The Prophet Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 13 minutes ago, Wallsendmag said: Prepare to be shocked mate! I don't think he starts tomorrow. Seems strange considering it was only supposed to be a cold but Howe won't start players unless they're 100%. He's done it on multiple occasions with Schar, Trippier, Joelinton and Wilson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: Not accusing Wilson of anything, but I do wonder if Howe feels like Wilson will (consciously or sub-consciously) have his head elsewhere for this game, with his first (and likely only) World Cup a week away. When you're as injury prone as Wilson is there must be something in the back of his head that would make him second guess every run/sprint on Sunday. When you've got an injury record like Wilson I think it's inevitable that it would be in the back of his mind. His hamstring is liable to go at any time, and that one sprint or stretch tomorrow could be his World Cup dream over (he'll be 34 by the time the next one comes round). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 My confidence of a win with Wood instead of Wilson dramatically decreases. I know he scored last week but the drop off in quality is quite steep. Can't wait for Isak to return to give us more forward options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Just now, alexf said: My confidence of a win with Wood instead of Wilson dramatically decreases. I know he scored last week but the drop off in quality is quite steep. Can't wait for Isak to return to give us more forward options. Yep, Howe will know this too. That's why I think there's a good chance Wilson starts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 People keep mentioning ASM up front. He’s been wank every time he played there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 minute ago, alexf said: My confidence of a win with Wood instead of Wilson dramatically decreases. I know he scored last week but the drop off in quality is quite steep. Can't wait for Isak to return to give us more forward options. Yeah, was at the Palace game. No lack of effort from Wood, but we just can't play in the same way with him up there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Rafalove said: People keep mentioning ASM up front. He’s been wank every time he played there. While he's not been great his output is alright playing up top. The problem is that he isn't a focal point, the ball will just come back down the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Rafalove said: People keep mentioning ASM up front. He’s been wank every time he played there. Yet he offers more than Wood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 If Wilson is out that's a big blow, probably the difference between winning and not winning. The drop-off from him/Isak to Wood as a starter is vast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, Wallsendmag said: When you've got an injury record like Wilson I think it's inevitable that it would be in the back of his mind. His hamstring is liable to go at any time, and that one sprint or stretch tomorrow could be his World Cup dream over (he'll be 34 by the time the next one comes round). His hamstring doesn't seem to be the issue at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Big Jow as CF? Maxi left wing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Understandable if Wilson has been out with covid that he won't be rushed back, but who knows what the fuck it is that's affecting him. Hope we can give him a rousing send off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, madras said: His hamstring doesn't seem to be the issue at the minute. I'm aware of that. The point was it's basically due to go at any time now and I wonder if subconsciously he'd be thinking one sprint, one stretch tomorrow and that's the World Cup dream gone forever. Could apply that to a lot of players, but especially him given his age and injury record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, Kanji said: Big Jow as CF? Maxi left wing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovagod Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Wallsendmag said: I'm aware of that. The point was it's basically due to go at any time now and I wonder if subconsciously he'd be thinking one sprint, one stretch tomorrow and that's the World Cup dream gone forever. Could apply that to a lot of players, but especially him given his age and injury record. It actually highlights how wank the decision was to keep apart the ‘big clubs’ this weekend. Like they just knew who that would involve. Now us and Chelsea have a crucial fixture in what must be the weirdest and most distracted Premier League weekend ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 20 minutes ago, Rafalove said: People keep mentioning ASM up front. He’s been wank every time he played there. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 16 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Yet he offers more than Wood. Totally false. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Just now, samptime29 said: Totally false. ASM isn't good up front, but Wood is absolutely fucking shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, The Butcher said: ASM isn't good up front, but Wood is absolutely fucking shite. Wood is better than ASM up front. It's as simple as that. All you need to do is look at the FA Cup game against Cambridge last year. Let's play with a striker where we can't cross the ball. Great idea. Edited November 11, 2022 by samptime29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 There’s gonna be such a weird mixture of headspaces in this weekend’s round of PL games. It’ll be hard to call matches as a result. Some are going to the World Cup and *may* want to hold themselves back. Others have closely missed out and could be extra motivated or maybe within themselves a bit. It’ll be interesting to watch how players and managers deal with it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Is it professional to play 100% or to protect yourself before a really big tournament? To play 100%. Not surprised by the Wilson news but let’s hope it is just a ruse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 We pretty much have to play Wood. We no doubt brought him in with the understanding that at the very least he would be 2nd/3rd choice upfront. To not play him when no other player in his position is fit, would be a hammer blow to his confidence and he even scored last week so, there is that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, LV said: There’s gonna be such a weird mixture of headspaces in this weekend’s round of PL games. It’ll be hard to call matches as a result. Some are going to the World Cup and *may* want to hold themselves back. Others have closely missed out and could be extra motivated or maybe within themselves a bit. It’ll be interesting to watch how players and managers deal with it all. And in the crowd with it being a half 5 KO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Just now, madras said: And in the crowd with it being a half 5 KO. Good point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 If Wood starts I'd snap your hand off for a draw now mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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