jack j Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Think hes faster with the ball than he is without it. Canny talent that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Where is the goal scorer in him gone, squad player due to his age and how much we forked out for him but look forward to the day he's keeping the bench warm and comes on to see a game out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) He has the highest non-penalty xG per 90 and most touches in the opponents box of any midfielder in the league this season. The goals will come soon hopefully. Edited October 19, 2022 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Form is starting to pick up, the pace looks like it has returned and he’s really looking good when he’s got the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Thought his run and leap in the box was great. Kinda disappointed he only did that once in 45 mins though. There was plenty of space for him to drive forward... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I think he's been fantastic recently. It's ironic that he now does everything but score, when the opposite was true when he joined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) I think he’s looked really good recently. His problem is (and this goes for other players too such as Targett) that we’re probably going to bring in higher quality in his position and someone whose a better goal scorer. I think he’ll still get game time moving forwards but probably more as an impact sub and rotational player next season. Edited October 20, 2022 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 hours ago, STM said: I think he's been fantastic recently. It's ironic that he now does everything but score, when the opposite was true when he joined. This. He's actually looking like a very promising all round midfielder now, I think the stats back this up, he just can't buy a goal at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 17 hours ago, Myleftboot said: Still think he doesn’t fit our system. He would be excellent for team who played a player behind the striker. I think he fits it very well. Great at pressing, interceptions and transitions. That's how our team plays and he's good at those things. Agree with Kaka for once. Doesn't demand the ball enough but was useful when he got it. His build-up play needs to improve overall. If he could do that, he'll have a long future at the club. Think this wee rest has been great for him. I think he played nearly every minute of the first 10 games or so. If he scores once and he'll go on a good run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 He will be some player for years to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Made some really nice runs, was a solid performance all round Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Thought he needed a rocket up his arse early doors, looked lazy and uninterested, he got a bollocking from the dugout at one point as he was just nowhere near where he should have been. Got a grip in the 2nd half gladly but no room for that in our team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Not at his best today but hes usually so good, probably our most under appreciated player at the moment. Besides Bruno he’s probably our most press resistant midfielder, his runs and general movement when pressing is as good as anyones. He might not get the goals but he’s as important in this midfield as he was when he scored every week under the slob. Edited October 29, 2022 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 When the game opens up he's class. When it's tight he goes missing a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) He's too loose with possession to be honest, a brilliant option from the bench in future I suspect and he's unfortunate not to have some goals. It's almost like we're playing too well and too dominant for him, he's best on counter attack which is difficult when we are dominating (not trying to be overly critical, really happy with his improvement in form and happy for him) Edited October 29, 2022 by Tiresias Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 That shot second half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I love him. Absolutely love him. Similar to Trippier, he was loose and caught out at times today, but also did some really excellent stuff. He's absolutely desperate for a goal to get him going though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 6 minutes ago, STM said: When the game opens up he's class. When it's tight he goes missing a bit. It wasn't that though, he was just genuinely lazy in the first half. At one point Longstaff busted a gut to cover him while he was swanning about. Don't want to go in too hard on him as he get much better but he deserved a kick up the arse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 He’s getting better and better man. Love this fella. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrotastico Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Wilson said: It wasn't that though, he was just genuinely lazy in the first half. At one point Longstaff busted a gut to cover him while he was swanning about. Don't want to go in too hard on him as he get much better but he deserved a kick up the arse. Agree, first half was the weakest link. Looked disinterested and shirked a couple of 50/50. He's quite passive it seems but when the game stretches he comes into his own. he'd be the one to give way for me if we upgraded. Impact Sub. Edited October 29, 2022 by Oregon_Geordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Interesting that he played a lot of the first half on the wing with Joelinton in the centre. Thought he was fine again today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I was really angry with Willock first half. I was in the Millburn paddock nearest Howe and there were a couple of times he clearly didn't want the ball and wasn't pulling his weight. No idea why, but it wasn't good. However he was much improved second half. Clearly a good player, especially when the game opens up and he can use his pace. Reminds me a lot of Keiron Dyer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Surprising how sad he looked when coming off. Looked really depressed I thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 8 minutes ago, Rafalove said: Surprising how sad he looked when coming off. Looked really depressed I thought. Seems desperate for a goal or assist and he was probably pissed off with that really wayward shot. Hope it doesn't affect him though, it'll come and he'll probably play worse than he has so far this season and score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 just a young lad and still learning the game. had a shit time of it after his permanent move but now slowly getting there. have patience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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