ExiledGeordie Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 9 hours ago, SiLvOR said: Think he's done with us, unfortunately. Always liked him, but it's clear that we need a massive upgrade in the summer, and I doubt he'll be happy bring 3rd choice. Hope I'm wrong, but it's not looking likely. Whatever happens, he has to be benched for his own sake for the next game at the very least. I think if the club want to push on and as there’ll prob alt be a fairly huge window in the summer upgrading the number 9 position will almost certainly need to happen. I agree I’m not sure Wilson would be happy with the backup role so may end up going to a lower prem club for more game time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 18 hours ago, Smal said: Howe held Guimaraes and Botman back initially. We have to hope he's getting the Isak call as spot on as he did with those two. tbh I could understand if Wilson was firing on all cylinders but he's been misfiring for weeks. Isak on the other looks be chomping at the bit to get his Newcastle career going and he himself will need a run of games before we see the best of him. Now is the time unless he still isn't fit enough to start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 (edited) I wouldn't be too surprised if we saw a kind of 4-4-2 next weekend, I'm not sure Wilson can now play the lone target man and not sure it's Isak's game. Add in we really don't have a midfielder who regularly hits the box well and Joelinton is out. It could allow Bruno to be prompting a bit further forward where Isak likes to drop or pull outside a little and it seems Gordon likes to drop in those little inside passes as well. Edited March 5, 2023 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 I know Wilson is proven at this level and experienced. So he has plenty of credit in the bank. But he has 1 goal in how many games now? 14? I’ve not checked. But most of those games will have been starts, at a guess? I know he is returning from an injury that was a lot worse than first feared and a a couple of games since his return he has been poor. But Isak is lucky if he gets 90 mins over 2 apps and is rarely starting back to back games. Isak needs a run in the team with or without Wilson now. Hard to even judge him when he’s in and out the side all the while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Did Wilson recently sign a new contract? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, duo said: Did Wilson recently sign a new contract? Was widely reported in October that he signed a 2 year extension to put him in line with the top earners at the club, but was never confirmed by the club or Wilson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Ste said: Was widely reported in October that he signed a 2 year extension to put him in line with the top earners at the club, but was never confirmed by the club or Wilson. I remember reading it was basically improved terms, so not an extension. Maybe an option of another year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likelylad Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 So off the boil. Ridiculous that he’s started the last 2 tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 49 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: I remember reading it was basically improved terms, so not an extension. Maybe an option of another year? Yes it was this. His contract is still due to end in 2024, presumably his improved terms make it easier for him to earn another year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1892er Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 He's building a house up here so I'd imagine he sees himself finishing his playing career with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 He'll probably not finish it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 I cant see him being here next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, duo said: tbh I could understand if Wilson was firing on all cylinders but he's been misfiring for weeks. Isak on the other looks be chomping at the bit to get his Newcastle career going and he himself will need a run of games before we see the best of him. Now is the time unless he still isn't fit enough to start. Agreed, I think there’s a little apprehension from Howe to not play Wilson as he’s worked with him for years but he’s now looking like a 31 year old whose struggling after returning from the world cup for whatever reason. with miggy on 10 goals and him on 7 I really see why he may be thinking “I’ll give them a bit longer” but for me change it as I won’t judge isak until he’s had a run of a few full games under his belt and he hasn’t had that yet. Edited March 5, 2023 by Gawalls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Lush Vlad said: I remember reading it was basically improved terms, so not an extension. Maybe an option of another year? Ornstein had reported it was to be an extension to 2026, with soke coaching responsibilities in the later years We never did get confirmation, which I hope means his contract only runs until 2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 2 hours ago, joeyt said: He'll probably not finish it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) It may be suggested already, but I think we need Isak AND Wilson starting, even if it means a slight change of system, but Isak doesn't seem to be a 'target man' centre forward, he likes to drift out wide, take people on and create, but then he's usually replacing Wilson and then theres no Wilson in the box. I don't know if we bought Isak as a centre forward, but really don't think he's that player, he needs (and plays) a free-er role than that. Edited March 6, 2023 by TK-421 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 If we want easing Isak into PL football then play him as a wide forward earlier in games and get him drifting and exploiting space. Surely for Miggy who’s attacking game isn’t working right now. Or Isak in the middle wirh Maxi and Gordon/Murphy wide. Wilson and Miggy need a break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Isak didn't play as a wide forward btw. He played in a 2. So if we want to ease him in, we should play him in a 2. He's better starting centrally and drifting wide to find space. Not starting wide. Playing him as a left winegr is like playing Henry as a left winger at Juve. Doesn't get the best out of him. Get him alongside Wilson with license to roam. Link up with Gordon and ASM when he wants. Swap them around. I don't expect Howe to start like that though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 not an ITK in the slightest but interesting alleged "coloccini" type news from a northumbrian gentleman this afternoon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, huss9 said: not an ITK in the slightest but interesting alleged "coloccini" type news from a northumbrian gentleman this afternoon. Intriguing. What are the allegations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Homesick? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Oh Coloccini Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 36 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Intriguing. What are the allegations? he's been collocini'd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Just now, huss9 said: he's been collocini'd ELI5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 What happened to collocini? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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