myHero Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, Sultan_Pepper said: Our goals per minute with him on the pitch has always been higher than without him and our goals conceded per minute when he's on the pitch is lower than without him. Our biggest weekness is those games when we can't keep the ball in the opposition half and our striker(s) is not connected to midfield. We all know them, the sluggish awful games where the ball keeps coming back. They happen far less when Nuhiu plays, always have. Our attempts to improve on him over the years have cost us 20+ million quid and arguably not improved on him. He always ends up back in the squad. That's because he can't be bettered. He's an unpredictable enigma, and that's his greatest attacking threat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myHero Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, Castleford Owl said: Fletcher and Nuhiu as a pair will be a handful for anybody due to their sheer presence. With that in mind, you’d have to think they’d be our most effective pair. With Winnall waiting if we need a change up In all fairness you can have two strikers on the bench now. Rhodes might finally get on the pitch, as he did on Tuesday and who knows what might finally happen then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensible Soccer Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 He is a player that divides opinion more than most. For me he isn’t the best player we have but he gives you everything when he plays. He is remarkably good with his feet too. I’ll always be grateful too for that debut goal. also over the years he has been the consummate professional, at a time we had half the squad injured he was always available. He is a credit to professional footballers in my opinion, when you look at the antics of others eveey manager we have had has turned to him which speaks volumes. one of my favourite players for some time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 46 minutes ago, McRightSide said: Every day is a school day. 25 minutes ago, Costello 77 said: It probably is for you.. Bitchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wonk Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Has any Wednesday player in the last 20 years ever been so analysed after every game and talked about so much... if he starts and doesn’t score it’s like we need to talk about how he worked hard and played for the team, and if he scores as a sub late on he’s a modern day legend.. he really is a phenomenon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cognacbarnowl Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, Sensible Soccer said: He is a player that divides opinion more than most. For me he isn’t the best player we have but he gives you everything when he plays. He is remarkably good with his feet too. I’ll always be grateful too for that debut goal. also over the years he has been the consummate professional, at a time we had half the squad injured he was always available. He is a credit to professional footballers in my opinion, when you look at the antics of others eveey manager we have had has turned to him which speaks volumes. one of my favourite players for some time. And loads of opposing managers have rung his praises too, FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerson Thome Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I was also a bit surprised he started, but it was a masterstroke. Happy to go with him and Fletch for any teams like Boro with centre backs who are weak. Really surprised Boro didn't start with Ayala, we didn't get as much joy in the second half when Boro had him actually contesting the high balls and not letting Fletch and Nuhiu get it all their own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darra Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 43 minutes ago, Ozymandias Owl said: That's because he can't be bettered. He's an unpredictable enigma, and that's his greatest attacking threat Think it was McCarthy who said how can you defend against him when he doesn't know what he's going to do next 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Jones, Gray, Carlos, Jos, Bullen, Bruce and now Monk. If Nuhiu was garbage like some suggest, he'd have been shipped out years ago. 7 managers retaining him says it all. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myHero Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 26 minutes ago, darra said: Think it was McCarthy who said how can you defend against him when he doesn't know what he's going to do next I think McCarthy does him an injustice. His legs aren't quick, but his mind is. He knows exactly what he's doing, even if it appears to be in slow motion, he's often one step ahead of the defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frastheowl Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) I listened to a stream with Boro commentary, and they couldn't praise him enough. Boro just couldn't handle him. It's not just the fact he's strong, and a nuisance, it's his intelligence. The way he dropped deep and linked the play, allowed space for Fletcher and runners from midfield to exploit. He's phenomenally underrated and under appreciated by a lot of our fanbase. And when you hear other teams comment on his threat, it emphasises just how important he is to us. Yes, it'd be great if he got more goals. But for a player who's content been very much a squad player, for what he brings and what he costs, you'd struggle to find a better alternative. And history shows, seven managers, god knows how many strikers signed to replace him...you can't. He might not be everybody's cup of tea, and I get that,...but he's such a valuable asset. Edited September 28, 2019 by frastheowl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, The only way is S6 said: Looks like he would leave a horses head in your bed . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 20 minutes ago, frastheowl said: I listened to a stream with Boro commentary, and they couldn't praise him enough. Boro just couldn't handle him. It's not just the fact he's strong, and a nuisance, it's his intelligence. The way he dropped deep and linked the play, allowed space for Fletcher and runners from midfield to exploit. He's phenomenally underrated and under appreciated by a lot of our fanbase. And when you hear other teams comment on his threat, it emphasises just how important he is to us. Yes, it'd be great if he got more goals. But for a player who's content been very much a squad player, for what he brings and what he costs, you'd struggle to find a better alternative. And history shows, seven managers, god knows how many strikers signed to replace him...you can't. He might not be everybody's cup of tea, and I get that,...but he's such a valuable asset. I'm not fan of his but you make an excellent case for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bukta Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 The most underrated Wednesday player I have witnessed. Very well thought of within the game which says it all. And remember this... 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Soul Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Sultan_Pepper said: Our goals per minute with him on the pitch has always been higher than without him and our goals conceded per minute when he's on the pitch is lower than without him. Our biggest weekness is those games when we can't keep the ball in the opposition half and our striker(s) is not connected to midfield. We all know them, the sluggish awful games where the ball keeps coming back. They happen far less when Nuhiu plays, always have. Our attempts to improve on him over the years have cost us 20+ million quid and arguably not improved on him. He always ends up back in the squad. The people that have continued to be dismissive of him will struggle to get their had around your opening point .. not everyone understands how football works. Unfortunately Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 All hail the big man. He's an important part of the squad and has been since he go here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbert2 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, Bukta said: The most underrated Wednesday player I have witnessed. Very well thought of within the game which says it all. And remember this... Just had to go through 47 videos trying to find that... 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 It wouldn't surprise me at all if the big man secures another 2 year contract. He's quite unique at this level and I would support him sticking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 14 minutes ago, Mister Soul said: The people that have continued to be dismissive of him will struggle to get their had around your opening point .. not everyone understands how football works. Unfortunately Thanks Who are you Bill Shankly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Soul Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Mycroft said: Who are you Bill Shankly? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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