Guest Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Should Elliot have done better with the second goal? Certainly looked that way from the Leazes, looked like it went straight under him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/10987181/newcastle-0-2-tottenham-benitez Looks fucking raging underneath the surface there. He's all about plans and systems, you can't allow for injuries but you can't possible expect such a key player to make such a stupid decision and ruin it all. My guess is he's thoroughly fed up of all the Ashley stuff by now. Even that nobody interviewer trying to create an angle by suggesting he specifically doesn't want to see Ashley based on one answer. Plus no more signings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Stupid from Shelvey but it takes a strong man not to stamp on "Dele" like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulivye Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 was there a 'new' version of Blaydon Races at the match today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 was there a 'new' version of Blaydon Races at the match today? Yes. It was the fans version from last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunedin Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 On train going home after match. Haven't read all the previous stuff so apologies if already said. Why do we play two scared midgets as strikers ?Neither ever gel. At Su was good today but Shellvey has reached his sell by date. Is there a more stupid Premier player ? Lascelles should not be near the first team and Mbemba did ok when he came on. It is obvious to everyone we need two strikers and a new playmaker. Having said that I did like the look of Merino when he came on. Dreading the Huddersfield game if that is the attack we have next week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Some positives from it - Atsu had the best game that I've seen him play. Looked confident and eager to try things. Merino seemed to transform the whole mentality of the side. All of a sudden, we started passing the ball. Having someone in there who is genuinely comfortable on the ball makes a big difference. Lejeune looked good until he was crocked. But the opposition were a class above us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Some positives from it - Atsu had the best game that I've seen him play. Looked confident and eager to try things. Merino seemed to transform the whole mentality of the side. All of a sudden, we started passing the ball. Having someone in there who is genuinely comfortable on the ball makes a big difference. Lejeune looked good until he was crocked. But the opposition were a class above us. Pretty good, simple summary. Quite excited to see merino. Hopefully shelvey comes back stronger and him and merino could be quite a decent pairing. Unsure about the Rafa interview,.not sure if he couldn't be arsed.to talk about Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I think Merino and Hayden is a better partnership Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Oh great dogshit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I think Merino and Hayden is a better partnership Well, Shelvey wasn't making good decisions before he was sent off. Doubt he was told to lump the ball forward at every opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I think Merino and Hayden is a better partnership I think this is correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I think Merino and Hayden is a better partnership I don't think.so, we are all pissed off with him today but he's a far superior player to Hayden, let's not forget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I think Merino and Hayden is a better partnership Well, Shelvey wasn't making good decisions before he was sent off. Doubt he was told to lump the ball forward at every opportunity. I think part of the plan was to release Gayle quickly from turnovers though, which necessitates the odd long ball. Agree that he wasn't good mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 We tried exactly the same against Fulham (h) last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Optimistically, this could see Clarke in at that position with merino in quicker which gives IMO a far better constructive option that a dummett colback setup. Mbemba then has to play with Lascelles. Get injuries and we're fucked though. Welcome back Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 There's still another 2 in front of Colback. Heck after his training ground shite Saivet's probably in front of him too. Colback's finished, today doesn't change that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Merino is a Rolls Royce of a player, my god he was quality. Even though he was only on for a short time, he looks to have the ability to play for most teams in this league. Top class. So comfortable showing for the ball centrally, even under pressure. Passing was smooth- really exciting player. Himself and Hayden could be an excellent partnership. Wasn't pretty today, but without a doubt the sending off so early on in the half meant it was nearly impossible to hold on against someone as good as Spurs for so long. Personally, I'm not of the standing outside Shelvey's house with a torch and pitch fork mentality. I think what he did was understandable- Ali is a little rat- but the fact that he did it as the ref was literally yards away looking directly at him was utterly ridiculous and completely idiotic. It's a shame he has to be so dim because he is an outstanding player when he's in the right place, mentally. I wouldn't give up on him, but I'm sick with him at the moment. Lastly, I think we look like the best organised team without the ball in the league (from what I have seen). We looked competent on the break towards the end of the first half and that 3v2 towards the end was a good opportunity missed. People reacting like we didn't have a shot on goal all match? I thought we looked good at times, mainly through the individual quality of Atsu. Hayden was impressive too. Early days yet, but it's been a near on disaster of a day with potentially 3 players out next week, a loss at home, and that fat fucking cunt that is tragically our owner coming out with all this nonsense. I haven't seen Rafa's interview but you get the feeling this is fast moving closer to another implosion for the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElCid Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 The time when Atsu done well to get in the area and put it on a plate only for Gayle to be standing thinking Atsu wouldn't get a cross in was a concern for me as a top quality striker would have been onto that. We competed well but looked woefully short on quality or initiative and will struggle big time this season. Shame as yet again any potential this club has is not fulfilled by woeful management at the top Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Ross Gregory @rossgregory9 Worth pointing out for Shelvey fans, he completed six successful passes in the 48 minutes he was on the pitch. Merino made 12 in 15 mins... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Listening on the radio i thought we were doing ok and rafa had a game plan, it wasnt pretty but it was effective. He had a couple of options on the bench to change it late on. The injuries and shelvey fucked it all up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Ross Gregory @rossgregory9 Worth pointing out for Shelvey fans, he completed six successful passes in the 48 minutes he was on the pitch. Merino made 12 in 15 mins... Merino did look good but it's probably not a fair comparison, i am looking forward to seeing Merino next week from the start mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Merino is a Rolls Royce of a player, my god he was quality. Even though he was only on for a short time, he looks to have the ability to play for most teams in this league. Top class. So comfortable showing for the ball centrally, even under pressure. Passing was smooth- really exciting player. Himself and Hayden could be an excellent partnership. Totally agree - look quality. His movement off the ball was excellent, his passing was positive and intelligent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Merino was excellent on the ball I felt. Passed forward. Moved into space. Looked a little slow and weak off it mind but Spurs have such a powerful midfield. Atsu looked dangerous. Manquillo went to sleep for both the goals which was worrying, took the wrong decision when passing in the final third a lot but looked good technically. Gayle obviously isolated, didn't look fit. Squad looking thin already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Listening on the radio i thought we were doing ok and rafa had a game plan, it wasnt pretty but it was effective. He had a couple of options on the bench to change it late on. The injuries and shelvey fucked it all up. That's basically correct. Putting the injuries aside (which can happen any time) it had more positives than negatives. Just one absolutely massive egg-headed negative unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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