PauloGeordio Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, duo said: Watch him be on the bench Least we can now look to the bench with a boner! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, duo said: Watch him be on the bench I mean, everything we know about how Howe operates suggests this is likely to be the case. Edited August 31, 2022 by sushimonster85 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Lazarus said: If he starts hes gonna be knackered by 60 - 70 mins. Hopefully by then we can see the game out if were drawing/winning. Why? Edited August 31, 2022 by Slim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 We've seen Pope and Trippier come straight in, so hopefully Isak is the same. And scores about 5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, SiLvOR said: We've seen Pope and Trippier come straight in, so hopefully Isak is the same. And scores about 5. Not quite the same thing though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, duo said: Watch him be on the bench More than likely, I’m not sure how they could have prepared for the match with him starting if they had no guarantees he’d even be able to feature. Edited August 31, 2022 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, Ikon said: Not quite the same thing though. Why not? Wood isn't good enough. Howe clearly didn't fancy Dubs, and Trippier was ahead of all of our RB options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 He will 100% be on the bench , Wood will start . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Conjo said: You'll have to take me through how that leads you to think I want to play Isak as a winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, sushimonster85 said: I mean, everything we know about how Howe operates suggests this is likely to be the case. People seem obsessed with Howe not putting people in straight away, but I think it's more to do with not changing a winning team and keeping faith with those who have done well so far. It's about morale, letting people know that if they keep doing what's asked of them their place is safe. Like when we bought Bruno, we were in the middle of a great run so he kept keeping the faith with the same midfield and perhaps rightly so. I'm sure if we get horsed tonight with Isak on the bench, he'll start at the weekend. But if by some miracle we beat Liverpool with Wood starting, then Wood will start again V Palace. It has little to nothing to do with "easing people in". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Wood hasn't done well though so Isak should start tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Tickled at the thought of Edwards sitting on hold to the main Home Office number so he can speak to someone about a complete stranger's Visa application. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, SiLvOR said: Why not? Wood isn't good enough. Howe clearly didn't fancy Dubs, and Trippier was ahead of all of our RB options. Because both players have tons of experience in the PL as well as a preseason (Pope). Not saying that Isak won’t start or that I wouldn’t start him. Just wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the bench to begin with, especially since we are playing Liverpool away, even if that might not make much of a difference. Ability wise he should start Isak, no doubt. Howe might be thinking more long term though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Fantastic news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, GWN said: He will 100% be on the bench , Wood will start . This, he'll get 10 minutes at the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, Ikon said: Because both players have tons of experience in the PL as well as a preseason (Pope). Not saying that Isak won’t start or that I wouldn’t start him. Just wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the bench to begin with, especially since we are playing Liverpool away, even if that might not make much of a difference. Ability wise he should start Isak, no doubt. Howe might be thinking more long term though. They can bring him when we're down 4-0 to reduce the pressure on him....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, Chris_R said: People seem obsessed with Howe not putting people in straight away, but I think it's more to do with not changing a winning team and keeping faith with those who have done well so far. It's about morale, letting people know that if they keep doing what's asked of them their place is safe. Like when we bought Bruno, we were in the middle of a great run so he kept keeping the faith with the same midfield and perhaps rightly so. I'm sure if we get horsed tonight with Isak on the bench, he'll start at the weekend. But if by some miracle we beat Liverpool with Wood starting, then Wood will start again V Palace. It has little to nothing to do with "easing people in". At some point though, you have to be brave and make a decision by starting someone even if they’ve just signed. I trust Howe though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, Slim said: Why? Cos the game be played at lightning pace most likely. Both sides playing a high intensity press? He'll be donald ducked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, Chris_R said: Like when we bought Bruno, we were in the middle of a great run so he kept keeping the faith with the same midfield and perhaps rightly so. I'm sure if we get horsed tonight with Isak on the bench, he'll start at the weekend. Not really, we had beaten Leeds and then Bruno was available for the following game (Everton at home). Howe was pretty clear that he didn't want to throw Bruno in till he had a chance to fully come up to speed. Now, I actually think Isak's skillset is actually a little more 'plug and play' with the Premier League so wouldn't be shocked if he is starting by the weekend. But I will be shocked if he is starting tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 They'll have been preparing all week with Wood upfront (without knowing if Isak could play) so I fully expect him to be on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Sean said: Wood hasn't done well though so Isak should start tonight. It's about the team, not the individual. If you're part of a successful team, you start the next game if you're fit. That's how he seems to play it. He only makes changes after defeats, or when forced to if the team won previously. Bruno was kept out of the team until after the Brighton match last year because we kept winning, and only got his first start vs Southampton because Joelinton was unavailable for selection - think he was suspended? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, HTT II said: At some point though, you have to be brave and make a decision by starting someone even if they’ve just signed. I trust Howe though! Why though? If the team keeps winning, why do you NEED to change it? Just wait until they lose. Or if they never lose, guess that's OK too? It stops players thinking "Well why did I bother, we won and I still got dropped". Makes perfect sense to me. Don't get me wrong from a fan perspective and just looking at this match in isolation I'd love to see Isak start tonight. But I'm almost certain he won't, and I understand from a bigger picture why it could be the right way for Howe to approach it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Can’t wait to see him play for us, shame his first match is in a game where we’re unlikely to have a lot of the ball but we’ve got some good fixtures coming up. SJP is going to be wild when he scores his first goal there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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