ExiledGeordie Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) I don’t think Isak will push for a move, he clearly has an affinity for the club and fans. Like a few players with the emergence of Tonali’s presence he’ll know we’re close to going up another level and becoming a seriously good team. The elephant in the room will always be champions league qualification however and how or whether that destabilises the squad if we don’t get it. Increased wages and a tilt at league title is always a factor for players deciding on what to do next. Edited January 8 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I still can't get over how disorganised and decidedly average he made two top level CB's look. Saliba and Gabriel constantly not knowing whether to push up or drop. Saliba getting roasted a couple of times one v one, which basically never happens. They were in a panic every time he got on the ball, as were the crowd. There is a reason why Isak is the only player I can consistently remember giving VVD a hard time. VVD is IMO, the best CB in the league and one of the Premier League greats. But he clearly hates playing against Isak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 7 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: I still can't get over how disorganised and decidedly average he made two top level CB's look. Saliba and Gabriel constantly not knowing whether to push up or drop. Saliba getting roasted a couple of times one v one, which basically never happens. They were in a panic every time he got on the ball, as were the crowd. There is a reason why Isak is the only player I can consistently remember giving VVD a hard time. VVD is IMO, the best CB in the league and one of the Premier League greats. But he clearly hates playing against Isak. Our midfield and Isak is why we can beat Liverpool in a final if we get there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 2 hours ago, AJ9 said: In my lifetime, he is up there with Shearer. All round, probably a better player. As a pure striker/finisher, Shearer was better. It's difficult to make comparisons between great players of different eras as the game has evolved so much, particularly in fitness levels and tactical precision, but both reached the very top of their profession. It's debatable whether Shearer would have the movement and fluidity to make him a top striker today, and equally so whether Izak would have had the physicality required to be a top striker when Shearer was but both are (were) the right player at the right time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Gave his shirt to an Arsenal fan. Worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Got his own thread on RTG Pure Football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Best striker in the world at the moment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Only posting this for how ridiculous it is. Could join pretty much any club in the world. https://x.com/TheSunFootball/status/1877034193131053396?t=CFCdyzm-flI6-rnD5lv7Fw&s=19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 4 hours ago, nemtizz said: Gave his shirt to an Arsenal fan. Worrying. Did he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 So Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal all linked with him today. What a bunch of rotters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 44 minutes ago, duo said: Did he? Saw a video on social media, it was a fellow Eritrean, may have been an Arsenal fan but it was given because they were waving an Eritrean flag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 5 hours ago, ExiledGeordie said: I don’t think Isak will push for a move, he clearly has an affinity for the club and fans. Like a few players with the emergence of Tonali’s presence he’ll know we’re close to going up another level and becoming a seriously good team. The elephant in the room will always be champions league qualification however and how or whether that destabilises the squad if we don’t get it. Increased wages and a tilt at league title is always a factor for players deciding on what to do next. Apparently he turned down a move to Real Madrid earlier in his career. I think his move to Dortmund not fully working out has put him off just jumping to bigger names clubs. I think he needs the right environment around him to succeed, and going to Arsenal or elsewhere may not be beneficial to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 4 minutes ago, SAK said: Saw a video on social media, it was a fellow Eritrean, may have been an Arsenal fan but it was given because they were waving an Eritrean flag. Cue hundreds of Eritrean flags next home game. 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLC Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Just now, Doc said: Cue hundreds of Eritrean flags next home game. 😁 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 12 minutes ago, Stifler said: I think he needs the right environment around him to succeed, and going to Arsenal or elsewhere may not be beneficial to him. Agreed - Eddie Howe is playing to Isaks strengths and Isak is also perfectly suited to the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 17 minutes ago, Doc said: Cue hundreds of Eritrean flags next home game. 😁 He is an idol for millions of Eritreans around the world he did the same in Australia last May. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Just now, Strawberry said: He is an idol for millions of Eritreans around the world he did the same in Australia last May. As he should be, he’s feckin amazing, just a comment that the Eritrean flag will be an alternative “Giz ya shirt Isak” sign next home game if that’s the reason being given. 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) 2 hours ago, Stifler said: Apparently he turned down a move to Real Madrid earlier in his career. I think his move to Dortmund not fully working out has put him off just jumping to bigger names clubs. I think he needs the right environment around him to succeed, and going to Arsenal or elsewhere may not be beneficial to him. Maybe not but at 25 when ultimately if we don’t get champions league offers will start to come in with options for the “next step”. Finances in modern day football always play a big factor too. FWIW I agree, the club is on the cusp of going to the next level and there’s a really tight bond amongst the players (well it seems so anyway). It feels like things are back on track again and I just hope that we can get a champions league spot to really kick on again to the next level. Edited January 8 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturla Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Isak has improved so much since joining us imo. I admit I didn't see him in Spain at all, but his progress from when he first joined to how he is now is enormous. My point is that Howe is a big factor in that and if we need to replace Isak at some point because we are not "there yet", I am somewhat confident that Howe will find a solution (provided he will get a replacement he approves off). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boey_Jarton Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Amusing that Arsenal fans are so blinkered by their weird love in for Isak, that despite being the biggest moaners in the world football, they didn't seem too bothered about his nudge in the build up to goal. If Joelinton had been involved in a potential foul in the build up to the goal, like he was at last years win at SJP, they would be releasing statements after the game and threatening strike action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Fuck FFP man. We still have massive issues and it looks like we need to sell to reinvest (unless you know what). Even if we qualify for the CL, we have the same problem. We probably need to spend £150-200m on the existing squad to be able to compete in the CL and league at the same time. That seems impossible to do (unless you know what). Villa are struggling because they don't have the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 4 minutes ago, Boey_Jarton said: Amusing that Arsenal fans are so blinkered by their weird love in for Isak, that despite being the biggest moaners in the world football, they didn't seem too bothered about his nudge in the build up to goal. If Joelinton had been involved in a potential foul in the build up to the goal, like he was at last years win at SJP, they would be releasing statements after the game and threatening strike action. I know it doesn't mean it isn't a foul. But I thought it telling for both Isak's goal on Tuesday and THAT goal against Arsenal. Neither Odegaard or Gabriel complained about a foul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boey_Jarton Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 2 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: I know it doesn't mean it isn't a foul. But I thought it telling for both Isak's goal on Tuesday and THAT goal against Arsenal. Neither Odegaard or Gabriel complained about a foul. Yep. The Gabriel incident was magnified post match by arsenal fans performing mental gymnastics by realising that the ball wasn't out of play, and there was no offside, so that was the last remaining argument to demonstrate the systematic refereeing conspiracy against their historic club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Fuck off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Just now, gdm said: Fuck off Graeme Bailey. imagine a lot of clubs around the world have been watching him, and a lot of fans, however no one, especially Barca can afford him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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