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...
TRon Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Shak said: Think it's an interesting question that... what kind of midfielder do you think would be the best to add to Joe and Bruno in the middle? Someone like Maddison would take us up a level in terms of having two players in CM who can pick out passes at an extremely high level. The thoughts of Maddison and Bruno playing through balls for Isak and Wilson, man. You could go for a holding midfielder like Alvarez that would allow Bruno license to get forward more, would help us protect the back four a lot better too. Or someone like Haidara as another all action CM in there. Joelinton and Haidara either side of Bruno would be really hard for teams to play against, the pressing would be akin to Lou Thesz in his prime. Honestly have no idea which I'd prefer, probably a Maddison type. Already nailed my colours to the mast earlier in this thread. Alvarez or someone of his type. Maddison is pure quality, but a talented CDM alongside Bruno in midfield is what dreams are made of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 27 minutes ago, 54 said: This is what I'm talking about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I really want Bruno back further up the pitch scoring goals like the one against Norwich. And Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, TRon said: This is what I'm talking about. That works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 32 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Just passing accuracy and long passes are like the top 1 and 2 centile. Could be wrong but (wanky term aside) the “eye test” suggests he’s a very safe passer. Ajax fans are always complaining that he isn’t a good enough passer for how they like to play. Do think we could really do with a safe and simple destroyer like him though; Joelinton aside, we’re fairly lightweight in the middle of the park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Think Maddison would have probably played as a narrow wide player if we got him. Possibly why we never went higher than we did if we feel like we could go back in for Diaby for that role in the next window or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 40 minutes ago, 54 said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, TRon said: This is what I'm talking about. So if we are buying an American and Mexican... we are buying Alphonso Davies in January for the Concacaf Trifecta, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) Not sure if already posted ? Edited August 26, 2022 by PauloGeordio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 minute ago, PauloGeordio said: Not sue if already posted ? Is he any good ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 minute ago, PauloGeordio said: Not sue if already posted ? Who is Sue though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Just now, Ben said: Is he any good ? Our scouting team want him kind of good ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Tiresias said: Who is Sue though? Stop calling me Shirley ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ben said: Is he any good ? 1 hour ago, McCormick said: Wasn’t called out but he’s a very effective destroyer although slightly limited in terms of his passing (which has improved recently tbf). Basically a rich man’s Hayden. I don’t think Ajax fans like him all that much, but he’d be great for us as we don’t have another midfielder like him (a pure defensive dm) currently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Hmmm I really want a patient passer who can help us when we want to slow games down so not sure if passing not a strong point, Joelinton already good destroyer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 29 minutes ago, LV said: I really want Bruno back further up the pitch scoring goals like the one against Norwich. And Arsenal. He actually played the same role for those games that he is now. He just gets up the pitch a lot more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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