TheBrownBottle Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 10 hours ago, TRon said: Willock plays the game at high pace which makes the intricate stuff that much harder. But he doesn't waste time on unnecessary tricks which means it's really effective when it comes off. Spot on. I think this is the point which is lost. The lad can finish - we’ve seen it - but sometimes the loss of a bit of composure is the price paid for balls-to-the-wall athleticism in play (unless you’re some like C Ronaldo or peak Bale etc - but then you’re in the highest bracket of all). It’s mystery to me as to how he hasn’t made an England squad this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 If he works on his composure in front of goal then he's a 10 goal a season midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Solitude20 said: Alright then, tell you what guys. Let’s see if we make it to UCL next season and he is still our starter, then all of your drinks for the 1st Champions League match are on me. I saw Andy Griffin score a Champions League winning goal vs Juventus in person - trust me, Willock is a level above him. Edited April 3, 2023 by TheBrownBottle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, Rod said: But then you follow It up with "the sitters" he's missed. You don't like him, don't rate him and never will. You want Jack Colback back don't you? Missi g sitters has been a problem for a while, him, Joelinton and Longstaff. Willock has probably been our best player since the turn of the year and should be complaining about not even being mentioned for the England squad. Nah I don't rate him ffs. 12 hours ago, Rod said: Edited April 3, 2023 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Was terrific yesterday - great energy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, TheBrownBottle said: I saw Andy Griffin score a Champions League winning goal vs Juventus in person - trust me, Willock is a level above him. Own goal from Buffon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 21 minutes ago, jack j said: Own goal from Buffon Nope. Piss poor goalkeeping by Buffon, but the shot was on target and Griffin is credited for the goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 It is the oddest criticism mind. ‘Bet he’s shite against teams in the CL if they qualify next year’. MOTM against Man Utd and Chelsea, who are comfortably better than at least 80% of teams in that competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 2 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: I saw Andy Griffin score a Champions League winning goal vs Juventus in person - trust me, Willock is a level above him. Several levels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: It is the oddest criticism mind. ‘Bet he’s shite against teams in the CL if they qualify next year’. MOTM against Man Utd and Chelsea, who are comfortably better than at least 80% of teams in that competition. Spot on. Aresnal, Man City, Man Utd, Spurs, Liverpool and Chelsea all have teams filled with CL level players and he's been superb against the vast majority of them so saying that he wouldn't be able to do it against the better teams from Europe makes no sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/willock-we-were-brilliant-from-the-outset/ Well spoken, modest and always heaping praise on others. Perfect fit for our club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Come on you Maggies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I feel like, Joe is a good lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Hope he didn't pull a hammy or anything towards the end of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 3 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: Spot on. I think this is the point which is lost. The lad can finish - we’ve seen it - but sometimes the loss of a bit of composure is the price paid for balls-to-the-wall athleticism in play (unless you’re some like C Ronaldo or peak Bale etc - but then you’re in the highest bracket of all). It’s mystery to me as to how he hasn’t made an England squad this season I think it's a bit early for him to be making the England squad, still lacks that touch of composure in some situations, but crucially for me, he's getting better season on season. You get the feeling he's on the brink of scoring back to back goals, and when that happens I think you'll see a surge of confidence which will take his game to the next level. He's showing glimpses of it this season, and he's got the potential to be a very special player once he makes that breakthrough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I think Willock could be in the England squad soon for sure. We are lacking in midfield and Southgate likes the athletic, pressing types in there. Would be decent backup for Bellingham and a good option to bring on if you need a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Geordie Ahmed said: It's quite strange that during his loan spell he was pretty much finishing all sorts of chances but his all round game was fairly anonymous (Bruce ball I guess), whereas now his all round game has significantly improved but he's missing a fair amount of chances He ever manages to put ‘em together and we’re ‘ing our way to the top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Smal said: I think Willock could be in the England squad soon for sure. We are lacking in midfield and Southgate likes the athletic, pressing types in there. Would be decent backup for Bellingham and a good option to bring on if you need a goal. Southgate doesn’t like trying new players, I don’t see it happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Kimbo said: Southgate doesn’t like trying new players, I don’t see it happening. he’s introduced loads of players to the national team over the years. https://www.90min.com/posts/every-england-player-make-debut-gareth-southgate/amp 55 players have made their England debut under Southgate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Easy to forget he’s only 23. Has a lot of years left in the tank and should (hopefully) continue to improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Wilock and Bellingham in the middle for England would be pretty tasty tbf. Even more tasty at NUFC #makeithappen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Smal said: he’s introduced loads of players to the national team over the years. https://www.90min.com/posts/every-england-player-make-debut-gareth-southgate/amp 55 players have made their England debut under Southgate. He's changed though, he obviously doesn't like doing it now. Most international managers that have been in a job for years get stuck picking their favourites all the time, that's the stage he's at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Kimbo said: He's changed though, he obviously doesn't like doing it now. Most international managers that have been in a job for years get stuck picking their favourites all the time, that's the stage he's at. Just looking here it's between about 5 and 10 debutants each year since he's been England manager. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/england/trainerdebuetanten/verein/3299 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 18 minutes ago, Kimbo said: He's changed though, he obviously doesn't like doing it now. Most international managers that have been in a job for years get stuck picking their favourites all the time, that's the stage he's at. must be a bit of decency bias due to the last squad, be he’s consistently introduced players. Even in the last game he gave Toney a debut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Joe Willock will score more Newcastle goals thanks to exceptional runs https://theathletic.com/4375159/2023/04/03/joe-willock-off-ball-runs-newcastle/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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