During his press conference for Wolves, Eddie Howe raved about Jacob Murphy’s contributions this term. The winger has appeared in every league match though generally as an impact substitute.
Howe hinted that Murphy was in line for a start saying:
“I think he’s done very well off the bench this year but that’s not to say that’s his sole role. He’s done well when he’s come on in the last few games and that’s not lost on me.
“He’s pushing to start and there’s no doubting his qualities.”
That proved to not be lip service as Murphy was in the starting eleven on the right wing replacing Miguel Almiron who had previously started every league match.
Murphy got the job done with a solid display in his first start since the FA Cup defeat at Hillsborough in January. Almiron was not to be outdone as he took on the super sub role with a late match winner.
That sets up some intrigue heading into the match at Nottingham Forest on Friday. Will Jacob retain his place or will Miggy resume duties down the right flank?
Howe has provided some further speculative fodder with the following comment to The Chronicle about Almiron:
“I would not say he’d had a tough six weeks. I think he has been excellent.
“Maybe he hasn’t had the goals he had earlier in the season, but by his high standards that is very difficult to replicate on a consistent basis.
“I just felt a rest and a refresh of him would do him the world of good.”
Howe’s team selection will again be a point of intrigue. He made five changes to spur the first win since January. Whether he’ll continue that trend or reward the eleven who downed Wolves remains to be seen.
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137 comments so far
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:26 PM
Comment #81Well, I was on for a 100 point gameweek in FPL until Toney for a silly yellow card!
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:26 PM
Comment #82GOT a silly yellow card…
AnyToon in Indiana
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:29 PM
Comment #83Toney yellow and Wissa goal and my H2H goes down the drain in the last minute….oh well.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:30 PM
Comment #84He got an assist to make up for it. 🙂
Vask
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:30 PM
Comment #85Wouldn’t worry too much TDs.
He just got the assist for their second.
Ap
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:31 PM
Comment #86How vinicius always finds benzema in the box the movement of benzema. Asm and Wilson should study them
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:31 PM
Comment #87Should be 104 points this gameweek. 🙂
Ap
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:31 PM
Comment #88Klopp losing it haha
Vask
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:33 PM
Comment #89Nicely done TDs.
Still haven’t broke a hunnet yet this season. 98 for the standard gw score but a minus 4 is on my h2h final score. Still managed to win and should move up a place I the division. 🙂
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:34 PM
Comment #90A win is imperative tomorrow night :grittedteeth: emoji
Vask
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:37 PM
Comment #91Who is playing like Raj?
A Geordie Mongrel
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:39 PM
Comment #92Ah, the old phantom heater. I don’t get it, pointless in my view. There again I don’t get some folks need to get around the swear filter by mis-spelling. Quite inventive though, each to their own.
Fenham, I was convinced you were going to blow up earlier. I was wrong and am very happy to be wrong. Oh and on the Mancs we should have Gordon back as well.
In other news the Makems are 1-2 down and 13 minutes to go. Must have been a big delay.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:39 PM
Comment #93Nice one Vask. I should move up the table too. Next couple of weeks are tricky to navigate though. I wish I’d read the advice now as I know what it would be now I’m actually in amongst the fixtures. I didn’t do it though and it’s too late now! Will have to see what my opponents do in the next 2 gameweeks…
A Geordie Mongrel
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:47 PM
Comment #94Phantom hearter* 😆
Vask
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:48 PM
Comment #95Phantom heater, the modern day robin hood. 😆
TDs
Chips chips chips that’s how to navigate it. 😉
AnyToon in Indiana
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:49 PM
Comment #96how do I get more of those chips though….that is the question 🙂
Vask
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:50 PM
Comment #97Anytoon
7-11?
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:56 PM
Comment #98Vask – yeah, it looks like the smart play was to save your free hit for the next gameweek but I used mine a few weeks ago. Will have to figure out how to approach this next one…
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:56 PM
Comment #99Vask,
😀
Doh!
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:57 PM
Comment #100Moved up to fifth in the main league, 105 for me.
Vask
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:59 PM
Comment #101Raj
Yeah well TDs went to elevenarife!
Vask
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:01 PM
Comment #102I’m up to 85 in the main league. 16th in the h2hdiv1.
AnyToon in Indiana
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:01 PM
Comment #103but they look funny at me when I ask for more bench boost….they send me to the energy drinks
Ap
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:03 PM
Comment #104What looks like its mackem mongrel with 100 hearts. Scooby and scrappy doo 😀
Pottsclock
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:03 PM
Comment #105We should be able to beat Forest, and we should have motivation to do so with that ******** Colback in their team.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:05 PM
Comment #106Raj – I reckon I’m only 15 points behind you then…we had virtually identical teams this week!
Ap
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:12 PM
Comment #107For Brighton March scored in the 15th minute. Guess what todays date is
JohnJ
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:24 PM
Comment #108The Taco Taker
Mar 15, 2023 at 7:41 PM
Comment #19
JohnJ.
Well done Sir.
So far (in Whitley alone) I have found:
GR
EIIR
EVIIR
EVIIIR
Whenever I pass a postbox I check.
TTT,
I Try to check any PO Boxes I see but I’m usually driving so it’s a very quick glance but this time I was turning into Cedartree Gdns and I thought it was “GR” as there wasn’t any traffic around I was able to reverse & double check.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:24 PM
Comment #109Modern day Robin Hood must be an air fryer.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:26 PM
Comment #110Gone. Have a good night blog.
JohnJ
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:27 PM
Comment #111Sir Pug
Feel free to ask Neil for my email address – I’d be happy to help if I could!
Lots of interesting alternatives depending on price!
🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:40 PM
Comment #112JohnJ, I have asked them to forward my email address to you.
JohnJ
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:45 PM
Comment #113Sir Pug
Oki Doki
JohnJ
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:46 PM
Comment #114Time for shut eye me thinks!
cleveleysbob
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:56 PM
Comment #115There is a clear bottom 9 in the PL now fighting to avoid relegation with only 5 points between 20th place and 12th.
Barring a disaster, the rest look pretty safe as there’s a 8 point gap from 12th – 11th.
Apart from the bottom, the most interesting fight now seems to be the one for 4th – 7th, in which we have a major say and could yet end up in any one of those positions.
Every team between 11th and 4th could potentially be in that mix depending on results.
Going to be a lot of fun in the run in this year. Looking forward to it. Just hate International breaks, buggers everything up. 🙂
The Taco Taker
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:57 PM
Comment #116Sorry TY…looks like I win H2H by one point and only due to the fact my GK will switch.
Good game mate.
cleveleysbob
Mar 15, 2023 at 10:58 PM
Comment #117And good night all as it’s quiet tonight. Cheers 😉
sparky55
Mar 15, 2023 at 11:04 PM
Comment #118Sir P…you moving back up north or just making investments?
Lived in whitley and Monky for many many years
A Geordie Mongrel
Mar 15, 2023 at 11:12 PM
Comment #119Ap, half Makem please! I am a mongrel after all.
101 hearts ! Pfffft!
I’m also available for Weddings, anniversaries, after dinner speaking and…..
Sorry SWMBO says I’ve got to take me ball in. 🙁
A Geordie Mongrel
Mar 16, 2023 at 12:16 AM
Comment #120We’ll I’ve either killed the blog or….. everyone’s off to kip. Off to kip it is then.