Dr Jinx Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I actually thought most of Leicesters better stuff came through Tielemans actually and he was stronger on the ball than I thought he would be. Definitely has potential but there’s just something about him I don’t like.. can’t quite put my finger on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Chris_R said: Yeah, sure he played a bit on the left wing for Barca. But their striker then was prime Lionel fucking Messi. And when Isak has been modelling his game on Henry, are you telling me with a straight face that he was modelling it on Henry the winger? Anyway sure, let's put Isak on the wing. And Almiron at left back, Wilson in goal, Bruno at centre forward and Pope in centre midfield. All of those make equal sense, but hey let's do it because then we get Wilson and Isak in the team together and that's all that seemingly matters. You’re howling into the wind with this one. All the evidence, including from the man himself, points to him playing as a wide forward at times. Edited January 10, 2023 by LV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Manxst said: https://mediafoot.net/newcastle-tente-le-coup-pour-lovro-majer-info-media-foot/ Lovro Majer, 24 year old Croatian attacking midfielder, playing for Rennes Classy, cultured midfielder. Slot him in for Longstaff on that right hand CM side and we're laughing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Chris_R said: Yeah, sure he played a bit on the left wing for Barca. But their striker then was prime Lionel fucking Messi. And when Isak has been modelling his game on Henry, are you telling me with a straight face that he was modelling it on Henry the winger? Anyway sure, let's put Isak on the wing. And Almiron at left back, Wilson in goal, Bruno at centre forward and Pope in centre midfield. All of those make equal sense, but hey let's do it because then we get Wilson and Isak in the team together and that's all that seemingly matters. I think you’re getting your nickers in a twist a bit too much about this and massively exaggerating other points to make your point. Isak’s best position is as probably a number 9, he’s said that himself. However he can play across the front 3 and it’s not black and white that either Isak or Wilson will play. There will be some games where both play because it’ll suit our attacking play. Either way let’s just let Howe decide and pick the team eh ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, LV said: I remember Henry playing on the wing for Monaco against us with Sonny Anderson up front. They were both brilliant. I can definitely see Isak playing wide left for us at times. I had no idea Henry played in those games. Also Frank Dumas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Just now, Inferior Acuña said: I had no idea Henry played in those games. Also Frank Dumas Forgot about Dumas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Sure Isac stated in an interview published before he joined us that he considered himself to be a modern striker, equally comfortable playing anywhere along the front 3. Not hugging touchlines, obviously Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Holloway said: Sure Isac stated in an interview published before he joined us that he considered himself to be a modern striker, equally comfortable playing anywhere along the front 3. Not hugging touchlines, obviously Yeah it’s not like we’re playing 442 is it ffs. A front 3 can be fluid as Liverpool show. Wilson is obviously the most obvious number 9 we have, Isak plays slightly differently. Edited January 10, 2023 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 From what I understand he can play wide in a fluid front 3 but not really doing the defensive hard running our wide players are expected to, more that he will naturally drift wide to find space to run into and saw a bit of that tonight. if he does play wide I think it will be in games where we don't think a lot of defensive work will be necessary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Tiresias said: From what I understand he can play wide in a fluid front 3 but not really doing the defensive hard running our wide players are expected to, more that he will naturally drift wide to find space to run into and saw a bit of that tonight. if he does play wide I think it will be in games where we don't think a lot of defensive work will be necessary. He’ll be very useful against 10 men behind the ball because he can pull something out of his arse in the box and away from home on the counter with his pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, LV said: You’re howling into the wind with this one. All the evidence, including from the man himself, points to him playing as a wide forward at times. What evidence? He's not played there. 48 of his last 50 games have been as a central striker. All he's said is basically that he'd give it a go. But he's hardly going to say that he'd refuse to. 2 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: However he can play across the front 3 See above. There's no evidence that this is the case at all. If you think otherwise, please tell me which matches he impressed you in playing wide? I'm not saying it'll never happen - twice in 50 games it has, but that's not enough for people to be putting him there in future lineups. It'll not happen with any regularity at all. It'll be Isak or Wilson, not both. And rightly so, even though I love them both. You don't sign a 6'4" striker for club record money and stick the poor cunt on the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Skeletor said: No more talk of Tielemans please. Got chatting to one of their season ticket holders after the game in a bar, said Maddison is devastating, can create from nothing, loves him to bits. If he was to choose between the two for all round game, he’s go for Tielemens. Sweeps up, loads of dirty work, can pass a ball as good as anyone, can create and score, a more all round player. If he’s available for £15million someone will be getting a disgusting (good) deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Is this the Isak thread or the transfers thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Chris_R said: What evidence? He's not played there. 