LFEE Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 minute ago, HaydnNUFC said: Tickled at his recent Insta post, its down the Powerleague in Dunston. Plenty of unfit morons such as I have graced that astro. Obviously looking to get a game for the Blues v Reds ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 On 12/02/2023 at 10:26, Aiston said: N-O for 6 weeks - "We need Isak starting instead of Wilson!" N-O after 1 Isak bad performance - "Oh god, we need Wilson back asap!" Not me, I'd still start him vs Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 12 hours ago, HaydnNUFC said: Tickled at his recent Insta post, its down the Powerleague in Dunston. Plenty of unfit morons such as I have graced that astro. My son heard he was there, raced down with his mate but Isak was in the car leaving. My son waved at him, he pulled over and took a pic with both him and his mate! Top stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I've read an article on him in World Soccer. It came across that he's a quiet, reserved character and it can take some time before he feels able to impose himself. He ended up sinking at Dortmund before flourishing at Willem II and Sociedad. His talent on the ball is obvious, and I think we need to be patient and persist with him. Playing him with Gordon as a number 10 might open up the space and time that he needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I still think he will be class for us, however it was alarming how poor he looked last week, I know its only one game but at times he looked so off the pace and out his depth. Hopefully it was just a weird one off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) We just bought him for £60m and he’s barely played, I’m pretty sure we will be persisting with him. Edited February 16, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 He was hardly going to have a good game, when the team as a whole were pretty shite. Overall, I still saw signs of him being a dangerous player. He's quick, got skill, knows where the net is. What's not to like? On the hand he's young, likely to be inconsistent and will take time to find where he fits our set up. Without 3 central players, I'd like to see him into the number 10 and start behind Wilson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Just now, STM said: He was hardly going to have a good game, when the team as a whole were pretty shite. Overall, I still saw signs of him being a dangerous player. He's quick, got skill, knows where the net is. What's not to like? On the hand he's young, likely to be inconsistent and will take time to find where he fits our set up. Without 3 central players, I'd like to see him into the number 10 and start behind Wilson. Just came in to say the same thing. It's like the criticism of Haaland, you have to look at what sort of players they are, then work out if we are doing enough to get them in on goal. If they are not doing the business then, fair enough we can call them poor. If you want a big target man, buy Wout Weghorst. Our football's understandably dropped off a bit since losing Bruno, not to mention having a smaller squad means there is probably some tired legs out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I see a player with lots of ability and talent - if a bit green/innocent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 -----------Wilson---------- Gordon---Isak------Almiron ---Joelinton---Longstaff--- vs Liverpool, see how it goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I reckon he sticks with 4-3-3 to have equal numbers in midfield with Liverpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: I reckon he sticks with 4-3-3 to have equal numbers in midfield with Liverpool Wonder if he'll look to bypass the midfield, as on the evidence so far, we lack everything without Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Lotus said: Wonder if he'll look to bypass the midfield, as on the evidence so far, we lack everything without Bruno. Nah we do it lack everything. West Ham had 1 shot on target, from a set piece. Bournemouth barely threatened and couldn’t get through our midfield. Defensively the midfield works. It also gives a platform for us to get up for the final third of the pitch (which was lacking last year and was why Howe wanted and used Wood). I agree our current midfield lacks creativity in the final third. The whole team does though. Both the system and the individuals not quite right in that third Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, greydos said: Nah we do it lack everything. West Ham had 1 shot on target, from a set piece. Bournemouth barely threatened and couldn’t get through our midfield. Defensively the midfield works. It also gives a platform for us to get up for the final third of the pitch (which was lacking last year and was why Howe wanted and used Wood). I agree our current midfield lacks creativity in the final third. The whole team does though. Both the system and the individuals not quite right in that third Yeah, but it was Bournemouth.... And they had plenty of the ball in the right areas tbh. They just couldn't do much with it. That's why they are where they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Lotus said: Yeah, but it was Bournemouth.... And they had plenty of the ball in the right areas tbh. They just couldn't do much with it. That's why they are where they are. I would t say they had plenty of ball, the odd turnover from a midfield tackle was about it. And our midfield hasn’t been giving inroads into our defence all season. West Ham was the same. So was Arsenal and Manure away. Edit: I appreciate Bruno’s been part of those last 2 results. Just saying our midfield has been effective as a defensive shield and a method to progress to the final third, Bruno or not. Edited February 16, 2023 by greydos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, greydos said: I would t say they had plenty of ball, the odd turnover from a midfield tackle was about it. And our midfield hasn’t been giving inroads into our defence all season. West Ham was the same. So was Arsenal and Manure away. Edit: I appreciate Bruno’s been part of those last 2 results. Just saying our midfield has been effective as a defensive shield and a method to progress to the final third, Bruno or not. I think a big part of that was Bruno and Willock though. Both of them can work in tight spaces and transition the ball forward, I think we've become a bit more limited in both our pressing and releasing the ball early with them out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) On 16/02/2023 at 17:00, TRon said: I think a big part of that was Bruno and Willock though. Both of them can work in tight spaces and transition the ball forward, I think we've become a bit more limited in both our pressing and releasing the ball early with them out. Clearly there’s some on here that see Willock in a totally different light to me. He’s adept at running into space with the ball, but after his loan spell I’d say his output in terms of goals or assists isn’t too far off pre-purple patch Almiron. Lad plays like he’s half asleep far too often for my liking. Edited February 20, 2023 by Ghandis Flip-Flop Clarified I meant after his loan finished Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I think we need Willock and Joelinton if Burn is staying in the team. We saw at Arsenal the protection they give him but they're also a pain to defend against with their link up play and switching positions. On the other hand, I don't want us to leave ASM out after Saturday. If Targett was fit I'd drop Burn and put Maxi in with Willock also left out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Willow said: Enjoyed that. Seems quite quiet but ooze's confidence. When he's settled with a proper run in the team we're gonna see some player like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, LiquidAK said: Enjoyed that. Seems quite quiet but ooze's confidence. When he's settled with a proper run in the team we're gonna see some player like Just based on the way he speaks, he seems like a smart guy. Maybe I'm comparing him to most other players though... If we focus on playing to his strengths, we DO have some player like! When we signed him I actually couldn't believe it, even more so than Bruno who I knew of but wasn't rated in the same category as Isak at the time. Also because he's barely played for us I still don't believe we got him. Edited February 20, 2023 by BonesJones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 He's fucking good at fifa like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 and he's confirmed its I-sak, not EE-sak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, huss9 said: and he's confirmed its I-sak, not EE-sak Thank fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 hour ago, huss9 said: and he's confirmed its I-sak, not EE-sak I don't think even he knows (or cares, which is probably the case ), he says 'ee-sak' here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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