Shak Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 It looks a bit grim but having Burn and Targett in there does give me some confidence. I'd expect most of the game to be played in our half but I do have some faith that we'll make it difficult for them and will actually have some sort of plan in place to effectively counter attack. Be great to nick a point here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Without ASM probably need to go a bit more direct and focus on crossing etc so Murphy ahead of Almiron makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Can't see us getting anything today. 2-0 to West Ham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 I just hope the lads have a bit more mental resilience than our fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, GWN said: just won 3 in a row without him , what’s your argument? That we've got a top quality midfielder sat doing nowt and we've got Jonjo on the pitch. Aye he's been alreet lately, but I'm fairly sure Bruno will be an upgrade regardless. Thanks for your smarmy condescending input though, people have different opinions Edited February 19, 2022 by Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Murphy has looked more dangerous in recent weeks and was unlucky not to score against Man Utd and Everton, I don't think him coming in for ASM leaves us completely blunt. I think we can knick something today if the defence hold out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Wilson said: Understandable no? We've all been going on about how desperate we've been for good centre mids for....fuck knows how long, now we've got one and he's not getting a look in. Obviously understand bedding players in but fuck me, he seems to be going the long way about it with 5 mins here and there. Regarding the midfield, they've been a lot more effective the past 3 games (probably since Man Utd tbh). Not that it's a great midfield but Howe has them drilled well and we're making it hard for teams to do anything. Coutinho and Ramsey were completely invisible for example. Edited February 19, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, GWN said: just won 3 in a row without him , what’s your argument? If I was to guess, people are just worried that we are going to end up with a pissed off player on our hands. That's my small concern. I'm sure though that he's constantly being talked to by Howe and it's being explained to him the thought process and reasoning. His time will come soon enough. Just need one of these injuries to happen to a midfielder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: I just hope the lads have a bit more mental resilience than our fans. so many hystericals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Wilson said: That we've got a top quality midfielder sat doing nowt and we've got Jonjo on the pitch. Aye he's been alreet lately, but I'm fairly sure Bruno will be an upgrade regardless. Thanks for your smarmy condescending input though, people have different opions Why change a winning team though the midfield has earned their place in the team? It's football basics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 It's not worth risking ASM today if there's a decent chance of him playing in the more important game next week against Brentford. As for the lineup, we've been playing well, so its not worth changing the system from kickoff. That can be done in game as needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Just now, samptime29 said: Surprised Bruno hasn't come in like. Why? He's a central midfielder. Howe clearly isn't going to change those players while we keep winning. I'm not remotely surprised. Bruno would make our side better today, but maybe the damage to morale isn't worth it? That's clearly Howe's take anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Big Geordie said: Can't see us getting anything today. 2-0 to West Ham. I'm going 1-1 another Burn MOTM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polkaDot Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 looking forward to this, hopefully no injuries and a decent amount of Bruno time in the second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Gazzaschicken said: Why change a winning team though the midfield has earned their place in the team? It's football basics Spot on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) The point is that Bruno is better than Joe Wilock at end of the day. Not changing a winning team is nonsense anyways and small time as fuck. If Manquillo has a good game when Trippier is back fit he still gets dropped because Trippier is better and we are more likely to win with him in the team. Edited February 19, 2022 by WillingtonMag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Hanshithispantz said: Regarding the midfield, they've been a lot more effective the past 3 games (probably since Man Utd tbh). Not that it's a great midfield but Howe has them drilled well and we're making it hard for teams to do anything. Coutinho and Ramsey were completely invisible for example. Aye that's fair and I get the reasoning, but I can't get past the thought that regardless of the past 3 games, Bruno will still improve us. I don't see why we should be waiting for a loss or whatever before changing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: You really hate people having any kind of opinion and discussion don't you yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Murphy is good coming off the bench but I think he's rubbish to start games with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Murphy getting a full game? Probably hit the woodwork 3 times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Bombard the box with crosses today! I'm still positive! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Robster said: If I was to guess, people are just worried that we are going to end up with a pissed off player on our hands. That's my small concern. I'm sure though that he's constantly being talked to by Howe and it's being explained to him the thought process and reasoning. His time will come soon enough. Just need one of these injuries to happen to a midfielder mate I wanna see the brute but we just gotta trust the gaffer eh? he’s foreign (settling in) he “may” not be up to PL fitness , there’s no need to whack him in . He will get his chance very soon , we are moving to a different level soon so get used to this . ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Gazzaschicken said: Why change a winning team though the midfield has earned their place in the team? It's football basics As mentioned above, I don't believe we need to wait for a loss before changing the team when we can improve on what we have regardless how well its been working for the past 3 games. Bringing Bruno in isn't going to make us worse. Edited February 19, 2022 by Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Time for Wood to score Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, The Prophet said: I just hope the lads have a bit more mental resilience than our fans. This. We need to start doing our part too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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