Guest Li3nZ Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Tend to agree the team picks itself, I would like to see LuaLua get a good half hour too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Tend to agree the team picks itself, I would like to see LuaLua get a good half hour too. He got stretchered off the park at 'Boro midweek, very unlikely that he'll be involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Viduka 100% out!! (not shocked) http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1224953,00.html King Kev on Gooners game.. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1225046,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Think the only question is Smith or Shola alongside Owen, as I imagine Charlie will continue in the middle with Butt returning and Rozenhal dropping to the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'd play Lua Lua and drop Milner, who has been dreadful of late. We're going to need pace on the break against Arsenal and Kazenga, although only having made two short cameo appearances, has looked as though he might be able to provide that, we already know Milner cannot. Aye, Milner has been terrible. You've watched ONE game, haven't you. Jesus. Which of Milner's recent performances have impressed you? What do you think he brings to the team? What does he bring to the team? He's the best right winger we have, he takes full backs on, and he creates space for others to support him. His crossing has been gash for the past few games, but he's not a bad player. I'd rather have him on the right that anyone else at this point. If we were jettisoning players after 2 or 3 indifferent games, we'd have an entirely empty first team. I don't think he's bad player either but it's gone beyond 2 or 3 indifferent games now. Giving him the benefit of the doubt, he just needs to be rested for a couple of weeks after the amount of games he's played over the last 18 months, but fatigue aside he doesn't really offer enough to be a regular in a team hoping to compete with the top 6. He certainly doesn't offer pace, which is what we're going to need tomorrow and why i would have opted for Kazenga. I agree, but I don't know if we should be throwing Lua Lua at the deep end. What we need is a new signing in that position. Milner hasn't really made the leap from promising young player to Premiership regular successfully IMO. That may sound harsh, but it's a big question whether his positive attributes (skill with the ball) make up for the deficiencies (pace, passing & cross ability). He has the right attitude, which is why people like him, but there seems to be a big gap in between what he is capable of at the moment and what you expect from a player in his position in the Premiership. He is one of the players that should improve under Keegan, but in the short term we need a better option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Got to be Smith not Shola SMith had his best game for us upfront againsts Arsenal and could really cause senderos some problems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon55544 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 2-1 Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heero Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 1-3 win, lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Shola will not work up front with Owen. He looks for guidance and leadership to know where he is suppossed to be - both him and Owen would become virtually static up front providing little movemetn or space and no pressure on the Arsenal back four. Smith with his lack of ability does have some petulence which seems to create some (minimal) movement up front exchanging obsenities with defenders. But I would suggest partnering Owen up front with Milner and forcing Shola to move by making him RW. We'll still lose but I am hopeful we'll score at least one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Given Carr Taylor Cacapa Enrique Milner Barton/Butt N'Zogbia Duff Owen Carroll Bench: Harper Ameobi Smith Edgar Lua Lua/Edgar Looking at everyone elses Line-ups i almost thought for a sec that we sold Ameobi. On what basis would you start Carroll above Smith up front? Because Smith is shit and we've seen that way too many times this season, Carroll scored a hatrick in his last game with the reserves and honestly needs to at least be given a chance to prove himself in the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Given Carr Taylor Cacapa Enrique Milner Barton N'Zogbia Duff Owen Smith Bench: Harper, Rozehnal, Butt, Lua Lua, Edgar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Given Carr Taylor Cacapa Enrique Milner Barton/Butt N'Zogbia Duff Owen Carroll Bench: Harper Ameobi Smith Edgar Lua Lua/Edgar Looking at everyone elses Line-ups i almost thought for a sec that we sold Ameobi. On what basis would you start Carroll above Smith up front? On the basis that although both are knobheads, Smith has proven himself to be shit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I think we'll lose gracefully tomorrow, maybe 2-1. Then we'll get humped during the week. The only good thing is that the fans who were thinking that just Keegan coming in would make us good enough, as if passion and drive alone would make up for the fact that the players in many cases are a bit crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Given Carr Taylor Cacapa Enrique Milner Barton/Butt N'Zogbia Duff Owen Carroll Bench: Harper Ameobi Smith Edgar Lua Lua/Edgar Looking at everyone elses Line-ups i almost thought for a sec that we sold Ameobi. On what basis would you start Carroll above Smith up front? On the basis that although both are knobheads, Smith has proven himself to be s***? Why do you think Carroll is a knobhead? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Given Carr Taylor Cacapa Enrique Milner Barton/Butt N'Zogbia Duff Owen Carroll Bench: Harper Ameobi Smith Edgar Lua Lua/Edgar Looking at everyone elses Line-ups i almost thought for a sec that we sold Ameobi. On what basis would you start Carroll above Smith up front? On the basis that although both are knobheads, Smith has proven himself to be s***? Why do you think Carroll is a knobhead? Because I think some of his behaviour has been that of a knobhead. When he got his big boy contract, for example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Given Carr Taylor Cacapa Enrique Milner Barton/Butt N'Zogbia Duff Owen Carroll Bench: Harper Ameobi Smith Edgar Lua Lua/Edgar Looking at everyone elses Line-ups i almost thought for a sec that we sold Ameobi. On what basis would you start Carroll above Smith up front? On the basis that although both are knobheads, Smith has proven himself to be s***? Why do you think Carroll is a knobhead? Because I think some of his behaviour has been that of a knobhead. When he got his big boy contract, for example. what did he do? Not aware of anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RodrigoPalacio Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I know a few lads who went to school with him and they say the same thing. Total bell' apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Given Carr Taylor Cacapa Enrique Milner Barton/Butt N'Zogbia Duff Owen Carroll Bench: Harper Ameobi Smith Edgar Lua Lua/Edgar Looking at everyone elses Line-ups i almost thought for a sec that we sold Ameobi. On what basis would you start Carroll above Smith up front? On the basis that although both are knobheads, Smith has proven himself to be s***? Why do you think Carroll is a knobhead? Because I think some of his behaviour has been that of a knobhead. When he got his big boy contract, for example. what did he do? Not aware of anything. I think its fair to say he pissed his teammates off. "Flash wanker", i think one of them said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 dont know why but i have a good feeling about this game. which condemns us to defeat before weve even played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 dont know why but i have a good feeling about this game. which condemns us to defeat before weve even played. I'm off to it tommorow too, looking forward to it. A lot more than I would have if Allardyce was still in charge that's for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Given Carr Taylor Cacapa Enrique Milner Butt N'Zogbia Duff Smith Owen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Given Carr Taylor Cacapa Enrique Milner Butt N'Zogbia Duff Smith Owen I think most agree that will be the team. Happy enough with that tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 These are the sort of quotes I love Keegan for, it's the sort of positivism that the club has lacked since.. well since he was last here. No slight to Robson intended. "When you go to these places, you have to play. You cannot let them have the ball and see what they can do. "When you’ve got the ball, you have to have the courage to play football." Keegan talking about the cup-tie with Arsenal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Stuck in two minds weather to go to bed now or stay up until about 6 when i leave the house and sleep on the bus...hmmmmm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Stuck in two minds weather to go to bed now or stay up until about 6 when i leave the house and sleep on the bus...hmmmmm Stay up Jamie lad. I always feel worse when I've got to get up at like 5am and rush around like a blue arsed fly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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