn't have anywhere near the flair of ASM and that's not a dig at Gordon. I think we are too solid right now defensively on the left hand side and Howe obviously realises that but we are still not losing games (and creating chances) so he's in no hurry to change the starting eleven. Burn and Joelinton covering for ASM is more than enough and I'm pretty sure ASM or Gordon are on the left soon probably on Willock's expense. Almiron has started almost every game this season, Gordon should help with giving him some rest too. We are in a position where we can spend almost £50m on a squad player. We certainly are solid down the left but we don’t put any changes away and miss way too many chances from there. I think if we ever get that right then we’re laughing. Edited January 30, 2023 by Gawalls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Chris_R said: Wasn't there a stat just a day or so ago that ASM played more minutes than any other player last year? Sure some of that was under the cabbage, but it's baffling to think he's not rated by Howe. He's not played because of injury and because we've not lost since he's been back fit again. It took Bruno ages to get in the first XI ffs, and Isak is having to walk the same path as ASM. When you consider all of that, there's absolutely no reason to think Howe doesn't rate or trust him. He just needs to bide his time. Exactly this. He was always in the starting line up prior to his injury problems. It's about not breaking what is working right now. He will get back in soon. Likewise Isak. The chance will come and if they seize it they will likely be back in the starting line up more regularly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infatuation Junkie Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Pata said: LW With 4 team mates behind him in case he has to track back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palestoon Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Cant help but feel like its make or break time for Maxi. Big chance over the next 3 games to cement a place in the side for himself with Bruno out. If Howe goes with Gordon from the start against West Ham on saturday, that would probably signal that Maxi's time here is coming to an end sadly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 If we actually employed a bit of rotation then, if we get European football next season, there’s more than enough games for Gordon, Miggy and ASM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 15 hours ago, Palestoon said: Cant help but feel like its make or break time for Maxi. Big chance over the next 3 games to cement a place in the side for himself with Bruno out. If Howe goes with Gordon from the start against West Ham on saturday, that would probably signal that Maxi's time here is coming to an end sadly. I don't think he will and imo that would be unfair on Maxi. I don't think it's quite make or break but it is a massive oppurtunity for him to cement his place in the side. A lot of circumstances could unfold when there' so much going to every game and we have some options. He could be MOTM and be the man again and undroppable for the final with a couple strong performances. Could go the other way, be dragged off after an hour, Gordon & Almiron shines and he's a perma sub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Come on Maxi!! A good creative game needed from you!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Just now, buzza said: Come on Maxi!! A good creative game needed from you!! Just him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I know the rest will turn up, just need maxi to give the 110% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 minute ago, buzza said: I know the rest will turn up, just need maxi to give the 110% It’s not even that, he just needs to make the right decisions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazeT44 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Would love him to bang in two goals and an assist. Not asking for much like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookidge Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Our new DM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) Yeah weirdly, he's always is expected to do more than everyone, give more than 100% Its usually how this thread rolls. 7 minutes ago, buzza said: I know the rest will turn up, just need maxi to give the 110% Edited February 4, 2023 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: Yeah weirdly, he's always is expected to do more than everyone, give more than 100% Its usually how this thread rolls. Aye! Can already sense people have the knives out if he doesn’t win the game for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Walking out he looks like he means business. Tear them a new one Maxi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Howay Maxi, make that spot your own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Howay, please win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 If Maxi is on form tonight, we win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Doesn’t seem to be working with maxi in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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