McDog Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Just now, Mike said: He's like if the Ivan Drago workout montages were a person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 His recovery isn't normal, not necessarily the timescale, won't be the first player to play about 9 months from surgery taking place It's more playing back to back 90 minutes away from home and only about 3 days apart, absolutely incredible We now have the luxury of giving him some rest as he shouldn't be needed against Bromley and when it comes to Wolves we'll have Schar back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 3 hours ago, Unbelievable said: Feels so good to have him back. Looks like he’s made a full recovery. Hope he gets his long overdue call up for Holland soon. He’s miles better than De Ligt and Timber for starters. Botman is the defender De Ligt wishes he was, and everyone thought he would be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondonewc Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 What a boss!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 13 minutes ago, Jewel said: Botman is the defender De Ligt wishes he was, and everyone thought he would be. Nah, De Ligt would have been Bob Moncur, Botmans more Pat Howard (back in the days when there were no LCB's or RCB's .......you have either Thug and technician or two thugs) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 So impressed that he's performed at this level so quickly. I was one of those that thought he'd be phased back gradually and would have some really ropey performances initially but would be understandable. But he literally stepped in from the cold on a less familiar RCB role and bar a slight lack of sharpness on the Solanke goal, has really slotted in superbly. Some fantastic blocks and headers tonight. Great attacking header also to knock on for the first goal. Love having him back and hopefully now he and Burn can rotate together and keep eachother fresh and fit for the remainder of the season. Also, shows how fantastic Burn has been that I don't feel it necessary to drop him out automatically. Do think Schar comes back in when fit to RCB though, he's too good on the ball not to slot straight back in on the right side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 4 hours ago, TBG said: Forum doesn't like having a squad so we can start flogging Botman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) I really feared for us going into Spurs and this one without Schar. I didn’t think Botman would play one, let alone both of these fixtures. Apart from losing Solanke for Spurs’ goal he’s been immense. Botman and Schar both have the ability to press high, get up the arses of forwards, win it and then distribute, and their distribution, whether short of long is immense. We really need one of these two playing to help push us up the pitch and keep pressure on in the final third. Without one of them we risk dropping too deep. As an added bonus Fabi also has his marauding runs every now and then. Botman’s headers are op as fk. A brick shithouse who blocks everything. Next to another brick shithouse in Dan Burn, flanked by the two best full backs in the country. Let’s not worry about which ones will play or won’t, any combo will be class so let’s just enjoy it. Edited January 8 by Joelinton7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Now the real question is where we go from here? with the fixtures coming in fast i think its a good thing that we can rotate and have cover in case someone gets injured, ideally there is no reason to keep playing him once Schar and Burn are back and we can afford to give him some rest to continue getting to full fitness, i would play Botman in the FA cup and rest him for the league game against Wolves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 On 08/01/2025 at 08:58, Newcastle Fan said: Now the real question is where we go from here? with the fixtures coming in fast i think its a good thing that we can rotate and have cover in case someone gets injured, ideally there is no reason to keep playing him once Schar and Burn are back and we can afford to give him some rest to continue getting to full fitness, i would play Botman in the FA cup and rest him for the league game against Wolves. No chance i would play him this weekend. Give him a rest and play him against Wolves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 14 minutes ago, Ikon said: No chance i would play him this weekend. Give him a rest and play him against Wolves. Who would you drop for him to play? both Schar and Burn have been outstanding and they complement each other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Will be Schar and Burn for Wolves, be amazed if he drops either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 1 minute ago, Elliottman said: Will be Schar and Burn for Wolves, be amazed if he drops either. Schar and Kelly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Staggered if it’s a thing other than Schar and Kelly v Bromley and Schar and Burn v Wolves. Tough decision for Howe moving forwards but great to see us have a few options for once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Newcastle Fan said: Who would you drop for him to play? both Schar and Burn have been outstanding and they complement each other. Not sure, but i reckon it might be good to give him this weekend's game off consideríng that he has played two games in such a short period of time. Perhaps Give Burn a rest against Wolves. Would not mind playing Botman and Schar against Wolves as the two of them are great on the ball. I'm good either way, some rotation ain't bad. Edited January 9 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondonewc Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Would be madness to play him three times in a week when he's just comeback from a serious injury. Hope he's not even in the squad for the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Schar will come back in to add balance and for his passing range, but his slight decline this season probably means he's the most defensively sus of the three of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) 15 minutes ago, NSG said: Staggered if it’s a thing other than Schar and Kelly v Bromley and Schar and Burn v Wolves. Tough decision for Howe moving forwards but great to see us have a few options for once. Absolutely. Schar and Burn is first choice right now and Botman can't (really shouldnt) play vs Bromley. Schar has had a rest and therefore will be ready to play a few games back to back. In 2 or 3 games time, I could see him rotating either Burn or Schar for Botman. Southampton away perhaps. Edited January 9 by STM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Newcastle Fan Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Came back at the right time! Looked much sharper today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Played well it'll take a while before his full sharpness is back mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I thought Schar would be a miss. But I think this game suited Botman and Burn. They loved that contested ball first half with Hwang or Strand Larsen back to goal. Botman and Burn won that battle most the while. They are both very aggressive with their press and good in the air. Both the CB’s were decent, I thought. I didn’t feel like they were the ones at fault for most of the chances conceded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Did he touch the ball today? Not sure I heard his name once. Which isn't necessarily bad for a center half of course. Contrast to Burn who kept going on little adventures today lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Hopefully Schar is back Saturday as he looked tired towards the end understandably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 He showed an incredible burst of pace against Cunha towards the end Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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