Geogaddi Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: The other position Isak 'can' play is where we also have Gordon and Barnes. A lot of investment to have both on the bench. Think the balance we have with Wilson and Isak for the number 9 position with the likes of Gordon and Joelinton able to step in is fine. Who do City have beyond Haaland and Alvarez for example other than 'false 9s' they bring in? Agree with this, have seen a few people saying we need a third striker but I can’t think of another team in world football that have 3 genuinely good strikers that consistently rotate with each other . It’s just not possible. If anything we are very lucky we have two top class strikers as not many teams have that even. Edited October 31, 2023 by Geogaddi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 22 minutes ago, Geogaddi said: Agree with this, have seen a few people saying we need a third striker but I can’t think of another team in world football that have 3 genuinely good strikers that consistently rotate with each other . It’s just not possible. If anything we are very lucky we have two top class strikers as not many teams have that even. That's why it needs to be someone who can play there but can also play in other roles. That gives them more chance of game time. I'd be looking for someone young who perhaps isn't an out and out goalscorer that plays a slightly deeper, link up type player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: The other position Isak 'can' play is where we also have Gordon and Barnes. A lot of investment to have both on the bench. Think the balance we have with Wilson and Isak for the number 9 position with the likes of Gordon and Joelinton able to step in is fine. Who do City have beyond Haaland and Alvarez for example other than 'false 9s' they bring in? Not just there but behind a Wilson type. 4231 stylee. Re City, they have so many more threats and constantly change formation pattern plus they don't seem to be as injury prone as our two. Edited October 31, 2023 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, madras said: Not just there but behind a Wilson type. 4231 stylee. Re City, they have so many more threats and constantly change formation pattern plus they don't seem to be as injury prone as our two. This is the crux of it, for me. Wilson has been a long term crock since his Bournemouth days, possibly even before at Coventry. Isak has been injured most of this season with his knee and played through it, then his groin, now the same groin again. He missed ages last season, as well and even signed with a slight injury that hampered him for his first few games. If both consistently stayed fit then it wouldn’t be an issue. But seeing as they can’t, we quite clearly need some cover there who could provide a bit of a goal threat, or perhaps be able to play out wide, as well. Even if it was a more junior player that we would try to develop. It would still help lighten the load. Wilson isn’t getting any younger, either. So you’d imagine the club are already thinking about his successor in the not too distant future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Wilson has probably complicated the succession plan by staying fit and playing the best football of his career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Yeah. That is fair. I’m sure they will have far more data around these things than us fans. But it still seems a bit of a risk to be relying so heavily on someone that is so susceptible. I also think Howe referenced his training regime (may have been journos) and managing his minutes and workload when we have multiple games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 43 minutes ago, STM said: That's why it needs to be someone who can play there but can also play in other roles. That gives them more chance of game time. I'd be looking for someone young who perhaps isn't an out and out goalscorer that plays a slightly deeper, link up type player. once the injuries settle down isn’t that Gordon? With Barnes being his deputy on the left (or big Joe)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 51 minutes ago, STM said: That's why it needs to be someone who can play there but can also play in other roles. That gives them more chance of game time. I'd be looking for someone young who perhaps isn't an out and out goalscorer that plays a slightly deeper, link up type player. Federico Chiesa Amine Gouiri Savio Gabri Veiga N Williams Chiesa or Gouiri would be at the top of my list Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Won everything on eFootball with Gouiri up front, crafty bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 43 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Won everything on eFootball with Gouiri up front, crafty bastard. Think he fits the profile we need perfectly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Colos Short and Curlies said: once the injuries settle down isn’t that Gordon? With Barnes being his deputy on the left (or big Joe)? Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Would love Chiesa here, think he fits Eddie's profile too. Great presser of the ball! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 ????????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 No idea how trippier didn’t win mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Tough game for him. Gabriel and Saliba are two of the few defenders who are up for the battle and dominate him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 He actually won 4/5 of his ground duels (0/2 aerial). It was his use of the ball that was a bit off imo. His hold up play was a lot better last season generally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 The camera was panning away there was a moment he was tackled and the other arsenal player went down too and he cupped his hands on the lads shoulders to keep him from getting up and supporting the attack I actually really enjoyed. Felt a little isolated today and maybe the game was played at too high of a tempo for him at times. Got to remember right now we are asking alot of him an so far hasn't let us down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 9 times out of 10 I come away from watching him thinking that he’s nowhere near good enough with the ball. He scores loads, like, which is obviously important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 I had the game on mute, so he didn’t come off injured? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, geordie_b said: I had the game on mute, so he didn’t come off injured? Nope. Combination of him being tired and managing his minutes I reckon so we have a striker available for the next two games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Fantastic effort in a tough game for him. Missed another absolute sitter though, don't think it was offside either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Every striker will miss one or two but its him getting in these positions even in tough games like this is what matters, it was a very hard night for him but he gave it his all and i'm happy we managed to rest him a bit for a huge game on Tuesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I'm still thinking about that chance he missed versus Dortmund. Feels like these couple of weeks where's he's played so many more minutes is taking it's toll on him. He did alright against Aresnal but its such a shame Isak is out to help share the burden with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumG6 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Worth noting IIRC Wilson has the best minutes per goal ratio in the premier league so far. Isak in 2nd place, Haaland 3rd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 30 minutes ago, Newcastle Fan said: Every striker will miss one or two but its him getting in these positions even in tough games like this is what matters, it was a very hard night for him but he gave it his all and i'm happy we managed to rest him a bit for a huge game on Tuesday. Seen Halland do the same loads of time. Getting into the positions when it was so tight was great play. Any other game one of them goes in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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