ExiledGeordie Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: If you look at how the ‘wingers’ play in Howe’s system you can categorically say Isak should not and will not be playing as one. He’s a striker, end of. Real conundrum for Eddie to solve up front, mind. Isak is still raw, in a new league and the 4 month layoff has cost us half of season where we could have got him up to PL speed. Callum, realistically will only be fit and fully sharp for about 50% of games, at best - and he’s nearly 31. Finally, Chris Wood is shit. Be interesting to see how it is addressed. So let’s say v Fulham next weekend (or even tomorrow), all strikers and wingers are fit, who plays? I still think he’ll play a front 3 which could include Isak, Wilson and either Miggy or ASM. Isak will be key against teams playing a low block. I just don’t think its as clear cut as either Wilson or Isak plays but yes Isak will get time as a number 9 with Wilson’s undoubted injuries and as his minutes are managed. As far as Wood goes he’ll be gone in the summer and we’ll probably look to bring in a young striker as a 3rd option. I agree though it’ll be interesting to see what Howe does and it’d s good problem to have. Edited January 9, 2023 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Nucasol said: Signing those two would be immense but it’s probably just rehashing old/current rumours. I’d be amazed if we brought two in of that calibre. Leverkeusen are hardly pulling up any trees though so a Jan move might make sense. It’s always felt like Maddison would go in the sunmer. Edited January 9, 2023 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 minute ago, ExiledGeordie said: Signing those two would be immense but it’s probably just rehashing old/current rumours. Apparently BILD this morning running with it but more as getting a move in place for the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Wasn’t Konur exposed as just being a click bait rumour account the other week? People just take what he says as gospel due to the Blue Tick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: Wasn’t Konur exposed as just being a click bait rumour account the other week? People just take what he says as gospel due to the Blue Tick Yeah I think so and wouldn’t surprise me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: Wasn’t Konur exposed as just being a click bait rumour account the other week? People just take what he says as gospel due to the Blue Tick He's just a rumour merchant. No idea how he has such a large following. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Does Moussa Diaby only play right wing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 minute ago, gbandit said: Does Moussa Diaby only play right wing? Im sure I’ve read (can’t remember where) he can play either but his preferred side is right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Be a hairdresser from Crook, probs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Or a gangster from the coast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Just now, Groundhog63 said: Be a hairdresser from Crook, probs Copyright... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Just now, Rich said: Or a Gangster from the coast. Away down to Liverpool on a drop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 It's a bloke who owns loads of commercial/domestic property around Whitley Bay/Tynemouth. See the motor all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, Rich said: It's a bloke who owns loads of commercial/domestic property around Whitley Bay/Tynemouth. See the motor all the time. Name ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Used to live at the top of my mum’s street in Whitley bay, not sure if they still do, probably upgraded by now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Time to start a car spotting thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 57 minutes ago, Rich said: It's a bloke who owns loads of commercial/domestic property around Whitley Bay/Tynemouth. See the motor all the time. Aye. That plate used to be on an Aston Martin iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnbull2000 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Yeah, that car belongs to a bloke in Tynemouth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Bild are reporting we're going after Diaby in the summer. Wouldn't be surprising given he appears to be a long term target. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Don't think there's any chance Isak plays on the wing from the start atm. The defensive side of the game wll be entirely new to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Don't think there's any chance Isak plays on the wing from the start atm. The defensive side of the game wll be entirely new to him. Howe’s already said he’s played there in training, so it is something they’re working on. I think he’d be electric from the left in time and would still score plenty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey47 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 14 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Don't think there's any chance Isak plays on the wing from the start atm. The defensive side of the game wll be entirely new to him. Surely not on our left side either. Our left side is pretty much as defensive as it gets. Dan Burn, a CB playing LB, Joe willock a pressing monster in LCM and Joelinton a midfield destroyer playing LW. I do imagine the plan will be to move to a more balanced playstyle in the future though, playing a more attacking LB and moving Joelinton back into his best position which is in the midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 21 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Bild are reporting we're going after Diaby in the summer. Wouldn't be surprising given he appears to be a long term target. Don’t they want 100 million for him ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rich said: Howe’s already said he’s played there in training, so it is something they’re working on. I think he’d be electric from the left in time and would still score plenty. Where did he say this? I just don't see it happening in the short-term. A lot of defensive work and running required. If that's the plan, I can see Howe giving him 15/20/30 minutes from wide before starting him there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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