Hanshithispantz Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 We can have a really decent side with a few more additions like, it's going to be so fucking irritating if we go into the season without spending the extra £30-40m that we need. Wolfsberg literally never tried like, they couldn't even be arsed to play the offside trap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Enjoyed the way Shelvey avoided the (admittedly crap) tackle from the defender to setup Atsu, subtle bit of intelligence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 That was the first time I've seen Merino and, even though he only touched the ball a handful of times, he looks quality. Broke up the play a few times with well timed tackles and showed some lovely vision, especially that outside of the boot pass to Aarons. Pretty excited by him I have to say. Could turn out to be a great bit of business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 That was the first time I've seen Merino and, even though he only touched the ball a handful of times, he looks quality. Broke up the play a few times with well timed tackles and showed some lovely vision, especially that outside of the boot pass to Aarons. Pretty excited by him I have to say. Could turn out to be a great bit of business. This is why spending £7m under Rafa is a different prospect to spending that amount under Carr and McClaren etc. He will make sure we still get players that are motivated and have something to offer, even if they are his third choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 That was the first time I've seen Merino and, even though he only touched the ball a handful of times, he looks quality. Broke up the play a few times with well timed tackles and showed some lovely vision, especially that outside of the boot pass to Aarons. Pretty excited by him I have to say. Could turn out to be a great bit of business. And... If he's mint, we will automatically have him next season, since he's not officially our player until next summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Our squad is alright, just needs a couple more to be more confident. Then when we've stayed up we can hopefully add a few more expensive stars. dat ambition. Doubt Rafa merely wants to 'stay up' this season. What we should do, is invest the fucking necessary amount to make the squad fit for purpose. Which in my opinion, we haven't and we wont. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Any reason why Gayle didn't play at all? Injured? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 That was the first time I've seen Merino and, even though he only touched the ball a handful of times, he looks quality. Broke up the play a few times with well timed tackles and showed some lovely vision, especially that outside of the boot pass to Aarons. Pretty excited by him I have to say. Could turn out to be a great bit of business. And... If he's mint, we will automatically have him next season, since he's not officially our player until next summer. He'll be like a new signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankles Bennett Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Yards offside. Goal should have been didallowrf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Our squad is alright, just needs a couple more to be more confident. Then when we've stayed up we can hopefully add a few more expensive stars. dat ambition. Doubt Rafa merely wants to 'stay up' this season. What we should do, is invest the fucking necessary amount to make the squad fit for purpose. Which in my opinion, we haven't and we wont. I think Rafa and most fans would be happy with survival. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Our squad is alright, just needs a couple more to be more confident. Then when we've stayed up we can hopefully add a few more expensive stars. dat ambition. Doubt Rafa merely wants to 'stay up' this season. What we should do, is invest the fucking necessary amount to make the squad fit for purpose. Which in my opinion, we haven't and we wont. Jesus man, I just mean that when we have a year of PL money we will hopefully be allowed to spend it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 We need a left back. Dummett's defensive solidity doesn't look up to much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I can guarantee everyone will be foaming if we just survive like, we've been through a few of those seasons and they're absolutely horrendous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Missed all the game due to being at work. Anywhere where i can see the goals? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I can guarantee everyone will be foaming if we just survive like, we've been through a few of those seasons and they're absolutely horrendous. It depends how. Obviously you're right if we play shit and end up battling all season. Different matter if we play quite well and lose a few at the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I hope Dummett stays as our first choice LB for the rest of his life just to annoy the Dummephobes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Our squad is alright, just needs a couple more to be more confident. Then when we've stayed up we can hopefully add a few more expensive stars. dat ambition. Doubt Rafa merely wants to 'stay up' this season. What we should do, is invest the f***ing necessary amount to make the squad fit for purpose. Which in my opinion, we haven't and we wont. I think Rafa and most fans would be happy with survival. I'm not sure. Not investing in the playing squad so that we end up finishing 15th-17th is a bit of a waste when Benitez is manager like. Cant see him sticking around longer if we struggle to survive and it's clearly down to the quality in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 We need a left back. Dummett's defensive solidity doesn't look up to much. Everyone knows that tbf, but a new GK, striker and AM is far more important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 We need a left back. Dummett's defensive solidity doesn't look up to much. Biggest concern of the pre-season for me. Obviously we need another striker, a true number 10 and the GK situation needs addressing (although I think Krul and Darlow would adequately get us through the season, Elliot looked suspect today in the little work he had, he was sloppy) but the more I see of Dummett this pre-season the more I worry, the problem is compounded by the lack of alternatives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Honestly, I don't think we'll see Colback start a game once Merino is up to speed. Everyone rejoice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I can guarantee everyone will be foaming if we just survive like, we've been through a few of those seasons and they're absolutely horrendous. It depends how. Obviously you're right if we play shit and end up battling all season. Different matter if we play quite well and lose a few at the end. We'd have to lose about 10 in a row like what happened with Carver though (after Pardew started poorly, then went on a good run). To finish on around 40 points you have to be pretty terrible for most of the season. I get 'survival is key' but a season of being bummed most weeks starts to wear on you after a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Any reason why Gayle didn't play at all? Injured? Cup tied Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Honestly, I don't think we'll see Colback start a game once Merino is up to speed. Everyone rejoice! I won't be happy until he's gone. He's still there to come on as a sub and give away stupid freekicks that cost us goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankles Bennett Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 We can have a really decent side with a few more additions like, it's going to be so f***ing irritating if we go into the season without spending the extra £30-40m that we need. Wolfsberg literally never tried like, they couldn't even be arsed to play the offside trap I watch German football every week and the defences never play offside. Defensively they are rubbish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Our squad is alright, just needs a couple more to be more confident. Then when we've stayed up we can hopefully add a few more expensive stars. dat ambition. Doubt Rafa merely wants to 'stay up' this season. What we should do, is invest the f***ing necessary amount to make the squad fit for purpose. Which in my opinion, we haven't and we wont. I think Rafa and most fans would be happy with survival. I'm not sure. Not investing in the playing squad so that we end up finishing 15th-17th is a bit of a waste when Benitez is manager like. Cant see him sticking around longer if we struggle to survive and it's clearly down to the quality in the squad. Ashley isn't going to put in his own money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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