Shak Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 24 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: Is Tielemans a DM though, I’ve always thought he was more of a number 8 who can score goals? The way Howe likes to play he'd be great in the DM spot for us IMO. As we see when Bruno plays there, the role is more about being able to be the foundation of our attacks, taking the ball from the defense and getting it forward effectively and providing an outlet when we're in attack if we need to go backwards. We don't really need a true ball winning bruiser in that spot as much of the ball winning is done through our pressing as a unit. Tielemans is pretty decent defensively, much like Bruno. On the ball he'd get plenty of chances to shoot from distance and would be able to offer something similar to the passing that Bruno does in that role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 28 minutes ago, Stottie said: I don't see DM a must-spend-big transformative position and the priority is replacing injured Shelvey. Our biggest needs are someone to cover for ASM and Miggy, a midfielder, and cover for Trippier. Signing a forward means they are behind ASM and Miggy and won't transform the team much unless there is an injury. rb for trippier isn't going to play much. a midfielder could plug in right away and Joelinton, Tielemans, Bruno > Joelinton, Longstaff, Bruno and it also solves an injury problem. If Shelvey starts two more times, he triggers his next year's contract. While he has been with the club for a long time, he just cannot be in the long term plans for a championship seeking club. It is possible to buy a forward that puts ASM or Miggy on the bench but how much would that tranform the team? I think the much bigger gap lies between Tielemans and Longstaff (or Willock if you like). We simply don't need Shelvey next season. Would really love to see two bargain purchases: Tielemans in the midfield and Cody Dramah as cover for Trippier. Both players want out and both clubs risk running down those contracts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, Shak said: The way Howe likes to play he'd be great in the DM spot for us IMO. As we see when Bruno plays there, the role is more about being able to be the foundation of our attacks, taking the ball from the defense and getting it forward effectively and providing an outlet when we're in attack if we need to go backwards. We don't really need a true ball winning bruiser in that spot as much of the ball winning is done through our pressing as a unit. Tielemans is pretty decent defensively, much like Bruno. On the ball he'd get plenty of chances to shoot from distance and would be able to offer something similar to the passing that Bruno does in that role. If you had a really defensive DM a la Declan Roce type you could have a much more attacking LB though, so it’s a question of balance in the side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Why not Watford's Yassa Asprilla just for the name if nowt else Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Romeo Lavia is a Twitter itk link this afternoon, would be a very good signing and certainly fit the profile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: Romeo Lavia is a Twitter itk link this afternoon, would be a very good signing and certainly fit the profile. This ITK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 2023 and there are still people believing a word Sean Casey and Burnsie come out with. Incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I don’t mind the Casey kid he doesn’t seem to take himself to seriously and has a laugh with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schecter Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) Casey is absolute cancer. He says bullshit all the time, makes stuff up. Links us with every player under the sun so when we finally sign someone he can say he told us so. He then tried to cover his arse by saying he's joking or 'winding' people up. He isn't, he's a fraud. It's people like him that winds fans up. His lies make them think we are buying player X or player Y and when it doesn't materialise it winds the nuggets up on twitter. He is a complete and utter twat. I only still follow him out of pure morbid curiosity at how much someone can be an utter tosser on twitter. Edited January 2, 2023 by Schecter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Not watched Lavia much but based on what Ive read, he'd be a good singing. Lots of people seem to think he has great potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Urgh its from Sean Casey. Please let us not sign Lavia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 On loan to do what ? Eddie Howe wouldn’t pick him Fake news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, JonBez comesock said: On loan to do what ? Eddie Howe wouldn’t pick him Fake news Thats not what the report is saying is it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Slim said: Thats not what the report is saying is it. Fake report Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Makes sense. Newcastle couldn't get him without breaching FFP rules so they had to resort to a third (first) party intermediate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, Slim said: Makes sense. Newcastle couldn't get him without breaching FFP rules so they had to resort to a third (first) party intermediate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, LV said: Makes sense Edited January 2, 2023 by Slim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 rumours of Alan Varela from local Argie radio - 18m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Love a link like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 ? Newcastle have made an €18M offer for Alan Varela, says @faafiperez in @DSportsRadio ⚪️⚫️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Know nothing about him, never heard about him until today. Argentine central midfielder, yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Change his name to Alan McVarela and you're on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Just now, STM said: “Newcastle made an offer of 18 million dollars for Alan Varela. Will Boca accept the proposal of the English team? The termination clause is for 20 million.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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