alexf Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I love seeing all of these misconceptions about us (strong and physical, haven't played anyone, etc). Makes us stronger and more of a dark horse when we're playing teams. We are still considered weak and will be underestimated, which only helps us in the end. Long let it continue. Think this is helping us massively at the moment in that alot of teams are underestimating us, sort of like when one of the promoted comes in and has a really strong start to the season.(Blackpool,Hull) But both those teams fell away epically in the 2nd half of the season so we need to be careful we are not "figured out" but i don't think thats the case at the moment as we have more quality than those teams and also the players to change the system if it starts going a bit stale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cort Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 From the one and only Mark Lawrenson: Newcastle just keep on going, and they passed a real test of their aerial defensive capabilities by beating Stoke on Monday. I was really impressed by how hard their midfield worked too, let alone their defenders. But the Magpies' great start to the season has just built up the pressure. They will be expected to beat Everton but cast your mind back to when they played Wigan at St James' Park on 22 October. Everyone expected them to run the Latics over, but in the end Roberto Martinez's side were unlucky not to get a point. The Toffees have not had great results of late but have played better than a run of five defeats in six games suggests, and I am backing them to sneak a win here because I think the big problem for Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is stopping his team from thinking they just need to turn up to get the three points. Football has a nasty habit of biting you on the backside just when you think you have cracked it, so Pardew and his players have to be careful. But, even if they are beaten on Saturday, it has been an exceptional start to the season and they are in a fantastic position ahead of their games with Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea later this month. Prediction: 1-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 From the one and only Mark Lawrenson: Newcastle just keep on going, and they passed a real test of their aerial defensive capabilities by beating Stoke on Monday. I was really impressed by how hard their midfield worked too, let alone their defenders. But the Magpies' great start to the season has just built up the pressure. They will be expected to beat Everton but cast your mind back to when they played Wigan at St James' Park on 22 October. Everyone expected them to run the Latics over, but in the end Roberto Martinez's side were unlucky not to get a point. The Toffees have not had great results of late but have played better than a run of five defeats in six games suggests, and I am backing them to sneak a win here because I think the big problem for Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is stopping his team from thinking they just need to turn up to get the three points. Football has a nasty habit of biting you on the backside just when you think you have cracked it, so Pardew and his players have to be careful. But, even if they are beaten on Saturday, it has been an exceptional start to the season and they are in a fantastic position ahead of their games with Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea later this month. Prediction: 1-2 That means a win for us then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Lawrenson's predictions this year have us on 10 points with -5 goal difference. We have 22 points and +8. Somehow he has Wolves in 6th place with 18 points (17th, 8 points) too. His predictions have Wigan 2 points ahead of us ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 wooo cheers mark keep up these predictions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 From the one and only Mark Lawrenson: Newcastle just keep on going, and they passed a real test of their aerial defensive capabilities by beating Stoke on Monday. I was really impressed by how hard their midfield worked too, let alone their defenders. But the Magpies' great start to the season has just built up the pressure. They will be expected to beat Everton but cast your mind back to when they played Wigan at St James' Park on 22 October. Everyone expected them to run the Latics over, but in the end Roberto Martinez's side were unlucky not to get a point. The Toffees have not had great results of late but have played better than a run of five defeats in six games suggests, and I am backing them to sneak a win here because I think the big problem for Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is stopping his team from thinking they just need to turn up to get the three points. Football has a nasty habit of biting you on the backside just when you think you have cracked it, so Pardew and his players have to be careful. But, even if they are beaten on Saturday, it has been an exceptional start to the season and they are in a fantastic position ahead of their games with Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea later this month. Prediction: 1-2 That means a win for us then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'd be happy witha draw but we can certainly win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Anyone know how much he gets paid off the Beeb? Can't be that much less than Hansen. Can't believe he gets paid to spout such garbage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I think a decent bet is 0-0 at half time if not a draw of some form. Although it wasn't the case against Stoke both sides have a habit of starting slow and coming on strong in the second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 In all seriousness, I reckon this will be a close game. Like I've said before, a draw will do me (disregard my post on the first page, got caught up in the post-win buzz on Monday) but with the run we're on and the confidence we've got atm, we have a good chance of winning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I didn't like Pards saying he'll take a draw to stay unbeaten. Id rather we approached it a bit more confidently but no harm in being cautious i guess just don't want the players to settle for a draw when a win is very possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 That's a very strange prediction from Lawrenson, it's almost like he's hoping he eventually gets one right against all other predictions Ofcourse Everton can beat us on saturday but he usually predicts results on form and quality of team and therefore I'm very surprised he didn't atleast go for a draw. One thing we're starting to realise with Pardew is how well drilled his teams are and so I'd be very surprised if we get beaten due to complacency, something Lawrenson is alluding to. I'm not in the slightest offended that he keeps predicting we lose, means nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spark Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 His last few predictions have basically been: 'well, they have to lose eventually'. Great punditry. Tosser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yeah exactly, spot on :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I didn't like Pards saying he'll take a draw to stay unbeaten. Id rather we approached it a bit more confidently but no harm in being cautious i guess just don't want the players to settle for a draw when a win is very possible. Thought the same as you when I heard the interview. If we're drawing, I certainly hope we'll push for a winner instead of defending a point. Unless we're being really dominated (not the Sunderland way). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Other than the Wigan game, he's had us on a four match losing streak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'm sure it'll be a close game. But this bit here baffles me. I seriously doubt our players are getting big headed, thinking we're champions league material. and I am backing them to sneak a win here because I think the big problem for Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is stopping his team from thinking they just need to turn up to get the three points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Reading the arrogance of our opponents fans followed by watching their crushed expectations after each match is getting really enjoyable . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 How long before the "their fans will now be expecting the title or champions league qualification" line of attack? :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest H09 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 How long before the "their fans will now be expecting the title or champions league qualification" line of attack? :lol: Probably when the lads are booed off on Saturday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 is there anyway I could convince the bbc to give me Lawros job, I'll even do it for half what hes on I can make bullshit predictions and spout basic clichés with the best of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Fucking Lawro man He propper wants us to lose a game like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Newcastle have been good... BUT CAST YOUR MIND BACK TO THE WIGAN MATCH PEOPLE!!! THEY NEARLY NEVER WON THAT ONE! REMEMBER! What about Stoke Mar... BUT WIGAN!!! THEY NEARLY LOST MAN!!! AGAINST WIGAN!!! HAHAHAHA... And that is why I think Newcatsle will get beat on Saturday afternoon, because they JUST beat Wigan. Thank you ladies and gents, it's been a pleasure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 How long before the "their fans will now be expecting the title or champions league qualification" line of attack? :lol: Probably when the lads are booed off on Saturday Worryingly it doesn't take much imagination to see that actually happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Reading the arrogance of our opponents fans followed by watching their crushed expectations after each match is getting really enjoyable . Definitely worth the frustration of reading clearly ignorant responses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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