Scoreboard82 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Well you could argue that the real difference is that Rafa had Rondon and Perez who are goal scorers and Bruce has Joelinton and ASM who aren't. I'm quite confident the first 2 would still be here had we given Rafa enough encouragement to stay. Tried and tested goal scorers. Instead we're having to chance our luck with Bruce, ASM and Joelinton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Went in to work last night and sat for a cuppa in the canteen before my shift. Talk amongst colleagues turned to how much Mourhinio would get at Spurs. Someone chipped in with 'Well Rafa was on good money' then the icing on the cake was this bell end who has only had his ST for a couple of seasons and before then was a plastic Man U fan pipes up and says 'We're playing better football under Bruce'. If anyone thinks that then fair enough but i can't stand the suggestion we've dodged a bullet by losing Rafa. Went to work in a decent mood but it went downhill from there. I haven't seen any evidence we are playing better football. Bottom for average possession and the only team to have average possession in the thirties. Bottom for passes into the final third this season and the only team to have under 100. Bottom for xG(Expected goal chances created) Bottom for open play goals(Only7) You would have to be extremely delusional to make out you’re watching anything other than the above Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 We're not playing better football like We improved on set pieces though, I feel we look more of a threat in that sense. Said it before: Bruce needs to keep the Rafa formation. That's vital. If we can continue to look a threat on set pieces, keep our team spirit to a good level - then I can see a 10-11th finish perhaps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Can't stand this prick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 We're not playing better football like We improved on set pieces though, I feel we look more of a threat in that sense. Said it before: Bruce needs to keep the Rafa formation. That's vital. If we can continue to look a threat on set pieces, keep our team spirit to a good level - then I can see a 10-11th finish perhaps. There’s just more pace that’s all. The two flanks must scare the opposition, we’ve seen that the last two games against teams we should be finishing close to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Playing better football is 100% just down to having ASM in the team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 We're not playing better football like We improved on set pieces though, I feel we look more of a threat in that sense. Said it before: Bruce needs to keep the Rafa formation. That's vital. If we can continue to look a threat on set pieces, keep our team spirit to a good level - then I can see a 10-11th finish perhaps. There’s just more pace that’s all. The two flanks must scare the opposition, we’ve seen that the last two games against teams we should be finishing close to. The pace is helping massively. We're probably one of the best teams at getting up the field quickly on the break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Harper back as a first team coach. Getting closer and closer to the dream of a all Geordie coaching and players club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Harper back as a first team coach. Getting closer and closer to the dream of a all Geordie coaching and players club. Again? How many times has he been employed by NUFC FFS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Harper back as a first team coach. Getting closer and closer to the dream of a all Geordie coaching and players club. He is a mackem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 just like the pardew 5th place season. good skillfull players on the break. nowt to do with tactics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 My mate who’s knowledgeable enough says they aren’t playing better football all of a sudden, just that they look to get forward quicker, the full-backs don’t press as much with the forwards/over defend and players aren’t over restricted tactically/positionally especially in midfield. All making for more open and end to end games. He has told me it’s more enjoyable to watch and says they will get a few goals against some teams, but they will get a few thrashings basically. I’m tempted to watch them play, just to see for myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Harper back as a first team coach. Getting closer and closer to the dream of a all Geordie coaching and players club. He is a mackem. Swapped playing for the Mackems for one game just to sit on the bench during the Sir Bobby years. What a tool! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 He's also a big FOB (Friend of Brucey). Caulkin was talking him up earlier this season saying 'If Harper says they're good coaches then that's good enough for me'. Next thing we know, he's on the payroll. Quelle Surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 When we were in the championship I got seats in the posh end and was sat a couple of rows along from Charnley, it was the game when the pen was disallowed (Burton ?) I remember Charnley during the commotion pointing his finger at Harper, who was sitting not far from me in his suit, telling him to go and find out what was going on and he ran off as though his life depended on it, I remember feeling embarrassed for him at the time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 My mate who’s knowledgeable enough says they aren’t playing better football all of a sudden, just that they look to get forward quicker, the full-backs don’t press as much with the forwards/over defend and players aren’t over restricted tactically/positionally especially in midfield. All making for more open and end to end games. He has told me it’s more enjoyable to watch and says they will get a few goals against some teams, but they will get a few thrashings basically. I’m tempted to watch them play, just to see for myself. See that's strange, I have watched us a few times this season and haven't seen any of that. The midfielders are playing exactly the same way, even under Rafa you would often see Hatden breaking further forward than Shelvey, so don't really get that idea that they are now somehow less restricted. WE are still sitting back and playing on the counter, only we have more pace out wide now because we signed Maximin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poor Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Harper back as a first team coach. Getting closer and closer to the dream of a all Geordie coaching and players club. steve steve steve steve simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Smith be leaving soon then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 First team coach rather than goalkeeping one which is interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Football friends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribesman Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 How come there is a goalkeeper coach, but not a defence or forwards coach? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 How come there is a goalkeeper coach, but not a defence or forwards coach? Goals are goals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 How come there is a goalkeeper coach, but not a defence or forwards coach? We want all outfield players to be able to score and defend in equal measure. This is why our defenders score so frequently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Need our keepers to start chipping in with goals. Our record for it under Rafa is disgraceful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 And what better keeper to bring in than a man Sam Allardyce stuck up front in a pre-season friendly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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