Dr Jinx Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Thumbheed said: I would really like Gallagher but these links to midfielders all seem to suggest that Howe sees Bruno as a number 6 rather than the number 8 role he thrived in last year, either that or a formation change. You wouldn’t really know what he’s got planned, I think to a degree if we try the same thing against certain teams this season there won’t be that element of surprise as they know what we bring now. Now if we’re able to adapt and play 2 or 3 systems really well, we could still give every team something to think about which is the ideal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 15 minutes ago, KDT said: Willock would be able to do a job on the right of a front 3 (as in the later part of last season) if we had another CM/Shelvey was fit. I think he could come on in any of the 3 AM positions and change a game. Think he's also useful for CM if we need to defend with a counter attack opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, KaKa said: Willock's time will come. Just doesn't seem quite ready to be a consistent goal threat from that position week in and week out. Despite looking exactly like that when on loan, and the reason we signed him. Another example of Bruce seeking the easy way out. I still say Willock benefitted from Bruces lack of a plan as it gave him the freedom to express himself. I don't think he expressed much, but what he did do was learn how to play with Maxi. How to exploit the openings his hard work would create. He's just not doing it with Bruno. Like I say he needs to assert himself again. Man City could be his opportunity to shine, no room for casual observers this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 9 minutes ago, Thumbheed said: I would really like Gallagher but these links to midfielders all seem to suggest that Howe sees Bruno as a number 6 rather than the number 8 role he thrived in last year, either that or a formation change. To be honest he played both he 8 and the 6 last year and thrived in both spots. I agree with you that with Gallagher it would point towards him playing more of a 6. I think Joe does a great job on the left helping to cover out wide for ASM as well as protect the full back, and adding similar on the right hand side, particularly to help support Trippier defensively would be good. Because both Joe and Gallagher are very workman like it would also allow Bruno a bit of freedom in that 6 position, as those two would have his back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: Despite looking exactly like that when on loan, and the reason we signed him. Another example of Bruce seeking the easy way out. I still say Willock benefitted from Bruces lack of a plan as it gave him the freedom to express himself. I don't think he expressed much, but what he did do was learn how to play with Maxi. How to exploit the openings his hard work would create. He's just not doing it with Bruno. Like I say he needs to assert himself again. Man City could be his opportunity to shine, no room for casual observers this weekend. Yeah, so I agree with that. It's a similarish thing to ASM. They both benefited from Bruce's lack of a plan, but now have to figure out how do provide the best of what they did previously within a more team oriented structure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Armchair Pundit Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 It's kind of annoying to me, while part of me sees ASM as one of what should be truly top class players that would be good to build around, I think you're spot on. It certainly seems that he's more tuned to being the sort of player who does better as a bigger fish in a small pond who's allowed to drift in and out of games under his own plan rather than working as a team player within a structured plan. It then comes down to whether he goes somewhere else with less of a plan, where he might do better and potentially look like we shouldn't have sold him... or we let him go and bring in players who have more of an ability to fit and evolve as part of a bigger team. Really difficult decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaxer Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I dunno where to post this but I guess here is relevant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, mikejaxer said: I dunno where to post this but I guess here is relevant Chappers whoring himself to every media he can by the looks lf it. Decent watch and I understand the point they're trying to get across regards long process etc even if it does feel we're being too conservative Edited August 17, 2022 by Pokerprince2004 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Pokerprince2004 said: Chappers whoring himself to every media he can by the looks lf it. Decent watch and I understand the point they're trying to get across regards long process etc even if it does feel we're being to conservative Jeez mate don't say that on here... have ya legs ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 It’s basically a 10 minute glowing review of the new owners first 10 months in charge from Caulkin and Kay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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timeEd32 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I think Gallagher > Pulisic >>>>>>> CHO is my preference. Close between the first two though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I’d definitely have Pulisic over Gallagher short-term but if it was a case of Pulisic staying for a season and Gallagher staying with an option to buy, I’d probably say Gallagher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I can't see anyone coming until the last few days of the window when clubs and agents get desperate, I feel we are in strong position and another week or so could save us a fair bit cash Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 9 minutes ago, gbandit said: I’d definitely have Pulisic over Gallagher short-term but if it was a case of Pulisic staying for a season and Gallagher staying with an option to buy, I’d probably say Gallagher Having had a closer look at Pedro, I have a feeling we might be going for Gallagher ahead of Pulisic. Pedro was featuring wide right in quite a lot of those video highlights. Also it seems Pulisic is a bit of a prick who'd prefer to go to Old Trafford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 If we get Pedro for 25m then loan pulisic and buy Gallagher for the 35 rising to 40 they want. I'd be happy with CHO too but Pulisic is next level and less broken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, toontownman said: If we get Pedro for 25m then loan pulisic and buy Gallagher for the 35 rising to 40 they want. I'd be happy with CHO too but Pulisic is next level and less broken. We don’t have £60m its more likely to be Pedro and Pulisic or Gallagher on loan Edited August 17, 2022 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, gdm said: We don’t have £60m its more likely to be Pedro and Pulisic or Gallagher on loan We bid around £45 million for Maddison. It's all about how we structure them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 15/08/2022 at 02:00, loki679 said: From a football standpoint he'd be a good signing but we'll end up with loads of yanks on here posting about soccerball and jerseys and playoffs and shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, The Prophet said: We bid around £45 million for Maddison. It's all about how we structure them. Did we? Certain journalists (hope in particular) insists we only went as high as £40m then sky back tracked on their reported price too iirc Edited August 17, 2022 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennyBlanco Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, gdm said: We don’t have £60m its more likely to be Pedro and Pulisic or Gallagher on loan I believe we have as much as an individual deal requires. At the moment we need to level up to stature of a club that spends £40-60m on a marquee player. In the next 5 or so years though the sky will be the limit. We didn’t just find the £50m for Bruno down the back of the sofa did we? The chance was there to sign an immense player for what still is a reasonable fee given his talent and potential l - so we did. I think it’ll be the same for any other player Howe and the DoF deem “necessary”. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, gdm said: Did we? Certain journalists (hope in particular) insists we only went as high as £40m then sky back tracked on their reported price too iirc Romano and Sky (not the local lads) were reporting £45 million with add-ons. It seemed to vary as to whether they were reporting from the Newcastle or the Leicester end. A lot of them did say the up front payment wasn't large enough for Leicester's liking though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) Just now, The Prophet said: Romano and Sky (not the local lads) were reporting £45 million with add-ons. It seemed to vary as to whether they were reporting from the Newcastle or the Leicester end. A lot of them did say the up front payment wasn't large enough for Leicester's liking though. Sky backtracked and said it wasn’t as high as £45m regardless been round in circles about the budget. It doesn’t seem far off £40m what ever it is Edited August 17, 2022 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Yeah I think we only have one cash buy in us. Joao Pedro and one of the Chelsea lot on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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