What’s happened to Miggy?

[Nufcian]

Before the World Cup we were seeing Grealish memes every match, but since the World Cup there’s been none.

Yeah his link up play is good, but with Tripps and Bruno around then that’s not that surprising… Murphy has looked better coming into that spot when brought on recently.

The midfield has changed, he’s got Longstaff supporting instead of Willock… could it be that?

Most worrying part is that he is looking more like the player we have seen the rest of his time here other than ‘this season before the WC’… will we see that form again?

[Zippity]

In some ways, it shouldn't be a surprise given the way he'd played for most of his career here previously.

It must be a mental thing-confidence, self-belief, whatever and I guess the more things he tries that don't come off, the less inclined he'll be to try them.

The psycology of players is a funny thing. People inside the club will tell you that the best finisher in training by far is Joelinton yet, when it comes to an actual game, his finishing is often shocking and that has to be down to what is going on in his head, you'd think? It's the same with golfers, going through practice rounds under par then hitting bogey after bogey once the pressure hits.

I suppose that's what separates the top players from the rest-the ability to reproduce what their natural ability allows them to do when training when it matters.

I know one thing, though-the crowd need to stay with him and, if they do, I'm sure he'll find that form again. Just hope it's sooner rather than later-for his and the team's sake.

[TANYA_]

teams are just defending deeper against us. They watch our games and prepare, realise Miggy is our threat down the right and tactically prepare to stop him having an impact.

Its now time we unleash a left sided attack or through the middle to get the opposition to focus on other areas, then Miggy will get his form back.

Got to remember we are only 1 year into undoing the damage that fat **** did to us for over a decade

[Zippity]

Oh, aye...our progress in just over a year has been incredible. Teams are doing what we used to under Bruce and Rafa...and McClaren and often Pardew-sit deep and try to catch us on the break.

We have to find a way round it...and with Howe, we have the manager to do it.

[Alberts__Lob]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Miggy score on Tuesday. Not concerned

[Nufcian]

teams are just defending deeper against us. They watch our games and prepare, realise Miggy is our threat down the right and tactically prepare to stop him having an impact.

Its now time we unleash a left sided attack or through the middle to get the opposition to focus on other areas, then Miggy will get his form back.

Got to remember we are only 1 year into undoing the damage that fat **** did to us for over a decade

Miggy really burst onto the scene from the start of last October… by end end of October it was clear he was a real threat and he still scoring until the WC started.l toward the end of Nov… I just don’t think it is teams only starting to plan for Miggy after the WC.

Even when he is on the ball he is a lot more shot shy and looking to get rid of the ball rather than run with it, that’s how it’s looked to me at least.

Edit: Completely agree that we are only 1 year in, and we’re ahead of where we could realistically expected… but we have performed far better earlier in the season with the same players, in fact we have more options available now we have Isak and ASM fit and available.

[toptoon]

So, in summary, everyone agrees that we’ve had an incredible turnaround and doing extremely well compared to where we were recently…. but are still complaining.
Which one is it?

[Nufcian]

So, in summary, everyone agrees that we’ve had an incredible turnaround and doing extremely well compared to where we were recently…. but are still complaining.
Which one is it?

We’re doing poorly in comparison to how we have done recently, but a lot better than how we were doing just over a year ago.

I’ve asked this question elsewhere… but if we perform as we have against Palace and Leeds, and mostly Fulham… and we get beat over 2 legs by Soton… is that fine then?

[Zippity]

In fairness, TT, I don't think folk are complaining.

For me, it's about discussing why, at the minute, we're not doing quite as well as we were before.

[toptoon]

We’re doing poorly in comparison to how we have done recently, but a lot better than how we were doing just over a year ago.

I’ve asked this question elsewhere… but if we perform as we have against Palace and Leeds, and mostly Fulham… and we get beat over 2 legs by Soton… is that fine then?

Yes, it’s fine. I say this because I fully appreciate the job done by Howe with the quality of player at his disposal. When you look at Joelinton, for example, it’s nothing short of miraculous.
Anyone expecting an easy ride against Soton could be in for a big surprise.