2022/23 Alex Iwobi

[jonnyboy316]

What a turnaround. However, now that he is full of confidence I would be interested to see if there is an opportunity to improve the team further by moving Iwobi further forward like we did late in the game today. That could enable us to get Garner in the team so we would have someone to take a corner. Once DCL is back we will have great aerial presence at set pieces so not having a consistent delivery for them would be very frustrating. Also Gordon and Gray are very inconsistent as wide forwards and Iwobi would provide better cover to the fullback

That being said it would be brave to break up something that appears to be working

 

[everton1953]

Consistently brilliant. What a player he has become. Long may it last.If he continues like this for the rest of the season we might have to fight off the bigger clubs.

 

[andy4efc]

In talks over a new deal.

never in a million years did i think that would be at all likely two years ago.

 

[Tony’s Carp]

In talks over a new deal.

never in a million years did i think that would be at all likely two years ago.

We should definitely be offering him a contract as his current form will have other clubs sniffing around for sure. But at the same time we should remember that his performances in previous seasons have fallen well short of justifying his current salary and we shouldn't be suckered into a massive wage rise as a result of one good burst of form, when really what he's doing is finally justifying the current salary.

 

[Goat]

As I said, contract near expiry, puts in the graft, gets new contract, we have ALL seen this film many times to know what happens next.

 

[stretford blue]

Cannot think of any player I've watched for us in the past that has turned around a career with us as much as him

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Most creative player in the side as well btw. He might not be scoring but his intelligence on the ball and the assists speak for themselves.

 

[RFUS]

As I said, contract near expiry, puts in the graft, gets new contract, we have ALL seen this film many times to know what happens next.

I see your point but this just doesn’t apply here.

Has never been about effort. It’s like a switch has been flipped in his head now.

 

[Goat]

I see your point but this just doesn’t apply here.

Has never been about effort. It’s like a switch has been flipped in his head now.

I disagree about the effort, but at this point im just coming across as a bit of weirdo.

His improvement has been beyond anything ive ever seen before, so I will just enjoy what we have NOW.

 

[hashbike]

What a turnaround. However, now that he is full of confidence I would be interested to see if there is an opportunity to improve the team further by moving Iwobi further forward like we did late in the game today. That could enable us to get Garner in the team so we would have someone to take a corner. Once Dominic Calvert-Lewin is back we will have great aerial presence at set pieces so not having a consistent delivery for them would be very frustrating. Also Gordon and Gray are very inconsistent as wide forwards and Iwobi would provide better cover to the fullback

That being said it would be brave to break up something that appears to be working

Interesting idea. It’s annoying we have so many players who are better off from the left ( gray, Gordon and Iwobi if played forward is much better on the left than on the right) and so few for the right hand side. Would an Iwobi - dcl - McNeil or Iwobi - dcl - Maupay give us a more joined up attack? Gordon and gray are quick but too selfish

 

[ically]

What a transformation, whoever is responsible, congratulations.

 

[APN_EFC]

What a turnaround. However, now that he is full of confidence I would be interested to see if there is an opportunity to improve the team further by moving Iwobi further forward like we did late in the game today. That could enable us to get Garner in the team so we would have someone to take a corner. Once Dominic Calvert-Lewin is back we will have great aerial presence at set pieces so not having a consistent delivery for them would be very frustrating. Also Gordon and Gray are very inconsistent as wide forwards and Iwobi would provide better cover to the fullback

That being said it would be brave to break up something that appears to be working

He's one of the players who suffered in the past as you can almost write off the tactics, mentoring and management of players in the last 2 years, but during that time it didn't really work with him as wide forward did it, because his running forward had no end product? Now, it seems perfect, and I hope they've all settled on his position. What if Onana and Iwobi were floating / taking turns at no.10 and DCL + One are up front? like a 4-3-1-2? Whatever it is we definitely need more creativity , forward running and support for the striker, especially as Gordon and Gray are not yet consistent enough, and not yet working in harmony.

 

[jonnyboy316]

Interesting idea. It’s annoying we have so many players who are better off from the left ( gray, Gordon and Iwobi if played forward is much better on the left than on the right) and so few for the right hand side. Would an Iwobi - Dominic Calvert-Lewin - McNeil or Iwobi - Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Maupay give us a more joined up attack? Gordon and gray are quick but too selfish

I think 1 of Gordon or Gray will always need to start to give us the speed

 

[jonnyboy316]

He's one of the players who suffered in the past as you can almost write off the tactics, mentoring and management of players in the last 2 years, but during that time it didn't really work with him as wide forward did it, because his running forward had no end product? Now, it seems perfect, and I hope they've all settled on his position. What if Onana and Iwobi were floating / taking turns at no.10 and Dominic Calvert-Lewin + One are up front? like a 4-3-1-2? Whatever it is we definitely need more creativity , forward running and support for the striker, especially as Gordon and Gray are not yet consistent enough, and not yet working in harmony.

Interesting idea. Could work

 

[bluestevon]

Simply put in 9 months Lampards transformed effectively a poster boy for our attrociously bad recruitment and overspending into a player that now looks a utter bargain for what we paid.

Absolutely gobsmacked at the lads transformation