Rich Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Or he just gets moved deeper to make way for that player? Maybe in a two-man pivot with Bruno, so we can add a #10 or even a second striker? (Thought he did pretty fucking well for the Fraser goal, which was far from his own half. But admit that he’s more of a jigsaw man than Clarky ever was.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Just now, Pardiola said: Or he just gets moved deeper to make way for that player? Maybe in a two-man pivot with Bruno, so we can add a #10 or even a second striker? Maybe, but again, if that’s the specialist type of player we are going to play, we can do better still and I feel Howe wants more diverse players who can do a bit of both or a bit more or a bit of everything. If Joelinton could finish, we’d be mid-table right now and he’d be one of the best midfielders in the game. Sadly that’s not the case, he has done extremely well to become this alternative consistent performer in the anchor role, but for me he’s extremely limited still, when he went off against Leeds we were far more fluent for example on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 I think alot about his finishing is psychological. I'm sure he can do better and will do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, HTT II said: Maybe, but again, if that’s the specialist type of player we are going to play, we can do better still and I feel Howe wants more diverse players who can do a bit of both or a bit more or a bit of everything. If Joelinton could finish, we’d be mid-table right now and he’d be one of the best midfielders in the game. Sadly that’s not the case, he has done extremely well to become this alternative consistent performer in the anchor role, but for me he’s extremely limited still, when he went off against Leeds we were far more fluent for example on the ball. If you’re looking for a player that has Joelinton’s current defensive output, which is league-leading in multiple areas, AND that scores plenty at the same time, I fear you’ll be looking a while! (Or be at least £50M lighter by the end of your search, which might well be feasible!) Not saying anything about his general on-field presence or attitude here, either, he’s epitomised Howe’s reign so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Just now, Pardiola said: If you’re looking for a player that has Joelinton’s current defensive output, which is league-leading in multiple areas, AND that scores plenty at the same time, I fear you’ll be looking a while! (Or be at least £50M lighter by the end of your search, which might well be feasible!) Not saying anything about his general on-field presence or attitude here, either, he’s epitomised Howe’s reign so far. Oh aye, he’s becoming very good at what he does, but lately he has to and we need that, I think with Bruno especially in the team the necessity of what he brings/gives won’t be as needed much, hopefully anyway. He will be a great squad player, though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 I just love a redemption story, I hope this isn’t his peak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Just now, Rafalove said: Nice comments from Ben Foster saying St James’ park is his favourite stadium to play. Giggs said the same! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 minute ago, HTT II said: Giggs said the same! Also posted this in the wrong thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix711 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Fraser goal vs Everton? Didn't he just carry the ball 5 yards and pass it 5 yards to his left? Generally, Joelinton doesn't do enough with the ball when he wins it. He doesn't carry it far enough, his passing range is limited and he's having trouble shooting. Maybe he'll come good but he has an awful lot to work on. GK: Henderson - £40m CB: Diego Carlos - £30m CB: Botman - £40m LB: Bakker - £20m CM: Bissouma - £50m RW: Lingard - FREE ST: Zapata - £30m That's £210m for those players for a team which although I think is much better than us right now, would struggle to break into the top 6 but finish comfortably in the top 10. However, I think we could get a top 10 finish for a fraction of the cost: GK: Navas - Loan CB: Dan Axel-Zagadou- FREE CB: Kamara - FREE LB: Kostic - £8.5m CM: Grillitsch - FREE RW: Lingard - FREE ST: These are always expensive but Gouiri/ Schlick/ Andre Silva - all 15+ goal strikers for around £50m. Alternatively, Broja for around £40m or on loan There are out of the box options too like Charles De Ketelaere (£30m) as a Striker from Bruges or Kamaldeen Suleman as a winger from Rennes - Raphinha's replacement, quicker than ASM, good dribbler and two footed, a little raw but only 19. I'll reserve judgement until the summer (pending we stay up) but apparently January was the B-List so would love if the A-List had names like Nkunku and Schick on it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Great post apart from that first line. Watch it again. Not sure anyone else in our colours would’ve been that decisive in that zone. What he did wasn’t easy, though he perhaps made it look like it was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Tielemans has rejected a new deal at Leicester… I like him, technical, vastly experienced, has a goal in him, but I do feel he’s very one paced and is one of those players that needs to be fitted into a certain set up to excel, rather than the other way round. Thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix711 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Ngl, just watched it and the only extra thing he did was let it roll across him a couple of yards. It was decent but I don't think it was anything special. The last time I saw him do something really good creatively was against Man Utd (1-1) where he carried the ball deep into the Man Utd half before playing a through ball to Fraser. I like Joelinton and hope he continues to improve, I feel a goal would do his confidence wonders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, HTT II said: Tielemans has rejected a new deal at Leicester… I like him, technical, vastly experienced, has a goal in him, but I do feel he’s very one paced and is one of those players that needs to be fitted into a certain set up to excel, rather than the other way round. Thoughts? Would be a great signing, however I’m sure he already has a new club lined up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 If Joe added goals to everything else he's doing he'd be looking a lot more like a £40millioner. Despite his utter hopelessness in the box, you can still tell he's naturally an attacker. For all his great work when we're off the ball, he'll still get himself into positions when we're around the box. I'd keep him as an 8 rather than a 6 in the hope he can somehow rectify those daft moments in front of goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Joelinton is great on the ball he's just not good at the fast paced intricate stuff in and around the box. It's a completely different skill set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Saw Tielemans linked today. That would be amazing and daresay realistic if we stay up. Players like Sarr at Watford and maybe Raphinha from Leeds would also be possible. If we stay up, this Summer will be very exciting indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Think Tielemans will go to a CL club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I am not convinced by Tielemans, a lot mor hype than substance for me. I reckon he has one good game in three, dissapears too much if it isn't going well. Upgrade on wa balldy tho' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, The Butcher said: Think Tielemans will go to a CL club. Think so too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Well, Dean Henderson trending on Twitter for rumours of a Green, and Woody nature. Thankfully we weren't in for him if these rumours are true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Is Kane realistic? He will be leaving in the summer. Definitely won't be worth as much (£130m) as he was last year. Would he potentially turn down the Manchester clubs to come here? I know he wants trophies but he's probably only guaranteed a trophy if he goes to Man City and they may not even want him anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Just now, Mazzy said: Is Kane realistic? He will be leaving in the summer. Definitely won't be worth as much (£130m) as he was last year. Would he potentially turn down the Manchester clubs to come here? I know he wants trophies but he's probably only guaranteed a trophy if he goes to Man City and they may not even want him anymore. No. Kane isn’t realistic imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Be interesting to see where kane does go. Reckon haaland goes to city so it won't be them. Liverpool nee chance. Only realistic move I see for him is Man U in this country Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonScotman Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I wouldn’t even want Kane tbh if he came then great but been very poor this summer he’d be best going to a PSG, Barca, Real where he’ll have it easy and be world class again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 minute ago, ToonScotman said: I wouldn’t even want Kane tbh Imagine reading that 6 months ago on this forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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