Lush Vlad Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, TRon said: I'm surprised more hasn't been made of the bid for Manu Kone, that's something which went under the radar somewhat. It means we are looking to add a DM as well, and assuming we won't up or bid for Kone, then would there be other alternatives for that position? I hope so. Bruno has been immense on and off the ball since signing. Fit as a flea and covers so much ground for someone who is 'slow'. But I would like to see him get a bit further up the pitch when he can. Someone sitting deeper, like Shelvey did last season, but who can also cover more ground and offer a better screen to the back 4 would be ideal. It was probably by design, as Howe was very aggressive with the midfield and bodies getting forward against City. But I felt like the CB's didn't really get any help from a CM sitting in front of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Said it before but could certainly see Pedro being used in the 'Josh King role' alongside Wilson which Howe played most of the time at Bournemouth in the PL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: Watford fans on Twitter and the only Watford fan I know, seemed to be suggesting he is best used as an inside left, right or behind the striker. Yeah he doesn’t look like a Wilson type at all. I’m sure he can cover there if Wilson gets injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just now, gdm said: Yeah he doesn’t look like a Wilson type at all. I’m sure he can cover there if Wilson gets injured Well we may be about to find out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Well we may be about to find out Aye. Typical. Pedro better start finding a way to score Edited August 23, 2022 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 minute ago, gdm said: From what I’ve seen he doesn’t look like a no9 striker. More a number 10 Agreed, but perhaps that's how Howe wants his central striker to play in the future? More of a link up player with goals coming from wide? Like Liverpool, or City and Arsenal in previous seasons. Pedro has predominantly played as a central forward in his career so far. It's why we really need a goalscoring wide player out right. If someone who can finish could get into the positions Miggy has been getting into in this system with service from ASM and Bruno, then they're gonna score 15+ a season for us imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 30 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: I hope so. Bruno has been immense on and off the ball since signing. Fit as a flea and covers so much ground for someone who is 'slow'. But I would like to see him get a bit further up the pitch when he can. Someone sitting deeper, like Shelvey did last season, but who can also cover more ground and offer a better screen to the back 4 would be ideal. It was probably by design, as Howe was very aggressive with the midfield and bodies getting forward against City. But I felt like the CB's didn't really get any help from a CM sitting in front of them. Yeah would like to see Bruno a bit further forward sliding those through balls in to Wilson. Looks like Shelvey's injury has made us consider a DM, which is a good thing IMO, it's one position we haven't really got a specialist for, Bruno can play it, but feels like he is prone to the odd late tackle as the pace is frenetic in the PL. I think he's a bit more effective pushed up a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 We need a proper DCM like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 This implies that a new out and out striker isn't on the agenda at present. Makes sense with the Maddison bids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, HTT II said: We need a proper DCM like. Our entire midfield spent 2.5 years playing on the edge of our own area, we've got plenty who can do that role, but Bruno is the best. Shelvey should be cover for Bruno. Longstaff, Joelinton [also Bruno while Shelvey is out] We need Willock to be back up to our number 8. Bruno is a no6 who can step into the no8 position, when they are attacking the box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) Feel like not signing a striker would be proper gambling. Wilson is never getting through a season without injury. And that's whether Wilson is injured now or not. Edited August 23, 2022 by David Edgar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Feels to me they've taken the precaution, albeit not that critically [25 minutes in the second half] of taking him off and further are checking the extent, to assess the risk of playing him. Ordinarily we would have played him the full 90 plus the next game, before doing serious damage. Then we'd send him for a scan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Happinesstan said: Feels to me they've taken the precaution, albeit not that critically [25 minutes in the second half] of taking him off and further are checking the extent, to assess the risk of playing him. Ordinarily we would have played him the full 90 plus the next game, before doing serious damage. Then we'd send him for a scan. Bruce- "the boy wanted to play... But unfortunately he's now torn his hamstring for 3 months. It's just bad luck against me" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 What I mean is there is every possibility that we've caught it before it becomes an actual problem. We're clearly not taking risks with players' fitness. There is a danger he'll miss Wolves, and he might miss the odd game throughout the season, but I think our priority is for him to not sustain any long term injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, alexf said: Bruce- "the boy wanted to play... But unfortunately he's now torn his hamstring for 3 months. It's just bad luck against me" Precisely. Bruce would have kept him on til full-time [to defend corners], thinking a rest against Tranmere would be enough for him to go another 90 against Wolves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Gordon to Chelsea would surely make at least one player immediately available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Would love Pulisic!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Imagine buying Gordon for £60m and then sending Pulisic out on loan, the actions of a club that is struggling for direction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 17 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: Gordon to Chelsea would surely make at least one player immediately available. Unless they are part of the deal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Happinesstan said: Feels to me they've taken the precaution, albeit not that critically [25 minutes in the second half] of taking him off and further are checking the extent, to assess the risk of playing him. Ordinarily we would have played him the full 90 plus the next game, before doing serious damage. Then we'd send him for a scan. ?? Not forgetting his round trip driving home in between matches, just to help that muscle tightness! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Happinesstan said: Feels to me they've taken the precaution, albeit not that critically [25 minutes in the second half] of taking him off and further are checking the extent, to assess the risk of playing him. Ordinarily we would have played him the full 90 plus the next game, before doing serious damage. Then we'd send him for a scan. Yeah, best case scenario is that it’s a precaution because we know how injury prone he is. Still not great that he can’t complete a game mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Howe’s comments from earlier if anyone has missed them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 16 hours ago, 54 said: Whose the interviewer? Puts me in mind of Leo Beenhakker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 28 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Unless they are part of the deal Yeah, Frank will get favours from Chelsea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krabbe2 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 19 minutes ago, Wolfcastle said: Whose the interviewer? Puts me in mind of Leo Beenhakker Good old Jan Åge Fjørtoft who is interviewing. He will probably be seen a lot in PL going forward as Viaplay has rights in the Nordics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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