Happinesstan Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Some great points in that podcast about how the fans react to players making mistakes or bad decisions. I've said it many a time 52,000 people singing your name is powerful, but not as powerful as 52,000 screaming how shite you are. It's even worse with social networks. I don't do twitbook but I often read the links people post. Loved the one from Peres about his assist for Shelvey. Imagine having a bad game, and knowing you've had a bad game. The relief when it's over then you go home and there is a stream of abusive crap, reminding you of every little mistake. A lot of people will say they are a paying customer and have every right to complain, fair enough. But if you claim to be a supporter then you have a responsibility to support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Thoroughly enjoyed that podcast, I just wish they'd gone into even more detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 True Faith podcast about their meeting with Rafa. Great listen that. Very interesting what he said about backing the players and not overreacting to setbacks. A few of the fannies on here could definitely do with listening to that bit. Yeah. There are a few fannies on here that don't back players. There's one in particular that overreacts about and hates on Mitro quite regularly I don't hate him, I just don't think he's very good and don't understand the worship of the kid. I've certainly never got on his back at any point at the game. If you want to see real hatred, get on the Colback, Gouffran or Dummett thread son. Players that have been here an eternity in comparison to Mitrovic. Nice try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Probably been said but "we can improve" after last nights performance says it all... Totally class act. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The way it sounded last night from the radio, and by the accounts I've read - this is the most comfortable and in-control we've been in years, and this includes the last championship campaign we were in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 We're mint from set pieces man. That's water to wine in my eyes. Surely that stings a bit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 We're mint from set pieces man. That's water to wine in my eyes. Surely that stings a bit? That's my method and I'm sticking with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The True Faith podcast is immense so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The way it sounded last night from the radio, and by the accounts I've read - this is the most comfortable and in-control we've been in years, and this includes the last championship campaign we were in. I would say so. We were quite cagey at the start of the season, the last time we were in this league. We didn't have anywhere near as good squad depth and our regular starters this time around, are better overall, IMO. We ground out some of the early wins and didn't seem particularly dominant, at times. The second half of the season, we blitzed teams for fun and never really looked too troubled. It is still hard to gauge. As it's early days and I'm not sure if it was us being so good, or QPR being so bad? I guess a bit of both. But the scary thing for other teams in the league is, that we should improve from here. Once there is more chemistry and confidence, and once Rafa gets everyone involved. We could end up surpassing our points total from last time. All of this positivity is leading towards a shit 0-0 or 1-0 loss on Saturday But I haven't felt this happy about the club in a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The great freedom that organisation and discipline gives you is that sometimes you will completely dismantle a team because they can't cope with how you're set up. I don't doubt Rafa is fairly conservative in terms of style, but I'm fine with that if it creates a platform where players are secure and happy. That's when better individual performances and more goals will come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I'm convinced we will see more dismantling routs this season, maybe not as many goals but, our midfield and defense seems ready it's the attack that's still finding its footing. Under Rafa, we will bully, dismantle and suffocate teams. Howay the fucking lads, what a morning after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 what a morning after. Quite incredible how one football result can alter my mood in a morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 What's a PFM btw? I get 'proper football manager' but who does it apply to? Saw someone describe Hasselbaink as one which confused me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Isn't it 'Proper Football Man'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Apparently In Rafa Benitez's 18 games with us so far, we haven't lost a single second half Not sure if correct, but it wouldn't surprise me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Apparently In Rafa Benitez's 18 games with us so far, we haven't lost a single second half Not sure if correct, but it wouldn't surprise me. Yeah that sounds right as we were 3-0 at Southampton at half time, 1-0 down at Leicester, 1-0 down at Fulham, 1-0 down vs Huddersfield, 1-0 down vs the mackems, 1-0 down at Norwich and 2-0 down at Liverpool! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymc1 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Apparently In Rafa Benitez's 18 games with us so far, we haven't lost a single second half Not sure if correct, but it wouldn't surprise me. I've just checked and it's correct Decent stat that could end up being a silly amount of games if we can continue our good run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160914/bbb38ec9a79d9ffd3a31dc78d6af57a8.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Wonder how that compares with Carver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Wonder how that compares with Carver It'll be a close one but I think Rafa will have him licked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 From the podcast, that bit about not getting on players back, so logical really when you think about it. For anyone here that is a dad will know you don't encourage your kids by criticising them, you encourage them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I've seen comments from Sunderland fans about Rafa being poached Rafa joined us at the perfect time. The threat of him being poached is practically nil. He has been at most of the top leagues and top clubs and been messed about and interfered with. He now has total control here and can build up a club that has the potential to be right up there. Beautiful situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I know it's just a picture, but I like to think that this really represents the club atm. All together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I know it's just a picture, but I like to think that this really represents the club atm. All together. Wow all ten of them That's amazing. Great stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160914/bbb38ec9a79d9ffd3a31dc78d6af57a8.jpg Remember those days of Pardew, McClaren & Carver where we all dreaded the half-time teamtalk and what horrors the second half may bring? This is literally a revolution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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