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...
Kid Icarus Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 (edited) 12 goals for a club owned by Mike Ashley, a team managed by Steve Bruce, and with an injury record that meant he only played 28 games. You have my permission to go crazy without restriction. Best striker of the Ashley era. Edited April 3 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 6 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: He scored 12 goals in all comps for us the season before the takeover happened. Let’s not go crazy. Our top scorer that season in a team managed by Steve Bruce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 He's a million miles from the player we signed. Injuries have took their toll - not PL player anymore sadly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 7 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: 12 goals for a club owned by Mike Ashley, a team managed by Steve Bruce, and with an injury record that meant he only played 28 games. You have my permission to go crazy without restriction. Best striker of the Ashley era. Ashley era in isolation Ba was obviously better. 29 league goals in a season and a half. Such an unselfish player too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: Ashley era in isolation Ba was obviously better. 29 league goals in a season and a half. Such an unselfish player too. Not for me, Geoff. Preferred Remy over Ba as well personally, but both also played in better teams and (somehow) under better managers than Wilson did pre-Howe. Being almost 1 in 2 under Bruce and in that team is impressive. All good players though and I do think it's between those 3 for who was best. Edited April 3 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 3 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Not for me, Geoff. Preferred Remy over Ba as well personally, but both also played in better teams and (somehow) under better managers than Wilson did pre-Howe. Being almost 1 in 2 under Bruce and in that team is impressive. All good players though and I do think it's between those 3 for who was best. Let’s not go overboard, 33% of the goals were penalties in 20-21. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papo Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Hard to imagine now that this guy was part of the last England World Cup squad, also had an assist if I remember correctly. Unfortunately past it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Sibierski said: Let’s not go overboard, 33% of the goals were penalties in 20-21. Hardly Ivan Toney like and his other seasons speak for themselves. Even then, of those 28 appearances, 5 of them were him coming back from injury and only playing half an hour, his ratio works out as 0.5 per 90 that season, under Steve Bruce. Stats aside I just think he was a much better player personally. Edited April 3 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 On 03/04/2025 at 12:04, 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. Do you still feel this way? Since his sub appearance against Liverpool he barely seems to have had a kick when he's been on the pitch. I'm wondering what Eddie is seeing that would make him think "yeah, he'll do me if we need to give Isak a rest". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 29 minutes ago, TRon said: Do you still feel this way? Since his sub appearance against Liverpool he barely seems to have had a kick when he's been on the pitch. I'm wondering what Eddie is seeing that would make him think "yeah, he'll do me if we need to give Isak a rest". There's absolutely no chance that Wilson will be playing for us next season, people need to get a grip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted Saturday at 09:05 Share Posted Saturday at 09:05 Such a relentless Facebook mam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted Saturday at 09:25 Share Posted Saturday at 09:25 Everytime this thread gets bumped I immediately think he's injured again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted Saturday at 09:28 Share Posted Saturday at 09:28 22 minutes ago, LiquidAK said: Such a relentless Facebook mam By Facebook mam do you mean looks fitter than he is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted Saturday at 09:30 Share Posted Saturday at 09:30 3 minutes ago, andycap said: Everytime this thread gets bumped I immediately think he's injured again. Funny, every time Callum gets bumped I immediately think he's injured again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted Sunday at 20:01 Share Posted Sunday at 20:01 Genuinely forgot he was on the pitch when he came on today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted Sunday at 20:11 Share Posted Sunday at 20:11 Would be interesting to see how many touches of the ball he's had in his last 4 or 5 sub appearances. He comes on and disappears Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted Sunday at 20:47 Share Posted Sunday at 20:47 Wish they wouldn't give him these cameo roles. Like finishing the game a man down. He can't move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted Sunday at 21:42 Share Posted Sunday at 21:42 1 hour ago, John P said: Would be interesting to see how many touches of the ball he's had in his last 4 or 5 sub appearances. He comes on and disappears 0 touches today 5 touches vs Leicester 7 touches vs Brentford 9 touches vs West Ham Played about an hour and 15 minutes combined. According to 'whoscored'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted Sunday at 22:09 Share Posted Sunday at 22:09 25 minutes ago, Aiston said: 0 touches today 5 touches vs Leicester 7 touches vs Brentford 9 touches vs West Ham Played about an hour and 15 minutes combined. According to 'whoscored'. This doesn’t meant much when it comes to Wilson he’s a poacher we really don’t want him touching the ball unless it’s in the box or a shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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