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Gnonto, Wilfried · 2022–
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DDB220 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 9:51 am He would be a massive loss, still a young lad and does react more than he should in certain situations, but he plays with his heart on his sleeve.
He is technically top notch in possession, strong, pacey, two footed, essentially a defenders nightmare. He also has that ability to disguise and play a pass round the corner, rather than straight lines.
One of the first names on the team sheet for me.
We would be mad to sell him, now we have witnessed his best position.

I do think Farke has had a word in Willy's ears, telling him he is our main attacking force & what he expects from him in the future.
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Jammy 07 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 10:20 am Gnonto showed that he can much more effective when not against the touchline as the extra playing space allows him to go both ways and so long may that continue.
Gnonto needs the space to operate, remember the comeback victory against Bournemouth at ER .
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1964white wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 10:49 am Of course, he was playing more down the middle unless my eyes were deceiving me. The runs of Gnonto, Aaronson & James frightened the living daylights out of the Owls defence.

No need to play like we did against West Brom if we play the same formation as last night.
He was just doing what Summerville did last season Leon.

Drifting inside but his actual position was left wing.

It was Aaronson in the Georgie role in the middle.
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DDB220 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 9:51 am He would be a massive loss, still a young lad and does react more than he should in certain situations, but he plays with his heart on his sleeve.
He is technically top notch in possession, strong, pacey, two footed, essentially a defenders nightmare. He also has that ability to disguise and play a pass round the corner, rather than straight lines.
One of the first names on the team sheet for me.
Really hoping he stays. He changes the whole complexion of the squad. Solomon looks a great signing as a 4th winger. A bit dodgy, injury prone as a 3rd. Gnonto allows Aaronson to focus on being a number 10. And Gnonto has that great versatility to be able to play central or as a 2nd striker. If he stays, he adds several quality options to out forward line.
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SnifferClarke wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 10:48 am Willy's best game for a long time, I liked the interchange with Aaronson.

Has Farke invented a new doctrine ....... 'double-pivot no. 10's'
Don't be saying stuff like that. Don't you know Farke just picks the players and sends them out. No tactics, no plan B etc.
Cjay wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 4:23 pm I've pretended to support a team that's been crap for most of my life as part of a long term plan
Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2026 7:03 pm Did you post them because there's something wrong with your brain
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weasel wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 6:30 pm Don't be saying stuff like that. Don't you know Farke just picks the players and sends them out. No tactics, no plan B etc.
Jesse Marsch played double 10s 8-)
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Cjay wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 6:41 pm Jesse Marsch played double 10s 8-)
So does Luke Humphries. It is Luke Littler's favourite.
Cjay wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 4:23 pm I've pretended to support a team that's been crap for most of my life as part of a long term plan
Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2026 7:03 pm Did you post them because there's something wrong with your brain
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Cjay wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 7:57 pm
Along with Bogle, Gnonto was our most involved player. His link-up play with his teammates was superb.
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Willy's passing ability on display :love:


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MelZaYvfcHM
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AcrossThePondAsh wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 11:08 pm Willy's passing ability on display :love:


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They missed a few ...
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Willy Gnonto has signed a new contract until the summer of 2028.



Who is willing to bet we added a release clause? :lol:

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Hewin wrote: ↑Sat Aug 31, 2024 9:16 am Willy Gnonto has signed a new contract until the summer of 2028.



Who is willing to bet we added a release clause? :lol:

https://x.com/LUFC/status/1829805582859063749
Almost certainly will contain a release clause.

However it's still good business for the club as well as making a star player happy and contented. Gnonto can now concentrate on earning his move away which will only come with goals, assists and great performances on the pitch.
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Club sources deny any release clause.
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Cjay wrote: ↑Sat Aug 31, 2024 10:28 am Club sources deny any release clause.
Gonna confuse those who think he's a "traitor" and wants out .... His contract was till 2027 so it's likely we're giving him a raise for the extra year
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Willy signs new contract until 2028
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Fantastic news regarding Willy.

Top, top player, there is a good chance he will eclipse Summerville this season in terms of value to the team. Getting his goals stats might be hard as he is more than a one position player whose impact on the game is more than just goals. His link play, ball retention and game management is exceptional at this level.
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The Subhuman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 31, 2024 10:41 am Gonna confuse those who think he's a "traitor" and wants out .... His contract was till 2027 so it's likely we're giving him a raise for the extra year
Hopefully no more of that tripe spouted about him.
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Madron wrote: ↑Sat Aug 31, 2024 11:11 am Hopefully no more of that tripe spouted about him.
Never was for me, just a kid who was getting mixed messages via whatever advice he was getting.. Whenever I see him on LUTV or in game there's always a big smile and he's a joker.
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