Rod Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, St1pe said: Someone on here mention the other week that he was the new target for boo boys to scapegoat and the lad got shut down for it. You can actually see it starting on twitter the same way it did with ASM. Weird narratives are already starting I can't stand the boo boys but having said that Bruno is not performing as he should/could. He doesn't help himself by having to try and do a trick or posing a bit with the ball. That pathetic effort he had. Why did he have to roll the ball with his studs before his attempt at goal? A simple one touch then hit the f#cking ball and he would have at least tested the goalkeeper. Edited August 20, 2023 by Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Since 1882 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Everyone has the right to critique any players performance, but his chance on goal aside he was far from shite. Maybe it's natural, the higher the profile of a player the greater they get slated or adulated. Bruno's class, but sad reality is we'll one day sign a £40M player who turns out total dogshit. Until that day comes, we can't slate Bruno for having a 5/10 performance away to Man City in a 1-0 loss! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 If people think Bruno was shite last night they need their eyes testing like. He had one awful effort on goal, but he had a decent game otherwise, in the circumstances. Did very little else wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 23 minutes ago, St1pe said: Someone on here mention the other week that he was the new target for boo boys to scapegoat and the lad got shut down for it. You can actually see it starting on twitter the same way it did with ASM. Weird narratives are already starting Most annoying thing is Bruno just like ASM, absolutely love the club and fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 It was a bit painful to watch Bruno try to catch up with Foden when he got past him. Phoden was faster with the the ball than Bruno is without it Other than a physical limitation he can't do anything about and one mistimed kick he did well. Expect him to be one of our best performers this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, Conjo said: It was a bit painful to watch Bruno try to catch up with Foden when he got past him. Phoden was faster with the the ball than Bruno is without it Other than a physical limitation he can't do anything about and one mistimed kick he did well. Expect him to be one of our best performers this season. Foden was absolutely superb last night. He's a better player than Bruno tbf and there'll be many more central midfielders this season who will come up well short against him so it's certainly no disgrace to be coming off 2nd best. We are still a fair way behind Man City but I'm confident that slowly but surely we will catch up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Tbf, Foden overloaded that zone because Alvarez was often there as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 4 hours ago, St1pe said: Someone on here mention the other week that he was the new target for boo boys to scapegoat and the lad got shut down for it. You can actually see it starting on twitter the same way it did with ASM. Weird narratives are already starting Yup it's starting, although he is behind Miggy in that regard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monters Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Rod said: I can't stand the boo boys but having said that Bruno is not performing as he should/could. He doesn't help himself by having to try and do a trick or posing a bit with the ball. That pathetic effort he had. Why did he have to roll the ball with his studs before his attempt at goal? A simple one touch then hit the f#cking ball and he would have at least tested the goalkeeper. He always and to be fair most modern players do, does roll with his studs, so it’s not like he was show boating with the chance Edited August 20, 2023 by Monters Missed word Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 The problem most of us are having is that we see that he is not at the same elite level he set last year. He just hasn't really got going this season, again we need to give him a chance to find his form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, buzza said: The problem most of us are having is that we see that he is not at the same elite level he set last year. He just hasn't really got going this season, again we need to give him a chance to find his form. 2 games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I think he may be carrying a little extra which I would think will be gone in a week or two. I assume all this stuff is closely monitored (weight/food/cardio levels). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 No, the end of last season was a dip in his form aswell, but he had the ankle problem to excuse it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I don’t think he’s having a dip in form like, he just played against Man City. I know this is a discussion forum but we really need to try and relax and enjoy the class players we have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 23 hours ago, Rod said: I can't stand the boo boys but having said that Bruno is not performing as he should/could. He doesn't help himself by having to try and do a trick or posing a bit with the ball. That pathetic effort he had. Why did he have to roll the ball with his studs before his attempt at goal? A simple one touch then hit the f#cking ball and he would have at least tested the goalkeeper. A lot of technically good players do that roll with the studs thing to control and set up the ball for the next pass/ shot/ movement. I think it’s something a lot of players are taught at a young age, maybe even when they are playing futsal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 That roll with the studs is something he does a lot, his goal away to Norwich he did that exact control He just snatched at the shot and got it wrong, had nothing to do with the control Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 He might have rushed it in the way we rushed a lot of stuff, due to the lack of time you have when you play Man City. It was a terrible play anyway, but understandable IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 People have accepted that the lad is a little slow physically yh? I remember when that was a running joke but it’s always been true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Travelled more distance than any other player in the game didn't he, the unfit fat slow bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) When he arrived he was an 8/10 in a 5-6/10 team. Last season he was an 8/10 In a 7/10 team (individual wise). Now the rest of the team are at, or closer to his ability, he'll not stand out as much. He's great man. Edited August 21, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I do think he’s hit a bit of lull in performances and teams have setup plans against him. But he’s still a wonderful footballer and his floor level of performance is higher than what we are used to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) I just think people focus on his mistakes. I can kind of understand why, because the stuff he does (like taking extra time and inviting pressure) is not really the kind of football we're used to praising. Edited August 21, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I do think he’s hit a bit of lull in performances and teams have setup plans against him. But he’s still a wonderful footballer and his floor level of performance is higher than what we are used to. Aye he'll be fine. He's still a solid 6/7 even when he's underperforming. I've no doubt he'll get back to the level he's been at, it just might not appear it all of the time as he's not miles ahead of his team mates anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Expecting him to dominate this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Was Tonali, Joelinton, Longstaff any better ? Nope. Man City are at home,they're the best in the world and have been coached that way by the same manager for seven years, I'd be surprised if they lose once at home this season. The way City play affects how teams perform when they play them, this includes individual performance ie: Bruno or whoever, you just can't get your rhythm versus sides like this. Heightened expectations among our impatient fans is something they need to deal with. I've already said to my other half and friends etc, if Eddie struggles with the challenges this season brings with all the extra games, the same types who have these over expectations will start to convince others he's not good enough, probably saying, we need to look for a manager who knows the champions league bla bla. I've supported this club for long enough now to know this is worth waiting for, we need to cherish the moment and not worry about anything, it's going to take time, but it's going to be brilliant. This season is really a look into the future, because we are 2 or 3 years ahead of schedule. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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