Dr. TC Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, LiquidAK said: The way he was limping at about 25 minutes was terrifying and I was worried that'd take the shine off the result, but he just recovered and was running about the rest of the game like it never happened. Love him. He limped until half time. I thought it was crazy not to take him off at 5-0. But second half he was fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Nobody said: And that's with him playing at like 50% to not injure himself more. Wouldn't be surprised if he ends up being the best midfielder I've seen for us, he is already pretty fucking close like. idk I’m already there. He’s the best I’ve ever seen for us. He does the dirty and beautiful and when we’re pressed high he’s absolutely running the entire thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazeT44 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Nobody said: And that's with him playing at like 50% to not injure himself more. Wouldn't be surprised if he ends up being the best midfielder I've seen for us, he is already pretty fucking close like. Who would he have to pass? i.e who do you have in #1 at present? Not being a dick and suggesting Bruno is by miles #1 already. Genuinely curious as to who you have as his closest competition. Question open to everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazeT44 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 (edited) For me, in CM and in my lifetime it's Speed, Lee and Cabaye. I loved all three for different reasons. Edit: Not saying they're ahead BTW. Just that, before Bruno, these were my top 3 CMs Edited April 23, 2023 by BlazeT44 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 1 minute ago, BlazeT44 said: Who would he have to pass? i.e who do you have in #1 at present? Not being a dick and suggesting Bruno is by miles #1 already. Genuinely curious as to who you have as his closest competition. Question open to everyone I don't even know I'm in that age bracket where I've seen the likes of Speed and Lee, but nowhere near enough to really compare them to how much I've seen of Bruno. Since I've been old enough to bother analysing football, it's Bruno by a mile like. Probably used to be Cabaye, but he's legit absolutely miles behind Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 (edited) Was absolutely convinced I wanted to see him in the number 8 role so he got in and around the box more, but seeing him play the number 6 role and dictate the game like he did today just makes me think that I might have it completely wrong. Edited April 23, 2023 by Thumbheed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 New contract ASAP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 37 minutes ago, Nobody said: And that's with him playing at like 50% to not injure himself more. Wouldn't be surprised if he ends up being the best midfielder I've seen for us, he is already pretty fucking close like. Only Rob Lee is better for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 There are moments and games where you don't want him as the 6 still but he's absolutely fantastic there the majority of the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Little word for the touch and pass to Willock for the Isak goal. A normal midfielder just knocks that to Willock’s feet to be safe, and Willock isn’t able to play the forward pass. But Bruno rolls his studs over it under pressure and plays it ahead of Willock, starting off the whole move. So many examples of those little added value things he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Little word for the touch and pass to Willock for the Isak goal. A normal midfielder just knocks that to Willock’s feet to be safe, and Willock isn’t able to play the forward pass. But Bruno rolls his studs over it under pressure and plays it ahead of Willock, starting off the whole move. So many examples of those little added value things he does. It was great. @Scotty66's lass fucking loved it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 3 hours ago, JNK said: Bruno's topic is on the second page, that's unaceptable We need longer pages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 He's now our fulcrum, everything revolves around him and he's absolutely fucking superb. Just adding 2 or 3 more players to this side will see him being given even more time, space to dictate things in the most important area on the park. I'd honestly not swap him for another CM in the PL right now and I'm including KdB, Bruno is at the exact right club at the exact right time under the exact right manager to allow him and us to grow and develop. He's insanely good and makes everything look just so easy and effortless. One of the best players to play in black and white and I genuinely mean that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 I’m another of the ‘prime Rob Lee still the best in my lifetime’ camp - but that position becomes less tenable with each game. But Lee was a very different player from Bruno. In terms of just phenomenal vision and ability, Gascoigne and Cabaye are the only ones I’ve seen in the same class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 (edited) The second he walked into the door he set the standard for others to follow. The man just oozes class. Edited April 23, 2023 by duo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 57 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: But Bruno rolls his studs over it under pressure and plays it ahead of Willock, starting off the whole move. He did it all day, even when we went (understandably) flat. Its not just that he plays and runs forward himself, but with the passes he plays he dictates others to do the same, all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 1 hour ago, FloydianMag said: Fucking hell. His little futsal sole-of-the-foot rolls are absolutely disgusting. It's the exact type of touch you were told not to do as a British youngster in the 2000s on a wet pitch. Futsal FTW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Spurs did a great job of demonstrating why every team nowadays asks someone to pick him up. The way he dictates play is world class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 He bosses games without breaking much of a sweat, does everything so well and you could see the minute he gets on the ball our players start making runs because they know he will find them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I think his finest ability is how important he makes himself. He always asks for the ball when we’re deep. He makes a very active effort to be the one who starts the attacks. And when we’re closer to the opposite box he always makes sure he’s in space to receive a pass should that be an option a wide player wants to take. It seems like a small thing but that attitude is massive. The desire to imprint himself on the game. Fwiw I think Isak has a similar mentality but his position is that much higher up the pitch (obviously). I’m still not sure about Gordon but this is one area he could actively look to improve himself. When he feels a bit more confident and feels like he belongs, I’d like to see him look assert himself more. I think he has it in him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 11 hours ago, BlazeT44 said: Who would he have to pass? i.e who do you have in #1 at present? Not being a dick and suggesting Bruno is by miles #1 already. Genuinely curious as to who you have as his closest competition. Question open to everyone His closest competition would be Rob Lee. I agree though, Bruno is comfortably the best midfielder I've seen in a Newcastle shirt, no question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 On 16/04/2023 at 12:45, Lotus said: It’s not just Bruno’s lack of pace, it’s that none of our midfielders ever effectively sit in front or back 4. With our system and our use of the high press, all the midfielders need to move up to cover the passing options through the middle. It does mean though that a team can go diagonally from the back, miss out our press and then find a massive gap in front of our back 4. I mean, Bournemouth did it to us with some ease if we’re honest. They just didn’t have the quality to capitalise. We need to be a bit more flexible tactically. I’m sure that’s kind of obvious by now. EH will, I have no doubt seen it. Hopefully we’ll start to see the plan b and c options take shape next season. This summer we need a few more options to gice us that flexibility. 1 hour ago, Lotus said: I think his finest ability is how important he makes himself. He always asks for the ball when we’re deep. He makes a very active effort to be the one who starts the attacks. And when we’re closer to the opposite box he always makes sure he’s in space to receive a pass should that be an option a wide player wants to take. It seems like a small thing but that attitude is massive. The desire to imprint himself on the game. Fwiw I think Isak has a similar mentality but his position is that much higher up the pitch (obviously). I’m still not sure about Gordon but this is one area he could actively look to improve himself. When he feels a bit more confident and feels like he belongs, I’d like to see him look assert himself more. I think he has it in him. "I'M HIM" energy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 The replies to this are enjoyable... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Man City, Liverpool and PSG all lusting after him according to various reports over the last few weeks. The goings on at the club right now are just too epic and special, and he adds another £50 million to his value every game he plays. Can't see him leaving at all. Very satisfying to see these clowns all wanting him now. We were sat in the bottom three in the league when we signed him, while they were all fumbling about chasing the obvious names as usual. Unlucky! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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