Hanshithispantz Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I would imagine Bruno will take Shelvey's place with Joe on the left and Willock/new player on the right but I've never really understood Shelvey's role in the side anyway, so Howe may still see a place for him. On the right of a 3 Shelvey should have more time on the ball buy we'd still be lacking goals from midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: Not so sure. Willock has a place in this team based on the Leeds game and his time here last season. He will be an option from the start in certain games. Especially if we’re away from home and/or looking to play on the counter. Willock will fit our formation more as the seasons go on. If he's good enough is another question, but he's still barely past his teens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 We sure love waiting to announce don't we Probably won't know what happened on deadline day till Thursday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 If you think Shelvey is getting dropped, you haven't been paying much attention. He's been the first name on the teamsheet for Howe and arguably one of our best players since Howe came in. The time to bin Shelvey is coming but that one's for the summer. It will be Shelvey, Joelinton and Bruno. Joelinton might move back into the number 8/10 role though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 That would be awful. Joelinton has none of the attacking instincts needed to play 10. Willock would be better than him at that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 minute ago, STM said: If you think Shelvey is getting dropped, you haven't been paying much attention. He's been the first name on the teamsheet for Howe and arguably one of our best players since Howe came in. The time to bin Shelvey is coming but that one's for the summer. It will be Shelvey, Joelinton and Bruno. Joelinton might move back into the number 8/10 role though. I mean I wouldn't be surprised if Howe does play all 3 of them but it would be a canny unconventional trio like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I'd prefer Joelinton - Bruno - Willock over Joelinton - Shelvey - Bruno, but like many others I'm almost certain it will be the latter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Conjo said: I'd prefer Joelinton - Bruno - Willock over Joelinton - Shelvey - Bruno, but like many others I'm almost certain it will be the latter. Yep, it's the risk factor which Howe won't like. He won't want to drop Shelvey and lose any progress he believes he has made. At some point Shelvey will get an injury and we will see for ourselves what the future holds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Eddie is surprisingly loyal to his favourites, so it’d take an injury to Shelvey to see him dropped, much like Lascelles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: If its not mbappe it's worrying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Emotic said: Eddie is surprisingly loyal to his favourites, so it’d take an injury to Shelvey to see him dropped, much like Lascelles. It's not so much loyalty, its man management. Publicly dropping either of those players could stir a hornets nest. They will find themselves dropped organically. Same with the captains armband. We know Trippier will get it in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peder Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Bruno is perfect for the nr 6 role but I think howe will use him in the nr 8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 minute ago, STM said: It's not so much loyalty, its man management. Publicly dropping either of those players could stir a hornets nest. They will find themselves dropped organically. Same with the captains armband. We know Trippier will get it in the summer. On the one hand, I agree that it’s good and sensitive management practice. On the other, if Lascelles and Shelvey exhibit obvious flaws that keep costing us points, I’d expect a manager to be savvy and adaptable enough to make the hard choices to improve the squad and the game. I’d be seething if the Botman and Carlos double deals were realised early on, only to see Lascelles run through treacle come mid March, for example. But fair enough, Eddie seems to have incrementally improved the way we play as a unit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Just now, Emotic said: On the one hand, I agree that it’s good and sensitive management practice. On the other, if Lascelles and Shelvey exhibit obvious flaws that keep costing us points, I’d expect a manager to be savvy and adaptable enough to make the hard choices to improve the squad and the game. I’d be seething if the Botman and Carlos double deals were realised early on, only to see Lascelles run through treacle come mid March, for example. But fair enough, Eddie seems to have incrementally improved the way we play as a unit. Yeah, I think there is no easy answer with two senior first team players. Fans think "just drop them" but it's not that easy. It's different with someone like Clark, he's older, making horrific errors and has never been a guaranteed regular. Ritchie is my biggest worry. He's culpable for so many errors and seems a big dressing influence. Lascelles and Shelvey are serviceable PL players, Ritchie is gone. Hopefully Howe has nudged him into touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 As long as Manquillo can stay fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 People are forgetting that Lewis exists. He was coming into his own before his injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Just now, HaydnNUFC said: People are forgetting that Lewis exists. He was coming into his own before his injury. Yeah but I genuinely worry that Howe has a blind spot with Ritchie. I think we all agree that Manquillo and Lewis are far superior options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 minute ago, STM said: Yeah but I genuinely worry that Howe has a blind spot with Ritchie. I think we all agree that Manquillo and Lewis are far superior options. Dummett, Manquillo and Lewis will all play ahead of Ritchie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, STM said: Yeah but I genuinely worry that Howe has a blind spot with Ritchie. I think we all agree that Manquillo and Lewis are far superior options. Eh? Ritchie wasn’t even in the squad for the last game iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, STM said: Yeah but I genuinely worry that Howe has a blind spot with Ritchie. I think we all agree that Manquillo and Lewis are far superior options. He's barely played Ritchie to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Just now, LFEE said: Eh? Ritchie wasn’t even in the squad for the last game iirc. I thought he was injured? Hopefully he's peddled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Unless we sign a really good proper DM, it has to be a 3 of Joelinton, Shelvey, Bruno. I know alot on here dont think Shelvey is that good, but he's been improving under Howe and maybe the way Howe coaches him is having a similar effect to what Rafa had on Longstaff. Recently he's been making more tackles than i've ever seen from him and is playing alot shorter rather than trying 40 yard passes everytime and also at times being dangerous on the end of the box. He'll be fine to the end of the season at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Ronaldo said: Our Eddie telling Bruno Guimaraes not to lose the ball in dangerous situations. Brilliant. I've missed you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 If it’s all done, I don’t know why we can’t just announce it. I get that he won’t be here for the usual photos etc, that can wait til he arrives. A short message to confirm the signing would be nice though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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