Coffee_Johnny

Certainly the right age and skill set is a good fit.

We can still theoretically accumulate 78 points. 62 should be enough for sixth. 6 or 7 points from the next three games will make me confident of a sixth place finish.

Thanks. Think I’ve already dropped them in above. Now in date order. Would definitely fancy seeing a repeat of the 1924 run!

Earliest relevant FA cup I have is 1907-08 (see below which also omits the Europa League). I’ll check different sources ? https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/pokalhistorie/verein/762

Thanks for feedback and advice all? Added Europa League, Intertoto, and early omissions to NUFC cup record: QF or better. Now in date order.

Let me know of any QF/sixth round/last 8, or better you think are missing and I’ll add them. Would be nice to have an inclusive record. I need to add Chelsea EFL QF this year, and Man Utd Cardiff debacle.

Yep, thanks. 1-4, season before the QF defeat to Chelsea. I’ll edit it in later.

A record of our results in cup competitions where we have reached the QF or better. EDIT: corrected below.

I’ve just had a look at our record in cup competitions: QF or better. I’ll find a thread appropriate to post when I’ve a mo.

You’ve a small sample to draw from there Mr President!

Well if we were to win all the remaining games a 78 point total pretty much guarantees Champions League. So kind of still in our hands. Not that I think we will, but I wouldn’t be shocked if we gathered another 28 points (64 total) and/or didn’t lose again this season.

We are 5 points from an end of February total (Bournemouth H and Arsenal A to play) which would put us bang on the average points total for a sixth place finish. So still in there with a chance.

Interesting thing about Man Utd, is they have only taken 1 point of the ‘Tier 1’ teams (tier based on last season’s finishing positions) but have amassed 18 points from Tier 4 opponents. It’s the latter where we have really let ourselves down. Could/should have had an extra 8 points and be right in the Top 4 mix, if we had been as effective as them, against those expect to be fighting relegation.

Bruno loves The Felling!!! Christ I am going to have to get an even bigger picture of him on display somewhere!

Can I just register what should be a uncontroversial opinion: I don’t give a fuck if Burn, or anyone else for that matter, starts. In Eddie we trust. Howay the lads!

Just say fuck a duck as each of our four goals go in ? Here’s hoping you’ don’t have to endure the shame of fake celebrating a consolation goal.

Ah! A fellow of the white heather hill. I knew I liked you Dr S!

Gameweek 24 Man City 4-0 Everton Fulham 2-1 Bournemouth Liverpool 2-0 Burnley Luton 3-1 Sheff United Spurs 3-2 Brighton Wolves 2-3 Brentford Forest 1-3 Newcastle West Ham 0-1 Arsenal Villa 2-2 Man United Palace 1-2 Chelsea

Try again. You’ve obviously got time on your hands

Reread what I said. Or don’t. Always happy to promote some research activity!

I don’t know re what happened before the ball got close to our goal. In our final third, it was Botman who moved away from the scorer/left ‘his’ man, or at least the attacker he was closest to, who was then freed up to receive the ball and score. Point I was making re the penalty (..ties) is that they were pretty pedestrian. Central, not at high pace. If you read the player correctly and wait you save both. Some penalties you have to guess and go as the ball is stuck to stand a chance.

Just watched the goals back carefully, after the furore expecting to see Burny basically knocking the ball in our net 4 times. 1st Botman gave away free kick, clumsy challenge from behind in dangerous spot, which led to goal. Ball into box dropped between Burn and Gordon. From set-up don’t think scorer was Burn’s ‘man’. 2nd Poor challenge in midfield by Longstaff. Dubs pushed ball back to centre of six yard box and directly to scorer. 3rd Burn foul, the (second) pull started outside of the box so soft penalty. Scored penalty at second attempt. Both saveable, Dubs could have kicked it away if stayed on his feet. Not into blaming keepers for conceding pellers, but it was a soft one nevertheless. 4th Botman was drawn across centrally to help with Barkley. Left scorer on his own to receive and slot home. Appreciate there were moments in match which put Burn in the spotlight. But the most game changing moments are when we actually concede. Haven’t heard Botman or Dubravka getting any grief. Not that I’m advocating any players getting excessive stick. Errors are part of the game; everyone makes them.

I assume that it is always a bigger earner for agents if their client moves. Careful where you take your counsel!

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I love Big Joe. I think his time here may be done. Broke through to ‘noticeably good’ levels in the PL, probably not going to go beyond that. Hope I am wrong, but there’s a whiff of believing the (best) headlines and overplaying his hand. Be delighted if he stays. Wouldn’t bend over backwards, contractually, to keep him.