Andy84 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) 9 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: Can’t remember us looking so toothless at home, mind. Not since the cabbage was in charge certainly. Aye one thing under Eddie at home is we’ve always been massive threat especially against the big sides. The loss of Isak seems to be biting now more than ever Edited January 25 by Andy84 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Just now, RUHRLYASLEEVESUP said: The moods going to shift massively when we go to Anfield next Saturday & batter them We just ignoring PSG on Weds then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepharite Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 4 minutes ago, Mills and Boon said: I don't think this guy understands formation, tactics or anything else about football. We lost the game so it's the Eddie Out knee jerk nonsense again Quite the opposite, I voted Eddie in, in the poll above but I’ve changed my mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Just now, Joe1984 said: We just ignoring PSG on Weds then? Yes, we will get walloped there That wasn't in my thoughts Joe lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 5 minutes ago, Nepharite said: Eddie has said he won’t change tactics or formation himself, just a couple of weeks ago. So what’s not to believe? But he does change. You aren't listening. Of course he changes tactics. Formation and tactics have common ground but you are getting yourself mixed up. You can still change tactics using the same formation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis H Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 We're in by far the best place we've been in for 30 years and some people are absolutely gagging for us to lose. At what point are you not a fan/supporter anymore? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I feel that the way this season has gone - there's no way we qualify for europe this season, via the league. We are just too inconsistent/under-performing. Might not be a bad thing though to miss out - might give the club a chance for a major refresh in the summer. It's gonna be a tough 2 months ahead - for certain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I quite like to continue to have an elite manager and a club not in chaos rather than an alternative interim manager or a Mourinho who doesn't have a clue. Transitional seasons happen everywhere. And even elite managers lose home matches and have some bad results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 3 minutes ago, RUHRLYASLEEVESUP said: The moods going to shift massively when we go to Anfield next Saturday & batter them 30 years its been? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Just now, nufc123 said: 30 years its been? Due one then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepharite Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 minute ago, Rod said: But he does change. You aren't listening. Of course he changes tactics. Formation and tactics have common ground but you are getting yourself mixed up. You can still change tactics using the same formation. Ok so how does Eddie change tactics to accommodate Woltemade? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, Big Geordie said: I feel that the way this season has gone - there's no way we qualify for europe this season, via the league. We are just too inconsistent/under-performing. Might not be a bad thing though to miss out - might give the club a chance for a major refresh in the summer. It's gonna be a tough 2 months ahead - for certain. Being in Europe has done little for us in terms of signings anyway, im at the point where i believe we can sign the same level of player whether we're in the CL or out of Europe altogether. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Been trying to figure out why I just can’t get enthused about us at the moment, and I think it’s because I’m genuinely bored of Eddie ball. As a fan, I enjoy it when we win obviously but even at our best, we’re predictable but efficient. At our worst, we’re fucking turgid and at our median, we’re dull but get results. We stick to a rigid system, sign players who fit into that system and never try anything different. We don’t really have anyone in the squad who gets you off your seat or does something out of nothing, and I just find it all a bit boring. I know that’s the way football has gone to an extent and Eddie’s job is to get results, not entertain but fuck me, would it be too much to ask. The Leeds game was an anomaly and a throw back to when football was more enjoyable but I doubt we’ll see anything like that again for a long time. Unless he has a radical change of identity, what we have to look forward to is more of the same but with different players, and at the moment I can take it or leave it. Not even that bothered about the result. I watched the whole thing and I never got above a 🤷🏻♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 minute ago, dcmk said: I quite like to continue to have an elite manager and a club not in chaos rather than an alternative interim manager or a Mourinho who doesn't have a clue. Transitional seasons happen everywhere. And even elite managers lose home matches and have some bad results. Its already been proven he can do that. 4th/CL and a final to 7th and no Europe followed by winning a cup and CL. All we'd be doing is hoping someone else can do what's already been done. Just need to get this turgid league season out the way. That said we've not been the same since he was ill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vexred Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 This is his misfit squad that he's put together. He's had more control than most managers over who is recruited. The fact we lack any truly creative players is on him. We are desperate for a Palmer, Foden, Odegaard, Morgan Rodgers, Fernandes. Instead of getting a 10 we have Ramsey and Willock. He's so lucky that Miley is actually developing into a really good player. (He also deserves praise for his development). If he's allowed to continue in the summer he has to address the balance of the squad, and be willing to change his system for different opponents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 5 minutes ago, nufc123 said: 30 years its