STM Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 I mean, just knock it past the fullback and cross it. With his pace he wins that battle every time. His pace is fine, his crossing is fine. Just keep making runs. Don't fuck about on the ball. Worth remembering that Murphy gave the ball away when he came on and almost cost us a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 9 minutes ago, gbandit said: It’s his reading of the game that is the biggest issue for me. He’s never going to be amazing against a low block style but he’s not reading when to make runs, when to come to the ball etc Plus he's got one of these on each boot: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: Plus he's got one of these on each boot: Aye, every touch when receiving the ball at pace sees the ball end up close to a metre from his foot. Not sure that’s going to improve unfortunately Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 4 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Plus he's got one of these on each boot: Fucking noise played in my head as soon as I saw it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 1 minute ago, gbandit said: Aye, every touch when receiving the ball at pace sees the ball end up close to a metre from his foot. Not sure that’s going to improve unfortunately Given the improvement weve seen from Murphy, id say we can definitely expect improvement. Hes never going to be a tricky winger but if he learns when to run and when to dribble, he will be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 1 minute ago, STM said: Given the improvement weve seen from Murphy, id say we can definitely expect improvement. Hes never going to be a tricky winger but if he learns when to run and when to dribble, he will be fine. I agree, I think that side of his game will massively improve but I don’t think his touch will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 18 minutes ago, gbandit said: It’s his reading of the game that is the biggest issue for me. He’s never going to be amazing against a low block style but he’s not reading when to make runs, when to come to the ball etc That'll come as he builds relationships with his team mates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 He was better second half than first, but seemed like others around him were trying to get the ball behind quicker for him too which helped. He’ll improve as the season goes on no doubt but hes a long way from the finished article. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 18 minutes ago, Menace said: He does this all the time, pulls people up on opinions then throws his toys out the pram when people do it back to him. Literally no one here is "revelling" that our £55m winger has not hit the ground running Um ... no. Every summer is an almighty bitch fest about players signed before they've even played a single game. As soon as it gets mentioned anytime during the season, when they start playing well, there's an instant meltdown. Just like your crying about Thiaw over the lightest comment where I didn't even bother quoting anyone. Give over man. So weak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 Think first half he just had a stinker tbh, he knew it too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 Seems like a classic fast wide man where if he has to think about it he's not great but playing on instinct like against Barcelona he was good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 Just didn't seem confident on taking on Williams Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon1984 Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 15 minutes ago, duo said: Just didn't seem confident on taking on Williams Not good then cos Williams was on a yellow for most of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 27 minutes ago, The Prophet said: That'll come as he builds relationships with his team mates. Hopefully as he builds relationships his touch improves too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 Just to probably echo everyone else. Was he bought to play with Isak? Because he looks lost in this system. A lot of good stuff. But the end product is almost always lacking and his touch and appreciation of what is going on is usually poor. I think he can be very good for us. But we looked a lot better with Murphy on the right. And Barnes left, TBF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 We just need to stick with the lad. Pretty poor game today but I reckon he just needs a run of games in the starting 11 to build his confidence. Can't be easy coming to a new club and being in and out of the side but its kind of necessary due to the amount of games we're playing this season. Keep him in the side and stick with him and he'll come good. He shown signs in some games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 It's the lack of anything productive when he finds himself with the ball in acres of space that gets me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 I think it’s more we don’t know how to fit him in yet rather than him being bad at football. Give Eddie a half season and I’m sure he’ll look better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 Was shite today. That's about as much as we can say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 4 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Hopefully as he builds relationships his touch improves too It was awful first half, like a dog chasing a balloon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 Maybe playing against his old team got in his head a bit. Glass half full but better days ahead, can't play much worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 Early doors. Cut the lad some fucking slack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 My main gripe is for someone so quick and with such a low centre of gravity, is that he's always on his heels and regularly beaten to the ball when it's fed into him. It's bizarre - you'd think someone like him would be nipping in and stealing it rather than be left flat-footed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 1 minute ago, Groundhog63 said: Early doors. Cut the lad some fucking slack Tbf you can only comment on what you're actually watching. He was shite today. No point in trying to dress it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted October 5, 2025 Share Posted October 5, 2025 8 minutes ago, The Prophet said: It was awful first half, like a dog chasing a balloon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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