Neil Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Not gonna lie, buzzing that Bruno isn't starting. That said we have no left back - whoevers there, I'd be getting ASM at them all night. For once we have some legitimate options to change things from the bench. We can't defend so I've no doubt you'll score, could be one of those games where both teams are so bad it's actually good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Asprilla debut anyone...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Now dreading this match. Wouldn't be if Everton didn't have a new manager or we actually had a midfield. Edited February 8, 2022 by Teasy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 At least Andre Gomes is playing. Cant help but feel we could have dominated that midfield from the off with Bruno instead of Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, Nobody said: Central midfield is the most important position in the team in terms of knowing your team mates and tactics. Eddie clearly doesn't feel like Bruno has had enough time with him tactically or with the rest of the team. Could even just be that Eddie feels like having Bruno on the bench for the first 45-60 minutes or so gives the coaching staff an opportunity to tell him where he wants him to be. We really don't want another Jetro Willems debut here, do we? I reckon you could play centre midfield for us tonight and be as useful as Willock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, Hanshithispantz said: Is the gravity different in France in summat? If you think football is an "international language" or some bullshit you are wrong. Players CAN take time to get a rhythm with team mates etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Praise be to Alla oh to have another Tino Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 So here's the only logical explanation I can see from it. We tend to concede later in games, and if you start him and he's gassed after 65-75 you likely have to take him off, succeeding control of proceedings. Whether we want to admit it or not, the PL is the most physically demanding league, and adjusting to that after a lot of travel and little time to bed in is a big ask. We'll know how right or wrong he is come 10pm tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 minute ago, McCormick said: Possibly harsh, just wanted to see our new guy, man . We all did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, ManDoon said: Lol, it’s the same sport you know? Sissoko started near enough straight away for us I could point to you many more examples of managers NOT throwing players into the deep end and most of them the best managers in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Strange not playing Bruno like, its not like we have plenty of time to integrate new players. Will defo dampen the mood at the ground too imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) I can see an argument for the fact he's only physically been at the club four days, and that's straight after an international break in which he had to travel to South America. Presumably he also had to faff around with a detour to France, too? Equally, I assume a physically and mentally exhausted Bruno is still an improvement on Shelvey and Willock. Edited February 8, 2022 by wormy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I’d say the French League is as physical if not more so than the EPL anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Be an unreal reaction from the crowd if/when he comes on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Andy said: First impressions are that it's a really poor decision from Howe that, like. The kind of thing you'd expect from Pardew or any other PFM. Don't agree with the "ballsy decision" take, it's the opposite IMO. Hopefully we'll eat our words. It's ballsy in the sense that he's opened himself up for great, justitied cristism if we don't get a result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Shite from Pardhowe. Why does persist with Fraser too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, STM said: If you think football is an "international language" or some bullshit you are wrong. Players CAN take time to get a rhythm with team mates etc. Yes, I agree, and therefore he needs as much game time as possible, as quickly as possible. We need him NOW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comegetasample Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Selfless call. If Howe starts him and he has a shit game then his confidence will be shot and he'll more than likely get pelters from certain sections of the fan base. He's effectively taking all the heat himself for a lad that's only been here for 4 days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, UncleBingo said: Shite from Pardhowe. Why does persist with Fraser too? Lifting patter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 A bit beige from Eddie, when everyone`s salivating for the sexy fucker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 The big groan is gunna be when Longstaff comes on before him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Better win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simples Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, STM said: If you think football is an "international language" or some bullshit you are wrong. Players CAN take time to get a rhythm with team Totally agree but we are in the shit and don't have the time imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 We aren't in a position to be bedding players in like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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