Kanji Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Phillips is 100% what this team needs if we can get him cooking under Eddie. Can ping the ball about, athleticism is good, and I’m sure can help us keep the fucking ball far more. Frees Bruno up to play as an 8 as an alternative too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 39 minutes ago, Kanji said: Phillips is 100% what this team needs if we can get him cooking under Eddie. Can ping the ball about, athleticism is good, and I’m sure can help us keep the fucking ball far more. Frees Bruno up to play as an 8 as an alternative too. Next season? Tonali. Bruno Philips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Imagine we signed Phillips and he starts well and Southgate drops him from his England squad ?. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, Myleftboot said: Next season? Tonali. Bruno Philips. there’s going to be matches where you want Joelinton or willock or Longstaff in there too though. If Bruno goes to an 8 we need an elite 6 and we need an elite right winger imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 A fit and motivated Phillips is an elite 6, at his best better than Rice when they played together for England. I don't think that either Willock of Joe are particularly good in midfield so not sure why you would want them in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, Away Toon said: A fit and motivated Phillips is an elite 6, at his best better than Rice when they played together for England. I don't think that either Willock of Joe are particularly good in midfield so not sure why you would want them in there. I agree I think a fully fit Phillips would be a great addition and having a designated 6 in the squad would be a bonus. I think an elite right winger and new striker are key moving forwards and they need to work out what they do in midfield between now and next season with Tonali’s absence. They also need to work out a plan B when Beuno is out. I imagine Tonali was probably the plan B so in the short term a Phillips loan(? With option to buy) wouod help sure things up even if he’s a completely different type of player to what we have already. Over next two windows: RW, striker, midfielder, right sided CB Edited November 13, 2023 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Philips being better than rice is an absolutely mental take btw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Philips being better than rice is an absolutely mental take btw It would be mental if Phillips was a million miles away from Rice's level. That's definitely not the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 14 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Philips being better than rice is an absolutely mental take btw Only if you can't read. The lad clearly says that at one point Phillips was performing better than Rice in the England set up. At one point it was close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 43 minutes ago, STM said: Only if you can't read. The lad clearly says that at one point Phillips was performing better than Rice in the England set up. At one point it was close. Rice is a monster of a player but Phillips wasn’t far off him not long ago as you say. I think he’s lost his way a little recently, the transfer to City always seemed like an odd one. I mean I guess a fat contract and being involved in a winning side is something but he was never going to play regularly. Stick him in our side, fit and hungry and allow Bruno to still dictate play with someone else in midfield and it gives us real options. Equally if they aren’t interested in him then fine but it seems like a sensible signing if they can get him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Don’t think we’ll spend any meaningful money at ST unless Wilson is sold or Isak continues to have injury problems. RW and a Tonali replacement is the clear priority then a CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 We need a midfielder who can evade a press. Bruno is the only one right now, and it showed on Sat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Willock is pretty press-resistant, but he was blowing out of his arse on Saturday. Understandable following his layoff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, arnonel said: We need a midfielder who can evade a press. Bruno is the only one right now, and it showed on Sat I feel like Willock can as well, but he's obviously not up to speed yet. But yes, we need someone else of Bruno's quality, aside from Tonali who I would hope can be at that level when he's back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Don't feel like Willock's game is in tight areas. He can do it in patches but it feels he's a true force at transitions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, STM said: Only if you can't read. The lad clearly says that at one point Phillips was performing better than Rice in the England set up. At one point it was close. Your right, a handful of irrelevant games not even worthy of mention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Assuming this new loans rule doesn't come in, it should be Ruben Neves over Phillips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Your right, a handful of irrelevant games not even worthy of mention. Surprised you see the World cup/Euros as irrelevant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, r0cafella said: Philips being better than rice is an absolutely mental take btw Indeed. Rice has so much more to his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 It’s a very sample size, and very system dependent. but as you mentioned, the odd comparison drawn makes my point moot. 6 minutes ago, STM said: Surprised you see the World cup/Euros as irrelevant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: Assuming this new loans rule doesn't come in, it should be Ruben Neves over Phillips. I don’t think these mythical Saudi loans are even a thing. There’s no reason for us to get involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 I reckon it's a proper smokescreen like. But with this regime I think everything is a work and I love it. But in case it's not, what's this Neves like? Not really paid any attention to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 From the little I know about Dan Ashworth, I can say two things for certain - he is very, very good at his job and he does not speak in public unless absolutely necessary. Considering those two factors, I'd be really surprised if our masterplan was to bring Neves in on a cheap loan in January, only for Ashworth to torpedo those plans in November by very publicly saying "Oh well, there's nothing in the rules currently *wink wink* that stops us from loaning players from Saudi clubs" I have no idea what sort of 4D chess is going on here, but that much I am certain about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, BonesJones said: It would be mental if Phillips was a million miles away from Rice's level. That's definitely not the case. Definitely is for me mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Surely there's better value out there than Phillips like. He'll cost a fortune and will be 29 next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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