Andy84 Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 Last season there we were at our lowest in terms of injuries, think we even picked some more up during the game. We’re better, just need to get our performance right and the result follows Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 10 minutes ago, gjohnson said: No, you are right I havent, but I've seen enough of Burn and Krafth to know they can be effective in the centre while at the same time capable of making mistakes Bramble would have been embarrassed by Burn has basically been imperious anytime he's played CB for the club, and Krafth solid under Howe. Weird statement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 1 minute ago, 54 said: Burn has basically been imperious anytime he's played CB for the club, and Krafth solid under Howe. Weird statement. I dont recall specific games, but theres countless examples of Burn passing the ball straight out of play under no pressure, and probably just as many of both him and Krafth completely losing markers and following the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 1 minute ago, gjohnson said: I dont recall specific games, but theres countless examples of Burn passing the ball straight out of play under no pressure, and probably just as many of both him and Krafth completely losing markers and following the ball. So not mistakes Bramble would be embarrassed by ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 3 minutes ago, gjohnson said: I dont recall specific games, but theres countless examples of Burn passing the ball straight out of play under no pressure, and probably just as many of both him and Krafth completely losing markers and following the ball. Yeah, Burn may not be a great passer of the ball, but that doesn't make him a "Bramble esc defender". His stats compared to CB's are actually quality: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 4 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: So not mistakes Bramble would be embarrassed by ? Well to be fair Bramble never looked embarrassed after a howler. Just stood there looking gormless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 4 minutes ago, 54 said: Yeah, Burn may not be a great passer of the ball, but that doesn't make him a "Bramble esc defender". His stats compared to CB's are actually quality: Not arguing he can't be decent, but are you genuinely confident and not remotely worried when a half decent/quick player is against him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 5 minutes ago, gjohnson said: Not arguing he can't be decent, but are you genuinely confident and not remotely worried when a half decent/quick player is against him? I can't remember a time when it been an issue every time he's played CB, LB it happened, but not CB. So i'm fine with it, especially since he's been utter quality since he went to CB last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 16 minutes ago, 54 said: I can't remember a time when it been an issue every time he's played CB, LB it happened, but not CB. So i'm fine with it, especially since he's been utter quality since he went to CB last season. Well having just watched Aliens...in the words of Ripley. I hope you're right....I really do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 2 year ago this was the sort of game we were drawing because we couldn't put teams to bed. A season ago we were losing these due to the injuries. We'll have a good idea where we are after this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 Isak to be an absolute menace to their defence, someone's getting embarrassed I can feel it. 0 - 4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 22 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: 2 year ago this was the sort of game we were drawing because we couldn't put teams to bed. A season ago we were losing these due to the injuries. We'll have a good idea where we are after this. We’ll be returning home with another three points Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 9 minutes ago, BonesJones said: Isak to be an absolute menace to their defence, someone's getting embarrassed I can feel it. 0 - 4. They are a decent side. It'll be closer than that. Also, we are missing our 2 first choice centrebacks away. I think it will most likely be Krafth and Burn at CB. Tbf though they were great against Southampton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie_once_removed Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 (edited) I wouldn't be surprised to see a back three of Kelly, Burn and Krafthinio. It would make sense too as Hall looked a bit vulnerable and I think Tino and Krafth could be got at. Edited August 23, 2024 by Geordie_once_removed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 20 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: They are a decent side. It'll be closer than that. Also, we are missing our 2 first choice centrebacks away. I think it will most likely be Krafth and Burn at CB. Tbf though they were great against Southampton. Not doubting we're up against a decent side. Just backing Isak and co to fuck them up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 Must have been a while since we won our opening two prem games ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 1 hour ago, hakka said: We definitely can win and should be aiming for it. We have plenty of match winners. I just can see how it might not turn out to be our day, purely because defensively we've not got our best available, and because we seem to lack a but of energy and sharpness against Southampton. Could all easily be disproven with a solid win, would be great to keep that winning momentum. We will blow these away. However, the score will not reflect that. 1-2, guaranteed win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 10 minutes ago, Geordie_once_removed said: I wouldn't be surprised to see a back three of Kelly, Burn and Krafthinio. It would make sense too as Hall looked a bit vulnerable and I think Tino and Krafth could be got at. I don't think Tino can be 'got at', think he is excellent 1v1, has great recovery pace, tall etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 Tino is immense, he’ll be the best right back in the league within the next two seasons Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 1 hour ago, gjohnson said: I dont recall specific games, but theres countless examples of Burn passing the ball straight out of play under no pressure, and probably just as many of both him and Krafth completely losing markers and following the ball. I'm sure that you are just making these comments up. Very rarely have I witnessed what you are claiming. You do watch our games I take it and not listening to RTG? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 2 hours ago, JLC said: How are they set for strikers after Solanke's exit? I've got a feeling we'll do them. 2.0 to Eddie's Mags Unal is injured for a few more weeks, they've signed another recently but he didn't take any part in their last game. They've been playing Semenyo or Jebbison up top, so they certainly shouldn't have the firepower we do. But Bournemouth were one of those teams last season where they were far better than the sum of their parts. Won't be easy at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 14 minutes ago, Rod said: I'm sure that you are just making these comments up. Very rarely have I witnessed what you are claiming. You do watch our games I take it and not listening to RTG? Oh my days. If you've not seen a basic mistake from BDB I'd argue that it is you that isn't watching. Or at least paying attention Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 At Centre Back there’s not much evidence of it, certainly not at Newcastle. At LB he would regularly get beaten down the outside last year though. I think that’s less of an issue for him at CB though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 15 minutes ago, gjohnson said: Oh my days. If you've not seen a basic mistake from BDB I'd argue that it is you that isn't watching. Or at least paying attention I will TOTALLY flip this and inform you that you are spouting shite. Dan Burn has been a great acquisition and his performances have mostly been heroic (last week for example). He was forced into an unorthodox position for him at leftback because of our injury problems last season. Up against a speedy winger I would concede that he struggled somewhat. Overall though, I think he's been an unsung hero and when I see comments like yours I really question your ability to gauge what is a good player. From your comments I can tell you automatically hate him regardless of his performances. You have obviously told your mates that he is crap and you are desperate to be proven right, regardless of his excellent displays. My opening sentence still stands, "you are spouting shite". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 (edited) Really hope we grind out 4 points in the next two league games and get through the league cup to silence all the online negativity like personally. I'm not saying it's not warranted but just gets very tiresome very quickly for folk like me. Edited August 23, 2024 by Heron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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