NWMag Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Still think next week we go 3 at the back, and then whoever is better out of Botman/Burn keeps the shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Makes a bit of a mockery of Howe's philosophy if he drops Burn tbh, I doubt it happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 44 minutes ago, Rich said: Does he keep the place now? Not fussed either way if it’s him or Burn. Wild that CB has become arguably our strongest position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Start him always if fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 (edited) There was a moment in the 1st half where he stepped up out the line, won the ball as soon as the Brighton player touched it and played it straight through the midfield to Wilson’s feet. Burn has done nothing wrong and they are both defensively sound, but Botman for me can probably create things in an attacking manner that Burn can’t, so he would get the nod for me. Edited August 13, 2022 by NWMag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Thought he did really well today, Burn did canny at LB as well, certainly better than I expected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Rich said: Does he keep the place now? If it was on his performance alone you'd say yes, but Burn was even better imo, so probably not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, NWMag said: There was a moment in the 1st half where he stepped up out the line, won the ball as soon as the Brighton player touched it and played it straight through the midfield to Wilson’s feet. Burn has done nothing wrong and they are both defensively sound, but Botman for me can probably create things in an attacking manner that Burn can’t, so he would get the nod for me. That's exactly the move Burn loves but was maybe too eager to do it in the end of last season and cost us the Everton game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: How do people think he did today ? I thought he looked hesitant/ nervous, kind of catching up with the pace of the prem when defending/reading, but didnt look like making any errors either. decent at passing, but prefer it on the deck as his long balls were not zeroed in tbh. Good first game, will take him a few to get up to speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Harsh to say this to Burn but I’d fancy Botman dealing with Man City over Burn any day of the week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 6 hours ago, NWMag said: Still think next week we go 3 at the back, and then whoever is better out of Botman/Burn keeps the shirt. I’m not following you. Surely a back three would be Schaar, Burn, and Botman with Trippier and Targett. Are you penciling in Lascelles? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Thought did well, wasn’t an easy game and handled himself well. Didn’t seem to let Welbeck get the better of him physically as well which is something I thought Schar had more issue with yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Burn stepped up yesterday and took one for the team so to speak so he’ll keep the shirt on that alone. I also don’t think Howe is going to immediately throw Botman to the Man City wolves next week and he’ll get eased in like Bruno. It’s only fair and it seems to be the way Howe prefers to do things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 He looked calm and assured yesterday, especially in the ball, I thought. Just screams I mean business! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Assured performance from him yesterday. Likes he's been playing here for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 As others have said on the other thread. I'd play 5 at the back and let Willock come off the bench and help advance the ball more if we are still in it. We are at home so anything can happen if the fans get behind the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 8 hours ago, gazza ladra said: I’m not following you. Surely a back three would be Schaar, Burn, and Botman with Trippier and Targett. Are you penciling in Lascelles? No sorry, I mean next week would be Schar/Botman/Burn and then when we revert back to 2 CBS it will be Schar and whichever one of Botman/Burn plays best next week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1892er Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Thought he seemed a little bit rough round the edges but nothing too bad considering the opposition. Got sucked into watching Haaland and left a gap for their goal but didn't feel he played badly overall. Sure his confidence will grow as the season goes on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 That cross that he just let bounce away Thought he looked a bit wooden at times. Not the dominant display I hoped for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 He's been excellent so far, considering the games he's been in. He will come into his own when we are dominating the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Hi Botman, welcome to the premier league. 2nd game in - here's Haaland for you to mark..............fuck a duck, the guy is a mountain! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 He did well not to foul Haaland at one point. Would've been a red. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 He was definetly shaky today, both on and off the ball. That said it was his second PL start v Man City so it's understandable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 I thought he was pretty good overall. That was one hell of a fast-paced match for a player brand new to the league, like, and he hardly looked out of place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: He was definetly shaky today, both on and off the ball. That said it was his second PL start v Man City so it's understandable. It shows that Howe is right to bring these new imports in slowly. We'd probs have been better off with Schar and Burn today if Targett was fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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