BeloEmre Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 22 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Rumours we will loan him back to them for the rest of the season. Please post sources when posting stuff like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Ideally, but we are lacking cover for trippier Manquillo 15 minutes ago, Ikon said: We don’t have much at LB either. Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just now, LFEE said: Manquillo Lewis Both utter shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just now, LFEE said: Manquillo Lewis I’ll say it again we are lacking cover for Trippier Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Used to be in the "I don't really care if we sign any players" camp, but getting a bit sick of having Wood and Murphy coming on every game. Desperately lacking cover in midfield and full back positions as well like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, LFEE said: Manquillo Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Jamal Lewis, jesus. We've got so much dead weight in our squad it's unbelievable. Just think how good we're going to be when we replace all these knackers with actual players Howe can use and we're able to properly rotate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Both utter shit. Manquillo has never let us down and the club spent big on Lewis and EH actually had him playing well and first choice LB if I recall before he got injured. Have no doubt Howe could get them to play their part in the odd game for “cover” for remains of this season if needed. So saying we have no cover is wrong. Yes they are a downgrade but cover usually is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, LFEE said: Manquillo has never let us down and the club spent big on Lewis and EH actually had him playing well and first choice LB if I recall before he got injured. Have no doubt Howe could get them to play their part in the odd game for “cover” for remains of this season if needed. So saying we have no cover is wrong. Yes they are a downgrade but cover usually is. it’s a shame Krafth got injured, he was brilliant at the end of last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comegetasample Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, LFEE said: Manquillo has never let us down and the club spent big on Lewis and EH actually had him playing well and first choice LB if I recall before he got injured. Have no doubt Howe could get them to play their part in the odd game for “cover” for remains of this season if needed. So saying we have no cover is wrong. Yes they are a downgrade but cover usually is. Lots of people were saying this when Emil Krafth came in to cover Trippier last season, he was outstanding. People have short memories and base their opinion on an idea they have in their head. It's not ideal, but it isn't going to change overnight, I have confidence that if it came to it Howe could get a performance out of both of them, as he has done before. Edited January 4, 2023 by Comegetasample Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, Nobody said: Used to be in the "I don't really care if we sign any players" camp, but getting a bit sick of having Wood and Murphy coming on every game. Desperately lacking cover in midfield and full back positions as well like. A fit Isak covers the Wood problem. ASM could possibly cover the Murphy problem too. I'd probably like us to get at least 1 midfielder that can play... mabe two (a Maddison type and a deeper type). And some young talent for fullback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Comegetasample said: Lots of people were saying this when Emil Krafth came in to cover Trippier last season, he was outstanding. People have short memories and base there opinion on an idea they have in their head. It's not ideal, but it isn't going to change overnight, I have confidence that if it came to it Howe could get a performance out of both of them, as he has done before. Exactly. People on here had Kraft behind Manquillo due to Javier’s form (notably under Bruce). Short memories indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 We just need more quality. Need to stop thinking of it as having a strongest XI and signing options for the bench, or thinking we shouldn't sign quality players because they don't fit with our system too. We have one of the best tactical managers in the league - sign players who give him more tactical flexibility. Maddison would be ideal because gives us something we don't have and can play 3 or 4 different roles. Koné would be really good too because it would allow us to play a double pivot in some games. I don't think we need to spunk a load of money on a backup/prospect full back this window... leave that for the summer. Sign some first team options this window so we can keep the momentum going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Trippier can’t play 90 mins in every game this season, definitely need a RB in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Brilliant and outstanding are not tags I'd stick on Emil Kraft like. He's 6 or 7 out of 10 at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 The point of signing a prospect is that they are cheaper. I like the idea of getting a young RB for example on the cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, LFEE said: Manquillo has never let us down and the club spent big on Lewis and EH actually had him playing well and first choice LB if I recall before he got injured. Have no doubt Howe could get them to play their part in the odd game for “cover” for remains of this season if needed. So saying we have no cover is wrong. Yes they are a downgrade but cover usually is. You love players who are absolutely done at NUFC. It's nowt to do with short memories. Both players have hardly kicked a ball in years, they're finished here and we're desperate for more competent cover if we're to sustain a CL challenge and two cup runs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I can't see why Trippier can't play every game, like. It's not like we're in Europe playing twice every week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just now, Smal said: I can't see why Trippier can't play every game, like. It's not like we're in Europe playing twice every week. If he gets injured who do we play at RB? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Teams that want to be great have to keep improving in every way they can. We do have players who can do a job if needed, but we want more than that. At least it appears we do. So it's imperative that we continue signing quality players at every position to improve the standard. And given that we seem to be focusing on signing high character players who have the right attitude, none of them should be offended or upset if they have to compete for their position. This is what it is to be a big club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, Smal said: I can't see why Trippier can't play every game, like. It's not like we're in Europe playing twice every week. Not yet anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 We actually have a more serious problem at LB, because unless we sign a high class one, good in both directions, there is no place in the team for ASM, or certainly not against the better teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just now, relámpago blanco said: If he gets injured who do we play at RB? If Miggy gets injured who do we play at right wing? If Bruno gets injured who do we play? Joelinton? etc. It's the same all over the pitch to be honest. An injury anywhere on the field would be fairly catastrophic. I just think improving the quality in the midfield and forward line is more important at this stage. Manquillo is sound enough defensively as a backup that is going to get minimal minutes because the player ahead of him is so good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: You love players who are absolutely done at NUFC. It's nowt to do with short memories. Both players have hardly kicked a ball in years, they're finished here and we're desperate for more competent cover if we're to sustain a CL challenge and two cup runs. Like Willock? Like Almiron? Like Joelinton? 🙂 I trust Howe to improve them that’s all. Its everything to do with short memories. Lewis has been plagued by injuries yet this season alone was played at Fulham when we had the chance to rest Burn as well as coming on at Tranmere. Wouldn’t surprise me if he gets minutes against Sheffield Wednesday. Manquillo played against Crystal Palace in the cup this year as soon as he was back from an injury. So that’s 50%. All under EH. Previous to him they were our first choice FBs and EH has only been here just over a year. So to say they’ve hardly kicked a ball in years is wrong. Will they be here next season? Probably not but FB cover in the short term is not a priority this window. Centre Midfielder that can play both 6/8 priority then a forward that can play 7/9/11 is next what we need to prioritise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I suggested Kyle Walker-Peters, as he can play on both sides but... Ultimately, the club are going to take their time and sign players who are going to take us to the next level. I suspect there is some regret on signing Targett permenantly. I cant see them signing in-between players, who can fill in (like I suggested above), they would see that as a waste of time and money, when they could just sign someone young with maximum potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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