48 of his last 50 games have been as a central striker. All he's said is basically that he'd give it a go. But he's hardly going to say that he'd refuse to. See above. There's no evidence that this is the case at all. If you think otherwise, please tell me which matches he impressed you in playing wide? I'm not saying it'll never happen - twice in 50 games it has, but that's not enough for people to be putting him there in future lineups. It'll not happen with any regularity at all. It'll be Isak or Wilson, not both. And rightly so, even though I love them both. You don't sign a 6'4" striker for club record money and stick the poor cunt on the wing. Ok mate knock yourself out. It’s all about opinions ? Edited January 10, 2023 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I thought he was their best player by a mile but was pretty much having to do the job of two. Thought this stat was interesting though and one that I'm sure Howe would be attracted by. I just see him in midfield ahead of Longstaff and us looking even better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: Ok mate knock yourself out. It’s all about opinions ? Well not really. Those putting him on the wing have an opinion, which of course they're entitled to, but it's just an opinion and it's not based on what he's done in the past. I'm countering it with evidence and historical facts. He isn't (and never has been) a winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Chris_R said: Well not really. Those putting him on the wing have an opinion, which of course they're entitled to, but it's just an opinion and it's not based on what he's done in the past. I'm countering it with evidence and historical facts. He isn't (and never has been) a winger. Righto mate ? Move on ffs, enjoy the fact we’ve won tonight eh son, semi final and all that ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 43 minutes ago, LV said: You’re howling into the wind with this one. All the evidence, including from the man himself, points to him playing as a wide forward at times. All the evidence points to Isak being a better, more complete striker than Wilson, certainly long term. We’ve bought Isak to be our project’s center forward, no doubt about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 24 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: I thought he was their best player by a mile but was pretty much having to do the job of two. Thought this stat was interesting though and one that I'm sure Howe would be attracted by. I just see him in midfield ahead of Longstaff and us looking even better. All this suggests to me is that we need to go get my baby boy T. Adams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I did find it interesting tonight just how much stick our players were giving Tielemens. Trippier had a pop at him on a couple of occasions, as did Bruno. Pretty awkward if we sign him next week ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 19 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: Righto mate ? Move on ffs, enjoy the fact we’ve won tonight eh son, semi final and all that ? Already said I'm doing that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 7 hours ago, LV said: You’re howling into the wind with this one. All the evidence, including from the man himself, points to him playing as a wide forward at times. Even in his highlights he looks more like a wide forward than out and out striker in the majority of the clips. Pretty much all his ball carrying, dribbling etc stats are that of a wide player too. We'd simply not have signed him when we did if we didn't think him and Wilson could fit in the same team together in the short term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 It's the least if our problems, but given our style of play it'd be nice to have a CB with a bit of recovery pace to drop in against teams like Leicester. I know we kept a clean sheet in both games, but both Daka and Vardy caused problems running in behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: It's the least if our problems, but given our style of play it'd be nice to have a CB with a bit of recovery pace to drop in against teams like Leicester. I know we kept a clean sheet in both games, but both Daka and Vardy caused problems running in behind. I think that'll be solved in the summer. Don't see Lascelles staying with us into next season so we'll need another CB anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 35 minutes ago, Mazzy said: I think that'll be solved in the summer. Don't see Lascelles staying with us into next season so we'll need another CB anyway. Yeah, fully expecting one of the additions in the Summer to be another (right footed) CB to compete with, and eventually be the successor to, Schar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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