PauloGeordio Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) ????Not athletic enough ? Edited May 20 by PauloGeordio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Not sure anyone has ever questioned his athleticism, only his speed? Personally I've always thought he's plenty fast enough, but the impression I get from others' comments is that there's a perception he's not quick enough. Not that he doesn't have a good engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 2 minutes ago, Chris_R said: Not sure anyone has ever questioned his athleticism, only his speed? Personally I've always thought he's plenty fast enough, but the impression I get from others' comments is that there's a perception he's not quick enough. Not that he doesn't have a good engine. “Context: Pundit Danny Murphy’s comments earlier in the season on Bruno Guimarães: "That (not being a good athlete) is what will stop him from being one of the best because everything else in his game is superb. He is a great passer, technically gifted, but he’s not a great athlete. He needs real athletes around him to shine.” Bruno’s response: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 1 minute ago, PauloGeordio said: “Context: Pundit Danny Murphy’s comments earlier in the season on Bruno Guimarães: "That (not being a good athlete) is what will stop him from being one of the best because everything else in his game is superb. He is a great passer, technically gifted, but he’s not a great athlete. He needs real athletes around him to shine.” Bruno’s response: What Danny Murphy said was bang on the money still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 2 minutes ago, LFEE said: What Danny Murphy said was bang on the money still. He is a good athlete (may not be the quickest) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 I’ll say it once more for good measure, he doesn’t want to leave. Getting into Europe is the “measure” by which the club believe will determine whether they need to sell a big player. Bruno is aware of this. It’s still up in the air, he’s not bought a house and he hasn’t extended his rental in Darras. Yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 3 hours ago, Chris_R said: Not sure anyone has ever questioned his athleticism, only his speed? Personally I've always thought he's plenty fast enough, but the impression I get from others' comments is that there's a perception he's not quick enough. Not that he doesn't have a good engine. He has quick first few steps proved by his ability to go past players but his pace on +10-15 meter sprints is one of the worst in the league. Doesn't really matter though unless he's trying to sprint back to defend a counter-attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 The only thing stopping him from being world class are his terrible knee slides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just now, Pata said: He has quick first few steps proved by his ability to go past players but his pace on +10-15 meter sprints is one of the worst in the league. Doesn't really matter though unless he's trying to sprint back to defend a counter-attack. Pirlo? Xavi? Xabi Alonso? To name a few. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 1 minute ago, CPL said: Pirlo? Xavi? Xabi Alonso? To name a few. ? I said it doesn't really affect his play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just now, Pata said: ? I said it doesn't really affect his play. Yea sorry my bad. I didn't read it properly. It was directed more at the previous posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 2 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: Can't imagine everything wanting to a video another team celebrating scoring against your own side. Brentford lot really are a weird bunch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 16 minutes ago, CPL said: The only thing stopping him from being world class are his terrible knee slides. I love that he's so phenomenally shit at knee slides and still insists on doing them. I just find it so endearing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Maximin Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Bit of an ignorant question, but what does being a good athlete mean as a footballer? It’s not the same as pace, fitness or strength, but some combination of them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 (edited) 6 hours ago, St. Maximin said: Bit of an ignorant question, but what does being a good athlete mean as a footballer? It’s not the same as pace, fitness or strength, but some combination of them? Edited May 21 by PauloGeordio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 athletic /aθˈlɛtɪk/ adjective Having sufficient speed and agility to perform a complete kneeslide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 13 minutes ago, Checko said: athletic /aθˈlɛtɪk/ adjective Having sufficient speed and agility to perform a complete kneeslide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 2 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 16 minutes ago, Checko said: athletic /aθˈlɛtɪk/ adjective Having sufficient speed and agility to perform a complete kneeslide Yeah he falls at that hurdle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 My favourite NUFC midfielder remains Rob Lee (and that would be hard to shake off, given he played during my formative years ...) - but Bruno G is the most complete midfielder I've ever seen in B&W. Like everyone else I hope he stays, but I wouldn't hold it against him if he wanted to go off to get a chance to win the big pots. He's in his peak years - we've still a bit to go yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 8 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: My favourite NUFC midfielder remains Rob Lee (and that would be hard to shake off, given he played during my formative years ...) - but Bruno G is the most complete midfielder I've ever seen in B&W. Like everyone else I hope he stays, but I wouldn't hold it against him if he wanted to go off to get a chance to win the big pots. He's in his peak years - we've still a bit to go yet. Safe for another season at least me thinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Just now, PauloGeordio said: Safe for another season at least me thinks. Hope so mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Just now, TheBrownBottle said: Hope so mate Time will tell, but I honestly think he will give it one more season and see where we are after that. Without the crazy injuries we had we would be UCL no doubt. He knows that. Mad bastard wears his heart on his sleeve. It’s a love affair for him and a reciprocated one with the fans. It’s not just about football (his whole family too) I’m not deluded but I’d be stunned if he wasn’t here for the next season at least. When hopefully we can really kick on. Give him the armband next season, another little tug on his mad bastard heart strings ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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