been? It was 20 years for Villa to win at St James' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 It’s his squad but he did have to rebuild the entire club from the Ashley era under PSR restrictions and also deal with Isak fucking us over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, Holmesy said: Been trying to figure out why I just can’t get enthused about us at the moment, and I think it’s because I’m genuinely bored of Eddie ball. As a fan, I enjoy it when we win obviously but even at our best, we’re predictable but efficient. At our worst, we’re fucking turgid and at our median, we’re dull but get results. We stick to a rigid system, sign players who fit into that system and never try anything different. We don’t really have anyone in the squad who gets you off your seat or does something out of nothing, and I just find it all a bit boring. I know that’s the way football has gone to an extent and Eddie’s job is to get results, not entertain but fuck me, would it be too much to ask. The Leeds game was an anomaly and a throw back to when football was more enjoyable but I doubt we’ll see anything like that again for a long time. Unless he has a radical change of identity, what we have to look forward to is more of the same but with different players, and at the moment I can take it or leave it. Not even that bothered about the result. I watched the whole thing and I never got above a 🤷🏻♂️ Bye! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 3 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Being in Europe has done little for us in terms of signings anyway, im at the point where i believe we can sign the same level of player whether we're in the CL or out of Europe altogether. We could certainly sign the same level of player we got last summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 minute ago, Rod said: It was 20 years for Villa to win at St James' About time we change our pathetic record then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 20 minutes ago, J7 said: We got Germanys starting ‘striker’, Italys best player, two Brazilian internationals (one who starts), Englands starting left winger and two of the countries brightest young full backs. We’ve spent half a billion in the past few years and sit 7th in it. We’ve got a better squad than both those teams. Don’t talk nonsense. I find it hard to blame the players at the moment tbh. They’re being hung out to dry in that system. I love Eddie, but he will have to go if he continues with this ‘system’. Not even changing things from the bench is almost unforgivable. I’m baffled as to how he can’t see what everyone else seems to see. Tonali really is not Italy’s best player. Gordon has been total wank for a year. Our GKs are mid table, fullbacks are good, but dont stay fit. CBs ok but not better than Romero, VDV, De Ligt etc. Our squad is pretty much 7th at the moment. ManU and Spurs can spend money, we cannot. That is the difference. We can end up higher than them for a few times, but there are big limitations in our squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: We could certainly sign the same level of player we got last summer Honestly, if we did that I think there'd be a drop in attendances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Being in Europe has done little for us in terms of signings anyway, im at the point where i believe we can sign the same level of player whether we're in the CL or out of Europe altogether. It's more the quality we seem to be signing. Seem to have wasted 250m. Agree don't need champions league to build but need to get smarter at players that improve our system. Going after these 55 million or above average players or 40m on Ramsey, Gordon, Barnes. I get there's a premium to pay but need to evolve and be looking more oversees. Just look at the Brentford, Brighton, Bournemouth of the world, they have more quality in attack than we do at fraction of the price. I know they don't go very far and not saying we don't need to splash out but can build a competent and competitive squad for cheaper than we spent in the summer where 1 player - Thiaw has been a success Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 5 minutes ago, Holmesy said: Been trying to figure out why I just can’t get enthused about us at the moment, and I think it’s because I’m genuinely bored of Eddie ball. As a fan, I enjoy it when we win obviously but even at our best, we’re predictable but efficient. At our worst, we’re fucking turgid and at our median, we’re dull but get results. We stick to a rigid system, sign players who fit into that system and never try anything different. We don’t really have anyone in the squad who gets you off your seat or does something out of nothing, and I just find it all a bit boring. I know that’s the way football has gone to an extent and Eddie’s job is to get results, not entertain but fuck me, would it be too much to ask. The Leeds game was an anomaly and a throw back to when football was more enjoyable but I doubt we’ll see anything like that again for a long time. Unless he has a radical change of identity, what we have to look forward to is more of the same but with different players, and at the moment I can take it or leave it. Not even that bothered about the result. I watched the whole thing and I never got above a 🤷🏻♂️ Can relate to this. I genuinely don’t expect us to score against decent PL opposition and find myself watching games this season without much enthusiasm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 4 minutes ago, vexred said: This is his misfit squad that he's put together. He's had more control than most managers over who is recruited. The fact we lack any truly creative players is on him. We are desperate for a Palmer, Foden, Odegaard, Morgan Rodgers, Fernandes. Instead of getting a 10 we have Ramsey and Willock. He's so lucky that Miley is actually developing into a really good player. (He also deserves praise for his development). If he's allowed to continue in the summer he has to address the balance of the squad, and be willing to change his system for different opponents. He signed every player that started today except Joelinton and Miley. He should own it, it's his team playing shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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