Mikky Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 11 minutes ago, ShootShoot said: This . Somehow people have come to accept that 4 3 3 and high intensity ( sings " High Anxiety " in a Mel Brooks stylee ) is the Holy Grail of football - its not its just one way of playing . Systems become fashionable then overtime get discarded . Its not sustainable in the long term as was said above I actually think we are better suited to 4231 - gives us better protection at the back and provides additional support to the 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootShoot Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Pope Tino Schar Burn Hall Tonali Bruno Linton Striker Isak Gordon Woulda been a decent set up this season had we bought a striker in place of Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 (edited) I thought he was clearly trying to be more possession based and controlling the tempo during the first injury crisis of just having 10-11 outfield players available. It’s just not easy when there’s a 17 year old kid and struggling Longstaff playing in midfield and no one (outside of Hall) was getting enough rest. Edited April 3 by Pata Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Best manager in 100 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 7 from 9, should've been 9 from 9 barring that penalty cock up. Defending has been better last 2 games as well. Drag us to a European spot and go again next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Clean sheet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Get in Howe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondedcrown Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 So does that mean his job is safe til the next game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Pleased with no cheap goals conceded again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
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