Wilson Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Pardew was the other one wasn't he? Why? Why would you remind me he existed? I was having a perfectly good day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Just now, David Edgar said: I'd bet money Howe isn't happy with most of the game. I think we've gotta look at how we can do better against teams at home. Little bit flat with the ball. And could do with maybe getting Isak and ASM involved ealier. They were a very difficult team to breakdown and we also faced them when they were at peak levels of confidence. I do think that Trippier is looking burnt out but what do we do, we don’t have a replacement who’s anywhere near his level. I think other than that the only other selection decision going forward is when to bring Isak in for a start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Just now, LV said: He’s said he was pleased with how we played You know managers don't tell the whole truth in interviews, right? Howe is a PR king. I'd be amazed if he left today thinking, "yeah that was great" and not, "hmm, a few games now we've looked a little blunt..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 minute ago, David Edgar said: You know managers don't tell the whole truth in interviews, right? Howe is a PR king. I'd be amazed if he left today thinking, "yeah that was great" and not, "hmm, a few games now we've looked a little blunt..." No. I didn’t know that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) 4 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. 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 Edited January 15, 2023 by Vinny Green Balls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I do think we’re ready for another evolution of our game (dropping an industrious player for a more technical one) but he’s shown he’ll pretty much never change up a team that is getting results unless it’s forced. He kept us up with ease and has us 3rd doing it this way so it’s hard to ever disagree with his selections. The problem is you can look at one game and think “maxi should have started/Longstaff should be benched” but probably ignore the previous 5-10 games we’ve said the same and gotten great results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
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