Eddie Howes Dross Relegating Mags vs brighton who I think are still chasing europe?

[Monkeys Fist 46509]

41 minutes ago, MrBass said:

Have you had a Gloomy BJ before then?

I haven’t, but Gloomy didn’t get where he is today just on raw talent and personality. 
 

[aimaad22 5012]

I hope to see Miley start too. Willock just doesnt seem to have that uncanny ball carrying ability from 2 years ago. Longstaff is Longstaff. I think it comes down to if Howe thinks Miley can exert himself enough physically. 

[OTF 8678]

I'd also like to see Miley start, but not really expecting it. Joelinton out for the season is a big miss, Miley with his size should bring more presence and physicality than Willock, and as I've said many times he's very good at retaining possession and with his range of passing his chemistry with other players will only improve with more time on the pitch.

[toonotl 3645]

Agreed. It'd be great to see Miley get the start. But it'll almost certainly be Willock imo (at least until we lose a game). Hopefully for everyone's sake he can recapture some form sharpish because he has looked off the pace for sometime now every time he comes into the side. Miley on the other hand has looked class every time he gets the opportunity. And the more he plays the better he'll get at his age.

[Toonpack 12178]

Miley's best position is right of the midfield three and so I expect to see Willock, who's also quicker, especially if we expect to play on the counter. Happy to be wrong though.

[Holden McGroin 8046]

I think his best position will eventually be the 6. 

[Toonpack 12178]

4 minutes ago, Holden McGroin said:

I think his best position will eventually be the 6. 

 

Yeah, I could see him become Tonali Mk2

[The Fish 11432]

18 hours ago, ewerk said:

 

FYP

I got pelters for suggesting we should look to sell him.

 

[ewerk 34292]

TBF you get pelters for most things you say on here.

[The Fish 11432]

48 minutes ago, ewerk said:

TBF you get pelters for most things you say on here.

[ewerk 34292]

Sounds like Little Joe is going to get the nod over Miley.

 

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"We still have a lot of faith in Joe, and he's a like-for-like replacement really," said manager Eddie Howe. "He does a lot of his best work on the best work on the left of the pitch, as Joelinton does.

 

"He's got goalscoring instincts, he's a very attack-minded player, very quick and athletic, and he's a really good ball carrier.

 

"Let's not forget, he's had some important contributions this season, but yes, he probably needs that run of games to be at his very best."

 

[The Fish 11432]

Like for like?

 

Oh no Eddie, oh no no no.

[Rayvin 6485]

I am prepared to admit that Willock needs a run of games mind, after what we saw from Barnes when he got the same.

[Dr Gloom 24309]

There’s still a player in Willock. 

[RobinRobin 12973]

3 hours ago, Dr Gloom said:

There’s still a player in Willock. 

[Christmas Tree 5403]

On 28/04/2025 at 21:35, Christmas Tree said:

 

You did.

As nice as the domestic trophy is, it won’t keep Isak here this summer or bring in much needed millions to help us catch upto the “big boys”.

 

The next 4 games will determine if we take that next step on the ladder or remain trapped in a PSR strangle hold and a stagnant squad.

 

Only so many miracles EH can pull off without CL money.

 

Its pretty simple.

 

“You… can… not  UNDERESTIMATE the SIGNIFICANCE and  the MAGNITUDE of these next 4 games and the DIFFERENCE between being a Champions League club and a Europa league club will have on its future’!

 

Craig Hope confirming I am right as usual.  

[wykikitoon 23801]

CT IS Craig Hope. It all makes sense now. 

[Christmas Tree 5403]

1 minute ago, wykikitoon said:

CT IS Craig Hope. It all makes sense now. 

[PaddockLad 19742]

6 minutes ago, wykikitoon said:

CT IS Craig Hope. It all makes sense now. 

That of course makes Gemmill CT’s bitch, as anyone with even a passing interest in this forum would have worked out more than a decade ago

[Alex 37864]

Not saying it’s a long term concern but I think Miley perhaps lacks the athleticism Howe wants atm. I.e. in terms of getting around the pitch. I think it’s an aspect of his game that will improve with time. Long term he’s a better fit than Willock for the more possession based midfield we’ve become (when the best 3 are available). I agree with Gloom that it’s a tad unfair to write Willock off. 

[Christmas Tree 5403]

All Aboard!!!!! 3-2 to us.

 

[Toonpack 12178]

53 minutes ago, Alex said:

Not saying it’s a long term concern but I think Miley perhaps lacks the athleticism Howe wants atm. I.e. in terms of getting around the pitch. I think it’s an aspect of his game that will improve with time. Long term he’s a better fit than Willock for the more possession based midfield we’ve become (when the best 3 are available). I agree with Gloom that it’s a tad unfair to write Willock off. 

 

Agreed. Miley's still developing physically, you can see he's much more of a unit than he was last season, if that's still happening (his growth) they can't really push him stamina/athletic wise until he's stabilised and is fully who he will be, as it were.

[OTF 8678]

42 minutes ago, Toonpack said:

 

Agreed. Miley's still developing physically, you can see he's much more of a unit than he was last season, if that's still happening (his growth) they can't really push him stamina/athletic wise until he's stabilised and is fully who he will be, as it were.

 

I think he gets around OK, especially for his size but I do think Howe wants the attack minded focus and speed on the ball of Willock who will take more chances and run at defenders. Willock actually is quite physical in defense as well, and busts a gut getting around. Obviously he lacks the size and strength of Joelinton (and Miley) but he gives it a red hot go. He's not a 90 minute player because he keeps nothing in reserve, there's a point in most game where you see his legs go. I don't have a problem with this in attacking player in current times when you're afforded 5 substitutions.

 

Willock will 95% start. I just hope he can bring a little more end product than he has of late. He's the same percentage to be subbed off at some point when Miley will likely get a run.