Yorkie Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 But apart from passion what does Smith offer, come on against Arsenal he wasn't productive at all, quite wasteful at times. A striker with just passion alone doesn't get you goals or create them, its good to play him against Arsenal as they create more space than teams like Brum so you need to defend from the front. Smith is ideal for this role, but Brum we should be in control of the game, with them defending from the front and against teams like this i'd prefer end product over work rate, as its the end product which gets the points. Smith is the best at the club work rate wise but what does he produce? unlike Viduka who in his limited appearances scored goals and will create something, as everyone knows its goals that win you games. He got the assist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I wouldn't change much, maybe swap Martins for Viduka up front and get Enrique in there. where would the pace come from to tear ridgewell apart? viduka is a big fat lazy twat Viduka usually outdoes Birmingham with a moment of genius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pie Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I wouldn't change much, maybe swap Martins for Viduka up front and get Enrique in there. where would the pace come from to tear ridgewell apart? viduka is a big fat lazy t*** James Milner? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ridzuan Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I would love to have the same team playing on Wednesday starting for today's match but I think Geremi has to give way to Milner on the right while N'Zogbia starts on the left side of the midfield with Enrique covering the left back because Geremi didnt do anything much during the Arsenal game and most,if not all of the crosses came from Milner and I think that is not good.Martins and Smith should start upfront again with Viduka on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Is it wrong to be anticipating the boxing more than the Newcastle game......? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 ORANGE BIBS UPDATE: I haven't a clue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 My mate works at the training ground and told me the game will kick off at 3pm at SJP. You heard it here first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 ORANGE BIBS UPDATE: I haven't a clue. Not much of an update there then...just what we already knew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Big Sam has won more league games against Newcastle (6) then he has for Newcastle (5) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Big Sam has won more league games against Newcastle (6) then he has for Newcastle (5) He will change that today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Big Atmosphere today boys, wednesday counts for nothing if we dont get behind the lads today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newcastle4life Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Must win game to follow wednesday dont expect many changes maybe the same team. 3-1 to the toon Martins, Barton and Milner to score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brewcastle Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Big Atmosphere today boys, wednesday counts for nothing if we dont get behind the lads today Jepp! And the point from wednesday isn't that much to be happy about if we give away points to day (and until the Chelsea-match) . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I live just up the road from SJP. Just been outside and the rain's stopped, but now it's snowing heavily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Team news? Will be out for this one, last minute shopping. Flight's in 6 hours. Howay the lads! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Team news? Will be out for this one, last minute shopping. Flight's in 6 hours. Howay the lads! unchanged Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucasUnger Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 unchanged team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Brum team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 to be so dismissive of alan smith is a joke. I think he gave us another dimension against arsenal. The ball from throw ins was at him and he won them or at least gave the arsenal back four a hell of a time and this is what allowed us to put the pressure on. He does a job. He is a valuable player and tbh did the job well. This is where we are at but play him up front and I bet he scores a few. The lad played for Man Utd ffs n how many bad players do that David Bellion, Wes Brown, Kleberson... theres more too i'm sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 But apart from passion what does Smith offer, come on against Arsenal he wasn't productive at all, quite wasteful at times. A striker with just passion alone doesn't get you goals or create them, its good to play him against Arsenal as they create more space than teams like Brum so you need to defend from the front. Smith is ideal for this role, but Brum we should be in control of the game, with them defending from the front and against teams like this i'd prefer end product over work rate, as its the end product which gets the points. Smith is the best at the club work rate wise but what does he produce? unlike Viduka who in his limited appearances scored goals and will create something, as everyone knows its goals that win you games. He got the assist. Did he even touch it after the Beye cross? He made a nuisance of himself though ill give him that, but in another thread (Post Arsenal thread i think) a poster mentioned he had a poor pass completion rate and if you watch the game again there were countless times he tried to hold up the ball and lost it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 NUFC: Shay Given, Habib Beye, Charles N'Zogbia, Steven Taylor, David Rozehnal, Nicky Butt, Joey Barton, Geremi ©, James Milner, Alan Smith, Oba Martins Subs: Steve Harper, Jose Enrique, David Edgar, Emre, Mark Viduka BCFC: Maik Taylor, Stephen Kelly, Mathew Sadler, Rafael Schmitz, Liam Ridgwell ©, Sebastian Larsson, Cameron Jerome, Gary McSheffrey, Mehdi Nafti, Daniel De Ridder, Fabrice Muamba Subs: Colin Doyle, Garry O'Connor, Mikael Forssell, Stuart Parnaby, Olivier Kapo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 NUFC: Shay Given, Habib Beye, Charles N'Zogbia, Steven Taylor, David Rozehnal, Nicky Butt, Joey Barton, Geremi ©, James Milner, Alan Smith, Oba Martins Subs: Steve Harper, Jose Enrique, David Edgar, Emre, Mark Viduka BCFC: Maik Taylor, Stephen Kelly, Mathew Sadler, Rafael Schmitz, Liam Ridgwell ©, Sebastian Larsson, Cameron Jerome, Gary McSheffrey, Mehdi Nafti, Daniel De Ridder, Fabrice Muamba Subs: Colin Doyle, Garry O'Connor, Mikael Forssell, Stuart Parnaby, Olivier Kapo Martins should rape Schmitz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 COME ON LADS nervous for this one reckon we will draw 0-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 either a 4-0 win, or a 1-1 draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Bit disapointed with line up considering we are playing the mighty Birmingham!Dont understand playing Zog left back against them but still none of the players deserved to be dropped after Wednesday night and can only help playing the same team!2-0 to us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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