gazza ladra Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 25 man squad? 2 Kieran Trippier 3 Paul Dummett 4 Sven Botman 5 Fabian Schär 6 Jamaal Lascelles 7 Joelinton 8 Jonjo Shelvey Harrison Ashby 9 Callum Wilson 10 Allan Saint-Maximin 11 Matt Ritchie 12 Jamal Lewis 13 Matt Targett 14 Alexander Isak 18 Loris Karius 19 Javier Manquillo 20 Chris Wood Anthony Gordon 21 Ryan Fraser 22 Nick Pope 23 Jacob Murphy 24 Miguel Almirón 26 Karl Darlow Martin Dubravka 28 Joe Willock 33 Dan Burn 36 Sean Longstaff 39 Bruno Guimarães Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 19 hours ago, duo said: If we miss CL I think we'll look back at this window as a missed opportunity As will ownership. I think, though, that they have stuck to their principles in the past and this is just another example of it. If we gain CL it will have been a big gamble that was won. If we gain Europa it's a pass. I really don't see us falling out of the European spots so I think it shows confidence in Eddie and the squad to keep things rolling and hope for no major injuries in the center. I also think that had a qualified CM loan presented itself they would have snapped at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Consortium of one said: As will ownership. I think, though, that they have stuck to their principles in the past and this is just another example of it. If we gain CL it will have been a big gamble that was won. If we gain Europa it's a pass. I really don't see us falling out of the European spots so I think it shows confidence in Eddie and the squad to keep things rolling and hope for no major injuries in the center. I also think that had a qualified CM loan presented itself they would have snapped at it. Agreed. They’ll make up for it in the summer, once sponsorships are signed and we know where we are. The future’s bright, the futures black and white! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 7/10 for me. Think the club is showing great things to the players; eg wood and shelvey. They weren't first choice and they didn't have massive contract time left. And they allowed them to move to another club who offered them maybe more money and more time and a chance to make an impact. Think it shows maturity and kindness. Yes would be great to have a new CM but we don't want any old codswallop. So best to wait. We tried for a loan but Chelsea playing hardball and also not showing kindness and maturity so fuck 'em. I don't think we are super light seeing as tho Shelvey has been out for months. Would rather Anderson could come in and learn than Shelvey who barely runs. Plus young talent really excites me and I think everton and West ham have got it wrong with those two and they will regret them leaving... And like man u and Chelsea will try to buy them back in 5 years for 200m or something silly like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Spoilers for that Athletic piece... Apparently it was between Anthony Gordon and Nico Williams for who we brought in after Wood left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: "Howe’s primary concern had been to bolster his midfield with more athleticism and dynamism, complementing Guimaraes. Players who had been watched extensively included Leicester pair James Maddison and Youri Tielemans, Edson Alvarez of Ajax, Brighton’s Moises Caicedo and Scott McTominay of Manchester United" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: "Howe’s primary concern had been to bolster his midfield with more athleticism and dynamism, complementing Guimaraes. Players who had been watched extensively included Leicester pair James Maddison and Youri Tielemans, Edson Alvarez of Ajax, Brighton’s Moises Caicedo and Scott McTominay of Manchester United" Was just about to tell you to stop complaining and be patient and we'll get one of them in the summer. Then realised the GIF was in relation to the last name on the list. Fair enough pal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Archive? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Didn't do enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) Think a 2-3/10 is fair. Gave it a 5 initially, but that was way too generous. Our owners made a massive mistake in Jan and it will cost us. Such a shame. Edited February 11, 2023 by The Butcher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 The decision to further weaken our weakest area of the pitch does look increasingly baffling. I don’t think you have to particularly rate Shelvey for that to be true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Hindsight, etc... What CM kids we got? Think Rigg would actually get a game atm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 16 minutes ago, Dokko said: Hindsight, etc... It's not hindsight when some of us were saying we're desperate for a centre mid since the summer never mind in January Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, joeyt said: It's not hindsight when some of us were saying we're desperate for a centre mid since the summer never mind in January 100% on your side here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Leaving cm so bare and assuming Isak could play number 9 appears erroneous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 ATM, its a minus score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 4th in the league, no European football, Liverpool and Chelsea way off it, the best opportunity we'll have to qualify for the CL for some time. The revenue would be massive. What on earth were they thinking going the rest of the season with four midfielders for three positions!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, Doctor Zaius said: 4th in the league, no European football, Liverpool and Chelsea way off it, the best opportunity we'll have to qualify for the CL for some time. The revenue would be massive. What on earth were they thinking going the rest of the season with four midfielders for three positions!? Shelvey is not the greatest, but he was an option and it was mad to sell him without a replacement signed, sealed and delivered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 We will have to change it from playing 3 in midfield as we just don’t have the players to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 On 01/02/2023 at 15:16, The College Dropout said: Went with 4 but could've been a 5. Positives: - Secured some good targets for the long-term - Think Gordon is a good addition to the squad - Good fee for Wood -Getting rid of deadwood Negatives: - Weaker now in our weakest area of the pitch midfield - Don't think we've strenthened the best XI - Missed opportunity to capitalise on being 3rd halfway through the season to push for Top 4 - Haven't addressed our biggest weakness as a team - quality in the final third - Think Shelvey would've been useful to keep for this season. - Anderson isn't ready for any meaningful game time but can't be loaned. Stunted development. - Think we may miss Wood's expertise from the penalty spot in the final Overall I’ve felt our good form over the last 12 months has been down to momentum and positive atmosphere at the club. And we’ve added quality at key moments to keep that up - Trippier, Bruno, Botman, Isak. But we still lacked quality in midfield and attack. And sooner or later when the intensity waned and the momentum slowed, we would breed another bolt of quality to sustain us another 6 months. A Bruno level midfielder or attacker. We didn’t get that. And the weaknesses in our squad are being exposed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 4 midfields, one of which can pass a ball, and two strikers, one a sick note. It was absolutely stupid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, Hanshithispantz said: 4 midfields, one of which can pass a ball, and two strikers, one a sick note. It was absolutely stupid We should only play with 2 of them without Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, The College Dropout said: We should only play with 2 of them without Bruno. With all the injuries we might be lucky if we can field two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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