CPL Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Is left wing his preferred position? Looked superb yesterday and was my MOTM. Literally comes off because he has gassed himself out each game and never seems to stop running. Before the season, I would have had Almiron over Fraser but now I don't think there is any doubt he is the superior player. Keep it up lad! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Very very good performance. Both with and without the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 The interview is fantastic. Criticises Bruce more than anyone has without mentioning his name once. Love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 6 hours ago, CPL said: Is left wing his preferred position? Looked superb yesterday and was my MOTM. Literally comes off because he has gassed himself out each game and never seems to stop running. Before the season, I would have had Almiron over Fraser but now I don't think there is any doubt he is the superior player. Keep it up lad! It could be worth thinking about keeping Fraser on the left and making Maxi play on the right. Might get greater output down both flanks than when Fraser plays right wing as he seems a bit more subdued out there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 6 minutes ago, greydos said: It could be worth thinking about keeping Fraser on the left and making Maxi play on the right. Might get greater output down both flanks than when Fraser plays right wing as he seems a bit more subdued out there It could just be that without ASM he's seeing more of the ball in wide areas as the onus falls on him to create, might be worth trying though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Mattoon said: It could just be that without ASM he's seeing more of the ball in wide areas as the onus falls on him to create, might be worth trying though. I agree it could be he benefits from Maxi being out. I also think it could be because on the left he’s a genuine cutback onto the right foot option but can go down the line. But he’s unlikely to cut back onto his weaker foot on the right and foot a left footed cross in. So he can effectively go 2 ways down the left, whereas he’s only really byeline down the right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 His left foot crosses were on point yesterday, keep him out left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 I'd written Fraser off completely before Howe came in, but he's been terrific in the last couple of games. More than happy to eat humble pie here, and admit that I know nothing. I suppose the lesson there is that every player should research their next manager before making a move. He could well have ended up on the scraphead under a Steve Keane/Phil Brown/Steve Bruce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 https://theathletic.com/3152330/2022/02/27/cox-by-exploiting-wide-areas-newcastle-have-a-clear-plan-of-attack?source=user-shared-article Good piece from Michael Cox about how we exploited Brentford's narrow approach following the red. Interesting how he refers to 'overt' overlapping runs - where the full-back, for instance - goes out of his way to go around the ball-carrier on the outside, where the more obvious thing to do would be to go in a straight line, in an 'underlap'. Obviously it worked over and over again at the weekend but Willock's goal against West Ham was also a good example, with Fraser going out of his way to wrap around (Murphy?) to receive the ball before dinking the cross in. Clear example of Howe's tactical input. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 His progression metrics are off the charts for the Brentford game, like. Literally made more than 5 times his usual progressive carries with 23 in one game. When you consider that Jack Grealish is the best in the league for this by some distance with 14.6 average per 90 it's pretty mad. He absolutely ruined Brentford. If we can start having more possession in games we already have some very capable players, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 13 hours ago, Abacus said: I'd written Fraser off completely before Howe came in, but he's been terrific in the last couple of games. More than happy to eat humble pie here, and admit that I know nothing. I suppose the lesson there is that every player should research their next manager before making a move. He could well have ended up on the scraphead under a Steve Keane/Phil Brown/Steve Bruce. Same here I really didn't rate him at all, but Eddie knows best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Yorkie said: https://theathletic.com/3152330/2022/02/27/cox-by-exploiting-wide-areas-newcastle-have-a-clear-plan-of-attack?source=user-shared-article Good piece from Michael Cox about how we exploited Brentford's narrow approach following the red. Interesting how he refers to 'overt' overlapping runs - where the full-back, for instance - goes out of his way to go around the ball-carrier on the outside, where the more obvious thing to do would be to go in a straight line, in an 'underlap'. Obviously it worked over and over again at the weekend but Willock's goal against West Ham was also a good example, with Fraser going out of his way to wrap around (Murphy?) to receive the ball before dinking the cross in. Clear example of Howe's tactical input. Not read the article yet (I'll definitely get round to it) but I remember when Howe first arrived there was a huge emphasis on selfless runs off the ball with overlapping creating more space. He really emphasised how important the overlap was even if it was likely you wouldn't receive the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Certainly makes a change to "give it to Allan and hope he does something miraculous" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 He's turned things around not just on the pitch, but in terms of likability as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 23 minutes ago, Skeletor said: He's turned things around not just on the pitch, but in terms of likability as well. Yeah. I feel like Fraser has the same issue I (and a lot of people) have where people mistake him being a quiet, more reserved character as being aloof, or uncaring. You can tell he is way more comfortable now, and his personality it really starting to come out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Played Wee Man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, 54 said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Geese Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Thoroughly deserves the nomination, hope the wee man wins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 howay wee man! all started with that goal over in Saudi. a superb decision to go in hindsight, and executed* perfectly. *pun not intended Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 I didn't get to see the interview that he slates Bruce. What did he actually say? Love this guy now to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 To think Steve Bruce was trying to turn him into a number 8 the absolute fuckwit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: To think Steve Bruce was trying to turn him into a number 8 the absolute fuckwit. Referring to a position as a by a shirt number has just reminded me when the thick cunt said he was playing with a false nine Fucking moron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 False 10 wasn’t it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: False 10 wasn’t it? Ah aye Point still stands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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