Guest firetotheworks Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 We shouldn't be fearing any team at all in this league, especially at home. It's simply a must win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Hopefully they are still haunted by last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 We shouldn't be fearing any team at all in this league, especially at home. It's simply a must win. Before the season started I agree, however how home form so far means that there is a fear in approaching them at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I think it's more of a 'must not lose' than a 'must win'. We need to be beating the absolute shite below 6th place and not losing to our challengers at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 If Selz starts then Norwich know what they need to do - put crosses in the box. I fear we'll lose 1-2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I think it's more of a 'must not lose' than a 'must win'. We need to be beating the absolute s**** below 6th place and not losing to our challengers at home. 100% this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'd start Darlow, like. Not given up on Sels but he needs taking out of the firing line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Can't help thinking that this is a season defining game. Sometimes they are worth more than three points and this is one of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'd start Darlow, like. Not given up on Sels but he needs taking out of the firing line. Thought Darlow was very good in the cup game the other day as well, looked really assured when coming out for crosses and coming off his line. Think Sels will get given the nod though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Why has this been moved when it's not on tv? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndegwa Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'd start Darlow, like. Not given up on Sels but he needs taking out of the firing line. Thought Darlow was very good in the cup game the other day as well, looked really assured when coming out for crosses and coming off his line. Think Sels will get given the nod though. I agree too. Don't see why Rafa's rotation policy shouldn't extend to who's between the sticks. Sels is clearly a decent keeper who's struggling a bit. Let Darlow have his chance whilst he's playing well, so Matz can recover his form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Why has this been moved when it's not on tv? We nearly always played midweek games on a Wednesday before this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Why has this been moved when it's not on tv? It hasn't been moved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Why has this been moved when it's not on tv? We nearly always played midweek games on a Wednesday before this season The last time we were in the champ we were the only team playing home games on a Wednesday. Club preference. Probably makes sense for this set of fixtures anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Biggest game of the season so far, IMO. Lose tonight and we are already chasing a big points gap so early in the season. That will only increase the pressure on us, and our home form looks average at best when we are trying to break teams down which won't help. Think we will win, though. 2-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 If we play like against Villa we will batter them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 We shouldn't be fearing any team at all in this league, especially at home. It's simply a must win. Before the season started I agree, however how home form so far means that there is a fear in approaching them at the minute. Not to instigate the touchiest of debates but the crowd really need to be on-side tonight. It's all well and good saying that they're professional footballers and 'should be able to take the flack'; but that's not the point. The home ground only becomes a fortress when the players know that they've got the crowd on-side, through every dodgy pass or goalkeeping flap. The players here are committed. If they're underperforming, it's not because they don't care. They deserve and need every bit of support if we're all gonna pull in the same direction. I think we have loyal, passionate fans and the attendances this season have been tremendous. Fans that deserve success. But I can't help but feel a little bit embarrassed when the likes of Lascelles (or which ever member of the squad has Lee Ryder and his tascam wheeled-out in front of them) feel like they've got to harp on about how good the fans are, during every interview. This coming after they were booed off the pitch in the last home league game, days after winning 6-0 in London. I wish everyone would listen to the message Rafa passed-on to the fortunate lads who got to visit the training ground. It doesn't feel arbitrary when it comes from him, it's sincere; the fans must support the players or it ain't gonna happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 i think a win is important tonight like, not just from the perspective of keeping us up with the leaders but to put some belief in everyone (crowd inc.) that we can fucking put someone away at home Absolutely. A draw wouldn't be a disaster but we need teams to start fearing St James park again, and for that you need a crowd roaring us on, not sitting there pissed off wondering why we aren't giving championship teams a chasing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 What's players routines on match days at home? Do they do any training or are they just told to rest, be at the stadium at such and such time etc etc? Just seen Diame walking down Northumberland St. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 3-1 Mitro, Perez and Lascelles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Think we'll win this 2-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Apparently 6 of Norwich's games so far have been against teams in the bottom half whereas we have mostly played teams in the top half. So I guess it is hard to know how good Norwich are and if they have been really tested in games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixx Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 We're playing Norwich at home and we have Rafa god damn Benítez at the helm. Anything other than a win will be a disappointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosstef Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 2-0 for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymc1 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'm being a corporate wanker again at the game tonight. My principles have totally went out of the window since Rafa came in - I feel absolutely rotten about the whole situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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