Stottie Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 There's a football cliche that teams near the bottom get no luck, and it was an own goal and arguably a dodgy disallowed header at home before that that sent us down the last time. Not that we didn't deserve it mind. As we've slipped down the table this time, I can't remember many instances of Carver being unlucky. Only Tim Krul kicking it straight to Ashley Young in the 90th minute perhaps. Van Gaal was lucky to get his three points there. With the Ayoze goal against Swansea and Riviere's against QPR, I think we've actually been really lucky in recent games. We lost both games simply because we are so dire that one gift a game is not enough. We've even had an easy run-in, which contrasts with post-Hughton Norwich who pointwise looked safe with five-six games to go but got relegated because all their fixtures were difficult ones that produced no points. If Hull get a win and we don't, ours will be the worst relegation capitulation of all time. Whatever the opposite of "The Great Escape" is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 There's a football cliche that teams near the bottom get no luck, and it was an own goal and arguably a dodgy disallowed header at home before that that sent us down the last time. Not that we didn't deserve it mind. As we've slipped down the table this time, I can't remember many instances of Carver being unlucky. Only Tim Krul kicking it straight to Ashley Young in the 90th minute perhaps. Van Gaal was lucky to get his three points there. With the Ayoze goal against Swansea and Riviere's against QPR, I think we've actually been really lucky in recent games. We lost both games simply because we are so dire that one gift a game is not enough. We've even had an easy run-in, which contrasts with post-Hughton Norwich who pointwise looked safe with five-six games to go but got relegated because all their fixtures were difficult ones that produced no points. If Hull get a win and we don't, ours will be the worst relegation capitulation of all time. Whatever the opposite of "The Great Escape" is. We should have had around 5 nailed on penalties in the last few months which weren't given. That's not luck though, that's biased, incompetent and/or corrupt officiating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'm convinced we will be ok, I'm also hoping we stay him as I see too many negatives from going down What positives are there to staying up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 If Hull get a win and we don't, ours will be the worst relegation capitulation of all time. Whatever the opposite of "The Great Escape" is. competition right there it's like that squires thing about the race to avoid Europe, we've basically been in a race to escape the premier league since january Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 We should have had around 5 nailed on penalties in the last few months which weren't given. That's not luck though, that's biased, incompetent and/or corrupt officiating. Aye, one of them in that game against Man Utd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'm convinced we will be ok, I'm also hoping we stay him as I see too many negatives from going down What positives are there to staying up? I didn't say any positives, just less negatives If we stay up. Those who think Ashley is going to sell up if we go down are fooling themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 If we go down I can cancel my PL football package on TV and save £3.20 a month. Fingers crossed lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'm convinced we will be ok, I'm also hoping we stay him as I see too many negatives from going down What positives are there to staying up? I didn't say any positives, just less negatives If we stay up. Those who think Ashley is going to sell up if we go down are fooling themselves. I don't think anyone reckons he will definitely sell up BUT that it is more likely he will do so and staying in the Premier League is canny shit as it is so relegation is worth it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'm convinced we will be ok, I'm also hoping we stay him as I see too many negatives from going down What positives are there to staying up? I didn't say any positives, just less negatives If we stay up. Those who think Ashley is going to sell up if we go down are fooling themselves. I don't think anyone reckons he will definitely sell up BUT that it is more likely he will do so and staying in the Premier League is canny shit as it is so relegation is worth it It's less likely if anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 "Won't leave until we win something." Let's get relegated so we can win the Championship then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Another season of absolute nothingness, yaaaaaay! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Can this thread be locked until next season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'm actually angry that we stayed up and people seem to think something is going to change (or is that not the reason they are relieved?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Won't be surprised if we went down next year. We absolutely should have gone this year. Nothing about us deserves to be in the Premier League and the overall feeling is an ominous one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaMagpie Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 "Won't leave until we win something." Let's get relegated so we can win the Championship then. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Suppose I should apologise to the people I laughed at back in February. Can't be fucked finding my quotes, can't believe I'm having to type this though Glad we didn't drop, but there's no doubt that we did deserve it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Pack this bad boy away until next Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Pack this bad boy away until next Christmas. It will be cranked up again, just awaiting Carvers new 5 year deal, signed, sealed and delivered by Graeme Souness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I genuinely hate this thread like. If we would have gone down I would have put some of the blame on this jinxing horrible thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I genuinely hate this thread like. If we would have gone down I would have put some of the blame on this jinxing horrible thread. I blame the people who voted a 10 and said "We're doomed" and "there's no way we're staying up" for us not going down. That's the real jinx. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Anyone who says they prefer the excitement and interest of being involved in a relegation battle over finishing mid table clearly forgets the hell of being involved in a relegation battle. If the choice was mid table or relegation battle I'll take mid table every time (obviously I'd prefer it if we aimed higher than mid table). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Really happy Newcastle survived and will be present in the EPL next season. That being said, I too, will raise my hands and admit I've said some incredibly stupid stuff. Especially over the course of this horrible, horrible season. After years and years of Mike Ashley, this season he's actually managed to drive me away from the club. I decided not to renew my EPL subscription when it expired on the 21th of may. I had to pay for another full month, so it wasn't the best deal anyway. I fear next season will be a straight relegation for Newcastle, unless a miracle happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Best blow the dust off this thread it seems. I'm glad I don't give a fuck any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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