Brownhill...

[FactualFrank]

Chances of him replacing Cork permanently, and having Cork on the bench - and having a Brownhill-Westwood partnership?

[warksclaret]

No choice at the moment. This is a PL club with two fit CM's. It gives him a run-I am seeing him growing in confidence. He does all the obvious and simple balls well. Be interesting to see if he can step up with more game time, but a very steady start from the lad

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

They might be a bit too similar. No problem with the performance of either.
Jack just sits a bit deeper to take the ball from the back 4.

[FactualFrank]

I'm on about with all 3 fit. Whether Brownhill could force Cork out of the starting 11. I don't mean now, with the injuries.

[Vegas Claret]

looks a bargain so far, if his name was Joshinzo Brownhillio then Newcastle would have paid 40 million for him

[Pimlico_Claret]

looks a bargain so far, if his name was Joshinzo Brownhillio then Newcastle would have paid 40 million for him

And he'd be crap

[pushpinpussy]

I like him but I thought he was very negative today with his passing. Very David batty like.

[cricketfieldclarets]

I’ve been impressed. Good legs and energy. Quick feet. Confident.

Similar to Westwood but bigger.

Wouldn’t be worried given what I’ve seen so far.

[bobinho]

looks a bargain so far, if his name was Joshinzo Brownhillio then Newcastle would have paid 40 million for him

And Dychio would be off to replace Bruce.

[cricketfieldclarets]

I like him but I thought he was very negative today with his passing. Very David batty like.

Well if we are comparing him to David batty he will do me.

[tim_noone]

I think hes a poor signing tbh...

[pushpinpussy]

Well if we are comparing him to David batty he will do me.

you obviously have not understood my opinion

[Firthy]

I think hes a poor signing tbh...

And the bait has been cast

[Bigvince]

I think hes a poor signing tbh...

[Aclaret]

I think hes a poor signing tbh...

Bring back Hendricks

[Hibsclaret]

It was HendricKkkkkkkkkkkkkk...

[NewClaret]

I like him but I thought he was very negative today with his passing. Very David batty like.

Can see what you mean. I thought he was very sensible and mature throughout though.

[NewClaret]

I think hes a poor signing tbh...

Was immense and you know it.

[Devils_Advocate]

I like him but I thought he was very negative today with his passing. Very David batty like.

High praise indeed. If we have in Brownhill half the player Batty was then you'll continue to be a happy man as will us all

[Aclaret]

It was HendricKkkkkkkkkkkkkk...

[Bosscat]

Bring back Hendricks

Shhhhhhhh you are sending people into a "Purple Haze" with your adding of the 's'

[Bosscat]

I think hes a poor signing tbh...

Knob (as Steve would say )

[Bosscat]

And Dychio would be off to replace Bruce.

Nahhhhh Sean couldn't present "Strictly Come Dancing"

[Aclaret]

Shhhhhhhh you are sending people into a "Purple Haze" with your adding of the 's'

[Newcastleclaret93]

Tbh he remind me of Defour.

A bit of a metronome in the middle of the park. He just kept the ball moving for us

[Devils_Advocate]

Tbh he remind me of Defour.

A bit of a metronome in the middle of the park. He just kept the ball moving for us

I thought Corks performance today most reminded me of Defour

[tim_noone]

Knob (as Steve would say )

Your still his Bitch then..

[tiger76]

As stated above he's been steady enough so far, and with Cork out for the season, if he produces in the last 5 games, then it's his shirt to lose, might seem tough on Jack, but that's football, and if you get the chance you grab it with both hands.

[bfcjg]

Good player he will become an integral part of the team.

[NewClaret]

As stated above he's been steady enough so far, and with Cork out for the season, if he produces in the last 5 games, then it's his shirt to lose, might seem tough on Jack, but that's football, and if you get the chance you grab it with both hands.

I’m a big Cork fan but I thought Brownhill was fantastic today. Always showing, confident on the ball, kept things simple, ticking over, sensible passes back to Pope when we were under pressure. Burnley’s Iniesta!

Will be his to lose if he carries on like that that for 5 games.

[rob63]

Shhhhhhhh you are sending people into a "Purple Haze" with your adding of the 's'

Good gag BC but you're going to wind Hibs up........Jimi was Hendrix.

Now if you'd said he's going to turn them into Mad Men.....(Christina)......he'll be happy

[Bosscat]

Good gag BC but you're going to wind Hibs up........Jimi was Hendrix.

Now if you'd said he's going to turn them into Mad Men.....(Christina)......he'll be happy

[cricketfieldclarets]

you obviously have not understood my opinion

Clearly not.

[jdrobbo]

Having read through the thread I’m surprised that Brownhill isn’t being complemented more for his first touch, which I think has been outstanding. If he turns into half the player David Batty was, we’ve got a good one. Batty was a much, much better player than he was often credited for. Brownhill’s basics and want to look after the ball, have impressed me. Looking forward to seeing him in the remaining five games.

[FactualFrank]

Having read through the thread

That alone, takes enormous credit and so fair play.

[jdrobbo]

Now now

[RVclaret]

Very shrewd signing and will become an integral part of the team. Looking forward to seeing him settle more over these next 5 games.

[Vegas Claret]

ffs, it's Brownhills

[fatboy47]

He's a very good player.
Real dynamo, puts himself about and gets a leg in.
Cracking addition to the squad.

[BenWickes]

Early days but he's tenacious and moves the ball quickly. He's still getting used to his team mates and them him. Has a good engine on him too.

[SGr]

Can’t see him and Westwood in a two man midfield permanently. We still need that destroyer type who can sit in front of the back 4 and sweep up loose balls.

[AlargeClaret]

Was hoping for a quality upgrade on Westwood ,he can do a job but we need an enforcer really

[Vegas Claret]

Was hoping for a quality upgrade on Westwood ,he can do a job but we need an enforcer really

upgrade on Westwood ?

He's absolute quality for us, first name on the team sheet for me

[FactualFrank]

Was hoping for a quality upgrade on Westwood ,he can do a job but we need an enforcer really

He's an upgrade on Hendrick, surely?

[Winstonswhite]

He can’t possibly an upgrade on Hendrick because we were told on numerous occasions by the know-alls on here that that would cost at least 20 million.

[summitclaret]

Cork has had a good season and defensively he is excellent. I wonder if the arrival of Josh will give us the opportunity to set up differently.

Cork would be excellent on the rhs of a back 3. Get a proper right sided wing back and give Dwight a free role behind 2 strikers and we could be a potent attacking side. Something like:-

Pope
Cork Tarks Mee
New Josh Westy Taylor
Dwight
Jay Woody

Edit. I know it won't happen any time soon, but imagine Tripps in that team. Perfect.

[houseboy]

I’m a big Cork fan...

So am I...especially on a big bottle of wine.

[NewClaret]

So am I...especially on a big bottle of wine.

[AlargeClaret]

upgrade on Westwood ?

He's absolute quality for us, first name on the team sheet for me

He’s decent enough for us yes but his limitations are myriad . He’s got a good attitude and very reliable for sure but if your sights are set no higher than Ashley Westwood, ambition is not something which will likely trouble you

[Vegas Claret]

He’s decent enough for us yes but his limitations are myriad . He’s got a good attitude and very reliable for sure but if your sights are set no higher than Ashley Westwood, ambition is not something which will likely trouble you

.........ok then