Howson is solid and reliable but he's not such a good player that he is irreplaceable. If we didn't renew his contract the majority of the division wouldn't sign him. The fact that our other players are such a step down is due to poor recruitment, not Howson being exceptional. We should be able to find a midfielder better than a 35 year old championship midfielder.Thats down to us missing Howson. Not due to Mowett playing.
Mowatt and Howson are different players, and there was no one else to play. Ask MC and I'm sure he would say he would not have expected Mowett to perform the same as Howson, he cant.
The team will always miss Howson, unless we have Howson#2 waiting in the wings.
Howson is solid and reliable but he's not such a good player that he is irreplaceable. If we didn't renew his contract the majority of the division wouldn't sign him. The fact that our other players are such a step down is due to poor recruitment, not Howson being exceptional. We should be able to find a midfielder better than a 35 year old championship midfielder.
I really like Howson but he's not exceptional. Bringing in Mowatt who we know is nowhere near the level of Howson would be a mistake.
Barlaser is only good when he has all the time in the world - put him under pressure and he can't handle it.Anyone who thinks Mowatt is better than Barlaser, was your mouth out with soap.
Are you criticising Carrick for playing Mowatt ahead of Barlaser then?Anyone who thinks Mowatt is better than Barlaser, was your mouth out with soap.
Tempo, experience, assuredness in possession. If only he had the legs of a 25 year old and could shoot, he'd be perfect.I think the point is Howson just fits ours system perfectly - we all know he isnt a world beater, but he is exactly what WE need, regardless of whether the rest of the division want him.
Without him, something goes missing - and we cant quite put our finger on it!
Mowatt has shown more in a Boro shirt than Barlaser has. Barlaser has been pretty gash though.Anyone who thinks Mowatt is better than Barlaser, was your mouth out with soap.
Mowatt has shown more in a Boro shirt than Barlaser has. Barlaser has been pretty gash though.
If Mowatt came in, he would be 3rd choice in front of Barlaser. Exactly the same as he was last season.
I would hope we would be aiming higher than Mowatt, really we want someone who is going to replace Howson and I don't see Mowatt or Barlaser as that player. However if there isn't anyone else who suits I wouldn't be against bringing in Mowatt on a shortish contract to help us this season. 1 or 2 year deal.
If only goal involvements were the only thing that mattered when you are a CM....Mowatt has less goal involvements than Barlaser and has played more minutes. You're just wrong.
Can you also clarify this statement? Is this based on goals/assists? Neither have been prolific scorers or assist providers, but from what I can see, Mowatt has 2 in 1142 mins and Barlaser has 1 in 550 mins. Hardly the basis of a solid argument.Mowatt has less goal involvements than Barlaser and has played more minutes. You're just wrong.
I agree. I wouldn't be devastated if we signed him, and wouldn't be devastated if we didn'tsolid enough, but doesn't improve our first team, and won't improve as a footballer from where he is today
Can you also clarify this statement? Is this based on goals/assists? Neither have been prolific scorers or assist providers, but from what I can see, Mowatt has 2 in 1142 mins and Barlaser has 1 in 550 mins. Hardly the basis of a solid argument.
Howson only has 3 in 3835 mins of football in the same period, but we all know he brings a lot more than either of these players to the team.
I hate using stats to be honest because they only paint part of a picture. Boateng probably would have had horrific stats for Boro but I think most would agree he's the best/most effective midfielder Boro have had this century.Oi ... whats the first rule of FMTTM? Never back up arguments with stats and figures.
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We can put our finger on it. Poor quality midfielders as back up.I think the point is Howson just fits ours system perfectly - we all know he isnt a world beater, but he is exactly what WE need, regardless of whether the rest of the division want him.
Without him, something goes missing - and we cant quite put our finger on it!
Barlaser is gash! utterly woeful player!Mowatt has less goal involvements than Barlaser and has played more minutes. You're just wrong.
I don't think he's quick enoughBarlaser is gash! utterly woeful player!
You shouldn't base your opinion on a single stat, instead on a variety of stats that reflect all elements of a players performance.Mowatt has less goal involvements than Barlaser and has played more minutes. You're just wrong.