McCormick Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 38 minutes ago, Shearergol said: I've marked my question as "shit" and "pointless", don't worry. Sorry . Wasn’t trying to stick the knife in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Are we just sacking off the defensive midfielder idea now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 minute ago, Weezertron said: Are we just sacking off the defensive midfielder idea now? Probably just sacking off the rest of the season in favour of long term improvement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 minutes ago, Weezertron said: Are we just sacking off the defensive midfielder idea now? This morning, the Athletic reported we're prioritising an eight in the Joelinton mould due to his injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoneys Tache Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 minutes ago, Weezertron said: Are we just sacking off the defensive midfielder idea now? Someone needs to send a pigeon to SJP and let them know the plan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: This morning, the Athletic reported we're prioritising an eight in the Joelinton mould due to his injury. Dont see Howe every playing a specialist DM, personally. Never has from what I remember. He relies on the CMs being able to interchange and share respnosibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Imagine how good next season is going to be without European football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 9 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Dont see Howe every playing a specialist DM, personally. Never has from what I remember. He relies on the CMs being able to interchange and share respnosibility. We could do with another one or two of them capable of doing that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Bild saying Trippier deal reached Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 2 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: We could do with another one or two of them capable of doing that. Aye. We only have one person capable of playing the deeper role. Even when everyone is fit and available. Longstaff looks terrible on the left side of the midfield and all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 2 minutes ago, Jesse Pinkman said: Bild saying Trippier deal reached Link? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 10 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: We could do with another one or two of them capable of doing that. Oh yeah I agree, I'd also like them to be a bit more aware of when one of them has to drop in to that role, or for one of them to maybe be the *wink wink* nominated DM for particular games (Bruno, really), as that hole is a weak point for us against better oppostition. I just dont think Howe would ever want a specialist DM with limited ability elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 8 minutes ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Link? https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bayern-muenchen/fc-bayern-heute-trippier-entscheidung-bei-bayern-86871502.bild.html#fromWall This is the new info: Quote According to BILD information, Bayern bosses are now very optimistic that they will be able to complete the deal. A final transfer decision as to whether Bayern will bring the Englishman or not will be made today. Bayern are putting pressure on themselves and want a quick solution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bayern-muenchen/fc-bayern-heute-trippier-entscheidung-bei-bayern-86871502.bild.html#fromWall This is the new info: Cant see any of the big hitters reporting it. Hopefully just bullshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 7 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Oh yeah I agree, I'd also like them to be a bit more aware of when one of them has to drop in to that role, or for one of them to maybe be the *wink wink* nominated DM for particular games (Bruno, really), as that hole is a weak point for us against better oppostition. I just dont think Howe would ever want a specialist DM with limited ability elsewhere. What was noticeable before he was banned, was that Bruno and Tonali didn't seem naturally inclined to drop back when we had players surging forward, we quite often got caught at the back as a result. If anything, Jonjo seemed better suited to protecting the back four because he was too slow/lazy to advance far up the pitch in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 7 minutes ago, TRon said: What was noticeable before he was banned, was that Bruno and Tonali didn't seem naturally inclined to drop back when we had players surging forward, we quite often got caught at the back as a result. If anything, Jonjo seemed better suited to protecting the back four because he was too slow/lazy to advance far up the pitch in the first place. I think he also legit liked kicking people, which was part of his charm if you ask me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 20 minutes ago, TRC said: Cant see any of the big hitters reporting it. Hopefully just bullshit. Doesn’t say agreed anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 47 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Imagine how good next season is going to be without European football Europe has been the best part about this season though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 21 minutes ago, TRon said: What was noticeable before he was banned, was that Bruno and Tonali didn't seem naturally inclined to drop back when we had players surging forward, we quite often got caught at the back as a result. If anything, Jonjo seemed better suited to protecting the back four because he was too slow/lazy to advance far up the pitch in the first place. Yep, but we were limited in our play back then. Both at Bournemouth and since he's had the personel here, Howe seems to rely on his CMs being interchangable to give us some unpredictability. Of course that means you rely on the players managing that situation themselves rather than it being dictated, because if it's dictated you've become a bit more predictable in the centre of the park. Limits the high press too. Im also of the opinion its a weakness that needs addressed. I just dont see us buying someone to specfically fill that gap I suppose. In Tonali and obviously Bruno we should have 2 players that can fill that role, but to retain the dynamism in CM it has to be up to them to do it, and that'd take time between them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 has any other top club in recent years not had someone at the base? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 2 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: has any other top club in recent years not had someone at the base? Liverpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Just now, tgarve said: Liverpool Peak Liverpool had Fabinho. Then Thiago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 32 minutes ago, TRon said: What was noticeable before he was banned, was that Bruno and Tonali didn't seem naturally inclined to drop back when we had players surging forward, we quite often got caught at the back as a result. If anything, Jonjo seemed better suited to protecting the back four because he was too slow/lazy to advance far up the pitch in the first place. But if the game is in any way open or dynamic, Shelvey would just get walked past anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Dont see Howe every playing a specialist DM, personally. Never has from what I remember. He relies on the CMs being able to interchange and share respnosibility. Did they forget the memo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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