Joe Willock has not trained yet but is making 'good progress' (Howe)

[SteV]

2 hours ago, NEEJ said:

As good as he was, it seemed as if he still had a few more levels in him, like. Keep him fit and he's going to be absolutely massive over the next few weeks. 

Yep, he’s still not up to absolute peak acceleration yet. There was a moment right at the end of the first half where he had Dalot completely isolated and went to just burn him on the outside but didn’t quite manage it. If he’s 100% he leaves him trailing.

[Interpolic]

19 minutes ago, gbandit said:

Excellent rankings, I can see Tino making a run at the leaderboard when he gets more game time. Not convinced Gordon deserves a top 10 spot despite me being a big fan. He does speak well off the pitch though 

 

With Gordon, his earnest commitment to the "one pillow or two" patter in the Amazon doc opened my eyes to his potential canny lad status. 

[MrRaspberryJam]

Willock's back baby.

[1892er]

10 hours ago, looneytoon said:

How did he manage to get so much pace on the ball for his goal? Mind-boggling 

It did seem to be almost sped up in real time. It was like it had a disproportionate amount of power than my brain was expecting

[sixx]

Looked sharp and fast as hell last night. And that strike for the goal mamma mia he hit that fucker hard. Love him.

[Kanj]

My son absolutely loves Willock, like. Told him the score and who scored and he was beaming. 

[TRon]

14 hours ago, looneytoon said:

How did he manage to get so much pace on the ball for his goal? Mind-boggling 

 

It was a perfect strike wasn't it? Loved it.

[andycap]

So direct tough to defend against what we've been missing for most this season so far. 

[Pancrate1892]

Was my player of the season all the way until he limped off v Brighton. 

Pre season and those 3 defeats we kept wondering what was wrong with us and I firmly believe it was his absence. 

No way will this lad be stepping aside or spending time on the bench, still only 24, he's the future of nufc. 

[andycap]

Just now, Pancrate1892 said:

Was my player of the season all the way until he limped off v Brighton. 

Pre season and those 3 defeats we kept wondering what was wrong with us and I firmly believe it was his absence. 

No way will this lad be stepping aside or spending time on the bench, still only 24, he's the future of nufc. 

Think he'll have to be managed better this season the odd rest here and there keep them hammies and groin strains at bay. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Have to admit to thinking he was a bit of a desperation signing due to being the only player we had contact with at the time. But under Howe he really looks the business. 

[Pancrate1892]

9 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Have to admit to thinking he was a bit of a desperation signing due to being the only player we had contact with at the time. But under Howe he really looks the business. 

Remember he had that purple patch under Bruce where he scored in seven consecutive games, quite an accomplishment in the circumstances.

He's always had something 

[nemtizz]

Did he go to shush their fans then clock he section of fans infront of him?

 

 

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[CPL]

I have a feeling he could be our secret weapon against Dortmund next week. 

[RodneyCisse]

31 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Have to admit to thinking he was a bit of a desperation signing due to being the only player we had contact with at the time. But under Howe he really looks the business. 

28 million wasn’t it? Be at least double now.

[cubaricho]

13 minutes ago, RodneyCisse said:

28 million wasn’t it? Be at least double now.

A real unsung part of Howe’s time here. He’s made every player worth at least something. Sometimes double. 

[Superior Acuña]

9 hours ago, Interpolic said:

Football ability aside he's top of my NUFC canny lad rankings atm:

 

1 Willock 

2 Targett

3 Longstaff

4 Almiron 

5 Murphy

6 Pope

7 Bruno 

8 Burn 

9 Botman

10 Gordon

 

 

Congrats Joe! 

 

 

 

Karius deserves a place.

[Kid Icarus]

I really love the way a lot of our players play. In fact it would probably be quicker to tell you the players I don't rate really highly. But there's something extra special about Willock like. I can't quite put my finger on exactly what it is but from the moment I saw him I just had a gut feeling about him that's never gone away.

[RodneyCisse]

Loved his loan season man, got Bruce out of some absolute shite.

 

”come in you maggies”

 

 

He’s grown up so much.

 

[Andy84]

Anyone else think he’s been on the weights, looks stockier in a good way.  Came back looking even better than he was 

[madras]

Just now, Andy84 said:

Anyone else think he’s been on the weights, looks stockier in a good way.  Came back looking even better than he was 

Looked taller and leaner to me.

[STM]

When Eddie talks about Willock he has a twinkle in his eye. That speaks volumes about the lad.

 

I think Willock has just come through the same tunnel that Longstaff did, whereby he's no longer a boy and feels like he absolutely belongs in a quality side. You can almost see it I'm his body language.

[54]

16 hours ago, RodneyCisse said:

Loved his loan season man, got Bruce out of some absolute shite.

 

”come in you maggies”

 

 

He’s grown up so much.

 

I know Castore rightly get a lot of stick, but fucking hell, look at the quality of that shirt  

[RodneyCisse]

29 minutes ago, 54 said:

I know Castore rightly get a lot of stick, but fucking hell, look at the quality of that shirt  

Could have been a decent kit if they’d made the stripes black black.

[andycap]

He'd walk into that arsenal side now like. So glad we got him before he developed into a top player.