The College Dropout Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Andy said: This would be nice but I don't think Howe will do it, probably weakens our options off the bench a bit too much. Ah yes the old - let's have a stronger bench than starting XI strategy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 The biggest thing I’ve noticed is that he actually gets his head up when he runs and that trait seems to be a rare skill in modern football. For me, it’s one of the main reasons why he’s so effective - he can control the ball and run at pace while looking for a team mate - priceless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 30 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Ah yes the old - let's have a stronger bench than starting XI strategy. I think as he gets more minutes he might be more inclined to try it, with Murphy coming on from the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 29 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: I think as he gets more minutes he might be more inclined to try it, with Murphy coming on from the bench. I did think he might be benched again. As the options from the bench currently are so limited, that we'd almost have to be finishing with the same 11 if he started, so bad are our subs. Possibly only really 1 change you can make, 2 if Willock is suddenly fit to play, at best. Otherwise it would mean massively reducing the quality of the players on the pitch by bringing anyone on. I also think Howe really sees Gordon as the starter on the left and I don't think he has started a game on the right this season? But it feels like needs must at the minute and we've not really had anyone decent to play on the right all season, regardless. I hope I'm wrong, mind. A slow start against Spurs and we're fucked. I can't see them being as wasteful as Fulham. It would be nice to go with what is our best available XI from the off. It's not really that hard to choose at present. It's a pool of 12-13 players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 54 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: I did think he might be benched again. As the options from the bench currently are so limited, that we'd almost have to be finishing with the same 11 if he started, so bad are our subs. Possibly only really 1 change you can make, 2 if Willock is suddenly fit to play, at best. Otherwise it would mean massively reducing the quality of the players on the pitch by bringing anyone on. I also think Howe really sees Gordon as the starter on the left and I don't think he has started a game on the right this season? But it feels like needs must at the minute and we've not really had anyone decent to play on the right all season, regardless. I hope I'm wrong, mind. A slow start against Spurs and we're fucked. I can't see them being as wasteful as Fulham. It would be nice to go with what is our best available XI from the off. It's not really that hard to choose at present. It's a pool of 12-13 players This line of thinking doesn't make any sense. I do agree that fundamentally Howe see's Barnes & Gordon as LW's. So if both are fit and we have a striker - one will sit on the bench. I agree that having Gordon RW is a suboptimal use of his skills but he's better there than what we have so it's for the best. That's the whole issue with the Barnes transfer. He's brought in to rotate with someone we thought could be a star player for us. Meanwhile, we have 2 players at RW who are incredibly short of quality and consistency required to be mainstays of a top 6 team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 I'd keep Barnes on the bench for now if possible since 5 subs became a thing the importance of having a strong bench should not be underestimated Everton last week were a good example, we had no answer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Let's play 60 minutes with a weaker team so we can have a better team for the final 30 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 We got the wins against Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea by getting the lead by around the hour and then seeing it out. Think that's the way to go. Better to have a lead and if nothing else, throw on the likes of Dummett to see it out (I know it backfired v Everton) than try to chase a game in the last 30. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 I think it's about managing the entire game when it's likely to be close Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Barnes is lightyears a head of Murphy, unless its for fitness reasons, which to be honest I dont trust Howe or his medical team on anyway, he has to start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 It's also about managing Barnes minutes after having been injured for so long and suffering a slight set back once he came back. But definitely looking forward to Barnes Isak Gordon all starting together, csn see them being a very fluid front three with everyone being able to play anywhere across the front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 17 minutes ago, Nobody said: It's also about managing Barnes minutes after having been injured for so long and suffering a slight set back once he came back. But definitely looking forward to Barnes Isak Gordon all starting together, csn see them being a very fluid front three with everyone being able to play anywhere across the front. Yeah, I think that's a really good point and another thing which kinda debunks the "but we already have plenty of LWs" from when we signed him. I feel like the vision all along may have been - as you say - to have those three be our front three and to flummox opponents by moving them around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Love him, sooo good! What a front three him, Gordon and Isak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Played some lovely passes today. He's definitely a good footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Definitely put a spark on this attack last couple of games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 He's given the team fresh options and impetus in attack,and he'll get better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 He seems to have developed a good connection with Isak already, has found his runs a few times in the last few games. We've got goals across the board with Barnes, Isak and AG too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Better choice than Maddison Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Has been better for us in general play than he was for Leicester most of the time imo. Great to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Perfect in our system. Really unlucky with his injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Was getting slated in the match thread for poor decision making early on funny old game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 1 minute ago, Whitley mag said: Was getting slated in the match thread for poor decision making early on funny old game. Yeah, thought it was harsh. Though he did hesitate at certain points early on and fluffed some great positions, but he is such a threat. Great runs into space, gets his head up and finds passes, and is a threat to shoot from range. He's proving to be a great addition, particularly with Gordon looking like he can be just as effective on the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Shit because he doesn’t wear a head band and do 12 step overs when he has the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 He put it on a plate for someone today when probably could have taken it himself, maybe a Gordon chance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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