Nine Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 That 2nd half atmosphere must have left some impression on him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, ManDoon said: What’s mental is he was on the pitch for what 3 mins. Created the same amount of chances as Shelvey, and won more tackles. He did so much in 5 minutes. Should have been given the chance to have a shot on goal as well. Im a little annoyed he didnt get it. Edited February 8, 2022 by Super Duper Branko Strupar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I'm honestly gutted I didnt get to see that happen. Would have been something else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 He was mint. Like Trippier he’s actually a top class footballer, looks a bit weird in our team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix711 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, alexf said: Shelvey has improved lately but this guy looks like he's gonna slot into his position easily. Looked very classy with every touch and his closing down was better than anything we have had all season even in just a few minutes. In his 5 minutes he played high up, pressed his opponent, dispossessed and then played a through ball. Playing in the Shelvey role (single deep pivot) means he can't do that as he'll expose the back 2. At Lyon he played the higher of two midfielders in a 3-4-3, his partner Caqueret mopped up a lot of balls but the two of them were like terriers in the middle of the park, winning high up and releasing their team mates. If we stick to 4-3-3, he takes Willock or Joelinton's place - to be fair, Willock doesn't start playing til the second half anyways. I think Howe might play 3-4-3 against Villa and put Burn as part of back 3 against Villa but we'll see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: He was mint. Like Trippier he’s actually a top class footballer, looks a bit weird in our team. Why the hell did spurs sell him ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Great to have someone we can trust off the bench, but this lad looks like the real deal super sub! Welcome Gamerangs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, nemtizz said: Ball rolls, backheel, interception and a tackle. And the move that started off ASMs chance, too, of course. Ridiculous. Looks alreet doesn’t he He was riling up the gallowgate 1 min after he came on as a sub, absolute onions on this lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Phoenix711 said: In his 5 minutes he played high up, pressed his opponent, dispossessed and then played a through ball. Playing in the Shelvey role (single deep pivot) means he can't do that as he'll expose the back 2. At Lyon he played the higher of two midfielders in a 3-4-3, his partner Caqueret mopped up a lot of balls but the two of them were like terriers in the middle of the park, winning high up and releasing their team mates. If we stick to 4-3-3, he takes Willock or Joelinton's place - to be fair, Willock doesn't start playing til the second half anyways. I think Howe might play 3-4-3 against Villa and put Burn as part of back 3 against Villa but we'll see. I agree. However he was doing that when he came on as he came on for Willock. I just think he will bring more to the team than Shelvey and I believe Willock is the only player we have that can do that most advanced of the 3 role and Joelinton has been pretty consistent in his number 8 role. I appreciate playing the pivot might not be is best position as I haven't seen enough of him but I just think our best 3 midfield would be Willock Bruno Joelinton if we carry on this formation. They all bring something different and I just find Shelveys lack of mobility the biggest concern. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Aye, was gonna post something to that effect @Phoenix711. I'm sure he could do a better job than Shelvey in that role but I do wonder if we'd get more out of him in Willock's place today. We all know Shelvey has considerable shortcomings but he can pick a pass. Stick Bruno and Joe either side of him and let them wreck cunts and you've got a decent little midfield IMO. Willock might do better from the bench, seems to flourish when the game gets a bit stretched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I think Willock gets better when everyone else gets tired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Willock is starting to look like his old self. Had a good game against Leeds and another solid showing today, he won a lot of balls from them and was lively in attack Shelvey has to be the one dropped Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, Amir_9 said: Willock is starting to look like his old self. Had a good game against Leeds and another solid showing today, he won a lot of balls from them and was lively in attack Shelvey has to be the one dropped Willock was terrible in the first half I thought. Much better in the second. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Was desperate for him to come on around the 60 minute mark, but in hindsight it was probably better to put him on when we were 2 up with less pressure although he is clearly more than capable of handling it. Great way for him to be introduced to the fans with the fantastic ovation he got, and luckily he didn't need more minutes than he got to show us what he's capable of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Willock is weird, seems to have really quick feet until the moment comes to actually release the ball at which point it seems to take him an age. Might be why he looks so much better later in games, just that bit more time to get the pass or shot away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I think he's place would be in Joelinton's role actually, but it would be better for the team to bench shelvey. With the atmosphere you guys had today I'm sure he felt like home, here in Brazil we're also cited as one of the toughest teams to beat when playing home because of the crazy atmosphere and the crazy sound our stands make. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, gdm said: What a fucking player we have on our hands here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Can anyone recall a better cameo than that? Heavens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pardiola said: Can anyone recall a better cameo than that? Heavens. Just wish Allan had squared it. This lad is going to be pure filth with his pressing and passing, can't fucking wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Good lord. That back heel in the Strawberry corner... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: He did so much in 5 minutes. Should have been given the chance to have a shot on goal as well. Im a little annoyed he didnt get it. I think Willock and Wood were both standing wide-open in the 18-yard-box too. But can't totally begrudge ASM to be fair, he was flying tonight and fancied himself a goal. Edited February 9, 2022 by cubaricho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, gdm said: Fucking hell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Biggsbond14 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 What a six minute hit that was , fucking he ain’t shy to make a impression ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 49 minutes ago, gdm said: he’s gonna be so fucking good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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