Kanj Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Think it’ll be clear as day to the scouting group why the midfield options need refreshing in the next two windows. Actually a match that Miley would have been good in given his passing abilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 21 hours ago, Kanji said: Think it’ll be clear as day to the scouting group why the midfield options need refreshing in the next two windows. Actually a match that Miley would have been good in given his passing abilities. Thing is though - the physical bar for our midfielders is so high. Are we going to allow ourselves 2 CMs that aren’t super mobile? I think to myself - Barkley would’ve been a nice pickup. But we’ve not really looked at those types of transfers. And would he have a position for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 (edited) Edit: wrong thread. Edited October 3 by dcmk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1892er Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Tough day at the office for him I felt after being awesome last week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 I thought he was good actually, and grew into the game. He’s improving in duels but the main thing he brings will always be this: He’s a real upgrade on Burn in that LB/LCB role for our build up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Thought he was decent if not spectacular. One misplaced pass early on and then spot on. Maybe would have liked a bit more from him as an attacking threat when it became apparent that our forwards couldn't finish their dinners, but not really his fault. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 I don’t think you ask him to be our primary source of ball progression from the back 3 and then also ask him to provide threat in the final third. It wasn’t his role in the team yesterday to do that… you could see it was clearly Joelinton’s role to back up Barnes and provide overlaps. That’s very much a tactical decision from Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 1 hour ago, 1892er said: Tough day at the office for him I felt after being awesome last week. Not what I watched. Thought he played well and was comfortable throughout. Seemed to look gassed around 75mins so needs to work on his stamina. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayDen Traces Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 3 minutes ago, LFEE said: Not what I watched. Thought he played well and was comfortable throughout. Seemed to look gassed around 75mins so needs to work on his stamina. Same. Thought he did well. Easy to forget his age too sometimes and even when he's not playing well he plays with great confidence on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Was pleasantly surprised by some of his defending yesterday. Positionally and simply not diving in and waiting for his chance to knick the ball. Great to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 On 03/10/2024 at 10:16, The College Dropout said: Thing is though - the physical bar for our midfielders is so high. Are we going to allow ourselves 2 CMs that aren’t super mobile? I think to myself - Barkley would’ve been a nice pickup. But we’ve not really looked at those types of transfers. And would he have a position for us? To be fair Barkley looked like in every way like an expensive disaster waiting to happen. Good on him for proving everyone wrong, and congrats to Villa for getting lucky that he hasn't ended up being a permacrock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 4 hours ago, Heron said: Was pleasantly surprised by some of his defending yesterday. Positionally and simply not diving in and waiting for his chance to knick the ball. Great to see. Thought his defending was better than his attacking tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 11 minutes ago, gjohnson said: To be fair Barkley looked like in every way like an expensive disaster waiting to happen. Good on him for proving everyone wrong, and congrats to Villa for getting lucky that he hasn't ended up being a permacrock. Barkley had a good season last time out and stayed fit. Playing for Luton last year I doubt he’s on megabucks. 3 minutes ago, TRon said: Thought his defending was better than his attacking tbh. Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 (edited) 4 hours ago, Heron said: Was pleasantly surprised by some of his defending yesterday. Positionally and simply not diving in and waiting for his chance to knick the ball. Great to see. his first few games this season he’s looked a bit ropey from a defensive point of view, imo. Last two game have been good, hopefully a sign of improvement, and he’s starting to understand that side is of the game better. Edited October 6 by Rafalove Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 1 hour ago, Rafalove said: his first few games this season he’s looked a bit ropey from a defensive point of view, imo. Last two game have been good, hopefully a sign of improvement, and he’s starting to understand that side is of the game better. I genuinely think it'll have helped being alongside Dan Burn to be honest, for his experience and leadership. I know it probably adds difficulties to the role too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 He was quality today, and seems to have a higher ceiling that Liveramento. That ball to Isak was quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 He's a prospect for sure but also the decision to spend 35m on him and not strengthen areas were we needed more is a bit silly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1892er Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Thought he was very good today unlike Livra who seemed to struggle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 1 minute ago, Newcastle Fan said: He's a prospect for sure but also the decision to spend 35m on him and not strengthen areas were we needed more is a bit silly. When we signed him out left back options where Dan Burn and Matt Ritchie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Some absolutely fantastic passing. Really coming along so well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Don't think he's very good at all, loads of weird hype with this lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 2 minutes ago, 54 said: When we signed him out left back options where Dan Burn and Matt Ritchie And Matt Targett who honestly feels like a better left back than he is. i know he might turn out to be great but right now he looks so raw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Thought he was probably our MOTM, along with Big Joe. His passing range is excellent and something we need from the back with him and Schar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 5 minutes ago, Tiotes Witch Doctor said: Don't think he's very good at all, loads of weird hype with this lad. What a load of shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 He's a great passer, but it's clearly a prpblemthat our most creative players all play in the back 4 and DM. Tripps, Hall, Schar and Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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