Joe Willock

[HawK]

29 minutes ago, gbandit said:

Have we seen Joelinton play on the right? I can’t remember him playing there but I crashed out during the Bruce years 

 

Don't think we ever have, was just a random thought

[Parsley]

Tonali has to start when he's back IMO. He's the only midfielder we have who's shown signs of being able to slow down play and control the ball. While I don't think he can viably play Bruno's position long term, he'll be able to slot in midgame and give us options that the two Joes wouldn't. 

[jack j]

I didn't think Tonali was as half as good as Bruno on the ball mind, in most of the games he did play

 

 

Edited March 6, 2024 by jack j

[madras]

1 minute ago, jack j said:

I didn't think Tonali was as half as good as Bruno on the ball mind, in most of the games he did play

 

 

 

Different players with different skill sets that are hopefully complimentary.

[aussiemag]

Tonali’s first touch was often clumsy. But I felt like that was down to him getting used to the pace of the league. 

[HawK]

Noticeably always seemed to look for a first-time pass though, very good read of the game. Always keeping track of what his options were before he gets the ball, polar opposite of wor Sean tbh.

[Jaqen]

I think Willock is going to be brilliant with Gordon down that left side. Gordon often drives inside bringing the fullback chasing him and we've missed having someone being able to exploit that space he creates. 

[Coffee_Johnny]

8 hours ago, madras said:

Different players with different skill sets that are hopefully complimentary.

Hope they will be full of praise for one another; as well as complementing each other’s style of play ?

[The College Dropout]

8 hours ago, jack j said:

I didn't think Tonali was as half as good as Bruno on the ball mind, in most of the games he did play

 

 

 

Aye. Thats what the people itk where saying before he joined and it was backed up by the stats. At his best I expect he would be the second best midfielder we have technically.  But also athletic.  

[Ronaldo]

10 hours ago, Parsley said:

Tonali has to start when he's back IMO. He's the only midfielder we have who's shown signs of being able to slow down play and control the ball. While I don't think he can viably play Bruno's position long term, he'll be able to slot in midgame and give us options that the two Joes wouldn't. 

100% 

[TRon]

18 hours ago, madras said:

Different players with different skill sets that are hopefully complimentary.

 

Agree, Tonali didn't have Bruno's exquisite touch and vision, but he is a lot quicker across the ground, his movement is great off the ball, often looking for one twos, and he can put in decent deliveries from wide as well. Not to mention, he will put his foot in when required as well.

[Myleftboot]

Tonali will replace Longstaff next season leaving the 2 joes to fight it out for the left centre mid position IMO. 

[PauloGeordio]

 

[Adam]

Full interview with Isak 

 

[PauloGeordio]

??????

[Newcastle Fan]

Looked overly eager today, needs to get some composure back in his play.

[Joelinton7]

Just needs to get his fitness and game rhythm back

 

 

Edited March 30, 2024 by Joelinton7

[gbandit]

Thought he was absolutely fine, extremely important for us in terms of moving us up the pitch at speed 

[Holloway]

Completely ineffective for me today, hasn't done a lot since his return 

[Ikon]

I think he is overrated on here like many others are at times. He’s a good player for games when there’s tons of transitions. 

[Fatwax]

I think that Willock, like a number of other players, are all part of a greater thing that just hasn’t had the chance to run this year.

 

Willock and Joelinton are so effective when both in midfield. Like how Murphy plays better with Trippier behind him. 

[TRon]

2 hours ago, Newcastle Fan said:

Looked overly eager today, needs to get some composure back in his play.

 

I think that's fair. He brings a lot of assets to our game like pace and skill, but he does still lack the composure of a truly top player.

[Tsunami]

Doesn’t look match fit to me, needs a run of games and feels like he’s missing Big Jo. But 

[Kanj]

Looks like a player who hasn’t gotten into his grove yet versus being overrated. 

[Lush Vlad]

Shows glimpses. But still not fully at it and a bit infuriating in the final third.
 

I love his casual, languid style. Just seems to stroll about, whilst actually being incredibly fast without looking like it. 

 

But it’s annoying when it comes to making a decision in and around the box. He usually doesn’t make one in time or it’s the wrong one. 
 

Really important player for us. Hope he is back firing soon. Arguably my favourite player in the squad.