AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) Thought the Isak decision was bravery that we haven’t really seen from Howe before. Have wondered in the past whether he’s trying to make up for his previous reputation by being cautious, and of course it has worked because we have a great defence. I really expected Isak just to replace Wilson and it was very interesting that he didn’t. Edited January 15, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Was a 4-2-3-1 when Isak came on wasn't it? Loved seeing Isak and Wilson on the pitch together, what a moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Its the first time he has had options on the bench and he showed bravery with the subs. Before it has been Murphy and Wood on and thats it so to say, you are just putting players on for fitness but the team gets weaker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Vinny Green Balls said: I think it is the repeat offending. As I said before, you have a rep for a reason. I’m fairly confident that a large percentage of the forum expects a negative comment when they see you’ve posted. You’ve been much better about it recently mind you I bet if you go through all my posts in the last few months (actually all my posts full stop) there is more positive than negative. But a few of you have become very blinkered Think if I have an opinion, I'll post it. And if someone just gets on the name calling without a proper reply to my points, I'll call them out for adding nothing. Edited January 15, 2023 by David Edgar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, David Edgar said: I bet if you go through all my posts in the last few months there is more positive than negative. But a few of you have become very blinkered I did say that you have been much better lately, dude, but you’ve created a Pavlovian response and demonstrate zero self awareness and instead blame the many people who have pointed this out over the years. Edited January 15, 2023 by Vinny Green Balls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, David Edgar said: Don't see what the big deal is with being critical? You lot treat it like a sin You can be delighted with how things are going, belive Howe is the best manager we've had (maybe, ever) and still think that we have some improvements to make. You got carded for persistent fouling but Eddie's not subbing you out. I do agree with some of your points for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I think in hindsight he wishes he'd switched it up from the start as a few players looked laboured. Even Murphy and Wood injected energy into our game late on. However, he was brave with his subs and it paid off. Ultimately he needs a couple more to come in and give him really options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choppy Chop Chop Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, David Edgar said: Don't see what the big deal is with being critical? You lot treat it like a sin You can be delighted with how things are going, belive Howe is the best manager we've had (maybe, ever) and still think that we have some improvements to make. Sigh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) Nope, well aware I dare be critical. Think people need to either accept it quietly or try to discuss my points. Cos it is boring when a handful of you go, "oh DE is so negative. Just think happy thoughts. How dare you question Eddie..." Last post on this. Cos we'll just get loads more rubbish posts like the one above. Sigh. Edited January 15, 2023 by David Edgar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Just now, David Edgar said: Nope, well aware I dare be critical. Think people need to either accept it quietly or try to discuss my points. Cos it is boring. Yes it is boring but you continue at it, and then complain that it’s everyone else’s fault. You really could do well taking a look at yourself, man. It hasn’t been just one person giving you shit. It’s been a fair few over the seasons. But your I’m being repressed attitude is just a tad absurd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) It will be interesting to see the evolution in our tactics now that most teams come to St James looking for a smash n grab. Edited January 15, 2023 by OverThere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) Remember the past few years our goalkeeper nearly always being in the top few places for most saves due to us being shooting practice for other clubs? Pope's only 12th in that list this season. Defence is fucking immense. Edited January 15, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Vindicated for rotating v Sheff Wed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, 54 said: I absolutely love this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 It's another game where we've not even faced a shot on target to a team in 6th place. We dominated the game and it's another one where we could have scored 3 or 4 had we taken our chances. There's no selection or tactics to criticize howay man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 That meant that he oversaw our fifth successive top-flight league clean sheet - something never achieved by a Magpies side in the entire history of the club. Fourteen games without defeat meanwhile matches United's record top-flight run, set in 1950 and matched in 2011. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaxer Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Jaqen said: There's no selection or tactics to criticize howay man Howe will find plenty of stuff to criticise about though and that's what makes him such a great manager. Edited January 15, 2023 by mikejaxer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, joeyt said: Incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Remember his Bournemouth team were criticised for leaking goals regularly and it was one of the weaknesses some were worried about when he was first appointed here Whatever he learned in his 18 months away from the game is clearly paying dividends Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 It’s just astounding that we’ve only conceded 11 goals, like. Only Arsenal are close with 14 and that’s not really that close . Nobody else is anywhere near. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, joeyt said: Remember his Bournemouth team were criticised for leaking goals regularly and it was one of the weaknesses some were worried about when he was first appointed here Whatever he learned in his 18 months away from the game is clearly paying dividends That’s the thing that sets him apart really - being humble enough to go away and learn, clever enough to implement it and confident enough to take time out and reject jobs. Really exceptional and tells me he’s going to be an absolutely legendary manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, Smal said: It’s just astounding that we’ve only conceded 11 goals, like. Only Arsenal are close with 14 and that’s not really that close . Nobody else is anywhere near. It's absolutely mental. I'm almost conditioned to it and then I check the GA column of the table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 5 of the 11 goals were against the best two teams of the last 5 years too. Was similar last season when City and Spurs were the only teams to score 2 or more against us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: 5 of the 11 goals were against the best two teams of the last 5 years too. Was similar last season when City and Spurs were the only teams to score 2 or more against us. Liverpool and Leicester scored 3 and 4 as well in December but it was very early in his tenure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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