joeyt Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Rafa's hinting at Merino returning. Feels like forever since he started a game. Not started since he signed permanently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 A fairly inexperienced PL ref in charge of this, only his 4th PL game - Chris Kavanagh Recognise his name from EFL but i cant recall if he is/was any good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 A fairly inexperienced PL ref in charge of this, only his 4th PL game - Chris Kavanagh Recognise his name from EFL but i cant recall if he is/was any good. From .com Referee: Chris Kavanagh (Lancashire) first outing of the season in charge of Newcastle, following on from five Championship postings in 2016/17. A 1-1 draw at Villa was followed by 2-1 wins at both Preston and Brentford and a pair of home stalemates: 2-2 against Bristol City and 1-1 against Leeds. Each of those games brought late drama: Villa (home side scored on 88) Preston (home side scored on 90) Brentford (10 minutes added time) Bristol City (home side scored on 82) Leeds (away side scored on 90+5) Kavanagh's only previous posting to a toon game was a 0-1 home loss to Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup during September 2015. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 A fairly inexperienced PL ref in charge of this, only his 4th PL game - Chris Kavanagh Recognise his name from EFL but i cant recall if he is/was any good No then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Would love to see Murphy and Aarons feature at some point; battle of the young English vs. young Brazillian (Richarlison) play-a-likees (ish). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 We do need win here IMO and hopefully the crowd will be well up for this one. Hence, think we will do ok. Really do not want to see Joselu start this game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Would love to see Murphy and Aarons feature at some point; battle of the young English vs. young Brazillian (Richarlison) play-a-likees (ish). Unfortunately I think we know who would win that battle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 2-1 win for us I reckon, could be Diame and Shelvey as the central two though Really hope Joselu is finally dropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Merson's predicted us to lose. Lump on a win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I think we'll lose tbh. Watford are a good side and, on balance, I don't think we really are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I think we'll lose too, I also think the takeover will fall through and The Horrors will split up #reversejinx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Not expecting much given our injuries and key missing players Merino,Lascelles. They look a whole different side since we last played them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Due a win against these, 2-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Got a spare ticket for this. Strawberry Corner £25. SOLD NOW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I think a draw wouldn't be the worst thing, just to stop the current slide. Alot rests on Merino and Lascelles being available. I'd have Dummett straight back in too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Think it's a difficult game, although Silva's lack of comment on the Everton situation could unsettle them...heres hoping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 We'll only be a point behind these if we win. Don't think there's much in it. 2-1 us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 2-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Getting the train up from London after work today and going to the match tomorrow. We're going to have to play well to win this but I've got a feeling Gayle will be crucial tomorrow. That goal for him last weekend was massive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Getting the train up from London after work today and going to the match tomorrow. We're going to have to play well to win this but I've got a feeling Gayle will be crucial tomorrow. That goal for him last weekend was massive. Aye, he would be 2 in 2 if the one against Bournemouth wasn't incorrectly disallowed, good signs he's getting back into form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Have to look after Doucoure. Merino is essential to do so as Diame or Shelvey will not. Unless we're putting Chancel in there to take care of their strong midfield this will be a tough game. Merino starts, we win imo. If he doesn't it would be a good draw. Would also like to see Gayle/Joselu start, but would like to see the latter do a little bit more. He does a lot of good things but is also pedestrian at times and we can't afford it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Feels like we need to win this one to stop us getting dragged into the mess at the bottom, 4 losses on the bounce doesn't sound too good either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Elliot Yedlin Lejeune Clark Manquillo Murphy Shelvey Merino Ritchie Gayle Joselu 3-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Two huge games coming up with West Brom on Tuesday. Win them both and we'll probably be top 8 on Wednesday morning. Lose them both and we'll probably be in the bottom 6 with a trip to Chelsea next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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