alexf Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 That moment is the first time make me intrigued to see Bruno playing higher with someone sitting behind. Never quite thought he would be suited to the higher role as we all know he's got zero pace. But his close control is up there with the best in our squad and it was a nice burst away from the defender. Would also mean he could press high like he seems to want to do without the risk of a massive gap behind if they get past his press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 38 minutes ago, alexf said: That moment is the first time make me intrigued to see Bruno playing higher with someone sitting behind. Never quite thought he would be suited to the higher role as we all know he's got zero pace. But his close control is up there with the best in our squad and it was a nice burst away from the defender. Would also mean he could press high like he seems to want to do without the risk of a massive gap behind if they get past his press. Sure he played higher up the pitch when he first came and Shelvey was the deep lying player. He popped up with a few goals as well when we avoided relegation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 He is probably more suited to playing higher up and he's not disciplined enough in the deeper role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 8 minutes ago, Myleftboot said: Sure he played higher up the pitch when he first came and Shelvey was the deep lying player. He popped up with a few goals as well when we avoided relegation. 100% this. It's been a big option we've been eschewing for a long time. Pretty sure, based on interviews, Guimaraes thinks of it as his favourite position too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I’m sure we’ve just had a couple of games where he was the best player on the pitch playing further back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 he did look really, really good as a number 10 in the second half, mind. We desperately need a DM if we want to do something like that though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Whoever plays at the base of the midfield needs to be able to control games and calm things down when needed, it’s what we’ve always lacked and I think it’s clear now that Bruno isn’t that guy. Even when we’re in good form our games get too chaotic for my liking. I’ve 100% come round to the idea of a DM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Played some delicious passes yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Just want to see him with some genuine technical class next to him in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 51 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Just want to see him with some genuine technical class next to him in midfield. I’ll do it if Eddie asks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 59 minutes ago, Kimbo said: Whoever plays at the base of the midfield needs to be able to control games and calm things down when needed, it’s what we’ve always lacked and I think it’s clear now that Bruno isn’t that guy. Even when we’re in good form our games get too chaotic for my liking. I’ve 100% come round to the idea of a DM. I wonder if Howe has, as well? I hope so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 That Bruno cross that Murphy chopped over was absolutely absurd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 His assist for Trippier was sublime too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 2 hours ago, Myleftboot said: Sure he played higher up the pitch when he first came and Shelvey was the deep lying player. He popped up with a few goals as well when we avoided relegation. On the team sheet he did, on the pitch he just bossed the middle and would tell Shelvey where he wanted him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) 4 hours ago, Kimbo said: Whoever plays at the base of the midfield needs to be able to control games and calm things down when needed, it’s what we’ve always lacked and I think it’s clear now that Bruno isn’t that guy. Even when we’re in good form our games get too chaotic for my liking. I’ve 100% come round to the idea of a DM. Don’t agree, Bruno is brilliant in the middle position. We just need people who can run, pass and control the ball to put with him. The signing of Tonali very much suggests Bruno is staying at 6. Edited February 4 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Is Bruno wasted in his position at the minute. When Tonali was playing a lot of people were saying it wasn’t working with him and Bruno so maybe next season(if Bruno’s still here) could be: Tonali. New Cm. Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Is Bruno wasted? No, I don’t think so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 4 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Is Bruno wasted? No, I don’t think so. Could be now. Day off..... no game until next Saturday. I would be if I didn't have work in the morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) There's such a drop off from Bruno. Not even sure who our next best passer would be, Trippier? Always envious of teams like Liverpool who seem to be overflowing with the bastards. Edited February 4 by JUICE690 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Just now, JUICE690 said: There's such a drop off from Bruno. Not even sure who our next best passer would be. Trippier? Always envious of teams like Liverpool who seem to be overflowing with the bastards. These teams unfortunately have years, sometimes decades of football DNA which carries from the top to the bottom. We will get there one day, hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 53 minutes ago, JUICE690 said: There's such a drop off from Bruno. Not even sure who our next best passer would be, Trippier? Always envious of teams like Liverpool who seem to be overflowing with the bastards. tripps and schar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, PauloGeordio said: Naa, not disciplined enough to play the role he is in though Leave Bruno where he is as he’s class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 16 minutes ago, reefatoon said: Naa, not disciplined enough to play the role he is in though Leave Bruno where he is as he’s class. Let's let him carry on doing do all that, just further up the pitch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Yes, I've got no serious criticisms of how he handles his current role. It's just a question of whether he'd be more devastating if he spends more time closer to the opposition's goal. I'm sure he would. We'd need new players or a tactical rethink to do that though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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