Sibierski Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I just can’t get on board with him. He’s 33 and off in summer, looks rusty even if argument is getting less rusty with each 20 min sub appearance. He’s done, invest in Osula. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Sibierski said: I just can’t get on board with him. He’s 33 and off in summer, looks rusty even if argument is getting less rusty with each 20 min sub appearance. He’s done, invest in Osula. I think that's the biggest worry, he knows he's gone in the Summer so does he actually really care if we come CL or not? Edited April 3 by Alberto2005 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 2 minutes ago, Alberto2005 said: I think that's the biggest worry, he knows he's gone in the Summer so does he actually really care if we come CL or not? It's a good point. I've felt that about him since Isak emerged, just lost the fight to be the best he can be. Does look a shadow of his former self and i suppose injuries can be blamed but we've had other players over the years who have come back from worse so there definitely has to be an attitude element to it as well. At least he managed to get a medal before he retired (or move down the leagues).. although saying that, i can still see someone like West Ham giving him a 1 year deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Considering the fact Callum is still ahead of Osula in the pecking order with only 9 games left to go, I’m not at all convinced that Eddie is prepared to let him go by the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 2 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: Considering the fact Callum is still ahead of Osula in the pecking order with only 9 games left to go, I’m not at all convinced that Eddie is prepared to let him go by the end of the season. Same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I also wouldn’t be surprised if he’s still here next year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Think it’s more Eddie wants a more complete 2nd striker next season, with Osula not it for Eddie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 47 minutes ago, Alberto2005 said: I think that's the biggest worry, he knows he's gone in the Summer so does he actually really care if we come CL or not? He’s fighting for what will be his last pay day. He’ll be keen as owt to play well and secure a good contract somewhere. 6 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: Considering the fact Callum is still ahead of Osula in the pecking order with only 9 games left to go, I’m not at all convinced that Eddie is prepared to let him go by the end of the season. Agree with this. I’m a big Cal fan and he is getting better but he’s really showing a lack of mobility. With Brentford you know you’re getting an aerial attack so for Osula not getting any minutes - you know he’s well down Howe’s pecking order. Callum will get minutes this season. I hope he can prove us wrong. He’s looked better but still well off the level he was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 45 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said: It's a good point. I've felt that about him since Isak emerged, just lost the fight to be the best he can be. Does look a shadow of his former self and i suppose injuries can be blamed but we've had other players over the years who have come back from worse so there definitely has to be an attitude element to it as well. At least he managed to get a medal before he retired (or move down the leagues).. although saying that, i can still see someone like West Ham giving him a 1 year deal. If his attitude was poor Eddie wouldn’t play him imo. He’s aging and had successive injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Eddie is known to take his time with youngsters and he did similar to Hall and Livramento last year, he is also loyal to Wilson who has been with him since the Bournemouth championship days, but it seems clear that his body is not the same and it's only downhill from here, i think the most logical thing is to keep Wilson as 2nd choice for the rest of this season and promote Ousla to that next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likelylad Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 1 hour ago, Unbelievable said: Considering the fact Callum is still ahead of Osula in the pecking order with only 9 games left to go, I’m not at all convinced that Eddie is prepared to let him go by the end of the season. Doesn’t that decision not lie with Mitchell? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 We'll offer a year extension, I'm convinced of it. Dummett and Ritchie were poised to sign on if City hadn't fucked up the cup final and he's way further up the pecking order than either of those were. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 It's a trigger for an extra year isn't it if we want to, same as we've done for Longstaff. I do think there's a chance we do - even if we want to sell to Saudi for a couple of million... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 3 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I know Wilson is more experienced and the senior pro, but surely Osula is going to trouble defences more and offer us more of an outlet. Im starting to think this but Howe clearly seems to be banking on Wilson finding some form from somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Wilson's in the leadership group too so that probably counts for something with Eddie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 3 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I know Wilson is more experienced and the senior pro, but surely Osula is going to trouble defences more and offer us more of an outlet. If you expect Howe to share that opinion, you'll be sadly disappointed. Howe still trusts Wilson even when he's not got the mobility required for our game these days. He's still sniffing out half chances so I guess Howe will be hoping that he starts taking them when we have to use him instead of Isak in the run in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Well we should sell osula then if he doesn't trust him on the pitch. Never really had a chance to show his qualities here or if that nervous energy he has wore of as he got more experience. Smacks of Wilson is a Howe favourite over the years and feels he must play him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 1 hour ago, Likelylad said: Doesn’t that decision not lie with Mitchell? Both I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Cardigan Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Osula was a gamble. He’s never really scored anywhere and none of us would have picked him out of Sheffield United. He’s got some good attributes but he isn’t even that young. He seems really immature as a person and I have a hard time imagining him as a deep student of the game or someone Eddie can trust to carry out a tactical plan. Now maybe he can get a few sub appearances between now and the end of the season and demonstrate his growth but Wilson will remain second choice till the summer. I’m in the camp where Wilson has been improving somewhat with each sub appearance, he put in one delightful ball last night that someone should have gambled on. He’s not the Wilson of 2 years ago but he’s an infinitely better finisher than Will Osula and he may still pop up with a crucial goal before seasons end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I suspect we're playing him to give him the opportunity to convince us to give him another year. So far, I wouldn't. But he does seem to be getting a little better with each game which is promising. I think he's trying too hard at times, lashing early shots, snatching at things, being a little greedy, which contributes to what I'm thinking - he's playing for another year. Remember him shooting instead of playing Gordon (I think) in during his first game back? Or maybe he's just determined to get to 50 for us. I dunno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 26 minutes ago, Chris_R said: I suspect we're playing him to give him the opportunity to convince us to give him another year. So far, I wouldn't. But he does seem to be getting a little better with each game which is promising. I think he's trying too hard at times, lashing early shots, snatching at things, being a little greedy, which contributes to what I'm thinking - he's playing for another year. Remember him shooting instead of playing Gordon (I think) in during his first game back? Or maybe he's just determined to get to 50 for us. I dunno. Don’t think we can afford to carry him after the summer unless he is 3rd choice. That doesn’t leave Big Willie with a slot so he may go over the summer as Howe doesn’t have much faith in him. Maybe he’s purely here for after match bants, shits and giggles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumG6 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Could look at it as Eddie giving him game time because he knows he's not getting a renewal and wants him to enjoy his last few months with us. Although agree with the consensus, looks like he's running through treacle half the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 9 hours ago, Menace said: Think he would benefit a team that plays 2 up top and has his partner doing all the leg work - probably still a lethal poacher. I keep hearing stuff like this. His sharpness is gone. It happened to Shearer at 34/35 and he was significantly better than Callum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Genuinely sad to see the impact injuries have had on him, like. Take absolutely nothing away from what the bloke has done for us, mind. Was such an important player for us - particularly when we had an owner that couldn't give a toss and a fat cunt in the dugout that couldn't be arsed with coaching Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 20 minutes ago, toon25 said: Was such an important player for us - particularly when we had an owner that couldn't give a toss and a fat cunt in the dugout that couldn't be arsed with coaching He scored 12 goals in all comps for us the season before the takeover happened. Let’s not go crazy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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