Yorkie Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 He was tremendous tonight. Laughably far ahead of Wood, who I don't dislike. What a sensational goal that long range strike would have been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 What a performance man. Not having the Wood stick though. He’s a different sort of striker, we were desperate, clubs weren’t selling, players were reluctant to gamble on us, and he served a purpose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 This is what a proper striker is like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 This is probably why we’re looking at DCL as well. His style of play means we could play this way nearly every game whether it’s him or Wilson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 He’s so good at holding the ball up, transformed our play. Instead of lofting balls to Wood who’d head them down to no one, we kept the ball on the ground for most of the match. Was a sign of things to come in terms of the type of football we’ll play under Eddie and I loved it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 He's a proper number 9 this one, so good to have him back and really hope we don't see the likes of Wood again, he even seems much better in the air than Wood which is supposed to be the latter's strong point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 High praise indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/wilson-what-a-performance/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Harsh to interview him after the tooth incident 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Man on a mission tonight. Fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 He showed what we've been missing - the enjoy he brought to the attack was unreal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Can tell he loves it here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 His channel running was top tier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Was like he was out to prove a point tonight. Just set the tone right from the start, from the team huddle to when he went off. Absolutely phenomenal performance. Arguably one of his best for us and he didn’t even score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Fucking hell do I feel bad for wanting him replaced after he's been out during the last 5 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Must've watched the replay about 10 times before I realised he didn't actually get a touch on the first goal. Cracking performance, like. If only he could play a whole season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) Some absolutely beautiful chest control from one of Dubravka's long punts up field. Chested it and turned to the direction of the goal all in one motion. Might seem basic but when you've got a player with control like that, you can create opportunities much faster than you usually would. Edited May 16, 2022 by Astroblack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Another warrior. Absolutely superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 hope we can get a full season out of him next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 He is class. Was saying in the pub pre match that I’d sell him in the Summer too. Such a shame he is unlucky with injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 We definitely need a more reliable starting striker because of his injury issues but that might be the best SJP performance from a forward in our colours without a goal since Viduka against Boro in ‘09. Superb threat through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 So refreshing seeing him back. His runs and his goal threat added a massive dimension to our play today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Staggering physical effort, kept wincing seeing him charge around closing everyone down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: We definitely need a more reliable starting striker because of his injury issues but that might be the best SJP performance from a forward in our colours without a goal since Viduka against Boro in ‘09. Superb threat through. That's the kicker... For that reason we should be looking to make him our second choice forward next season. But it will take a hell of a purchase to push him into that slot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 His main injuries under Bruce were hamstrings, which I suspect can be managed with better training than a fat slob giving the lads days off. I think Wilson is brilliant and good enough for top six. Stats nerds will know this but he only averages nine passes a game, easily lowest in the team. Against Arsenal, he only managed six (!!!) in such a commanding performance. So the "holdup play" one is a mirage. He causes defenders all kinds of trouble, but its not by holding up the ball and laying it off. It's more by making great runs, creating space, and shooting himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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