Hanshithispantz Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Skeletor said: In my opinion, our good run is mostly down to Trippier and his raising the standards of the players around him as well as giving Howe his man in the locker room. The change in professionalism from January onwards is very clear to see. Aye. I like Wood and I'm glad he's here (we'd have nobody else otherwise) but he's done absolutely nothing of note for 5 games like It's a testiment to Howe that he's making really good use of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, Skeletor said: In my opinion, our good run is mostly down to Trippier and his raising the standards of the players around him as well as giving Howe his man in the locker room. The change in professionalism from January onwards is very clear to see. I'd say the same of Dan Burn after two games also. He looks a natural leader, him and someone like Conor Coady would be awesome, especially with Trippier also. I think previous to our signings, Callum Wilson has a solid leadership style on the pitch, I'd say slowly we're getting the right guys, professional and leadership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 hours ago, duo said: weighorst is definitely an upgrade on Wood. He's hit the ground running as well. Saying that we have to focus on what Wood brings to Newcastle and whilst it's not goals he is part of the pressing, winning possession and is basically a focal point. He is also keeping the opposition defence occupied. He does need to add goals to his game but you can't say he's not contributed to our recent run of form. He scored against Brighton, who were all over with their defence, tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 39 minutes ago, Skeletor said: I'm old fashioned in that I expect my strikers to score goals and that be their prime role in the team. Yes we've been undefeated since he came here, but he's also not a very good player. I thought that before he signed and he's done nothing to convince me otherwise. He even admits he's surprised to be here. I think even those who defend him acknowledge we overpaid for him due to the situation we'd been left in by Ashley and Doubtfire. He might be a good lad but he really needs to start scoring goals and providing a goal scoring threat. Do that, and he'll win me over a little bit. I'm old fashioned and remember Billy Whitehurst, Tony Cunningham and Rambo Reilly. Wood'll do for me. For now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: I'm old fashioned and remember Billy Whitehurst, Tony Cunningham and Rambo Reilly. Wood'll do for me. For now. Billy Whitehurst didn't score for something like his first 6 or 7 games and then scored in each of the next 6 or 7 games. All it might need is that first goal. Edited February 20, 2022 by Robster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Just now, Robster said: Billy Whitehurst didn't score for something like 6 or 7 games and then scored in each of the next 6 or 7 games. All it might need is that first goal. Built like a brick shithouse, and twice as fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I don't care if Wood never scores. For me, he can spend the rest of the season smashing balls into his own net provided we keep averaging 10 points every 4 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 11 minutes ago, Chris_R said: I don't care if Wood never scores. For me, he can spend the rest of the season smashing balls into his own net provided we keep averaging 10 points every 4 games. For the next few months, that is the only thing that matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Could've done much worse than Wood, saw Lukaku's stats yesterday. Jeez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Would be nice if we could actually create some chances for him to even miss. I recall one header he had to try to generate power on and should’ve done better and one wild shot from 30 yards out but can’t think of any chances he’s been given that he’s missed in the games he played for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Tbf I only really remember 2 chances we've created for him. I'm not too worried. He is committed, he gives us a focal point, he makes niggly comments to defenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 He's quite fortunate the rest of the team have been brilliant since he signed, like. IMO his general hold up and link up play has been pretty poor, doesn't seem a goal threat and he looks physically shot. He's way slower and weaker than I was expecting. Ideally he'd grab a couple between now and the end of the season but beyond that I think he's not good enough to even be a backup option in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Happinesstan said: I'm old fashioned and remember Billy Whitehurst, Tony Cunningham and Rambo Reilly. Wood'll do for me. For now. So do I, in fact was comparing Wood with Mavis Reilly yesterday. Tony Cunningham always seemed to get a bit of the white line in a strip across his barnet as I recall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 59 minutes ago, LFEE said: Would be nice if we could actually create some chances for him to even miss. I recall one header he had to try to generate power on and should’ve done better and one wild shot from 30 yards out but can’t think of any chances he’s been given that he’s missed in the games he played for us. Exactly what I was thinking. It’s not like he was given that many goalscoring opportunities to begin with. I can’t even remember any one on one situation he had with a goalkeeper. Most of our goals have been from set pieces or crosses. Our midfield isn’t that creative when it comes to creating chances, that’s why I think Bruno should get more playtime than 5 mins per game. Even if Wilson had been playing, I don’t think he would’ve scored many goals either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Can't help but feel Burnley got the far better striker that we should have gone for instead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, Amir_9 said: Can't help but feel Burnley got the far better striker that we should have gone for instead No argument that Weghorst has looked a much greater threat for Burnley than Wood has for us. That said, the transition for him to Burnley is a lot kinder than Burnley to Newcastle. We aren't throwing crosses in, we aren't going long, we're playing with a single striker not a pair. That alone has given him more chance to be influential. I'd be inclined to compare him to Roque Santa Cruz when he joined Man City. It was a decent punt on a player that had scored goals and would - in theory - do well in any side. He still has time to 'come good' in terms of goalscoring but as I've said before if we stop up he's done his job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 12 hours ago, Chris_R said: I don't care if Wood never scores. For me, he can spend the rest of the season smashing balls into his own net provided we keep averaging 10 points every 4 games. This thread has seemingly gone from "he's averaged double figures every season," "we've just signed a 1 in 3 striker," "... if he just scores the 3 goals he's already scored this season to make it 6 this season," to "i don't care if Wood never scores." Fact is, we badly needed someone who can put the ball into the back of the net. He's not looked threatening in front of goal. I agree not much of a service has been provided for him, but even the crosses that have gone in, he's not attacked them or taken positions in the way that someone like Wilson would have. Or even the way Wood of yesteryear, going by his goals on Youtube, would have. He just looks really out of form and short of confidence. Having said all that, I like him. I do think he's been a handful for defenders, and he's played a probably significant role in us collecting the points we have since he signed. But by that logic, absolutely anyone built like a brick would've been fine. I just hope he scores a couple before end of the season, if only for his own confidence. But as long as we keep picking up points, I'll be happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) I personally think he's pretty weak for a guy of his size, similar to how Joselu was, and that the aerial duel stat covers up some really bad general play. More and more convinced CAA Base just told us his release clause after we signed Trippier and we just hit the panic button after Cambridge. Edited February 21, 2022 by xLiaaamx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 51 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: I personally think he's pretty weak for a guy of his size, similar to how Joselu was, and that the aerial duel stat covers up some really bad general play. More and more convinced CAA Base just told us his release clause after we signed Trippier and we just hit the panic button after Cambridge. Probably, and should we stay up buying him will be absolutely worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 6 hours ago, Amir_9 said: Can't help but feel Burnley got the far better striker that we should have gone for instead I was thinking the same thing before I found out Weghorst was unvaccinated. I'm not sure what our club policy is on this, but might have been the reason we weren't interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanegg Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 minute ago, TRon said: I was thinking the same thing before I found out Weghorst was unvaccinated. I'm not sure what our club policy is on this, but might have been the reason we weren't interested. All that should matter is goals and performances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 It seems irrelevant now, but before the Watford game everyone was panicking (me included) to the point where anyone up top would do. Think even Wood himself effectively said it was a panic buy. I don't think it was ever a choice between Weghorst and Wood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 hour ago, ryanegg said: All that should matter is goals and performances. I'm glad you don't work for the club in that case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 minute ago, elbee909 said: I'm glad you don't work for the club in that case. You would rather sign a player based on his vaccine status than his performances? I don't think Weghorst was ever looked at like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, elbee909 said: I'm glad you don't work for the club in that case. Why, out of interest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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