healthyaddiction Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 minute ago, The Butcher said: 1 goal in 13, I think. Not good enough atm. 2 in 13, but also, 2 goals and 2 assists in his last 5 starts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Just now, The Butcher said: 1 goal in 13, I think. Not good enough atm. In a way it's fine as he's still finding his feet and with Wissa back he can work more on his game, there is a lot he needs to improve on but he's helped us with the good start he had to his career here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I expect absolutely nothing from him atm and that's what you tend to get. I have faith it'll click at some point but don't think it'll be soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 The goals at Brighton and Everton were quality finishes and he has that in his locker. Looks to have zero confidence at the moment though. Glad Wissa is hitting his stride to give him time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 On 21/01/2026 at 22:08, Newcastle Fan said: In a way it's fine as he's still finding his feet and with Wissa back he can work more on his game, there is a lot he needs to improve on but he's helped us with the good start he had to his career here. We also need to figure out a formation that works for him, because he is not a no.9 and has proven that. Seems Howe is currently no closer to working that out either, but with Wissa back, I think we will stay as we are. Howe will have to look at it over the summer, however, we cannot have a £70M asset who is not working for us, given our financial position. We are not getting that money back either, IMO, so Howe has to work something out - change formation, or develop him as a player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 He'll score more goals in his first season with us than Isak did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I think developing him as a player has always been the plan. That's why the Wissa signing was regarded as so vital (and why we were willing to pay as much as we did to sign him) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Still think he is a top player, just not convinced he's a good fit for us with our current formation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Should be our Teddy Sheringham behind a pacey striker. Think he can unlock defences but would require a big change in tactics. Not sure that’s ever going to happen and Howe’s system works better with a quick forward who can press. If he’s happy being another option when we need something different, brilliant, not sure he’ll be satisfied with that long term though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Ah man he’s a vegetable nonce? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 One thing Wolte does when we begin an attack is point to where he wants the ball played - which is to his feet. But we almost always ignore him and feed the ball out wide. Granted, that pass into his feet would require an immediate, precise, measured pass but we have players capable of doing that in Sandro and Bruno (and others) but we hardly ever do it. Really annoys me that for a few seconds he in enough space to receive a ball yet we ignore him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 One thing I was thinking during the PSV game was that Joelinton was pushed up very high to support Wissa. Was working quite well. We need to offer Nick the same. He always looks so isolated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 25 minutes ago, High Five o said: One thing I was thinking during the PSV game was that Joelinton was pushed up very high to support Wissa. Was working quite well. We need to offer Nick the same. He always looks so isolated. Difference is Wissa can press, Nick can't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, Lazarus said: One thing Wolte does when we begin an attack is point to where he wants the ball played - which is to his feet. But we almost always ignore him and feed the ball out wide. Granted, that pass into his feet would require an immediate, precise, measured pass but we have players capable of doing that in Sandro and Bruno (and others) but we hardly ever do it. Really annoys me that for a few seconds he in enough space to receive a ball yet we ignore him. Based the last month. I think Joelinton’s attacking passes have been better than Sandro’s. His forward passing has become a bit of a liability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack14Bojangles Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) 17 hours ago, Lazarus said: One thing Wolte does when we begin an attack is point to where he wants the ball played - which is to his feet. But we almost always ignore him and feed the ball out wide. Granted, that pass into his feet would require an immediate, precise, measured pass but we have players capable of doing that in Sandro and Bruno (and others) but we hardly ever do it. Really annoys me that for a few seconds he in enough space to receive a ball yet we ignore him. I feel the same way in every game, and I'm always annoyed that Wolte isn't getting the ball. The hype surrounding Big Nick is unfortunately over, and he'll probably only come on as a substitute after 65-75 minutes for now. My enthusiasm has faded a bit, as I always want to see him on the pitch. And yes, I know Toon is above every player. The thing is, I haven't been able to get inspire about Wissa yet... Edited January 25 by Jack14Bojangles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 He'll get back into the team lad we just need minutes in wissa's legs first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagPar Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I think we all realise that he is a creative number 10. Eddie has no place in the team for a number 10. I'd be building the team around him because I think he's brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Sad to say but he's shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earp Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Fuck me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) He's going to be sold this summer. Opportunistic buy. Probably would kill it in Italy. Edited January 25 by La Parka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funtime Frankie Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 He's just low on confidence, he will bang a few in and back to the player we saw earlier in the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Just now, Funtime Frankie said: He's just low on confidence, he will bang a few in and back to the player we saw earlier in the season. I think teams worked out how to play him. They get up close and bully him. He doesn’t have much strength or aggression so he doesn’t have much response to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earp Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 4 minutes ago, nemtizz said: Sad to say but he's shite. He was world class earlier in the season. Now he’s shite. Get a grip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funtime Frankie Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Just now, Kimbo said: I think teams worked out how to play him. They get up close and bully him. He doesn’t have much strength or aggression so he doesn’t have much response to it. He needs to bulk up Joelinton style over the next few months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Just now, Earp said: He was world class earlier in the season. Now he’s shite. Get a grip Sadly the only thing he's world class at is being weak as piss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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