relámpago blanco Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Just now, Cookie1892 said: Strikers and centre backs should be priority, we can look at other positions over the summer We are desperate at CM as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Just now, Cookie1892 said: Strikers and centre backs should be priority, we can look at other positions over the summer I'd say a decent DM is a massive priority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Just now, Cookie1892 said: Strikers and centre backs should be priority, we can look at other positions over the summer A defensive midfielder is as big a priority as centre back for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Just now, ManDoon said: If we have to Choose I would splash big money on a DM, personally I know I keep banging on about it, but the defence would look no where near as bad with an effective DM in front of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rich said: Not to mention the fact that if he said the opposite, it probably wouldn't be the best negotiating tactic. Sometimes journalists are working with the club when they comment on stuff. Can only be what's happening here..clearly trying to put out a message of ..don't take the piss.. to agents Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Disagree entirely in DM being priority this window. Our deficiencies aren't creating chances, nor are they conceding bundles of chances. So with that I'd say we have a pretty decent control of games, in terms of possession and attacking territory. Which is light years from where we were under Bruce. Our problems are at either end of the pitch. When we do concede chances they are normally fatal because they arise from defenders making howlers. When do get the ball into decent areas up front we have to rely in Wilson (who was woefully our of form) or ASM who borders between genius and greediness. We NEED a defender and a striker. Another defender, a left back and a centre midfielder should follow that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, STM said: Disagree entirely in DM being priority this window. Our deficiencies aren't creating chances, nor are they conceding bundles of chances. So with that I'd say we have a pretty decent control of games, in terms of possession and attacking territory. Which is light years from where we were under Bruce. Our problems are at either end of the pitch. When we do concede chances they are normally fatal because they arise from defenders making howlers. When do get the ball into decent areas up front we have to rely in Wilson (who was woefully our of form) or ASM who borders between genius and greediness. We NEED a defender and a striker. Another defender, a left back and a centre midfielder should follow that. I couldn't disagree more, our biggest problem has been lack of control in midfield, that had led to pressure on the defence which has in part led to defensive howlers. In terms of possession we've only had more than the opposition in two of Howe's 8 PL matches: Man U 31% Man City 28% Liverpool 26% Leicester 53% Burnley 48% Norwich 31% Arsenal 34% Brentford 52% Even in those two there's no way we could have been described as having decent control of the midfield. Edited January 10, 2022 by Jackie Broon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 A good CM is the heartbeat of the game. I said it before, but whether you loved him or hated him, you could never claim Tiote hid from the action. There's times you watch us now and you wonder if Longstaff, or Shelvey are even on the pitch. I know I had to check twice when Hendrick was starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Tweets are the new tea leaves. Waaay too much reading into them to divine truth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Any truth in rumours that have linked us with Gueye? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, Jackie Broon said: I couldn't disagree more, our biggest problem has been lack of control in midfield, that had led to pressure on the defence which has in part led to defensive howlers. In terms of possession we've only had more than the opposition in two of Howe's 8 PL matches: Man U 31% Man City 28% Liverpool 26% Leicester 53% Burnley 48% Norwich 31% Arsenal 34% Brentford 52% Even in those two there's no way we could have been described as having decent control of the midfield. Norwich we had 10 men. Burnley is disappointing, I grant you, but we won. The rest are entirely expected. Let's see our possesion against Watford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Mark Douglas seems to think Lille have moved the goalposts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Mark Douglas seems to think Lille have moved the goalposts. Every club just sees us as a big fat cheque book Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Mark Douglas seems to think Lille have moved the goalposts. Maybe we should try it, or perhaps hide them. No goalposts no goals conceeded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Would appear delay tactics are well in force by Lille. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Good. Next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, STM said: Norwich we had 10 men. Burnley is disappointing, I grant you, but we won. The rest are entirely expected. Let's see our possesion against Watford. We'd expect to have less possession against top 6 clubs, but 26-34% is appalling. Even in those games where we've had more possession than the opposition we've looked far from in control of the midfield. Even discounting the statistics I just can't see how you could get what you've said from watching our matches, our midfield has looked sloppy and weak as piss and the heart of our problems. Edited January 10, 2022 by Jackie Broon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 26 minutes ago, toon25 said: Any truth in rumours that have linked us with Gueye? Was in the athletic at the start of the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 minute ago, The Butcher said: Good. Next. The Butcher has given him the chop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Have to move quickly on to the next target. Got to be looking unlikely we'll have a new CB in our first 11 come Watford. Even if we sign one is it the right thing to chuck them in after only 1 or 2 training sessions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Lille think they can string us along until the last week of the window ..hoping we get desperate and offer crazy money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Surprised botman hasn't forced this through if someone phoned me up at work and offered me 4x my wage I'd be off at lunchtime Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Should spread runours that their DoF is a nonse for wasting our time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Let’s hope Monaco are more open to selling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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