The College Dropout Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Lotus said: It’s clearly a tricky balance. I think our pressing system would be even better if we could evolve it so players press from the position they’re in regardless if it’s their normal position. So if our attack is more fluid, positionally and someone finds themselves at RWF, then press in the same way Almiron would and cut off the same lanes he would. However, if we’re not going to press, like the way we sat off Brighton at times, we have to compress the space because we were awful, porous and we didn’t adjust at all. Was really rather perplexing. The single worst aspect of our game from Villa till now has been our off the ball position when not pressing. I really liked the way Man U setup against Arsenal. Compact. Edited September 4, 2023 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 The fact we brought in 2 young athletic defenders makes me think the club have been thinking about an evolution of the defence for a while. I would think Tonali will turn out to be an important player. He’s new to it all and unfortunately, we’re a little dysfunctional atm but I’ve no doubt we’ll sort it out. We’ve had rough patches before and come through them. Would be delighted if we see Hall next game. Sad to say it seems Targett has lost his mojo. What ever happened seems to have really set him back. Like the lad a lot, seems a good egg. Shame for him but this seems to have been going on a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 10 hours ago, Lotus said: The fact we brought in 2 young athletic defenders makes me think the club have been thinking about an evolution of the defence for a while. I would think Tonali will turn out to be an important player. He’s new to it all and unfortunately, we’re a little dysfunctional atm but I’ve no doubt we’ll sort it out. We’ve had rough patches before and come through them. Would be delighted if we see Hall next game. Sad to say it seems Targett has lost his mojo. What ever happened seems to have really set him back. Like the lad a lot, seems a good egg. Shame for him but this seems to have been going on a while. I don't think it'll be just the defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I think now is when Howe what he's about. We played some brilliant, intense football last season. So far this season, we look less intense, teams are getting between the lines, Isak looks a little isolated and the midfield hasnt worked as well as we'd have hoped. Is Howe able to recognise whats caused our issues and address them? Is he able to tweak things so he's getting the best out of our midfield three? Is he able to integrate the players he had a big hand in signing - paticularly Barnes and Gordon? We've got a good run of fixtures and I have every confidence in Howe. We had a poor run last year and we came back from it. Things havent looked as we'd hoped these last three games (against quality opposition) and its another challenge for Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Eddie starting the GNR! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, NSG said: https://x.com/great_run/status/1699739366149476824?s=46&t=El8GynjsImMyo-gea2gO0A Eddie starting the GNR! I hope for comedic effect he's counting down with the starter pistol in the air "three... two... one...." and then before he can activate it, Tindall steps in front of him and fires his own one Edited September 7, 2023 by Pilko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pilko said: I hope for comedic effect he's counting down with the starter pistol in the air "three... two... one...." and then before he can activate it, Tindall steps in front of him and fires his own one Tindall will only be allowed to compete at certain intervals and only when Howe is not competing. Also, Tindall will be restrained. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 The Leeds fan has been given a 12-week prison sentence and a six-year football banning order for the assault on Eddie. Bit surprised at the prison sentence, but I guess there has to be some deterrent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) Aye, fuck him. Nacka. Edit: Leeds cunt that is, not the gaffa. Edited September 8, 2023 by Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Was there ever any explanation as to why it happened? Very odd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 On 03/09/2023 at 00:38, Myleftboot said: We over achieved last season and the only addition to first team games is Tonali so maybe we are at our real level now. Our best form was the second part of the season before. So on this view, we’ve ‘overachieved’ for a season and a half and now (in three of our first four games, two away, against top sides, with an unarguably improved squad) have now found our real level. Your theory smells a bit whiffy to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likelylad Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Exactly. The only real difference now is the expectation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUMPO235 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Cronky said: The Leeds fan has been given a 12-week prison sentence and a six-year football banning order for the assault on Eddie. Bit surprised at the prison sentence, but I guess there has to be some deterrent. I won’t pretend I understand the legal system, but hopefully this sends a clear message to everyone. I would be more than happy for any of our fans doing that to get the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Latest count at the great north run.. Eddie 354 high fives.. 0 mackem abuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) Disappointing to see him not currently spending every single second of the day at the training ground given where we are in the league, 4 games into the season. Edited September 10, 2023 by TBG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Poor fucker will have sore arms and hands tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 30 minutes ago, Dancing Brave said: Latest count at the great north run.. Eddie 354 high fives.. 0 mackem abuse. Did hear someone shout “you’re getting relegated” as they passed him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Did hear someone shout “you’re getting relegated” as they passed him. Aye, Eddie shouted back " I'll not see you in Milan " Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 24 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Did hear someone shout “you’re getting relegated” as they passed him. Straight onto RTG when he gets home. "Told that mag Howe, he'd be getting relegated, he shit himself and just looked at me and didn't know what to say" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Steve Cram telling Mo farah to go for a pint Awks the silly mackem cunt Mo now talking about how much he loves Newcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Is that the SJP announcer speaking in the background? “enjoyyyyyy the great north run!” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 59 minutes ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Is that the SJP announcer speaking in the background? “enjoyyyyyy the great north run!” "Brrrruuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnooooooooo" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dava1892 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 A lot of talk from TSport fans suggesting they would like Eddie for the England job should Southgate be forced out. I think the next games for England are very decisive and if we don’t start picking up points Eddie may be for the bullet also, these were suggestions/scenarios for a lot of the fans on the radio today, obviously a straight swap for Southgate if Newcastle not progressing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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