St1pe Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Weirdly looking forward to this. Despite the negativity I don’t think we’re as bad as the performances in the last two games. I think Rafa will revert back to the formation that worked well for us before this two striker experiment - probably due to Merino’s injury. I think Pérez and Merino will come back in but I’m not expecting Mitrovic even though he deserves a shot now. The only worry is how piss poor at dealing with set pieces we’ve been since Lascelles got injured. Given our 4 losses in a row I think we might catch West Brom off guard. 0-2 Gayle Murphy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Finding it hard to be bothered about a game at the minute, the takeover/non takeover is all that really matters in terms of the clubs future. That said, we really do need to stop the rot, stop the negativity and grind out a positive result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Weirdly looking forward to this. Despite the negativity I don’t think we’re as bad as the performances in the last two games. I think Rafa will revert back to the formation that worked well for us before this two striker experiment - probably due to Merino’s injury. I think Pérez and Merino will come back in but I’m not expecting Mitrovic even though he deserves a shot now. The only worry is how p*ss poor at dealing with set pieces we’ve been since Lascelles got injured. Given our 4 losses in a row I think we might catch West Brom off guard. 0-2 Gayle Murphy Yep, these are pretty much my thoughts too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/staticarchive/78c5a6f4ba30683727d0694e3582c47c64c0824f.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Tonight is probably the first match of the season I'm seriously concerned about the result. Need to halt the rot by any means necessary. Sans Lascelles we also need to be vary of keeping corners and FKs down to a minimum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Weirdly looking forward to this. Despite the negativity I don’t think we’re as bad as the performances in the last two games. I think Rafa will revert back to the formation that worked well for us before this two striker experiment - probably due to Merino’s injury. I think Pérez and Merino will come back in but I’m not expecting Mitrovic even though he deserves a shot now. The only worry is how p*ss poor at dealing with set pieces we’ve been since Lascelles got injured. Given our 4 losses in a row I think we might catch West Brom off guard. 0-2 Gayle Murphy Dunno about us scoring two (!), but yeah, against Man U we were good most of the first half and even after their strong spell, Hayden should have made it 2-2. Before it, we had the Bournemouth game with the bright start and the "offside" goal. I think all the last two games showed is that we go to pieces/cannot defend counters when chasing a game without Lascelles and Merino. Our right side was AWOL the entire game against Watford, but lets just call that a bad day at the office. I'd have to see it happen more before declaring panic stations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Should have kept Daryl Murphy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Finding it hard to be bothered about a game at the minute, the takeover/non takeover is all that really matters in terms of the clubs future. That said, we really do need to stop the rot, stop the negativity and grind out a positive result. Exactly my thoughts. I wish we weren't playing tonight as i think we'll get beat again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I think we will win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebellious Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Has this been posted ? ◾Benítez has won all seven Premier League matches as a manager against West Brom, by an aggregate score of 17-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 We might as well make it 5 in a row. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Out of our way West Brom bum boys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Has this been posted ? ◾Benítez has won all seven Premier League matches as a manager against West Brom, by an aggregate score of 17-0. We do love breaking records like this. Fully expect us to lose 18-0 to sort out that aggregate scoring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Weirdly looking forward to this. Despite the negativity I don’t think we’re as bad as the performances in the last two games. I think Rafa will revert back to the formation that worked well for us before this two striker experiment - probably due to Merino’s injury. I think Pérez and Merino will come back in but I’m not expecting Mitrovic even though he deserves a shot now. The only worry is how piss poor at dealing with set pieces we’ve been since Lascelles got injured. Given our 4 losses in a row I think we might catch West Brom off guard. 0-2 Gayle Murphy It wasn't working that well tbf. We've been poor for a while now, even with the old formation. I don't know if it is since Lascelles got injured, but we've looked sort of solid previously, while at the same time looking like we could easily hand the opposition a goal from nowhere. The losses to Brighton, Huddersfield and Burnley being a case in point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackandWhite Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 2-1 defeat. West Brom players will be back to enjoying their football again after experiencing boreball for 3 years and with home advantage they will edge us. Going to be a long season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 A win here could put us as high as 9th and on 17 points. Pressure relief that would give would be huge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Yeah, important game this. Just win ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I can see Rondon being a handful, we just don't create enough for me to be optimistic I'm afraid and when we do I don't have confidence that we will finish them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 We will lose and this place will be on suicide watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 As soon as i see Joselu Benitez' name on the team sheet, I think I will give the game a miss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I think this is close to a must win with the up coming schedule, certainly a must not lose against a team with no manager right now. It's though one of those type of games we've struggled so badly this season in, on the road to a defensive limited team, Huddersfield, Burnley, Brighton etc. We need some luck that we didn't get in those games and Rafa needs to get his team selection right for once. Team I would go with: Woodman Yedlin Clark LeJuene Mbemba Ritchie Hayden Merino Shelvey Murphy Mitro Chance of that happening: 0% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Certainly not a 'must-win'. Ludicrous to call it that in November given we've already picked up a reasonable points tally. A win would be very welcome though, and it would be a good time to get 3 points all circumstances considered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Certainly not a 'must-win'. Ludicrous to call it that in November given we've already picked up a reasonable points tally. A win would be very welcome though, and it would be a good time to get 3 points all circumstances considered. We have 14 points dude, that's not reasonable especially when you consider the friendly schedule we've had. We are 4 points ahead of the woeful West Ham. We need the win to get momentum back, we certainly can't afford to lose a 5th on the bounce as we'll lose the next one for sure, then come up against two teams with new manager bounce (surely Everton will have appointed someone competent by the 13th of Dec). It's difficult to see where the next win is coming from and the potential of 6 losses on the trot could kill us. We need to win, we really do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Nah mate, sorry, but this isn't a must win game. Saying it is takes any meaning away from the expression. A must win game is when it's sink or swim towards the end of the season or a cup run. There's plenty of points still available and plenty of time to get them. I wouldn't worry just yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Will be watching with a Sunderland supporting mate in the bar for whilst having a pint for another mates birthday. I have NEVER watched a game in a bar with said friend when we have won. Tonight has to be different, we need some positivity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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