Disco Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 True and I understand that but I'd prefer the back 4 to build up more of an understanding with each other given how ropey we've been at set pieces so far this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 True and I understand that but I'd prefer the back 4 to build up more of an understanding with each other given how ropey we've been at set pieces so far this season. Very good point which i think Rafa will ignore tbh. He expects whoever he puts out to have an understanding, hence the repetition in training in those scenarios, also the reason he so readily drops/rotates players if they don't live up to his standards, it's just how he rolls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Darlow Anita Hanley Lascelles Clark Gouffran Shelvey Diame Aarons Mitrovic Perez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 True and I understand that but I'd prefer the back 4 to build up more of an understanding with each other given how ropey we've been at set pieces so far this season. Very good point which i think Rafa will ignore tbh. He expects whoever he puts out to have an understanding, hence the repetition in training in those scenarios, also the reason he so readily drops/rotates players if they don't live up to his standards, it's just how he rolls. Which is fair enough. Ideally all 4 of the centre backs would be on an even keel anyway as they'll all be needed this season. I think he's still searching for the best combos too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 True and I understand that but I'd prefer the back 4 to build up more of an understanding with each other given how ropey we've been at set pieces so far this season. Very good point which i think Rafa will ignore tbh. He expects whoever he puts out to have an understanding, hence the repetition in training in those scenarios, also the reason he so readily drops/rotates players if they don't live up to his standards, it's just how he rolls. Which is fair enough. Ideally all 4 of the centre backs would be on an even keel anyway as they'll all be needed this season. I think he's still searching for the best combos too. Good points there I think we'll all have to get used to how Rafa does things. Also we have to get used actually having enough players to rotate and manager who knows how to do it. Seems so long since we were a proper football team/squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Their gaffer is the dad of the gaffer we faced today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Darlow Sterry Hanley Clark Gamez? Gouffran Anita Colback Aarons Armstrong Mitrovic Might be the wrong attitude but for this season only I couldn't give a fuck about the cups, it should be used to rest players and keep fringe players sharp and test out some of the young lads. Sterry played well pre-season, Hanley has hardly played, if Gamez is fit would be a good run out for him, Gouffran due to lack of options and not wanting to risk Ritchie, Colback because I couldn't give a fuck if he gets injured, Aarons to give him 90 minutes and hopefully a confidence booster, Armstrong to see if he isn't completely shite when he actually starts a game and gets a full match, and Mitro to get his match fitness up to scratch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Taking the boy to this, middle of the Gallowgate. Better fucking win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 A great opportunity to try out something different/play some fringe players and see how they get on. In reality, we should win this comfortably no matter who lines up for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 We're going to play 46 league games this season. Four games in and we have already witnessed how tough and competitive this league is, we will get absolutely nothing for free. We were unable to have a proper go even at little Bristol City. I think we simply cannot prioritize the cups this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Darlow Sterry. Hanley Clark Gamez Colback. Shelvey Armstrong. Diame Aarons Mitrovic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 If we're serious about giving Armstring a go please don't play him on the wing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I would play Darlow Sterry Hanley Clark Jesus Gamez Colback Shelvey Bigirimana/Vuckic (might be worth giving them a chance) Aarons Perez Mitorvic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Like the Vitesse game I think they have priced this game wrong, £10 a ticket instead of £15 would have been much better and I'm sure loads more would go to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I would play Darlow Sterry Hanley Clark Jesus Gamez Colback Shelvey Bigirimana/Vuckic (might be worth giving them a chance) Aarons Perez Mitorvic Vuckic has been told he's no part of the plans, no point playing him. Same with bigi probably Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 6-1. Destroying a team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Darlow Sterry Hanley Dummett Haidara Diame Colback Shelvey Aarons Mitro Armstrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Looking at the stadium plan on the box office, we could be lucky to have 10,000 there for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 We'll have more than 10k. I'm going for 16k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Press conference in a few minutes. Personally i would play Mitro up front with Perez, and if not next to him then at least as advanced as possible. Need Perez to get some confidence as he's absolutely woeful now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Aye Perez has got to play imo. Aarons too. They can't continue to be this pants, surely. Plus we really need them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Yeah him too I think Dummett will start tonight with Clark starting against Brighton. Apparently Clark had a decent second half against Bristol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Tonight? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Oops, tomorrow of course no Idea why i thought it was tuesday today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Yeah him too I think Dummett will start tonight with Clark starting against Brighton. Apparently Clark had a decent second half against Bristol. Aye, Clark was pretty solid throughout the game to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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