The College Dropout Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Kanji said: I think he's been good as well, but I'd argue in games where we needed him to absolutely destroy the opposition (esp lower sides) he hasn't really done that. Yesterday reminded me of him last season pre World Cup and the end of his first season with us when he was just cooking all over. That's because they target him. Good managers have a Bruno G plan when they face us. They man-mark him. And deliberately target him for roughhousing and to knick it from him. No sensible manager would give him so much space to operate like they did yesterday. This is one of my frustrations with Eddie. Decent teams and managers have plans to stop Bruno G, which greatly mitigates his threat. Howe hasn't done much tactically to free him back up as far s I can tell. I can only think Heckingbottom thought to himself.. their at home.. we've lost 3 out of the last 4.. if they went at us they could beat us. But we're much better than them. And all the other teams had a plan to stop Bruno and all of our other strengths. They didn't let us do whatever we wanted. Paul. Edited September 25, 2023 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I think the devil will be in the details as usual, I would assume that because Bruno so obviously wants to stay and loves the club, his representatives would be looking after his career, as they should, and insisting on giving him a potential way out without him looking like he's angling for an exit. The questions are - 1. Does the clause only apply in certain situations - i.e. not in Europe, only to CL clubs, only to foreign clubs, etc? 2. How much is it, really? It's not the worst idea to outline specific criteria for an exit, even if they're likely never to occur. Just clarifies everything for all involved. Also, fucking great news to sign him up no matter what. He gets the club and I love the way he cares so deeply, even if it sometimes gets him into trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 15 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: That's because they target him. Good managers have a Bruno G plan when they face us. They man-mark him. And deliberately target him for roughhousing and to knick it from him. No sensible manager would give him so much space to operate like they did yesterday. This is one of my frustrations with Eddie. Decent teams and managers have plans to stop Bruno G, which greatly mitigates his threat. Howe hasn't done much tactically to free him back up as far s I can tell. I can only think Heckingbottom thought to himself.. their at home.. we've lost 3 out of the last 4.. if they went at us they could beat us. But we're much better than them. And all the other teams had a plan to stop Bruno and all of our other strengths. They didn't let us do whatever we wanted. Paul. Again, fair points. Of course they would do all that, but its the simple stuff he wasn't doing much of - he thrives in the 50/50s and being engaged and having to fight his way out and play a ball - that's the very reason why he's so press resistant and so highly rated. It's the duels that he generally wins and then what he does after. All of which has seen him sky rocket to the very top and become a key Brazil national player. You don't just get that type of praise and recognition beating teams that allow you the freedom of the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Im assuming once Tonali gets up to speed and Willock is in there being super press-resistant, then Bruno will get a bit more time and space. I think the way we played the ball through the middle yesterday was fantastic though. Lovely little around the corner lay offs in narrow spaces. Would give anyone time on the ball. Just got to do it against better opponents. Doing it against lesser opponents is an important 1st step though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) Bruno’s agent! Edited September 26, 2023 by PauloGeordio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I absolutely love this mad bloke. He rinsed them to pieces yesterday, gets his goal, does a classic # of different celebrations post goal then yells to away fans "IM FUCKING STAYING" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 love the foreigns swearing in english. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Whatever the release clause, we know it'll be reinvested into the team and not trousered into a pair of XXXL drainpipe stonewash denim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 It's inevitable that one day he will leave, don't worry about it, embrace him being here, wave him fair well when/if he leaves and trust the club to reinvest like a motherfucker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Let's say he leaves... and we sign Barella or someone like that... will soon take the sting out of things. Relax. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) How knackered does Bruno look there!? Normally fatigue disappears with the joy of scoring, wouldn’t be surprised if he was on the bench tomorrow. Edited September 26, 2023 by Coffee_Johnny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Is there a lag with Twatter links? They used to embed straight away. Now it’s only when I’m back in the thread I notice that they’ve embedded ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Coffee_Johnny said: How knackered does Bruno look there!? Normally fatigue disappears with the joy of scoring, wouldn’t be surprised if he was on the bench tomorrow. I think Howe will start tonali, Murphy, livramento, hall and possibly lascelles and Miley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Coffee_Johnny said: How knackered does Bruno look there!? Normally fatigue disappears with the joy of scoring, wouldn’t be surprised if he was on the bench tomorrow. He shouldn't play tomorrow. Stay at home. Pope. Botman. Schar. Trippier. Burn. Bruno. Gordon. Should all be at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Longstaff too actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 11 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: He shouldn't play tomorrow. Stay at home. Pope. Botman. Schar. Trippier. Burn. Bruno. Gordon. Should all be at home. At home? I'm 99% sure that Eddie wants to progress so we'll see a relatively strong side, and if anything, those players will still be on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Just now, Shadow Puppets said: At home? I'm 99% sure that Eddie wants to progress so we'll see a relatively strong side, and if anything, those players will still be on the bench. They've played a lot of football man. Longstaff just back from injury. Bruno G has played every minute in this intense period. He needs a week break. The defenders on the bench is ok. City are going to play the boys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: They've played a lot of football man. Longstaff just back from injury. Bruno G has played every minute in this intense period. He needs a week break. The defenders on the bench is ok. City are going to play the boys. Are they though, or is it just a ploy from Pep? It absolutely won't be the kids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said: Are they though, or is it just a ploy from Pep? It absolutely won't be the kids. They've got so many injuries and now suspensions. Last 2 seasons 3rd round teams below. KDB out. Rodri out. Bilva likely out. Kovacic & Stones might miss out too. Think Ortega, Ake, Gomez, Lewis, Akanji start in defence. Edited September 26, 2023 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Ortega Lewis Ake Gvardiol Gomez Nunes Phillips Doku Foden Grealish Alvarez Be something like that I'd imagine. Wouldn't be surprised to see Haaland start as well No chance they play "kids" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 3 hours ago, The College Dropout said: Longstaff too actually. Lungstaff runs for fun! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Lungstaff runs for fun! Aye and he's done plenty of running last week. From what I know of Howe. He'll rest key players and those who have had many minutes recently. Isak, Murphy, Tonali, Dubs, Lascelles, Targett, Hall, Livra, Anderson will all start imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 3 hours ago, PauloGeordio said: Is there a lag with Twatter links? They used to embed straight away. Now it’s only when I’m back in the thread I notice that they’ve embedded ! That's cos I'm editing your posts with a Twitter link as opposed to an X one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 On 25/09/2023 at 17:50, TBG said: Has it been confirmed his wife is pregnant or was that celebration in fact aimed at those fans balling their eyes out like babies over his supposed release clause? Yeah they’ve both had it on their instagrams for the last week or so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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