Optimistic Nut Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Don’t mind the offsides with him either because it only takes 2 or 3 of the 6-7 runs he gets in to be right and we’re in. Worth it imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Lengthy injury lay off and he comes back into the side brimming with confidence. He’s unshakeable in his own self belief and ability, and I hope he manages to stay fit because he will propel us forward big style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 So, so good - such a shame he can’t be relied on over a season. Wish that effort went in, he deserved it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny1403 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I don't mind Wood but we would have lost that yesterday if he had started in Wilson's place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, jonny1403 said: I don't mind Wood but we would have lost that yesterday if he had started in Wilson's place. I think thats a bit unfair, you could also say that had we started Gayle in Woods place since January we wouldnt have won any of those games either. Wilson without doubt has a massive upside on Wood, on ability and being suited to this side/the style Howe has them playing but using Wilson being better as stick to beat Wood with is harsh You might be right mind, Wilson did make a huge difference last night. Edited May 17, 2022 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Minhosa said: I love that he's also a right shithouse. That blocking of Ramsdale's distribution, winding up their centre backs etc but the funniest thing, if you watch the second goal back, is he goes down looking for a pen and acting hurt. When the ball hits the net, he's up like lightning and celebrating. Our shithouse. Very Shearer-esque Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Loved his performance last night even the shithouse bits of it. So aggressive in chasing the ball down as well, he was a nightmare for the Arsenal centre halves, it would be great if he can stay fit next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) Can't remember who it was, but whoever was saying that Ba was a better, more complete striker than Wilson is having a laugh like. Edited May 17, 2022 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Can't remember who it was, but whoever was saying that Ba was a better, more complete striker than Wilson is having a laugh like. Steady Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Ba was awesome. Something like one in two when played up front and he still brought loads the few months he was put out wide to accommodate Cisse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Can't remember who it was, but whoever was saying that Ba was a better, more complete striker than Wilson is having a laugh like. Nah, Ba was better IMO! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Behind only Cabaye as the most overrated player of the Ashley era. He was quality, but there's some serious rose-tinted glasses with him among our fans imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Ba was a very good finisher, but in general play he wasn’t that good. Had a pretty poor first touch in general play quite often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Behind only Cabaye as the most overrated player of the Ashley era. He was quality, but there's some serious rose-tinted glasses with him among our fans imo. Strong disagree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Behind only Cabaye as the most overrated player of the Ashley era. He was quality, but there's some serious rose-tinted glasses with him among our fans imo. Eh? Probably 2 of very few who’d slot into the Keegan & Robson squads from the last 18 years for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny1403 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Nine said: I think thats a bit unfair, you could also say that had we started Gayle in Woods place since January we wouldnt have won any of those games either. Wilson without doubt has a massive upside on Wood, on ability and being suited to this side/the style Howe has them playing but using Wilson being better as stick to beat Wood with is harsh You might be right mind, Wilson did make a huge difference last night. I'm not talking about any of the other games (in which I thought Wood has played an important role). I'm talking specifically about Wilson's performance last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I honestly don't get it like. How on earth would Demba Ba be getting in the Keegan or Robson teams? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Behind only Cabaye as the most overrated player of the Ashley era. He was quality, but there's some serious rose-tinted glasses with him among our fans imo. Mental takes… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: I honestly don't get it like. How on earth would Demba Ba be getting in the Keegan or Robson teams? Cabaye is better than Jenas & Speed were for starters like, and Lee Clark pre-David Batty. Ba’s goal record is crazy for us as a number 9 as well. As a centre-forward he scored 29 Premier League goals in 41 appearances. Edited May 17, 2022 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Minhosa said: I love that he's also a right shithouse. That blocking of Ramsdale's distribution, winding up their centre backs etc but the funniest thing, if you watch the second goal back, is he goes down looking for a pen and acting hurt. When the ball hits the net, he's up like lightning and celebrating. Our shithouse. His game IQ is next level, it also stopped him interfering with play and getting caught offside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Cabaye was not better than Speed man howay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Cabaye is better than Jenas & Speed were for starters like, and Lee Clark pre-David Batty. Ba’s goal record is crazy for us as a number 9 as well. As a centre-forward he scored 29 Premier League goals in 41 appearances. Fair enough. When you're saying Keegan and Robson's teams I'm thinking of the finished best XI tbh, that's why I'm saying neither get in and, apples and oranges but Cabaye wasn't better than Speed for me, definitely not. Edited May 17, 2022 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Demba Ba was a much better finisher than Wilson. If we had a 2011 Demba Ba, we wouldn't need a new first team striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I just remember for a lot of the time after the 4th placed finish the fans calling for him to be replaced. Different sort of midfielder but Cabaye measures up to him for me. Up until Ben Arfa got in the team and Cisse arrived, Coloccini, Cabaye & Ba were our 3 class acts keeping us within the top 4 chase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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