The College Dropout Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, mighty__mag said: I'm pretty sure he hooked the ball away from Pope trying to grab it, would have been in his hands otherwise. Aye he did. Lack of composure. Tiredness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, Aiston said: Played out his skin today, he was knackered at the end. Knackered from about 55 minutes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: Aye he did. Lack of composure. Tiredness. Yeah glad you spotted it also. I thought I'd made it up, Pope would have gathered it out of the air right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I'll go as far as saying, he's ok. That's about it. He's in and out of games a lot and never really stands out. Better than Longstaff but that doesn't take much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: I'm pretty sure he hooked the ball away from Pope trying to grab it, would have been in his hands otherwise. The ball was pinballing in a tiny space he was just trying to clear it on instinct. Just bad luck really if you look at it rationally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Scoot said: I'll go as far as saying, he's ok. That's about it. He's in and out of games a lot and never really stands out. Better than Longstaff but that doesn't take much. Needs to get on the ball more and add some composure to his passing game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, The College Dropout said: Needs to get on the ball more and add some composure to his passing game. That's quite a lot he needs to add considering he's a midfielder. I'm far from convinced by him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I can see he was tiring in the final third of the game, that much is true, but he was still running back and forward getting in position. making blocks. He gets a lot of criticism of what he does wrong, but that's ignoring how he shows good composure on the ball at times and works it into good possession taking the ball out of defence with a cool head. He's improving game on game for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 It is unbelievable that this boy scored 8 goals in 14 matches at one point. He looks lost with the ball at his feet, in every part of the pitch. Misplaced passes, consistently rubbish clearances, and hesitant in attacking positions. His workrate and athleticism make him an "OK" player at this level, but overall very disappointing since signing permanently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 It's easy to overlook his graft off the ball. But on the ball. He's been poor for some time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, The College Dropout said: It's easy to overlook his graft off the ball. But on the ball. He's been poor for some time. He needs replaced tomorrow with a new player. Have him as an impact sub nothing more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 He always starts the season terribly and gets better towards the end, he needs a rest next game and lets give Anderson his much deserved start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Well I'm glad I'm not going crazy. From the Tranmere and Wolves games I've been lamenting this guy's contributions. For the most part he just doesn't do anything for us when we have the ball. And off the ball, though he does press well, when it comes time to make a challenge he usually whiffs and just runs past the player or shies away from contact. He's never in position to play anyone in or get a shot off. He's just completely lost out there. Longstaff who was playing deeper managed to find that great position to play Isak in for a wonderful goal. However, if you look back at it, that position is exactly where Willock should be really. Instead he is way out on the left for some reason. If we end up having to start this guy the majority of the season then we will suffer for it. If we don't get a midfielder in, once Bruno comes back and slots into that deeper position, we have to put Longstaff in the RCM slot. I have far more faith in him finding a pass or getting in position to shoot, and when he's in position to tackle, he will actually do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 He’s a good pair of legs to bring on, instead of Murphy. Tall and tangy on the counter. Should never be a starter in the type of team we’re trying to build. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchyTBB Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 There is a player in there somewhere, but he is a coward, he doesn't even try to win a 70/30 tackle in his favour. If he stops ducking out of tackles he'd be 100% more effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Lots of hard work, never stopped running, but we need to either play him off the bench or find his true position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I like him and think he has the ability to nab quite a few goals over a season against weaker opposition. Ideally, though, we have J Madz in that slot with Little Joe coming off the bench Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 minute ago, HTT II said: Lots of hard work, never stopped running, but we need to either play him off the bench or find his true position. Only decent post in this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, HTT II said: Lots of hard work, never stopped running, but we need to either play him off the bench or find his true position. He's never a central midfielder that is for absolute certain. He loves making those forward runs and when in position to do so can put the ball in the net. Honestly, I wish at this point we'd try him in that wide right position. I'd rather see Almiron at RCM and Willock RW at this point. Think both would benefit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Feel like he needs to fill out a bit and become a bit more physically imposing if he wants to become a good PL midfielder. At the moment, I'd say he's a decent one. Don't think he's technically gifted enough to ever be someone you play through in attack but with his finishing ability I could see him turning into a good all-action midfielder who chips in with half a dozen goals a year from CM. He'll probably get a fair bit of stick in the coming months as he's going to be playing a lot of football and will be a weak link in the team, simply because we've added some really good players and the gulf in quality between our top players and the next tier is quite wide. Ideally, Willock would be like the 5th choice CM but we're not there with the squad yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Shak said: Feel like he needs to fill out a bit and become a bit more physically imposing if he wants to become a good PL midfielder. At the moment, I'd say he's a decent one. Don't think he's technically gifted enough to ever be someone you play through in attack but with his finishing ability I could see him turning into a good all-action midfielder who chips in with half a dozen goals a year from CM. He'll probably get a fair bit of stick in the coming months as he's going to be playing a lot of football and will be a weak link in the team, simply because we've added some really good players and the gulf in quality between our top players and the next tier is quite wide. Ideally, Willock would be like the 5th choice CM but we're not there with the squad yet. That being said, felt like yesterday was the first match in ages where he looked bother. Completely ran out of steam towards the end like Joelinton and Longstaff did, but yesterday he was really working his socks off. That being said, I see Willock as someone to bring in off the bench against tired legs. Basically what Jacob Murphy is doing right now, but with 10x more quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Honestly think little Joe is the perfect super sub. He gets gassed playing a full game and last night he was struggling near the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Just now, NE27 said: Honestly think little Joe is the perfect super sub. He gets gassed playing a full game and last night he was struggling near the end. Aye, give Anderson a start and bring Willock on instead of Murphy as the late(r) sub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixx Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Great at those surging runs from deep. Will be a great option from the bench but as pointed out above he needs to beef up a bit if he's to play as a box-to-box midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Bit like Ritchie minus the pointing and shouting. Runs loads, work-rate definitely stepped up, but just not good enough for what we’d like in there even as back-up. Putting things in perspective though it says a lot to how far we’ve came in such a small amount of time with the quality we’ve brought in along with some other players showing their true potential since Howe’s came in and worked his magic. Makes those players, which were useful at times, and maybe even considered some of our best options look out of place and not good enough for our squad now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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