midds Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 I know the term 'franchise player' will get a lot of backs up but he really is the definition of a franchise player. He's the bloke we need to build the attack and midfield around for the next 8 years. Put 5 players around him to allow him to just smash the opposition. The lad has got the lot, he's quick, mint touch, technique and movement, confident, can drop deep and get involved, great vision and passes it into the net. Exceptional player and will get even better still Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 He has amazing technique, and ball control - and his finishing---> Clinical !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 10 goals in 978 minutes in the league, less than 11 games. Wilson has 11 in 1400. Add them together and its third best after Haarland and Kane. Added together, they have played fewer minutes than Kane or Toney. Too much Wood. With games to come next season, we definitely need another option at CF. I suspect the main difference between us and Brighton is we've got a better keeper and better strikers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Newcastle Fan Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Being a club's record signing could be a source of pressure, but this guy is showing just why he is that. He still seems like he can develop even more and he'll be key to us for the rest of this season and in the next few seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 The one from the peachy ball in behind from Willock was a Mo Salah goal. Leave any space in behind and you'll need constant pressure on the ball to stop the through ball. The other option is to defend deep. A high line against that level of threat with no press is suicidal. The second by Joelinton was also a high line failure, this time to a ball over the top that was wonderfully controlled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 7 hours ago, SweMag said: Isak talked to a Swedish reporter after the game and said the atmosphere at St James’ Park is unbelievable, never experienced something like it, feels that the away teams are finding it difficult to play here. So happy for the guy. Really looks fully settled in now, and seems to be loving it, and is obviously doing very well. He's been so highly though of for a while and been linked with some top clubs, and so could have easily seen a situation where he decided against coming last summer, as we were seemingly only just starting the clubs rebuild. Great to see it paying off so well for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 He’s only going to be better and we’ll also improve our attack with better wingers which will give him more space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Fairly underwhelming 2nd half from Isak, i'm pretty sure theres a player in there though & hopefully Eddie can find the key, a possible Purple if so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 10 hours ago, Stottie said: 10 goals in 978 minutes in the league, less than 11 games. Wilson has 11 in 1400. Add them together and its third best after Haarland and Kane. Added together, they have played fewer minutes than Kane or Toney. Too much Wood. With games to come next season, we definitely need another option at CF. I suspect the main difference between us and Brighton is we've got a better keeper and better strikers. We are more clinical in both boxes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 4 hours ago, RUHRLYASLEEVESUP said: Fairly underwhelming 2nd half from Isak, i'm pretty sure theres a player in there though & hopefully Eddie can find the key, a possible Purple if so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I knew when he was through he was banging it in, weird feeling because I’m generally not as confident when Wilson is in those positions - but when Bruno did his futsal roll and played it forward to Willock who looked up and didn’t get on his bike I thought “oh fuck” and then when isak’s first touch sent him beyond I had 0 doubt. It was a world class goal that entire sequence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magvicar Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I can sum Alex Isak up in two words but he deserves much more. Top player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 From those finishes against Liverpool it was clear the guy was ice cold and not bothered by anything. As well as a ruthless finisher. The lad's 23 FFS. When he was touted around a few years ago I thought he might just be all pace, nothing of the sort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 :isak: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 The 2nd touch (with his left) after receiving the pass from Willock is absolutely perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Darwin Nunez was the striker everyone wanted in the summer (after Haaland obviously) but looks like we actually got the better one. I'm sure Nunez will turn out to be decent in time, but I can't see his finishing being anywhere near as good as Isak. Centre forwards are the most difficult and most expensive players to buy, we have struck gold here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, KDT said: The 2nd touch (with his left) after receiving the pass from Willock is absolutely perfect. Same for his second goal, his second touch just drags it away a bit from the oncoming Spurs defender (Dier, perhaps?) and gives him the space for the finish. Really clever bit of play from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, KDT said: The 2nd touch (with his left) after receiving the pass from Willock is absolutely perfect. His touches were so perfect in that sequence he doesn't slow down a bit, and in a weird way seemed to pick up some speed and create more separation from Dier. Mental. Edited April 24, 2023 by KaKa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Just now, Nobody said: Same for his second goal, his second touch just drags it away a bit from the oncoming Spurs defender (Dier, perhaps?) and gives him the space for the finish. Really clever bit of play from him. So decisive as well, to dart into that space and get the shot off. Possibly Lloris should have saved it but might well have been knocked in by Joelinton at the back post anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 The lad is gonna be a world-class super-star striker. He's got everything. Ice Cold Is Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: So decisive as well, to dart into that space and get the shot off. Possibly Lloris should have saved it but might well have been knocked in by Joelinton at the back post anyway. It always looks like he shouldn't score from those angles, but he manages to find the inside of the posts every time. Look at his two belters at Anfield as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 What a player. Based on his stats wasn't expecting him to be prolific but was anticipating some succulent finishing. Beardsley and early-Cisse-esque levels of confidence in him finishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Love him throwing his hands up to the crowd to get louder. He loves it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infatuation Junkie Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I really do think Callum should walk up to him and offer him the number 9 shirt. The guy is our true number nine in my eyes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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