Scoot Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Bizza said: Just..how... That is absolutely shit! Completely shit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Scoot said: The longer he's here, the more you realise what a desperate buy he was. What exactly is he good at in terms of being a striker/forward? Tbf he’s got no confidence. Those penalties aren’t helping. I think he’s got a bit of the Jacob Murphy ‘deer in the headlights’ about him. Big fee. Biggest club he’s paid for. I think he feels the pressure of the shirt. And he knows he’s been poor and that Howe only plays him because there’s no alternatives. He’s seen Howe try ASM up too before him on occasion too. He must know he’s not a Howe type player and we must not play to his strengths. He has 159 club goals. 50 odd PL goals in 150 odd appearances prior to this at Burnley. That’s properly decent. I don’t have any bad will towards him. I just pray the other 2 lads can stay fit so he doesn’t have to play. I also don’t want him to lose his reputation in the game. He’s one that might have some value in the summer. Even if it’s 3-5m it’s something. Every disasterclass is eeking that away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I just wish Joelinton had taken it on himself and not played Wood in. I remember people cursing Maxi for not passing to him last season, but like we all know now, it was probably down to the fact he knew Wood was likely to cock it up, some players connect and know each other inside out, I think Wood just doesn't anticipate anything, he always decides it's a good idea to position himself between the two opposing defenders, why? If its front post he's at the back, if it's far post he's at the front, if it's a fist time shot he takes a touch, he never attacks any crosses, just a peculiar way to play as a striker or target man if you can even call him that. Never been a fan, but I don't hate on him as a person, the sooner he's shipped out the better though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I really wanted him to come good. But... Time to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 What a ball that is from Tripps by the way. Shades of Soton away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teohgk Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Sorry, get rid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, nemtizz said: What a ball that is from Tripps by the way. Shades of Soton away. Exquisite. To see it finish that way... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) 57 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: I remember people cursing Maxi for not passing to him last season, but like we all know now, it was probably down to the fact he knew Wood was likely to cock it up Then a game or two after Wilson was back, ASM smacks a ball past and between 4 Burnley defenders inside the box to find Wilson who slots it in the back of the net on the first touch. Edited January 8, 2023 by Conjo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 6 hours ago, Skeletor said: Reasonable chance he might have done exactly the same presented with an identical chance mind We're just not blessed with natural finishers at the minute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Always liked him here and i think he played a decent part in keeping us up last year, but hes got enough chances here now. Think Burnley would take him back for free? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, Displayname said: Always liked him here and i think he played a decent part in keeping us up last year, but hes got enough chances here now. Think Burnley would take him back for free? Man Utd should guarantee themselves top 4 by signing him and leaving Weghorst to us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I can't watch that miss... Yes he's sh*t at what he does and we should have a better back up but the way his face falls is just a bit heart breaking!!!! You can tell he knows it means he's on his way out and the miss is gonna be talked about for ages. Plus Joelintons face!!! Can't take the pain!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, OpenC said: Reasonable chance he might have done exactly the same presented with an identical chance mind We're just not blessed with natural finishers at the minute I did think if any other player is going to sympathise with him after that, it'd be Big Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Time to turn Chris Wood into a hustling midfield squad player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Time to turn him into glue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 He’s a good pro, he was important I helping with that vital 9 match unbeaten run last season. But he’s just not good enough as a forward and he’ll be moved on in the summer with a good few others hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 He proved his worth by helping keep us up last season but he is not a modern day striker. I felt sorry for him last night when he fluffed that really good chance and you could see by his expression that he wanted the ground to swallow him up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 8 hours ago, Dancing Brave said: I really like Chris Wood. I wish he put that chance he had away. Never mind. Don't know why and without any reason or owt like that, I just think he's going to score an important goal for NUFC. Hope you’re right, man. And it’s always nice having that feeling about a player. Have to say, that I have run out of patience and hope re Wood (and a couple of others) really think we are a bit short squad wise for where we could be— tactically and given the remaining quality and togetherness. Can’t help seeing what the misses (we don’t see the chances which could/would/should have been created) might mean, for example being knocked out of the FA Cup rather than equalising. Or not getting a firm contact on a ball that would have given us three points instead of one. Cumulatively such moments can determine the season and I just don’t trust Wood to take the chances, to be one of the players to make a positive difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 31 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Time to turn Chris Wood into a hustling midfield squad player. In League One maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schecter Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) Rewatching that chance, he could have taken another touch. Whichever way you look at it, it's an absolutely terrible miss. I think he contributed last season but he just seems to be getting less effective. You can forgive the lumbering around and the turning circle of an articulated lorry, IF he had the deadly touch when it mattered but even that is faultering. Even away from the emotional reaction of last night, you have to look at the cold hard facts and that is, he isn't good enough and never will be and it has been one of the few mistakes the new owners have made. Yes last year they were backed into a corner but you have to think maybe a gamble on a high level championahip striker may have been more worth it. However hindsight is a wonderful thing. Edited January 8, 2023 by Schecter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) 22 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: He’s a good pro, he was important I helping with that vital 9 match unbeaten run last season. But he’s just not good enough as a forward and he’ll be moved on in the summer with a good few others hopefully. This is a fair comment. I don't like all the abuse he's getting. You should abuse a player if he doesn't try or if he is a cock. Wood isn't like that. We've lost our second game all season, realistically we didn't deserve to lose either and some of the comments in the match thread are a joke tbh. Edited January 8, 2023 by samptime29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I almost wish he was a bit of a dick so I could truly hate him. Him and Murphy seem like such nice lads and good pros but the ability isn’t there, sadly. I thought saying they were League 1 level was hyperbolic but they didn’t even look that yesterday ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Just now, McCormick said: I almost wish he was a bit of a dick so I could truly hate him. Him and Murphy seem like such nice lads and good pros but the ability isn’t there, sadly. I thought saying they were League 1 level was hyperbolic but they didn’t even look that yesterday ffs. Then two, longstaff are the next four in my opinion to be upgraded. Oh - and the left back position Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 9 hours ago, Inferior Acuña said: I think he was prob right to hit it first time, two defenders were getting behind it, but what a hit. It clearly wasn’t This is Chris Wood we are talking about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, Gawalls said: Then two, longstaff are the next four in my opinion to be upgraded. Oh - and the left back position I’d keep Sean tbh, he’s not top 6 standard but he’s been reliable enough in the countless times he’s been called upon this season. Wood, Fraser, Murphy, Ritchie, Dummet and Lewis would be the ones I’d be happy to send packing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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