LV Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Wide left you say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepharite Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, LV said: Wide left you say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Too early to say his heading may not be one of his strong points? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infatuation Junkie Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, joeyt said: Too early to say his heading may not be one of his strong points? I think he needs a start. He looks an all round great striker. Just wish he got the minutes he deserves. If he starts v Southampton. He will get his boots hot and be on fire for the hammers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, joeyt said: Too early to say his heading may not be one of his strong points? Was hard to get any power on that tonight bf. He started making a run to the front post anticipating Trippier crossing it on the deck first time but he took a couple more touches and by the time the cross come in he was probably underneath the trajectory of the ball. Hard to get any power on that. Probably should've scored v Sheff Wed mind, though that header probably still beats the keeper more times and not given the bounce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, joeyt said: Too early to say his heading may not be one of his strong points? Nodded that one in against Fulham, that'll do for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IzzyIsak Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 It's time for Isak to be the main man now, i reckon Eddie will think so aswell. Isak will start both cup games, and probably against West Ham. Wilson is a great back up if he's fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 5 hours ago, joeyt said: Too early to say his heading may not be one of his strong points? It's never been his main strength Tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, IzzyIsak said: It's time for Isak to be the main man now, i reckon Eddie will think so aswell. Isak will start both cup games, and probably against West Ham. Wilson is a great back up if he's fit. This. Wilson has been well off the boil since the WC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 His heading is better than I thought it would be if anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Think it's definitely time to unleash him now. Wilson's been average since the restart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Yeah, he does things Wilson can't do, and I can't think of anything vice versa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 11 hours ago, joeyt said: Too early to say his heading may not be one of his strong points? That was known about him before he signed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, Cronky said: Yeah, he does things Wilson can't do, and I can't think of anything vice versa. This is the thing for me. Is there anything Wilson can do significantly better? Shithousing aside. Also, it's time we gave Isak a run of games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 You could argue that Wilson is stronger and can physically dominate defenders better with his hold-up play but Isak doesn’t need to do that as his technique means he can find space anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Wilson is the better player back to goal and trying to work the CB’s in 50/50’s or in the air, I reckon. He has looked a bit poor at that of late, mind. Last night he was constantly losing it under minimal pressure. Bar a really good second half against Leicester (I think?) plus some decent moments against Fulham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I think it’s fair to say we’ve been figured out with our 4-3-3/4-5-1 formation. The 20 minutes against Fulham with the two of them was great. I don’t see why we can’t try that - it doesn’t have to be one or the other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, TheGuv said: I think it’s fair to say we’ve been figured out with our 4-3-3/4-5-1 formation. The 20 minutes against Fulham with the two of them was great. I don’t see why we can’t try that - it doesn’t have to be one or the other. Might see it against West Ham maybe. They’ll almost certainly play with a low block and hope to hit us on the counter or nick one with Ings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Cronky said: Yeah, he does things Wilson can't do, and I can't think of anything vice versa. Wilson can play with his back to goal. So far, Isak can’t. He might be able to in time but right now, no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I think both can play together and it can almost be like a when 352 in possession. Would give opposition something else to think about, especially if he makes defenders think twice about where Wilson is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 2 hours ago, gbandit said: You could argue that Wilson is stronger and can physically dominate defenders better with his hold-up play but Isak doesn’t need to do that as his technique means he can find space anyway Yep, he can. But hasn’t been. Maybe it is just who he has been up against recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Lotus said: Wilson can play with his back to goal. So far, Isak can’t. He might be able to in time but right now, no. I just don't agree there. Isak is better at holding the ball up than his physique would suggest, and Wilson has looked rather sluggish recently and defenders are nipping in ahead of him. Isak shows an ability to receive under pressure and somehow end up taking the ball forward. With Wilson now, that only happens occasionally. As far as creativity is concerned, there's no contest. Wilson's main strength is finishing within the penalty box, but in reality I think Isak matches him there as well. I don't think Howe is going to want to change formation against Southampton, but the case now seems clear to reverse roles, with Isak starting and Wilson coming on as sub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I love the way Isak slows down slightly, waits for the defender to slow anlittle then hits the turbos… really seems to glide past them. Elegant footballer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 It'll take a little while to come together, but it will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 30 minutes ago, buzza said: I love the way Isak slows down slightly, waits for the defender to slow anlittle then hits the turbos… really seems to glide past them. Elegant footballer! Wouldn't say he's rapid but as you say, has a very calm nonchalant look about him. He then just powers away to gain a yard on the defender. So excited to see a bit more of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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