HaydnNUFC Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Think he's been managed terribly tbph. Don't think he's been played through the middle at SJP in the league since he scored that brace against Chelsea. There's plenty other mitigating factors but we've been shite at home in the league since then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrotastico Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 When he plays upfront, he never attacks the box, he'd never be where Osula was today. When he plays as a 9, he drops to an 8, when he played as an 8 he dropped to a 6. He likes to play where there is no pressure - bit of a footballing coward tbh. Has a canny knack of finding someone to mark him and I'm yet to see him win a flick on or header outside of the box. Some silky touches when theres no pressure on, but seems petrified of centre halves in this league. Weak physically and mentally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 8 minutes ago, El Prontonise said: Who are they in recent years? They don't exist. Giroud and Berbatov are the only two who come to mind, neither of which even played recently though so there's question marks over whether either of them could succeed in the current PL environment. Regardless, Woltemade isn't really alike either of them imo. Berbatov made it because he was a technical genius, but even he was never prolific and ended up at Fulham. Giroud whilst not quick or particularly strong was physically dominant and had excellent aerial ability, which bizarrely is one of Woltemade's main weaknesses. He's pathetic aerially. A total write-off for me. Get whatever we can for him whilst other clubs potentially still have the benefit of doubt. Otherwise, another season like this one and we would barely get £20m for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 13 minutes ago, El Prontonise said: Who are they in recent years? This is massively off the top of my head so I'm probably missing some obvious ones, but... Tielemans Mac Allister Zubimendi Bernardo Silva Bruno G Bruno F Jimenez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Really strange list that, 6 of them are midfielders and all have tenacity to their game and also have completely different roles and functions on the pitch. Jimenez is physically strong, aerially dominant and works tirelessly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 (edited) 15 hours ago, Infinitely Content said: Really strange list that, 6 of them are midfielders and all have tenacity to their game and also have completely different roles and functions on the pitch. Jimenez is physically strong, aerially dominant and works tirelessly. Are we talking strikers only? It's been cobbled together by someone who's about to go to bed after a day with norovirus Edited April 13 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 (edited) We have to be talking forwards only as that's what he's supposed to be, and there's certain required attributes to be a successful forward in this league and frankly he has literally none of them. Hence why he looks so lost. It's not just Howe's tactics. You need at least one high level physical attribute imo, either explosive acceleration/high intensity sprints or physical dominance (Mateta). Without having one of those I can't see how any forward would work in this league at present. Edited April 12 by Infinitely Content Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 7 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Are we talking strikers only? It's been cobbled together by someone who's about to go to bed after a day with Nora Virus Aye, sorry if I sounded harsh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Just now, Infinitely Content said: Aye, sorry if I sounded harsh No offence taken or out, I was going to have a bash at it, but it'll have to be tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Woltemade had a great 2025. Didn’t do anything of note prior. I’m not sure about him at all at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Good player who has been managed awfully. Hopefully, another club will save him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Nick is such a canny lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 2 minutes ago, duo said: Nick is such a canny lad Would love to see him as a striker today and for him to score in front of our home fans. Alas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Full Vid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Aye, really want this lad to start and be a success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) 1 minute ago, Guybrush said: Aye, really want this lad to start and be a success. init - I really do. I mean he's Germany's number 9 - there's a player in there Edited April 18 by duo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Should start up front today and rest of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 I like him, me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Just play him upfront Eddie man -give the lad a run Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack14Bojangles Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 I like him as a person. He's so likeable. And very intelligent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Has he hit a remotely hard shot yet ,I can't think of one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 I really liked him in that clip - the competitiveness is so funny. There needs to be a way to bring that out on the pitch more often. Start him please, tell him to keep forward as he's not blessed with pace. Maybe Wissa on the right, at least as a sub, to see if he can create some opportunities to at least give Wolt a chance of shooting. For that we'd maybe need Livramento at RB, as I don't think Trippier has the pace to fill the gaps Wissa would leave behind him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Cardigan Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 He’s such a chill guy, but it feels like he’s going to have to find some aggression from somewhere if he’s going to make it in this league. He’s not going to get any protection from refs unfortunately Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennyBlanco Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 On 13/04/2026 at 00:07, The College Dropout said: Woltemade had a great 2025. Didn’t do anything of note prior. I’m not sure about him at all at this level. I still think there’s a berbatov type striker there - he’s got a great touch - if we can refine his attacking play more im confidant he could be a handful. That being said - is he a 15-20 goal a season type striker? No. And the scouts seemed to agree on that. Out of him an Wissa - then I’m getting rid of Wissa tomorrow - this year he’s been a gold plated Rivière Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagMal Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 He seems a really popular guy and was doing a solid job earlier in the season, I wonder if the perceived players switching off from Eddie has anything to do with when he dropped him and started playing him out of position. We do seem out of sorts since Eddie stopped playing him up front and I would if the other players are pissed off with Eddie for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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