PauloGeordio Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Wonder why we're so reluctant to use him? Got more splinters in his arse than Steve Harper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Just now, Pilko said: Wonder why we're so reluctant to use him? Got more splinters in his arse than Steve Harper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Should give him minutes with the u21s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 I'd definitely start him against Wimbledon and see what the craic is with him. With Wilson being made of glass he'll definitely be needed at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Skeletor said: I think it's a little different with a striker, though. The risk in giving him a cameo is much lower than an inexperienced defender & the longer he waits for his debut and by extension his first goal, the harder it could become. Not saying we should be starting him but would have expected him to see the pitch by now if even for a few minutes. EDIT: And with Isak (and Wilson's) injury history, he'll be needed at some point. Better we blood him before we totally rely on him surely? Edited September 15 by Pilko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Bit miffed he didn't get a run out to replace Isak, but the result has softened it up a little Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Wimbledon awaits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 A £15m cover striker you don't want to use as cover when both strikers are injured was certainly a choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 I reckon the plan has been to bring him on when we’re 2/3-0 up and give him some minutes. Instead every match has been a slog. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 1 minute ago, Aiston said: A £15m cover striker you don't want to use as cover when both strikers are injured was certainly a choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Zero faith in him from the looks of it, Gordon is wasted upfront and surprised he didn't get a look in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Everyone knows by now that not getting games from Howe is not indicative of anything for new signings, especially young unproven ones. He’ll play against Wimbledon and im really excited to watch him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 12 months ago Gordon was U21 player of the tournament as a false 9. There is no need to rip Osula for his role or non-role in this match. His time will come. We should protect him from pressure situations like today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 1 hour ago, Stottie said: 12 months ago Gordon was U21 player of the tournament as a false 9. There is no need to rip Osula for his role or non-role in this match. His time will come. We should protect him from pressure situations like today. I don't think being on the bench carries that much pressure, kid would probably love the chance to come on for 20 mins and have a run at the opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 1 hour ago, gbandit said: Everyone knows by now that not getting games from Howe is not indicative of anything for new signings, especially young unproven ones. He’ll play against Wimbledon and im really excited to watch him He'll start coming on eventually, just not in these tight games when the team isn't playing well. Fans would probably do that just as a punt, but professional managers won't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 (edited) Can we not just be happy we've won? Do we really need a scapegoat or come up with a narrative for every game no matter the result? Edited September 15 by TBG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Watching Osula in pre-season he looked quick and direct. One day he'll be in the A team and his plan will come together 🤩 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 People getting twitchy at Osula not getting minutes.. Lewis Hall says hi 👋 It's as predictable as Callum Wilson getting injured. Osula will get minutes once Eddie has bed him in and thinks he is ready. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Give uz an O... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 I think he starts in the cup game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie_once_removed Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 I was a bit surprised to see him get no minutes again. Taking off one of Murphy or Gordon for him in about the 80th minute to give a focal point up front and offer a bit of an outlet would have been an obvious move but Howe opted for 5 at the back with Kelly. You can't argue with the result today but I'm not convinced this was a Howe tactical masterclass. Like others I'll watch the line up against Wimbledon with added interest to see if he gets a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 (edited) 2 hours ago, gbandit said: Everyone knows by now that not getting games from Howe is not indicative of anything for new signings, especially young unproven ones. He’ll play against Wimbledon and im really excited to watch him I still have my doubts about it tbh. Not saying it's right or wrong not to start him, I just have this suspicion that Howe wants to field a strong team against them, without players that he doesn't trust yet. Edited September 15 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 I think Big Oz has it in spades 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 27 minutes ago, Erikse said: I still have my doubts about it tbh. Not saying it's right or wrong not to start him, I just have this suspicion that Howe wants to field a strong team against them, without players that he doesn't trust yet. Yeah that's what I'm expecting, which will delight the cup before everything people. I'm pretty relaxed about this situation. I think people are imagining he's more of a finished article than he is. He's more at the Minteh/Kuol end of the spectrum than the Hall/Livramento side. I think the plan has always been to give him time in the lowest risk situations, of which we've unfortunately not had any yet. Not denying I would've liked seeing him up front today with Gordon and Barnes on the wings, but I don't think he's being held back because he's underperforming expectations. It's going exactly to plan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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