LRD Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I can get the athletic part a bit, that he isn't a physical monster like Joe. Body language experts though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 WTF is going on here? First he doesn’t look fit after playing 4 minutes and now his body language is not right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Madness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Think you're getting trolled by wormy guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) 'kinell didn't think that one needed a safety smilie. Edited February 14, 2022 by wormy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Didn't nearly set up a goal or do a nonchalant backheel between two players. He's going backwards fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 He had some career here though eh. Good times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Would think he’ll replace Willock rather than Shelvey. Hope I’m wrong though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Fantail Breeze said: Would think he’ll replace Willock rather than Shelvey. Hope I’m wrong though. I think we'll look better with him Shelvey and Joelinton, tbh that's a pretty good midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 33 minutes ago, wormy said: 'kinell didn't think that one needed a safety smilie. It’s so hard to tell on here sometimes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outremont Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said: Would think he’ll replace Willock rather than Shelvey. Hope I’m wrong though. He has to come in for Shelvey. Willock makes forward runs and JL7 is undroppable. Shelvey all day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I'm at the point of a Bruno-Joelinton double with Willock as a 10 (who drops back in when out of possession). I also thought Bruno looked pretty quick against Everton when he was catching up to ASM & getting in the box after the through ball. He's not going to be an athletic powerhouse or anything but enough to be able to handle the league and let his strengths come through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 We probably wouldn't need quite so much industry in midfield if we could just keep the ball a bit better. Also Bruno seems to be a fantastic passer of a football. Glimpses of a De Bruyne esque ability to play passes perfectly into a players stride. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 He’ll be loaned out to Aberdeen next… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, Shays Given Tim Flowers said: We probably wouldn't need quite so much industry in midfield if we could just keep the ball a bit better. Also Bruno seems to be a fantastic passer of a football. Glimpses of a De Bruyne esque ability to play passes perfectly into a players stride. Was thinking this too, the effort the lads put in yesterday was incredible but I don’t think the intensity is sustainable. To play with such a press requires we control the game more and I think Bruno is the guy to help us do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, Shays Given Tim Flowers said: We probably wouldn't need quite so much industry in midfield if we could just keep the ball a bit better. Also Bruno seems to be a fantastic passer of a football. Glimpses of a De Bruyne esque ability to play passes perfectly into a players stride. This is the crux of it, for me. We still seem to struggle to build anything through the middle of the park and retaining possession is an issue most games. It feels like the opposition regularly have control of the ball in the middle of the park. Although we are very good at disrupting them high up, whilst also defending very well of late. We never seem to have spells of dominating the ball and looking in control. Shelvey sits on the toes of the centre backs, he is pretty static and it doesn't seem like we're ever looking to form any passing triangles or lanes on the pitch with him. Willock is very good at nicking it back higher up the pitch and getting hold of loose balls. But doesn't really look like someone who is looking to get on the ball regularly. Joelinton's best work has been off the ball. Again, I think like Willock. He is best at winning the ball and picking it up to then spring a counter, or just lay it off wide. He's not even a midfielder by trade. I guess it is about finding a balance and perhaps horses for courses. Despite his improved performances. I still think mid to long term. Bruno plays instead of Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 49 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said: Would think he’ll replace Willock rather than Shelvey. Hope I’m wrong though. That would knock the balance of the side right out, and also take away two key aspects which Willock is bringing to the table: Winning the ball high up the pitch, and goal threat. Shelvey has to be the one who makes way, and that's not a slight on Shelvey. He's been playing well as the sitting midfielder, but that's surely the role Bruno has been brought in for, and he's simply a better player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 53 minutes ago, WillingtonMag said: I think we'll look better with him Shelvey and Joelinton, tbh that's a pretty good midfield. Should be for Shelvey for me. Maybe for Willock against the top 4-5 clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) I wouldn't look too much into X player cannot be replaced because he does A or B like. Howe can change the system if he needs to, we saw that with Wood and Trippier. As long as we have enough players pressing when out of possession I think he'll be happy. Our work on the ball can only improve, really. We cannot just throw Krafth in and expect to set up how we have been as we want Krafth on the ball less, where as we want Trippier on it more. If we have to play more through the middle I would imagine Bruno starts like. Possibly in place of Willock (who might then replace Fraser). We'll see, but i'm pretty confident that it'll be the same again in terms of impressive work rate making it difficult for teams to play, but relying on set pieces or the odd in-play chance to nick the game. Edited February 14, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 My stream went down late second half yesterday so missed his appearance. So he is officially shite now??? What a come down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, pedro111 said: My stream went down late second half yesterday so missed his appearance. So he is officially shite now??? What a come down. No one has said that ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 34 minutes ago, pedro111 said: My stream went down late second half yesterday so missed his appearance. So he is officially shite now??? What a come down. He's not shite, he just can't close down 4 players on his own. Waste of money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) Can’t see him starting anytime soon tbh. I personally wouldn’t change our current midfield 3 right now, not until an injury warrants it anyway. Edited February 14, 2022 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I would put him in instead of Shelvey. Bruno didn't come here to sit on the bench for too long, and he will easily do the job of Shelvey and even more. Shelvey could use the rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 With Trippier out and our right flank less effective, may be wise to have Bruno to provide chances through the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now