Palestoon Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Just now, ManDoon said: So city have an average possession of 70% which is well yeah. We have 36 (second only to Norwich woo). So not only do we not turn the ball over much, we can’t fucking keep it No doubt about it, we are awful in midfield and have been for years. Shelvey used to be at least good a few goals from balls over the top. Cant remember the last time we've scored from one of those. Longstaff is like a deer in the headlights, Willock looks like he'd rather be anywhere else. hendrick.... the less said the better. We literally need an upgrade in every facet. Someone to protect the back line, someone to control the tempo, and someone to carry the ball forward. Shocking state thanks to Ashley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 2 hours ago, relámpago blanco said: Are they a top 3 side, I'd have 3 prem clubs ahead of them for starters The 3 English clubs and Bayern are at a very similar level Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Cabaye and Tiote now would solve alot of our problems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 2 hours ago, ManDoon said: 0.6. Longstaff is somehow worse. But yeah our midfield is a joke. 0.9 tackles for Jonjo as well. I think we have the worst mid in the league Jesus. Must have been absolutely atrocious in every other fixture because I remember 2 vividly Vs Man United, one of which was for our goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 7 hours ago, Minhosa said: If you could only have 3 more signings this window, bearing in mind what you feel we need to give us the best shot of survival, which 3 (in order) do you pick? Must be players we've been linked with lately. For me, 1) Carlos 2) Botman 3) Kamara I've gone for Carlos slightly ahead of Botman based purely on the fact he's in his prime and should be 'ready' from the off whereas Botman might need a bit more of an adjustment period... Kamara because we absolutely need legs in midfield. 1) Kamara 2) Carlos 3) Fofana Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Give it a try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Us in a nutshell this window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Gosens my number 1 left back choice he is literally the guy we need Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Gosens would be one to actually go out on like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Isn't he more of a left sided midfielder? I assume he plays LB too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Just now, Ikon said: Isn't he more of a left sided midfielder? I assume he plays LB too? Left back - gets in the box to score too entering final 18 months of contract can get him for 20-25m I reckon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, relámpago blanco said: Cabaye and Tiote now would solve alot of our problems We'd make colossal gains if we had that quality in those 2 positions. More so than anywhere else, imo. In the starting 11 anyway. Edited January 14, 2022 by Super Duper Branko Strupar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 17 minutes ago, BeloEmre said: Looks like an absolute powerhouse. Put him in the same team as Botman, Carlos and Trippier, and forwards would putting the white flag up before they reached the halfway line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 25 minutes ago, Mikky said: Gosens my number 1 left back choice he is literally the guy we need Same. He'd be the best Lb in the league. If they are tempted at 25m offer 30mand get it done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 37 minutes ago, BeloEmre said: That would be an insane upgrade at both fullback positions in this window. Like others have said, this is one to splash the cash on. We still really need a new midfield though too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Gosens is another one that could be a goer in a year or two, but he wouldn't be interested as it stands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Encouraging to see us still linked with left back options. Could still see an entirely new backline this window! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 I don't think I've ever seen Gosens play left back in a back four for what it's worth. So it would mean playing 3 at the back. He's also currently injured still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Mikky said: Left back - gets in the box to score too entering final 18 months of contract can get him for 20-25m I reckon He's not though really. Atalanta play with wing backs and a back 3. The wing backs are basically wide players the way they play. Hence the excellent goal record he has. Germany also switched to a back 3 to accommodate him when his form was too good to ignore. Fantastic player but like I say orthodox left back would basically be trying him in a new position. Edited January 14, 2022 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Could also be why we want to bring in two CBs if the interest in Gosen is real. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/eddie-howe-puts-faith-in-oven-ready-buys-to-keep-newcastle-united-up-ls2kmjv7m Hammond Is not there anymore? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) Howe quotes from that article: “When the takeover happened there was a lot of excitement at what lay ahead but the immediate needs of the team are very different to that initial expectation,” Howe said. “It was my job to cut out a lot of the noise and just see what the team needed. “Chris knows the league, nothing will surprise him, and he will lead us out of the position we are in. He has experience of being in a dogfight.” “There is nothing wrong with signing younger players for the future but there is a time and a place for those types of signings,” Howe said. “With the current needs of my squad, the two guys we’ve signed were the right ones. They have the right characteristics in terms of playing and attitude, and they are ready to play. That is a crucial thing for us in our current position.” Victory today would move Howe’s team above their opponents and Burnley and out of the bottom three for the first time since September. “We need wins,” Howe said. “We can’t survive on draws.” Also... Offers have been tabled for the central defenders Sven Botman, of Lille, and Diego Carlos, of Seville, but Newcastle sources insist the club will not be held to ransom. The Times understands there have been conversations with Manchester United about loan deals for Dean Henderson, the goalkeeper, and Donny van de Beek, the midfielder, but uncertainty over the effect of Covid cases on the first-team squad at Old Trafford means they are reluctant to let players leave. Edited January 15, 2022 by nbthree3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 27 minutes ago, nbthree3 said: Howe quotes from that article: “When the takeover happened there was a lot of excitement at what lay ahead but the immediate needs of the team are very different to that initial expectation,” Howe said. “It was my job to cut out a lot of the noise and just see what the team needed. “Chris knows the league, nothing will surprise him, and he will lead us out of the position we are in. He has experience of being in a dogfight.” “There is nothing wrong with signing younger players for the future but there is a time and a place for those types of signings,” Howe said. “With the current needs of my squad, the two guys we’ve signed were the right ones. They have the right characteristics in terms of playing and attitude, and they are ready to play. That is a crucial thing for us in our current position.” Victory today would move Howe’s team above their opponents and Burnley and out of the bottom three for the first time since September. “We need wins,” Howe said. “We can’t survive on draws.” Also... Offers have been tabled for the central defenders Sven Botman, of Lille, and Diego Carlos, of Seville, but Newcastle sources insist the club will not be held to ransom. The Times understands there have been conversations with Manchester United about loan deals for Dean Henderson, the goalkeeper, and Donny van de Beek, the midfielder, but uncertainty over the effect of Covid cases on the first-team squad at Old Trafford means they are reluctant to let players leave. For all the noise about Howe being articulate there, I hate hearing it. Talk of 'dog fights', 'focul points for the team' etc is just depressing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 16 minutes ago, toon25 said: For all the noise about Howe being articulate there, I hate hearing it. Talk of 'dog fights', 'focul points for the team' etc is just depressing. Which bit do you think is inaccurate, and what should he have said instead? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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