WilliamPS
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1 minute ago, NUFCDoog said:
Weirdly we seem to beat these more when we're shit.
Whenever we've been doing relatively well I always remember us getting beat, that 5-2 hammering under Bobby at SJP when we were just about in the title race going into it, they also beat us 2-1 here around that time, obviously the 1-0 I'm 95/96 too, thats what's making me doubt us today even though I think we're just as good as them this season.
The 5-2 very unlucky with injuries going into it, purely from memory critically Speed and Robert and then a couple of others were out, and then (as now) there was a good first team but no squad. That side was another good demonstration of how squads not first elevens win titles in England
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It’s a big test, a top four club at home where it isn’t a free hit and any point is a bonus, but a big opportunity. Man Utd have quality throughout and will behave like the dickheads they are.
The players will need to handle that pressure. Very different from Chelsea at home where expectations were lower
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As Leicester and West Ham have only had to win their next game to move about 4 places clear I guess it makes the clubs reluctant to pull the trigger - incurs a lot of cost, carries a lot of risk. West Ham probably know they are poor at appointments
Think I’d prefer West Ham to go down over Everton but it’s like choosing what milkshake flavour to get - they’re all good. Quite like to see what forest do next season if they survive, if they go down they’ll just implode which is a bit predictable
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so funny Chelsea sacked Tuchel this season given he’s the best fit for what they want.
If Ancelotti leaves Real in the summer then he would be the best short term fix
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2 minutes ago, duo said:
Chelsea have to be in trouble next season if they don't get CL
They’ll try and resurrect the super league
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Sometimes journalists hear of a link, then write up justifications after to make it sound more credible…
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16 minutes ago, Manxst said:
Real possibly, but why would he go back to Germany?
Yeah, unless Man City implode due to FFP or something random only Real or potentially Barca have a chance of getting him.
No German team could afford his wages for a start.
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If a new LB is brought in, or Targett gets a run in the team we’ll see a different player. The lack of an overlap rally hinders him
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Having a right footer wide right created a number of chances - I know it’s not Howes style but mixing it up every so often gives teams something different to think about
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Yes, another good game, and involvement in goals. Underrated
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He’s always been a clumsy tackler, he played plenty of games for Newcastle like that
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11 minutes ago, cubaricho said:
Bye bye Wilson
With fans like these who needs opponents
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For what it’s worth in the last three windows 5 defenders have came in vs 1 midfielder and 2 forwards (ignoring wood as he’s already gone).
Wouldn’t be a massive surprise if they lean toward midfielders and forwards over the summer given the FFP constraints and LB/CB wait a year.
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5 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said:
Staveley supposedly had to borrow to fund the investment and given they’ve put more cash in, PCP might be struggling to keep up.
maybe they fancy offloading part of their stake for some pocket money
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Think Pope got away with one, but every little break in the last few games has gone against Newcastle so about time the luck changed
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Also is Isak a player to lob crosses at? He will want through balls.
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In the past year Newcastle have spent about the same as Man Utd, but they were starting from a top 6 club and we were starting rock bottom in the PL.
Its no surprise they have better depth.
They lost Eriksen and bring in a Brazil starting international. Whereas when Bruno got suspended and it was bare bones. Deep in the season this matters.
Be another few transfer windows to get close
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Agree with the point about the ASM / Burn - both end up isolated
They doubled up on ASM when he was on the ball and his only pass out was to come inside often giving it to Bruno. A left back with crossing ability behind him would change that dynamic
Similarly if you play Burn you have to have a left winger who will come right back to cover and take the short ball off him
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I was lower tier and the atmosphere was patchy but not bad- lots of shouting but not that many songs
The second goal knocked the stuffing a bit
it picked up toward the end when Newcastle were pressing.
At times Man Utd fans did out sing Newcastle, but they were two up in a cup final!
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Think the comments re. Burn/Maxi as a combo are spot on.
Big fan of both players but the combo doesn’t work. Trippier brings out the best of Miggy but on the left Burn and ASM just don’t click
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Think some of these comments are harsh. Wilson relies on service and that has been poor recently.
he isn’t a striker for the big long ball. You can’t say he’s not getting on the end of balls when nothing is being played for him to run onto
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1 hour ago, The Bonk said:
He wants want Sterling is paid, yet has no merit based performances to back it up. If any of that nonsense is true, he's dreaming and not going to get it from Chelsea.
Sterling hasn’t done much for his £££
Illustrates the problem of giving some players crazy money - the rest of the squad see it as a benchmark. Half the squad will look at Sterling and think I contribute more than him I want the same cash.
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17 minutes ago, Likelylad said:
Where do you draw the line though? BAE Systems have numerous contracts with Saudi, Qatar, Oman etc.
Are we expecting workers there to front up to MBS? MBDA's weapons are built in Stevenage & dropped in Yemen
Yet Newcastle United and Eddie Howe are the problem. Bollocks
BAE are a constant target of protesters, and their execs have to deal with that as part of their jobs.
Now NUFC managers will have to as well.
Callum Wilson
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Agree…Isak deservedly took the starting slot, but today a nice reminder of what he brings, delighted for him