Stottie Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Raheem Sterling scored a ton of goals like those two for Man City. Basically a back post run. Wilson's not really been much of a provider in his time here, but he did a great job yesterday and now has someone to provide it to. Isak also excels at bringing others into play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Really excited to see him this season. Absolutely the right decision to bin off ASM for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 You can absolutely guarantee that ASM wouldn’t have scored 2 goals yesterday. Barnes is also more direct in possession, he’ll only try and beat a player once and team mates will find him easier to read and link up with. He could make quite a difference for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, Tsunami said: You can absolutely guarantee that ASM wouldn’t have scored 2 goals yesterday. Barnes is also more direct in possession, he’ll only try and beat a player once and team mates will find him easier to read and link up with. He could make quite a difference for us. Agree, I don’t think he would have too. On the flip side ASM can create chances Barnes can’t. Totally different players with different skillsets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 31 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Agree, I don’t think he would have too. On the flip side ASM can create chances Barnes can’t. Totally different players with different skillsets. Both players require attention from defenders for different reasons. The fact Barnes is quick and can finish means he’ll pull defenders towards him opening up space elsewhere. His finishing ability will be a real concern for teams though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancrate1892 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 37 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Agree, I don’t think he would have too. On the flip side ASM can create chances Barnes can’t. Totally different players with different skillsets. Finally an intelligent comment which isn't just aimed at just slagging off a former player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Menace said: Really excited to see him this season. Absolutely the right decision to bin off ASM for him. Steady on, the bloke's played a few friendly minutes for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Did ASM ever actually manage 2 goal contributions in a game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Comparisons are inevitable, but it's a real shame we couldn't have both Barnes and ASM. Gordon and Barnes both look good options for the left who offer something slightly different. Tough call, but it seems Gordon will get the nod next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 18 minutes ago, James said: Did ASM ever actually manage 2 goal contributions in a game? Just the 2 in literally the last match he played Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Ignoring that match, Did ASM ever actually manage 2 goal contributions in a game? Checkmate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kocunar Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, TBG said: Ignoring that match, Did ASM ever actually manage 2 goal contributions in a game? Checkmate. Against Man City, so it doesnt count Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Oh great, Barnes has a good game, and things feel positive, but then some have to engage WUM gene to re-litigate ASM vs Barnes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 30 minutes ago, arnonel said: Oh great, Barnes has a good game, and things feel positive, but then some have to engage WUM gene to re-litigate ASM vs Barnes Yeah, I can’t be arsed with it either. It is possible to have enjoyed ASM’s time at NUFC but be happy that Barnes is onboard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Stottie said: Raheem Sterling scored a ton of goals like those two for Man City. Basically a back post run. Wilson's not really been much of a provider in his time here, but he did a great job yesterday and now has someone to provide it to. Isak also excels at bringing others into play. Wilson’s pretty clinical when it comes to assists tbh. Got 5 last season. Underrated part of his game imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Was I the only one thinking ASM would’ve be perfect making those right wing runs and low crosses to back post for Barnes? ? We never played ASM on the right enough. Remember him putting quite a few goals on a plate for Wilson from the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Certainly would have been more effective than Matt Ritchie out on the right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Love ASM and already love Barnes. Lots of love to go around, we don't have to choose just one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 howay lads, lay off ritchie. he was only playing to make up the numbers in a pre season friendly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 51 minutes ago, Smal said: Wilson’s pretty clinical when it comes to assists tbh. Got 5 last season. Underrated part of his game imo. Aye, he wants the ball in the net first and foremost. He'll most likely put it on a plate for someone in a better position if needs be. Like he did for England in that friendly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, David Edgar said: Aye, he wants the ball in the net first and foremost. He'll most likely put it on a plate for someone in a better position if needs be. Like he did for England in that friendly. Yeah he's very unselfish when it comes to that..he knows instinctively what the better opportunity is and won't hesitate to play the pass. Team player! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 His trademark side foot finish was awesome to see yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Lish007 said: Yeah he's very unselfish when it comes to that..he knows instinctively what the better opportunity is and won't hesitate to play the pass. Team player! It was notable in his few England minutes in the WC that he was always trying to lay it on for others where he could. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 The real question is what is the point of Anthony Gordon for £45m? Eddie Howe likes to start players off slowly so there was little possibility of him making a big difference the second half of last season. We could have had Moussa Diaby for a little more than AG cost. Harvey Barnes, Isak, and Diaby on the front line means goals. Also, not worth it to dump ASM for that small fee. We sold a lw and still go four deep at the position (AG, HB, BigJoe, Isak...throw in Anderson too if you want). Odd strategy. Last year everyone thought Spurs won the off season/transfer market, and we know how that worked out. I hope we get some help for the back line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 17 minutes ago, rebelrouser said: The real question is what is the point of Anthony Gordon for £45m? Eddie Howe likes to start players off slowly so there was little possibility of him making a big difference the second half of last season. We could have had Moussa Diaby for a little more than AG cost. Harvey Barnes, Isak, and Diaby on the front line means goals. Also, not worth it to dump ASM for that small fee. We sold a lw and still go four deep at the position (AG, HB, BigJoe, Isak...throw in Anderson too if you want). Odd strategy. Last year everyone thought Spurs won the off season/transfer market, and we know how that worked out. I hope we get some help for the back line. We signed him because we wanted him. We would have signed him this summer but he was available in January. We’re building a squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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