RobS Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Is Willock defo in the same mould as Joelinton from a tackling/win back / interception perspective? Whilst ive not seen him play in what feels like motnhs now, I remember him being more a transitional midfielder, fantastic range of passing and fast on the break, i don't remember him for his tackles etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 He was good at tracking back and tackling but his main asset is driving the ball forwards at speed. No one breaks in transition close to his speed in the squad. Gordon, while faster in terms of pace doesn’t move the ball anywhere near as quickly. Willock is one of the best in the league at running with the ball at pace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, The Prophet said: Think this is noticeable with the eye test too. i know. ffs. doesnt take a bar chart and stats to figure that one out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, The Prophet said: Think this is noticeable with the eye test too. Jake just grow up and go for a walk man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) 1 hour ago, RobS said: Is Willock defo in the same mould as Joelinton from a tackling/win back / interception perspective? Whilst ive not seen him play in what feels like motnhs now, I remember him being more a transitional midfielder, fantastic range of passing and fast on the break, i don't remember him for his tackles etc. Pretty low, iirc. Joelinton and Bruno's defensive numbers were massively ahead of everyone else last season, from memory. Edited January 17 by Gallowgate Toon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 4 hours ago, La Parka said: We should get him with a running coach. His gait is a bit awkward, like he's used to his height providing his advantage. Two players named Lewis and they both run funny. Interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 4 hours ago, The Prophet said: Think this is noticeable with the eye test too. I dunno like, if you read the match threads sometimes feels like people are watching a different game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Charlies Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 4 minutes ago, BonesJones said: monumental rise for the youngun this season. Absolutely love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 He’s ridiculously two footed. Love that he has that in his locker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Howe must love coaching him, he looks like he just does everything Howe asks of him, no questions asked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Probably our best player second half. Seemed to grow in confidence once the game opened up. Been good both ways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I keep thinking that he is falling well short of his capability, so he is either playing well within himself or this is what he is going to offer in his career. I'm still firmly in the former camp, so fingers crossed he releases the shackles sooner rather than later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 When he runs forward with the ball he looks quick but when he’s running back he looks slow. On the ball he’s one of more creative players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 He is ridiculous like. Another performance where you watch what he does and you’re like, that’s the sort of thing even seasoned pros can’t do. He’s going to be a superstar for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Like, he's a really smart player. You can tell that he has seen what the optimum play is very early when he gets the ball. And when he has the time and space, he always executes the optimum pass. Sometimes when things are a little more pressured, he is very keen to keep it safe and secure and will dismiss the optimum play that would properly open up the opposition in favour of a safe possession retaining pass. I think that's what Howe is asking and Miley is smart enough to be able to deliver what is wanted. But I really want to see him unleashed, cos I reckon he's gonna set the world alight eventually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie_once_removed Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 The current midfield make up I feel doesn't suit his game but he's still looking very composed. Great players always seem to have half a second more and he seems to have this. He'll really benefit from players coming back as he'll a) get a rest and b) get to play in a midfield that is more suited to his style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 He's about 3 years ahead of where he should be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 16 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: He's about 3 years ahead of where he should be. Thing is, there is precedent for CMs who breakthrough very early: they burn out early. I hope he is looked after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Two negatives stand out: defensive covering and huge lack of pace. The rest is canny, but does look like he is playing the safe ball every time or perhaps has been instructed to do so... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 He's class but he's 17 and this isn't an ideal scenario anymore. In a normal world he gets pulled out of the starting 11 and plays a few cameos, which would aide his development. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 The Kid is way too cool, looked more composed on and off the ball than Bruno and Longstaff today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 7 minutes ago, buzza said: Two negatives stand out: defensive covering and huge lack of pace. The rest is canny, but does look like he is playing the safe ball every time or perhaps has been instructed to do so... I think he's been coached to do that, the older he gets yhe more expressive he'll be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 39 minutes ago, David Edgar said: Thing is, there is precedent for CMs who breakthrough very early: they burn out early. I hope he is looked after. I think next season we keep him here giving him the odd game, year after give him a loan deal somewhere with regular football...he'll still be coming back at 20ish as a squad player but with more experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 26 minutes ago, Newcastle Fan said: The Kid is way too cool, looked more composed on and off the ball than Bruno and Longstaff today. I didn't think he did particularly well until we got the second goal, after that Bruno was back to his best as well, despite having a stinker in the first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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