by Remember Colo » Fri Apr 22, 2022 2:59 pm
Sanchino wrote: ↑Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:16 am
Don Sholeone wrote: ↑Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:32 am
Doesn't feel like this finish is getting the praise it deserves. Phenomenal.
Miggy has looked great past couple of games, if it wasn't amazing enough that Howe is elevating some players, we also now have Bruno doing the same on the pitch. I've always felt Miggy has made some good runs in behind the opposition but we never really had the players with the ability, vision or confidence to try to pick out those runs. I'm hoping this could be the start of something big for him. I think his main issue has been his confidence, if he gets more opportunities and gets himself in those advanced positions more often then he can really thrive imo.
I think it's going to be difficult in the transfer window now, if certain players keep improving it could give us a good dilemma going into the summer. Think if we can get another quality midfielder in, then that could further elevate people like Miggy and ASM. Although that would mean we would have to ship someone out, I think Hayden will be gone, talk of Longstaff getting a new contract means he will be probably staying. The way Shelvey has spoken recently shows he's either accepting he may be shipped out or willing to accept he may become a bit part player, the latter I think would be the best option.
Joelinton although he's been quality in midfield, I can see him eventually becoming more of a situational player for games where we need the running and energy, it's a shame he just can't add a decent level of goals and assists to his game.
Good post. Yeah hopefully Miggy can add more consistency and end product (goals/assists) to his game as he has the work-rate, pace, energy and character to be a first team regular but lacks the goals/assists/end product/footballing IQ (most of the times) but Howe's looks like he can get the best out of him so fingers cross this can be the start of something better for Miggy as the rumours off him going to Spain were looking true a couple weeks ago but now he looks he'll be staying & fighting for his spot next season.
Hayden will most likely be sold but would be nice to keep him as back-up as he can cover various positions (DM, RB, CB) and instead loan Longstaff out. Can see Shelvey being a bit part player next season as Paqueta/NEW CAM comes in with Bruno and Big Joe / NEW DM as the new midfield trio. Shelvey, Hayden/Longstaff, Willock and NEW DM / Big Joe can be the back-up midfield. Agree with what you said about Joe too.. who's been a revelation since playing as a box-to-box beast but as the team progresses and our aim gets higher might have more of a bit part / rotational role but definitely has a long-term future at the club now that we know were his best position is!
You give Hayden more credit than I do. Maybe he too can improve under Howe, but I don't have the confidence he can cover those positions well enough if we continue adding quality to this squad. I just think he may be too limited a player to play how Howe wants us playing. Graft isn't enough anymore, I think everyone needs to have some skill on the ball and passing.
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Doesn't feel like this finish is getting the praise it deserves. Phenomenal.
Miggy has looked great past couple of games, if it wasn't amazing enough that Howe is elevating some players, we also now have Bruno doing the same on the pitch. I've always felt Miggy has made some good runs in behind the opposition but we never really had the players with the ability, vision or confidence to try to pick out those runs. I'm hoping this could be the start of something big for him. I think his main issue has been his confidence, if he gets more opportunities and gets himself in those advanced positions more often then he can really thrive imo.
I think it's going to be difficult in the transfer window now, if certain players keep improving it could give us a good dilemma going into the summer. Think if we can get another quality midfielder in, then that could further elevate people like Miggy and ASM. Although that would mean we would have to ship someone out, I think Hayden will be gone, talk of Longstaff getting a new contract means he will be probably staying. The way Shelvey has spoken recently shows he's either accepting he may be shipped out or willing to accept he may become a bit part player, the latter I think would be the best option.
Joelinton although he's been quality in midfield, I can see him eventually becoming more of a situational player for games where we need the running and energy, it's a shame he just can't add a decent level of goals and assists to his game.
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Good post. Yeah hopefully Miggy can add more consistency and end product (goals/assists) to his game as he has the work-rate, pace, energy and character to be a first team regular but lacks the goals/assists/end product/footballing IQ (most of the times) but Howe's looks like he can get the best out of him so fingers cross this can be the start of something better for Miggy as the rumours off him going to Spain were looking true a couple weeks ago but now he looks he'll be staying & fighting for his spot next season.
Hayden will most likely be sold but would be nice to keep him as back-up as he can cover various positions (DM, RB, CB) and instead loan Longstaff out. Can see Shelvey being a bit part player next season as Paqueta/NEW CAM comes in with Bruno and Big Joe / NEW DM as the new midfield trio. Shelvey, Hayden/Longstaff, Willock and NEW DM / Big Joe can be the back-up midfield. Agree with what you said about Joe too.. who's been a revelation since playing as a box-to-box beast but as the team progresses and our aim gets higher might have more of a bit part / rotational role but definitely has a long-term future at the club now that we know were his best position is! <awe>
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You give Hayden more credit than I do. Maybe he too can improve under Howe, but I don't have the confidence he can cover those positions well enough if we continue adding quality to this squad. I just think he may be too limited a player to play how Howe wants us playing. Graft isn't enough anymore, I think everyone needs to have some skill on the ball and passing.
