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...
Scotty66 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Similar to IKEA, everyone I know says I-kea but on the actual TV advert it's pronounced E-kea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: I don't think even he knows (or cares, which is probably the case ), he says 'ee-sak' here. ee-sak it is then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Is he a striker, a winger or a false 9? Seemed lost out there again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 He's obviously a classy player but I've been a little disappointed so far especially after his debut which was electric. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Thought he was our best player when he came on tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Donut said: Is he a striker, a winger or a false 9? Seemed lost out there again. Donut by name... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 He needs a run of games from the start is all Wilson needs benched for a bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 minute ago, LV said: He needs a run of games from the start is all Wilson needs benched for a bit Wouldn’t mind us going into a 4-4-2 but Wilson looks genuinely shocking. Wonder if his body is finally giving up on him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 He's an outstanding talent, but je really he needs to play as a second striker. Almost certainly unattainable but someone like Osimhen would transform us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I don’t think he’s ready to lead the line by himself but maybe it’s worth trying it now. Maybe I’m being knee jerk. But if he was still here I would be tempted to play Isak with Wood. As it is, Wilson offers nothing so might as well go Isak yo top by himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 If Wilson has to start, play him and Isak together. This man has to be on the pitch for us. We spent ~£60m on him to score goals for us, and he's not on the pitch from the start when we're struggling to score goals. Maybe not at Man City but ASM, Wilson and Isak all to start v Wolves pls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Thought he was really good. Manchester U it’s players seemed cautious when trying to get the ball of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Funny old game. I thought he gave us a good injection the first 20 of the half and then we shifted him out left for a bit which and they shored up the mid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Not calling for Howe's head, or anything close to that, but his approach to bedding Isak into the team has objectively been proved wrong IMO. Unless Isak has a chronic conditioning issue. Mistakes are as serious as the results they cause, and it feels like we've missed an opportunity to get Isak to gel in a new attack by persisting with Wilson when it just wasn't working or even showing signs of turning around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Just now, Beren said: Not calling for Howe's head, or anything close to that, but his approach to bedding Isak into the team has objectively been proved wrong IMO. Unless Isak has a chronic conditioning issue. Mistakes are as serious as the results they cause, and it feels like we've missed an opportunity to get Isak to gel in a new attack by persisting with Wilson when it just wasn't working or even showing signs of turning around. Aye, I have been thinking similar. I understood his bedding in of Bruno given we were deep in a relegation fight at the time, but Isak just has to be on the pitch. He's had 3 starts since his return from injury on 6 January, its now almost March. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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