Dr.Spaceman Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Always thought it was a bit odd how he went from one of the greatest ever teenage sensations the league has ever seen (according to every commentator each time he played - "Wow, it's easy to forget he's only 19 LOLOLOL!!!!!1111") to almost immediately being dropped and banished forever. He must have done something to someone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Bit harsh, was in the France squad for the WC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 14 hours ago, madras said: I thought similar about Botman. Whenever I watched him for Lille he loved a push. Its funny with Botman, everyone said he would give away a million fouls a game as you cant get away with that in the PL, but at the same time we say strikers cant handle the physicality of the PL when they get kicked to fuck in other leagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, TRC said: Its funny with Botman, everyone said he would give away a million fouls a game as you cant get away with that in the PL, but at the same time we say strikers cant handle the physicality of the PL when they get kicked to fuck in other leagues. There's being outmuscled and basic pushing. Edited April 20, 2023 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Linked with him in the past. Controversial but I’d rather him than Madison. It’d allow Bruno a more advanced role. A midfield if Joelinton, Neves and Bruno would be devastating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 I'm all for Bruno playing further forward, but if it's a choice between a DM and Bruno, or Bruno sitting deep and Maddison further forward, it's the latter every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 just get both imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Tierney, Neves, Thuram/Diaby & Maddison for the first-team. Up and coming centre-back and forward to fill the squad out and aim to take the likes of Schar and Wilson's place in the side and bench within a year or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 I always presumed it would be: Quality ready made DM + Young exciting attacking mid. Or Young exciting DM + Quality ready made attacking mid. Probably spunk 40m one and 20m on the other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Tierney, Neves, Thuram/Diaby & Maddison for the first-team. Up and coming centre-back and forward to fill the squad out and aim to take the likes of Schar and Wilson's place in the side and bench within a year or two. Not sure I want Tierney, I dont think hes tactically flexible which I think Howe will want, he cant really invert and cant play CB so we would be changing our system. I think we need an Ake type. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Is Neves still any good? Barely seem him these last two seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Neves and Bruno in the middle would mean a massive lack of pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Anyone seen much of Thuram? Us and Liverpool strongly linked, sounds like it could be an either/or with him and Kone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, Shearergol said: Is Neves still any good? Barely seem him these last two seasons. He scored a beast against us August last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Sure he's going to Liverpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Wolves fans seem to think they have improved the last 2 games because Neves has been missing with suspension. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 16 hours ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Unless he's improved shit loads since he was playing for Arsenal its a solid no from me. That's my impression as well. Always looked like he was nearly a good player, but somehow always falling short of producing anything of any real note. Just ran around a lot with big hair from what I could tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 36 minutes ago, Shearergol said: Is Neves still any good? Barely seem him these last two seasons. I think he's decent on the ball, but doesn't look particularly mobile, so not sure if he's a good fit for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 But if you put Bruno and Neves + Longstaff then you do have pace and energy in the middle. Or even Joelinton or Willock. If what is being said, is that we need someone who is not only an absolute baller but also has the engine of Mo Farah/Usain Bolt, we might be disappointed. Can't remember ever thinking Casemiro or Rodri were particularly pacey/energetic players, although I don't know the stats on that. Give me Neves and Bruno and let's see how many teams can get the ball off us, let's dominate games and cut team apart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, TRC said: Not sure I want Tierney, I dont think hes tactically flexible which I think Howe will want, he cant really invert and cant play CB so we would be changing our system. I think we need an Ake type. Think he's played LB, RB and left-sided centre back in a 3 for Scotland? Edited April 20, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 2 hours ago, TRC said: Not sure I want Tierney, I dont think hes tactically flexible which I think Howe will want, he cant really invert and cant play CB so we would be changing our system. I think we need an Ake type. 15 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Think he's played LB, RB and left-sided centre back in a 3 for Scotland? He does play as the left sided centre back for Scotland and has done for a while now. When Arteta was playing with a back 3 he was also used in that position there and is/was used as an overlapping wide centre back. His injuries are a concern but if Howe is looking for a Burn replacement, in that he wants a left back that can tuck in when Trippier bombs forward, he is actually an ideal replacement as he has both the defensive attributes whilst being a far better attacking option than Burn when allowed to get forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Neves would be an excellent signing imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 48 minutes ago, STM said: But if you put Bruno and Neves + Longstaff then you do have pace and energy in the middle. Or even Joelinton or Willock. If what is being said, is that we need someone who is not only an absolute baller but also has the engine of Mo Farah/Usain Bolt, we might be disappointed. Can't remember ever thinking Casemiro or Rodri were particularly pacey/energetic players, although I don't know the stats on that. Give me Neves and Bruno and let's see how many teams can get the ball off us, let's dominate games and cut team apart. Casemiro & Partey were noticeably athletic in Spain/Europe. Partey's press resistance was noticeable as was Casemiro's authority. I never paid attention to Rodri tbf. Tierney isn't highly rated by Arsenal fans. I don't want him either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 57 minutes ago, STM said: But if you put Bruno and Neves + Longstaff then you do have pace and energy in the middle. Or even Joelinton or Willock. If what is being said, is that we need someone who is not only an absolute baller but also has the engine of Mo Farah/Usain Bolt, we might be disappointed. Can't remember ever thinking Casemiro or Rodri were particularly pacey/energetic players, although I don't know the stats on that. Give me Neves and Bruno and let's see how many teams can get the ball off us, let's dominate games and cut team apart. That's fine when you have the ball, but it would be pretty difficult to press teams when you don't have it if you have too many players who can't close the space quickly enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 10 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Casemiro & Partey were noticeably athletic in Spain/Europe. Partey's press resistance was noticeable as was Casemiro's authority. I never paid attention to Rodri tbf. Tierney isn't highly rated by Arsenal fans. I don't want him either. They were calling for him to replace Zinchenko a few weeks ago on Twitter and it seemed in the majority (not sure if that's just more damning about Zinchenko mind). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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