timeEd32 Posted October 27, 2024 Share Posted October 27, 2024 Very sloppy today but honestly have a lot of sympathy for him. More than the other underachievers at least. The performances we’re seeing now are why players need to be rotated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 27, 2024 Share Posted October 27, 2024 Defensively he'll always be a potential liability when he gets caught upfield, but with the ball he's still the one who makes stuff happen. Technically he's miles better than everyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlau88210 Posted October 27, 2024 Share Posted October 27, 2024 I thought he played well today. Some great passing and take care of the ball well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 (edited) Fantastic footballer but he’s so slow, man. Edited October 28, 2024 by Sima Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 13 minutes ago, Sima said: Fantastic footballer but he’s so slow, man. City fan in my local thinks he’s been found out a bit in part because of his lack of speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 1 minute ago, ExiledGeordie said: City fan in my local thinks he’s been found out a bit in part because of his lack of speed. He needs passing options, he'd be much better in a possession based side with us I've got no idea what he's meant to be doing. Obviously massively out of form and probably burnt out too given he has stopped playing and has go fly half way around the world every other month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 2 minutes ago, r0cafella said: He needs passing options, he'd be much better in a possession based side with us I've got no idea what he's meant to be doing. Obviously massively out of form and probably burnt out too given he has stopped playing and has go fly half way around the world every other month. Agreed and I’ll add that’s not my opinion entirely. The complete lack of anything on the right to create space for him and others knackers us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 1 minute ago, ExiledGeordie said: Agreed and I’ll add that’s not my opinion entirely. The complete lack of anything on the right to create space for him and others knackers us. Definitely a factor, If tino pushes up we are massively exposed to a counter as Schar and Burn are two or the slowest players in the league. Easy pickings for any competent team. I'm not certain Eddie can turn it around but I have massive sympathy for him because when he was constructing our side we were flying. Unfortunately injuries and suspension clipped out wingers and obviously we stood still this summer. As a club we don't have a winning mentality so any drop off is likely to be a big setback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 11 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: City fan in my local thinks he’s been found out a bit in part because of his lack of speed. Inclined to agree. Block the lanes from defence to restrict balls into him at goal kicks and as an attacking midfielder play on his shoulder and you’ll be able to get in behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 3 minutes ago, Sima said: Inclined to agree. Block the lanes from defence to restrict balls into him at goal kicks and as an attacking midfielder play on his shoulder and you’ll be able to get in behind. I’ve always thought Bruno might benefit from a pacey 6 so he can focus more on influencing play further upfield and is less likely to have his lack of pace exposed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 Yeah, he suffers the same as others in the side with a lack of options when on the ball. He looks like he wants to be progressive more than he can be. He's not Jack Colback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 31 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: City fan in my local thinks he’s been found out a bit in part because of his lack of speed. He’s faster than Gundogan / Kovacic. Just when you are a terrible side at controlling the ball, your weaknesses are exposed a hell lot more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 34 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: I’ve always thought Bruno might benefit from a pacey 6 so he can focus more on influencing play further upfield and is less likely to have his lack of pace exposed. Like Tonali? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 Whatever happened to all the little one twos we used to play, used to play some lush football in the channels. Those little runs behind the full backs caused mayhem, Bruno often the one feeding them. Trippier was heavily involved as well but just rarely seem to use it anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 Still love the guy but was really winding me up at times yesterday, I get it's why he plays and you take the rough with the smooth but he was going for some hollywood passes despite there being at least a couple of other more sensible options available, on at least 2 occasions his passes led to us being hit on the counter and in trouble Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC91 Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 2 hours ago, Sibierski said: He’s faster than Gundogan / Kovacic. Just when you are a terrible side at controlling the ball, your weaknesses are exposed a hell lot more. He's certainly not faster than those 2, Kovacic in particular is much quicker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 He's probably the slowest footballer I've ever seen. Can't think of anyone slower tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 I thought he had a poor game yesterday overall, was very wasteful with the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 209 Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 The club posted an interview with Bruno after the game on Facebook, I actually couldn't believe the abuse he was getting from our fans. Not just the odd comment, and not just saying he had a bad game either. I really hope he didn't see that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 23 minutes ago, The Butcher said: He's probably the slowest footballer I've ever seen. Can't think of anyone slower tbh Love him but he looks like he’s running with a fridge on his back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 23 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I thought he had a poor game yesterday overall, was very wasteful with the ball. Agreed, not sure how anyone thinks he was good yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 His weird passing style looks very ugly when it doesn’t come off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 I’d take that £100m now please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 (edited) 4 hours ago, ExiledGeordie said: I’ve always thought Bruno might benefit from a pacey 6 so he can focus more on influencing play further upfield and is less likely to have his lack of pace exposed. Interview from Howe when we signed Bruno "When asked if such a goal was on Bruno's highlights reel, Howe confessed he's been signed to play as a number 6 more than anything else." He said: "Goal-scoring is not something he has made a name for himself doing but he is capable of the unexpected and that is what he did. "The goal was something we probably did not expect from him but shows his technical ability and he is going to be a huge player for us." It seems like Howe made up his mind about it like 2,5 years ago. Edited October 28, 2024 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 28, 2024 Share Posted October 28, 2024 (edited) Wasn’t he always a 6 though? Or a relatively deep lying midfielder anyway. Edited October 28, 2024 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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