Krafthwerk

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@caseysean51 He's been a real tough watch tonight. Looked like a lost puppy in that midfield.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@caseysean51 @davez2010 As a fellow Howe happy clapper, it's ok to admit he got this one wrong. It doesn't help our cause to defend to indefensible.

We write it off and move on.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@caseysean51 Tend to agree, but would be absolutely essential they he gets a full pre-season under Howe. If we can't get it done in July, then we should walk away.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@caseysean51 In terms of profile, it's Isak (minus the injuries). Can play 9, 10, drop deep, run in behind, pace and produce moments of magic.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@caseysean51 @scratchyduckz @JakeJackmann I've never liked this "X was Ys" pick. It's got to be collective responsibility.

That being said, our overall transfer record has been amazing. No one gets it 100% right.

And given they were blindsided by Isak late on, they were forced into moves they weren't fully set on.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@Im_RobM His off the ball work is below the required level to play in midfield. And lacks the mobility at CF.

Wonderful with the ball at his feet, but is deeply unsuited to the PL.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@CTAMagpie Gordon's movement was exactly what created space for our wingers to put crosses in.

Woltemade hugely lacks mobility, and this is what limits us.

This is why Isak was a unicorn of a footballer. Had all of the above and the ability to arrive at the right time.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@TaylorandPayne I could be wrong, but isn't that 5cm tolerance built in to the animations we see?

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@AdamClery Don't do this to me, Adam.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@milkandglitter @zillaofgod16421 @DiscussingFilm None of those you mentioned are sketch comedians. That's a bit of a misunderstanding about what the show is.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@RobDonalds38035 @SkySportsPL Sounds like we'll disagree here, but I think he's spot on.

We sustained pressure and controlled pressure so much better in the 2nd half. But final ball and crossing was poor.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@AlaaEsam1995 Would would you do here please?

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@100Magpie Fuck being a bed wetter. Love the manager and squad, all great.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@MagpieMediaX Looks to me like he's still recovering from his illness. Wouldn't be surprised if it was long COVID.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

Looking much improved, but still the same issues haunt us:

All attacks break down via Murphy.
Build up hindered by Pope's wooden legs.
Missing a creative spark in final 3rd.

#NUFC

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@TheQuietKid18 The Russian oligarchs were given previously state run industries at discounted rates. But on the proviso that they become Putin's personal bank accounts.

Abramovich's money IS Putin's money.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@BruceyXRP @caseysean51 @MiddleMatthew That's a spoof account

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@AlexBro57627255 @caseysean51 I see what you're saying, but I'm not quite there yet. He's been let down badly by lack of functioning hierarchy and taken us to our first trophy in years.

He's earned another transfer window to correct it. But he needs to change things quickly.

[Krafthwerk @Rustin80]

@caseysean51 Agreed, I'm desperate for Howe to turn it around. But even with our more technical players on the pitch we're struggling to create. Tough to see any meaningful attacking patterns of play.