Ronaldo Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 31 minutes ago, HTT II said: Can see us keeping Ritchie around for his leadership qualities off the pitch/around the dressing room. Not sure how kicking flags and generally being shit for 4 years makes you a leader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I assumed Howe would want someone who can do the Shelvey role like, rather than just a destroyer, given how we play. He seems to have really good long ball accuracy but rarely hits it long (FBRed) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianbeany Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RXoXOlKprs&t=75s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: FBRef has passing as his best attribute Progressive ones? I’d be surprised. Real sideways passing merchant. He’s Rodri if Rodri was worse at passing, imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: Not sure how kicking flags and generally being shit for 4 years makes you a leader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Yeah if we were to bring in a destroyer DM it would leave us a bit light on players who you really would fancy to pick out a pass. Would be a bit much on Bruno's plate, which is why the idea of a Maddison type appeals to me and leave Bruno deeper. He's not really a destroyer but he's sharp defensively IMO and Joe is the real physical presence in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Relaxed about any links from here on out. Pretty damn happy about the squad. One more who could play in either RW or CM would be groovy but don't mind if the club have decided that's enough for this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Eddie is showing a touch of sentimentality giving Ritchie that game time, he is ruined at this stage, offers nothing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Just now, Holloway said: Eddie is showing a touch of sentimentality giving Ritchie that game time, he is ruined at this stage, offers nothing Aye Ritchie has gone. He's a cheerleader now. Happy enough if we let him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 11 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: Not sure how kicking flags and generally being shit for 4 years makes you a leader. It could be more things like looking out for players, like he did with Longstaff, or sticking up for them, like he did against Bruce. Just a hunch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, McCormick said: Progressive ones? I’d be surprised. Real sideways passing merchant. He’s Rodri if Rodri was worse at passing, imo. Just passing accuracy and long passes are like the top 1 and 2 centile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 minute ago, STM said: Aye Ritchie has gone. He's a cheerleader now. Happy enough if we let him go. He's probably intoxicated with it all, but might need an end of career smoother from somewhere to run about and hack people Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mansour Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 We were linked (if true) with three different types of midfielders the past month. Maddison (offensive), Kone (central midfielder/ box to box), and Alvarez (defensive midfielder). It will be interesting to see what type we are going to end up with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: Not sure how kicking flags and generally being shit for 4 years makes you a leader. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sean-longstaff-newcastle-team-mate-21909278 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comegetasample Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, 54 said: Stop it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Much more likely, in my eyes, that we go for someone cheaper and less risky. I'm not sure I could give you a name bit I wouldn't be surprised to see us try and get someone more "PL proven". Don't have a pop at me but I could absolutely see us trying to get McTominay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 minute ago, STM said: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sean-longstaff-newcastle-team-mate-21909278 Yeah wtf dissing Ritchie, now he is a limited footballer who no longer has a place, but his attitude has been top notch, he has been a leader and he called Bacon a prick and still couldnt be dropped by him. he is owed some respect, and while we have a lot more money now there's no reason we should suddenly become pricks sneering at footballers that maybe aren't good enough for the club anymore but have been good loyal servants in difficult times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, 54 said: That gets Europe. Without a doubt in my mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, 54 said: So what I'm hearing is it's time to reopen the Pulisic thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) Exactly, Ritchie is and will always be a big part of this club's triumph over adversity during the Rafa years. Strangely, Ronaldo extends that deserved respect to Dwight Gayle, but has the opposite attitude towards Matt Ritchie. Edited August 26, 2022 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 FWIW Ajax fans seem to think he's not worth 40m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 20 minutes ago, 54 said: Absolute filth that like. Nevermind top 6, that team us good enough to challenge for Champions League places if they all stayed fit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 13 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Exactly, Ritchie is and will always be a bit part of this club's triumph over adversity during the Rafa years. Strangely, Ronaldo extends that deserves respect to Dwight Gayle, but has the opposite attitude towards Matt Ritchie. Just preferred Gayle’s head down attitude. Probably helps that he wasn’t nearly relied upon as much post-2017 compared to Ritchie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 25 minutes ago, 54 said: Holy hell, I’d love that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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