xLiaaamx Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I still can't see us trusting Joe in a 2. It's what I'd go for but I can't see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 25 minutes ago, kingxlnc said: It has to be him and Joelinton in a midfield two, with three attackers and Wood up top. Him and Joe would perfectly complement one another, Joe to break up attacks and keep composure and Bruno to thread through balls to runners. It's quite exciting - Wilson would love this type of service too. Might see Willock get a few goals and may even give Miggy a new lease of life. I think whilst Wood is here Fraser will be starting though, for that crossing ability. Wont happen, Howe loves shelvey too much to drop him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 58 minutes ago, The Prophet said: He'll be given time to adjust, but he might not necessarily need it. I've said elsewhere having a player who can not only cover the defence, but bring the ball out and pick a pass should be hugely beneficial in speeding up our pedestrian attacks. He does look rapid when winning the ball, moving at pace on the turn and then is happy to thead a pass early while defenders are retreating. I'm extremely excited to see him play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 45 minutes ago, worthy said: Wont happen, Howe loves shelvey too much to drop him. People keep saying this about loads of players, get they tend to get dropped or we sign a replacement. Think this one will be interesting TBF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Smal said: As much as Shelvey has been the better performer than Willock, I think i’d want Bruno at the base with Willock and Jo ahead of him. At least then you have a possible goal threat and willing forward runner in Willock; something we’d really be missing with a 3 of Bruno/Shelvey/Jo. That's the midfield trio I would like ideally, as you said, it gives you the added goal threat and a bit of pace from Willock, and with Joe and Bruno behind him, he should have more licence to get forward. But he'll have to look after the ball a bit better, I have a feeling Howe will probably stick to Shelvey to begin with, for all his faults he rarely loses possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Given how Longstaff has come out on the stats charts recently, he might keep his place. Honestly no idea, I think Joe might end up slightly further forward since we didn’t get Lingard or similar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Surely Joe has to sit the deepest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 13 minutes ago, Lazarus said: Surely Joe has to sit the deepest? We need Bruno starting the attacks. Joelinton isn't that great on the ball we don't want him picking the ball up off the defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 18 minutes ago, Lazarus said: Surely Joe has to sit the deepest? I don’t think you want him sitting. He needs to be getting up and down the pitch winning the ball and progressing it. He is very effective at covering ASM’s defensive responsibilities out on the left too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Just now, Alberto2005 said: We need Bruno starting the attacks. Joelinton isn't that great on the ball we don't want him picking the ball up off the defence. Yeah, we desperately need someone just in front of the defence to effectively move the ball forward. It's so frustrating how often Shelvey in particular gets the ball, sees no options then just turns and passes back to the defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 20 minutes ago, Alberto2005 said: We need Bruno starting the attacks. Joelinton isn't that great on the ball we don't want him picking the ball up off the defence. Joelinton has been exceptional at passing out of tight situations. Get Shelvey on direct plays, Joelinton doing what he does and give Bruno the license to choose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: Joelinton has been exceptional at passing out of tight situations. Get Shelvey on direct plays, Joelinton doing what he does and give Bruno the license to choose. He's not going to pick the ball up and start spraying it across the pitch, that's not his game. He's good in midfield because he's powerful defensively and offensively running with the ball. I think people are getting carried away with Joelinton in midfield, he's there for a reason and it isn't his passing abilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Alberto2005 said: He's not going to pick the ball up and start spraying it across the pitch, that's not his game. He's good in midfield because he's powerful defensively and offensively running with the ball. I think people are getting carried away with Joelinton in midfield, he's there for a reason and it isn't his passing abilities. I quite clearly didn't say that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Just now, Happinesstan said: I quite clearly didn't say that. Then why do you want him deepest? Surely you'd want Bruno starting the attacks seen as he will have the best passing range out of our whole midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Alberto2005 said: Then why do you want him deepest? Never said that either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 If we start with Shelvey, Bruno and Joelinton, I expect Joelinton to be the one actually bringing the ball out with Bruno and Shelvey as a kind of QB pairing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) Joe's passing has been v. good imo. Forward, nice weight etc. think he has the hallmarks of a fabulous 4-3-3 number 8 type. Just can't shoot. Edited February 1, 2022 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Joe's passing has been v. good imo. Forward, nice weight etc. think he has the hallmarks of a fabulous 4-3-3 number 8 type. Just can't shoot. Very true. Always thought he had good feet, even when he was a failing striker. He can usually manipulate the ball quite well in tight spaces under pressure before laying it off, I think that holds him in good stead in midfield. Can spot a decent forward pass now and then as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Is the Brazil game tonight? The 00.30 kick off time has me confused. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Just now, STM said: Is the Brazil game tonight? The 00.30 kick off time has me confused. Yes, tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Reckon Bruno is good enough to drag Joelinton into future Brazil squads? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortoon Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I mean Fred played last game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWTL Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Surely if we are playing those 3 then big Joe has to start getting forward more, Bruno or Shelvey aren't number 10's and Joe is fit enough to be box to box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 52 minutes ago, STM said: Is the Brazil game tonight? The 00.30 kick off time has me confused. That makes more sense. I was confused with why .com said the game was tomorrow when it's 6:30pm today my time. I am a moron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 56 minutes ago, STM said: Reckon Bruno is good enough to drag Joelinton into future Brazil squads? Can I have a pint of what you're drinking please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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