NE27 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 I reckon Europe again was a given for this season's target, but considering how things have played out it'll be pretty damn impressive from him and the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Just now, NE27 said: I reckon Europe again was a given for this season's target, but considering how things have played out it'll be pretty damn impressive from him and the team. I don't think we'll do it but if we somehow managed to pinch 6th then there's a fair argument that it would be an even bigger achievement than finishing 4th last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Our run in is decent so European football is definitely achievable, the results are so difficult to predict though due to our performances being so erratic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Well done gaffa you deserve a lot of credit for that turnaround. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 26 minutes ago, Dokko said: Any pts he gets with that defence are a bonus, any clean sheets is a near miracle. I just worry if we lose schar for any length of time, even a game. I don't even disagree with you, just highlighting how much of a season of contradictions we've had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 24 minutes ago, Yorkie said: I don't think we'll do it but if we somehow managed to pinch 6th then there's a fair argument that it would be an even bigger achievement than finishing 4th last season. It would certainly be debatable. Coming into the NY a top half finish would have done me. To have a 2nd injury crisis whilst not even recovered from the 1st, and finish 6th, would be fantastic. Such a shame when you look at our run in as well. Pope, Tino & Tripps back after Spuds, and we've got a great run with only one midweek game left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 5 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: I don't even disagree with you, just highlighting how much of a season of contradictions we've had. It's crazy, mind, so is Everton being up there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 No matter how we got it, damn impressive to get a win and a clean sheet today with the squad available and the form certain players are in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 He did what needed to be done. Loved seeing him dish out a bollocking midway through the first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Good win today and thought he managed the second half very well, big test for him and the team next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 The players needed a wake up, and by the sound of it seems like Howe gave them that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 3 hours ago, nufc123 said: The players needed a wake up, and by the sound of it seems like Howe gave them that. Nice guy Howe?! Well I never! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Would love to know what he said to them during that break in the first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Motd there him literally showing his teeth at the players. Love to see it. That's what we need from him, IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 1st season - dragged us away from relegation when we looked doomed and eventually finished comfortably safe. 2nd season - Champions League and a cup final 3rd season - STILL fighting for Europe in April after a season with an injury crisis like no other. What a man. Imagine him with a squad full of Brunos and Isaks in every position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 3 minutes ago, Scotty66 said: What a man. Imagine him with a squad full of Brunos and Isaks in every position. Can only hope he is still here when we can be that competitive. We will invest in the summer but I think next year will be the most scrutinized he has had. Lots of pressure on. I think top 6 will be important otherwise, cup win aside, he could find himself in trouble with PIF looking around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 We are defending better as a result of playing burn and schar and they're actually fit and not carrying knocks. We look solid centrally and the goals have stopped. Just need our midfield to actually help bruno and the back four then we will be dandy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 We’re fighting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Matty Longstaff: "The gaffer was massive,". "He let me stay around the place. My contract ran out and he was unbelievable. He rang me when I was away and said, 'I still want you to come in. You have got to remember what you did here. You helped build this place to what it is. I want you to feel part of it. Never feel like you're not.' "The gaffer and his staff spoke to me every day. Whether it was for five minutes or 10 minutes, it was such a big thing when you're going through a big injury. The smallest conversations from the people at the top of the club mean so much - even if you're not in their plans. It can refresh you a little bit so I was really lucky in that sense." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Assuming the players are in at least 5 days a week, that's 50 minutes that could've spent on the training pitch with employed players. Given how ruthless (this is based on how often they're pointed out as being ruthless on here) our owners are, can you really see them being happy with that wasted 50 mins? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 18 minutes ago, LFEE said: Matty Longstaff: "The gaffer was massive" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Good to see the underlying numbers heading back to normality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Christ I'll never get sick of that Schar PSG goal. I love the look on his face... it's got the "I'm fucking class," that you'd expect from him but there's a little glimmer of "as if this is happening" in there. What a night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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