ponsaelius Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Was ruined a bit by the surrender against Everton the week later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Wonder if Rafa has prioritised other fixtures and will keep a few key players back for the (far) more winnable games against Brighton and Stoke? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I was there that day, Kompany and Toure were immense. Different teams now at both clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Remarkable thing about that year is it was the only one Pardew didn't obsess over "Purples" and low and behold the backups actually contributed hugely. Afterwards he stripped away the bench and wondered why he couldn't compete anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 He still played HBA from the bench though and the football in the main was very Pardewesque... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Remarkable thing about that year is it was the only one Pardew didn't obsess over "Purples" and low and behold the backups actually contributed hugely. Afterwards he stripped away the bench and wondered why he couldn't compete anymore. Rumour has it Ashley was fuming that we finished in the Europa League. No Champions League money, but increased expectations from his little old Newcastle and a requirement to strengthen the squad for an extra competition. We signed one fucking player all summer (Anita) and Ashley effectively made it clear that qualifying for Europe shouldn't happen again. Pardew naturally went along with it all, the fucking dickhead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I was there that day, Kompany and Toure were immense. Different teams now at both clubs. Someone from our end hoyed a banger or some sort of firework into the City fans and they started going mental. The game was pretty forgettable i thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roids Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Wonder if Rafa has prioritised other fixtures and will keep a few key players back for the (far) more winnable games against Brighton and Stoke? I really hope this is the case, I'll be upset if the likes of Atsu, Gayle, Lascelles, Merino et al play in this game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I would certainly rest a few. The schedule is hectic and we have a crucial run of games coming up. I'd probably leave Merino out if he's still not fully right and just stick Shelvey in. He's back for this one isn't he? Then I'd rest possibly Atsu/Ritchie and play Murphy and also consider giving Dummett some game time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Absolute must win game if we're gonna win the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Potential banana skin, this one. We may slip up, they're a decent side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Potential banana skin, this one. We may slip up, they're a decent side Think they've made a few additions to their squad which may cause us a few problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 The streak will end. We'll do it. Bring it on. Siempre es posible. It is actually the kind of game we win - out of nowhere. A classic from the Rafa playbook incoming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 we're definitely not winning this like. Just look what Manchester United did to us Man City are another level even to them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 we're definitely not winning this like. Just look what Manchester United did to us Man City are another level even to them I think it's safe to say, we definitely aren't winning this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 When did we last beat this lot? Was it the league cup or some shit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 http://i.imgur.com/S26VnXc.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 West Brom manager did get us a few victories at hoodoo grounds to be fair to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Absolutely amazing that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 1-0 Dummett Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Would be just like us to get something here as we all know what would happen if they were on 17 straight defeats. The only thing I'm not expecting is a narrow defeat. We'll get something or take a pounding, nowt in between. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 I quite like these free hits, no stress involved. We’ll get a chance or two early, hope we can grab a goal. Then we’ll get battered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 http://i.imgur.com/S26VnXc.png One of the all time great posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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