Jamie Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Bigger game than West Brom, if not the biggest game of the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Shitting my pants and it's only Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 That's the worry for me - that our lot aren't prepared to knuckle down and scrap. I saw nothing of that when I went to Bolton and Blackburn. The likes of Hull and Stoke will mix it up a bit. I'm not sure our lads are that bothered. Yes we played well against Man United - but also remember that it was an opportunity for those players (who played) who want away, to put themsleves in the shop window for the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 The problem we will have against Hull is that they won't be playing football like Man U. They will play like Bolton, Wigan et al, and will simply seek to disrupt any attempt by us to build any sort of momentum and to play flowing football. They will will then try to catch us on the break. This is what they have done three times this season with no little success. In other words they will adopt spoiling tactics which we have so far been unable to overcome against the likes of Hull, Bolton and Wigan and I fully expect to see them beat us yet again on saturday if they use the same approach. You make it sound like Hull will be kicking lumps out of your players, because they fear the expansive flowing football that would occur otherwise. You arejoking/exaggerating, right? No, they'll be kicking lumps out of our players because they know that fundamentally they are better given time and space. Disrupting our play is a pretty easy and effective tactic, but one the likes of Man Utd don't have to worry about. All Bob's saying is that we'll not have the space to pass the ball about and counter like we did against Man Utd as it'll be a totally different style of game. And I agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 HUGE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 0-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Blackburn beating Fulham away from home has made this game even bigger, really cranked up the pressure. We must beat Hull, even a draw isn't enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 The problem we will have against Hull is that they won't be playing football like Man U. They will play like Bolton, Wigan et al, and will simply seek to disrupt any attempt by us to build any sort of momentum and to play flowing football. They will will then try to catch us on the break. This is what they have done three times this season with no little success. In other words they will adopt spoiling tactics which we have so far been unable to overcome against the likes of Hull, Bolton and Wigan and I fully expect to see them beat us yet again on saturday if they use the same approach. You make it sound like Hull will be kicking lumps out of your players, because they fear the expansive flowing football that would occur otherwise. You arejoking/exaggerating, right? No, they'll be kicking lumps out of our players because they know that fundamentally they are better given time and space. Disrupting our play is a pretty easy and effective tactic, but one the likes of Man Utd don't have to worry about. All Bob's saying is that we'll not have the space to pass the ball about and counter like we did against Man Utd as it'll be a totally different style of game. And I agree. I also agree, just the way he worded it. Fwiw, 0-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nufc4Life Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I presume with us already going to this place this season a few of you will know the best pub to go to for away fans? I've seen on football ground guide that the Brickmasters, next to the car park is a good one for away fans, presume a fair few of our lot will be there? As for the result, reminds me a lot of West Brom in the build up, i think we'll beat em, 4th time lucky... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Most important game of the season for me, if we lose this then I fear we'll slide all the way down....I'm dreading this game, I really am... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 12.03.2009 Toon Triple Fitness Boost Owen, Butt and Duff all back for Hull trip http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1588122,00.html 12.03.2009 Tigers Clash Too Soon For Danny Midfield ace back in full training but not ready for Hull http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1588139,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 12.03.2009 Toon Triple Fitness Boost Owen, Butt and Duff all back for Hull trip http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1588122,00.html Fuck sake will that cunt Butt ever just stay the fuck away? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 12.03.2009 Toon Triple Fitness Boost Owen, Butt and Duff all back for Hull trip http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1588122,00.html Fuck sake will that cunt Butt ever just stay the fuck away? Started so well there with "Triple fitness boost", thought it would be Owen and Guthrie back, but instead of Guthrie we got Butt and Duff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 To be honest even Duff is a bonus at the moment, I'm iffy on whether Butt is though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Is this really being shown abroad on "Show Comedy Extra"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Is this really being shown abroad on "Show Comedy Extra"? Saw that earlier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 HUGE Couldn't agree more. We owe these upstarts an absolute mauling. Doubt we'll give it to them though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 HUGE Couldn't agree more. We owe these upstarts an absolute mauling. Doubt we'll give it to them though. Don't worry mate, we'll win by 3 clear goals, Crumpy will start a thread entitled "papering over the cracks" and everyone will argue amongst each other and berate one another for not being able to just enjoy a victory. It's all mapped out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 HUGE Couldn't agree more. We owe these upstarts an absolute mauling. Doubt we'll give it to them though. Don't worry mate, we'll win by 3 clear goals, Crumpy will start a thread entitled "papering over the cracks" and everyone will argue amongst each other and berate one another for not being able to just enjoy a victory. It's all mapped out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Draw in this one for me. That's the worry for me - that our lot aren't prepared to knuckle down and scrap. I saw nothing of that when I went to Bolton and Blackburn. The likes of Hull and Stoke will mix it up a bit. I'm not sure our lads are that bothered. Yes we played well against Man United - but also remember that it was an opportunity for those players (who played) who want away, to put themsleves in the shop window for the summer. Which we've proved 3 times v Hull already this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I think we'll win this, with players coming back and Owen at least on the bench I can see us going 1-0 up and Owen sealing it late on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 An essential prerequisite of the top league is to have top athletes in the team who can swarm all over the opposition. Hull will do this on Saturday. Our policy of ensuring that the side has its percentage of has beens present will ensure once again that we will struggle despite mediocre opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Portsmouth will typically win their game in hand against Manu. That's them three points clear of us. Then if we lose to Hull, and Pompey win their respective next game... that's us six points adrift of safety. Worst case scenario i know, but not majorly unlikely. Imagine if we were six points off safety ffs. Just a reality check for those still opting for number 1 on the Relegationometer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 If Paul Hart gets that shitty Pompey side to win at Old Trafford....fucking hell we should actually give up because that is an impossibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 If Paul Hart gets that shitty Pompey side to win at Old Trafford....fucking hell we should actually give up because that is an impossibility. True. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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