OCK Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 6 hours ago, nufcjb said: Heard from a friend that Sky showed a stat pre-match about Wood and he was 1st in the PL in three areas. What was that about? Didn't catch it. Headers Ariel duels won Flick ons (I think) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 His contribution has helped us avoid relegation so worth the 25mill. We spent 96 mill in total and those players have been instrumental in keeping us up. Bruno is probably worth 50% more now than what we paid, Taggart is a steal. Good business all round and a start to the rebuild which will probably take 5 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, OCK said: Headers Ariel duels won Flick ons (I think) Shame it didn’t follow up with the % of those won which actually reach a team mate and are therefore of any use - probably something like 5.8%. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said: Shame it didn’t follow up with the % of those won which actually reach a team mate and are therefore of any use - probably something like 5.8%. Yup, have said as much previously in this thread. He doesn't seem to comprehend that defenders will be giving him a nudge in his back for every contested ball. They don't care if he wins the header, because it'll just be a flick on to the other team's centre backs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 9 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: Pretty sure we could get £10-12m from someone like Norwich, WBA, Watford in the summer. Thank him for his efforts and move on. Why would he leave? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Menace said: Why would he leave? To play football? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 We talk about being ruthless with players who have been here a bit too long. Same mentality unfortunately needs to be adhered to here. Thanks for the effort but you're not going to get the game time going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 It depends how many forwards we intend to sign. If we bring two in, we can look to get rid and recoup some of cash we paid for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: It depends how many forwards we intend to sign. If we bring two in, we can look to get rid and recoup some of cash we paid for him. We 100% should be looking at bolstering that position with a couple additions as Wilson although class, is not to be relied on for a full season. And if we need to start falling back on wood then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 He's been worse in front of goal than expected. And I wasn't expecting much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: It depends how many forwards we intend to sign. If we bring two in, we can look to get rid and recoup some of cash we paid for him. I'd imagine/hope a marquee type signing and maybe Ekitike? (sp) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexumaster Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: He's been worse in front of goal than expected. And I wasn't expecting much. Yeah, wasn't expecting 20 goals but thought he might have a couple more by this point than he does (yesterday being a good example of chances wasted). Overall, disappointing and hope he gets shipped to make room for better, along with Gayle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I thought he would be a lot better than he has been. On the whole he has been very poor with the ball and in finishing the chances he's had. He's won physical battles and helped us defensively but apart from the two goals that's about all I can say. I just can't bring myself to give him too much of a hard time because at the end of the day he's kept trying, stepped up to take that pen against Wolves and scored it which was such a high pressure important moment, and generally seems like a good professional with a team ethic and liked by his colleagues. He hasn't been good enough to move forward with, and will probably be our third choice striker next season (if he's even still here) therefore will not get on the pitch very often. Given that, while I can understand people getting frustrated watching him, it feels a bit unnecessary to generate negative energy dragging the guy over the coals and disrespecting him when the squad which he is a part of has been so good since Howe's arrival. Maybe I'm just getting a bit soft in my older age I don't know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I'll be massively disappointed if he is anywhere near the team after the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 He’s a nuisance for defenders but I don’t even think he’s winning the physical battles. If he does get a head on it it’s rarely directed to an NUFC player joining the attack. As a ‘hold up forward’ he’s been mostly ineffective. A few years ago he was decent at getting on the shoulder of the last defender, looked a bit more mobile and direct. He’s Frank Pingelesque now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 5 hours ago, OCK said: Headers Ariel duels won Flick ons (I think) Looked back and yes, its these 3 areas he is 1st in the PL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I’m satisfied, overall, with what he has done for us. Especially without the ball. But I’ll be surprised and extremely disappointed if he is in or near the starting line-up next season. Had his chance to show he can be a ‘force majeure’ in the box and failed to do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I’m not convinced he really made that much difference to whether we stayed up or not TBH. I can can understand why we had to go for him but in the end it’s closer to a bad signing than a good one. Not sure if he’ll even be useful off the bench next season. Maybe to rest the main striker in games we’re already winning. He gave us a structure to work on in preparation for the Watford and Leeds games, after an abysmal performance against Cambridge, from a team that included Kieran Trippier. From that Athletic article: "Howe cites the 1-0 win at relegation rivals Leeds on January 22 as the “massive turning point”. Newcastle were 19th, two points adrift and as encouraged as he was by the “buy-in” from players, he knew he required wins to retain their faith in his methods." We don't win that game, IMO, if we delay the signing of a forward. Edited May 9, 2022 by Happinesstan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I think that at Burnley, Wood played in a sort of twin battering rams type strikers with Barnes. With us he has been on his own, totally isolated, tasked with just trying to hold the ball up and be a general nuisance. He's worked his socks off but isn't good enough as the lone striker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I’ve heard we will be looking to keep Wood and sell Wilson on, with two new forwards coming in… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeepShow4life Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, HTT II said: I’ve heard we will be looking to keep Wood and sell Wilson on, with two new forwards coming in… I hope your source is bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, HTT II said: I’ve heard we will be looking to keep Wood and sell Wilson on, with two new forwards coming in… I’ll wait to hear what Ando says. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, PeepShow4life said: I hope your source is bad I think the club see him as someone they can get decent money for still and that he’s not reliable injury wise, Howe’s post Mach reaction after City hints to a few “fan faves” leaving. Wilson, ASM and Almiron to be sold in the summer IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 FWIW I’d keep him, he scores goals and is a great character, it’s just we can’t rely on his fitness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 If Wood stays he will be 3rd or 4th choice. Its easy to see he is our weakest link. We should sell if possible. Rather have a young prospect as back up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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