Interpolic Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, NE27 said: I asked for the new Brazilian hero......JL7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 14 minutes ago, Nine said: Biggest hint you could get that he won't be starting on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Biggest hint you could get that he won't be starting on Saturday. Or is it a bluff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 28 minutes ago, Nine said: "Bottler" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, morpeth mag said: Or is it a bluff? Or a double bluff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, TBG said: "Bottler" The twisting when we next lose a game that he doesnt start in is going to be epic like Edited February 18, 2022 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Unleash the Bruno! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 10 minutes ago, Nine said: The twisting when we next lose a game that he doesnt start in is going to be epic like Actually think that will be the prompt that gets him into the team. You ideally don't want to change a winning team too much, especially when Joe, Shelvey and Willock have been some of our best performers over that run. We get beat I imagine it will be a good chance to change/freshen things up a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) You could potentially get him in the team with the existing midfield by playing a diamond. Shelvey Bruno Joelinton Willock Wood ASM Edited February 18, 2022 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 The thing I worry about with Bruno is that he’s come here with this momentum and self belief from his time in France and he could have carried that straight into the team. Look at his 6 minute debut for example. I just think the longer he doesn’t start we risk losing some of the fire in his belly and belief that he has got in himself and it could affect his performances. He must be canny frustrated at not getting much time. This could all be bollocks of course because I don’t know what he’s thinking, but it’s just a worry I have. Plus I really want to see him play! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaxer Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 minute ago, LV said: The thing I worry about with Bruno is that he’s come here with this momentum and self belief from his time in France and he could have carried that straight into the team. Look at his 6 minute debut for example. I just think the longer he doesn’t start we risk losing some of the fire in his belly and belief that he has got in himself and it could affect his performances. He must be canny frustrated at not getting much time. This could all be bollocks of course because I don’t know what he’s thinking, but it’s just a worry I have. Plus I really want to see him play! Even if he does it's not like he's playing under the cabbage man, we've got Howe who has made Shelvey and Joelinton into actual good footballers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I trust Eddie to make the right decision but it seems to me that this match would've been the perfect time to give him a start. It's one that we wouldn't expect to win on paper and he could explain benching Willock to him by saying he wants a more defensive player in there for this difficult away game, plus it would be a good idea to have a more defensive player in there for this difficult away game. I am concerned that not starting him and not giving him enough time from the bench to earn his place (albeit due to the enforced subs and concern about Dubravka against Villa) is potentially creating an unnecessary issue and putting more pressure on him to instantly perform when he does get his chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outremont Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 18 minutes ago, Smal said: You could potentially get him in the team with the existing midfield by playing a diamond. Shelvey Bruno Joelinton Willock Wood ASM I think this could work… and would be even better with our first choice fullbacks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 As said above we know that howe doesnt like to disrupt a team doing well. But also, maybe he doesnt want Bruno walking into the team thinking hes billy big bollocks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 10 minutes ago, Lazarus said: As said above we know that howe doesnt like to disrupt a team doing well. But also, maybe he doesnt want Bruno walking into the team thinking hes billy big bollocks Agree. I would say Howe has done that now with putting him on the bench for two games. I think now would be the right time to find a place for him in the starting line up. If he doesn't, something will happen eventually to allow his inclusion, be it injury or a ban for someone and I think everyone knows that once Bruno gets into that starting line up, he's never getting dropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 57 minutes ago, Smal said: You could potentially get him in the team with the existing midfield by playing a diamond. Shelvey Bruno Joelinton Willock Wood ASM That's just another way of saying drop Fraser for Willock, and that's the wrong call right now in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danswan Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I'm hoping Howe's creating a caged tiger who will devour all once he's finally released. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, HawK said: That's just another way of saying drop Fraser for Willock, and that's the wrong call right now in my opinion. ASM is better coming from a wider position as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I'll just be dissapointed if Lascelles just gets to walk back in and Bruno is still benched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 He'll get plenty game time, Howe's just waiting for Willock's performances to drop off so he can squeeze him in. Joelinton & Shelvey won't get dropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Bruno is clearly not starting judging by press conference . Bench again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 11 minutes ago, GWN said: Bruno is clearly not starting judging by press conference . Bench again What was actually said haven't listened to it yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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