TRon Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 I was going to say this game is a free hit for us, in as much as we have done so well in the last couple of months, any result is ok really, even a loss. We have to lose somewhere, and the games against CL clubs are where you would say fair enough. But actually, I think that's doing Howe's team a disservice. We are very much capable of getting a point there. Our defence has been fantastic, it won't be easy for them to break us down. I reckon a draw is a fair call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 hour ago, 54 said: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe does not believe the uncertainty surrounding Chelsea's future will impact the club on the pitch. "I don't think it will have any bearing on Chelsea and how they play," offered Howe. "We can't change our preparation in any way," said Howe. "I'll be watching Chelsea historically and trying to build a game plan to try to go there and win. "I don't expect anything on the pitch to be any different." I just love him. All of us delighted to take a draw and he talks about going to Stamford Bridge with the intention of three points. And I believe him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, wormy said: I just love him. All of us delighted to take a draw and he talks about going to Stamford Bridge with the intention of three points. And I believe him. All the meanwhile he'd have been rolling down Tuchel's foreskin and saying what 'tough opposition' they were. Edited March 11, 2022 by toon25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 51 minutes ago, wormy said: I just love him. All of us delighted to take a draw and he talks about going to Stamford Bridge with the intention of three points. And I believe him. Exactly, under Ashley and Bruce it would have been "well, y'know we're going to go there and just try and limit them as much as we can. But we know we can't compete with them" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Totally expect him to go 3 at the back for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Possibility of a win clutching straws , but don't hold out much hope for anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Howe has a fairly decent record against Chelsea over the years I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Just now, Kid Icarus said: Howe has a fairly decent record against Chelsea over the years I think. 3 wins in 5 at Stamford bridge according to @The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 After our tremendous run of games I'm just really looking forward to this one as a spectacle. It's nice not having a must win game, hopefully this continues for the remainder of the season. I'm hoping Joelinton, Manquillo and ASM make a return as it improves our chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 54 minutes ago, neesy111 said: 3 wins in 5 at Stamford bridge according to @The Prophet Aye, in five league visits: 0-1 win 3-0 loss 0-3 win 2-0 loss 0-1 win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Just now, ManDoon said: Weird, like in my mind we always lose there. Think that’s Howe’s record, not ours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 7 hours ago, Colos Short and Curlies said: There was definitely one poster claiming this based on past achievements I assume this refers to me as I was the one rating Vieira. Not based on past achievements, but on the quality of the football they were playing. No I didn't rate him higher than Howe. I think I had him 10th, which really offended some people. I think I had OGS in my bottom three. (Palace are 11th in the table and managers who had better squads to work with are now out of work.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Reasons to be positive for this one: We're unbeaten in nine, winning six of those We've scored in all nine of those games Chelsea have only won 6 of 12 home games this season, dropping points to bottom half teams Burnley, Everton and Brighton Chelsea have only kept 4 clean sheets in 12 home games this season Chelsea have injuries at full back. James and Chilwell are out, while Azpilicueta and the murderer are doubtful They'll have one eye on Lille next week They're suffering a lot of turmoil off the pitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 10 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Reasons to be positive for this one: We're unbeaten in nine, winning six of those We've scored in all nine of those games Chelsea have only won 6 of 12 home games this season, dropping points to bottom half teams Burnley, Everton and Brighton Chelsea have only kept 4 clean sheets in 12 home games this season Chelsea have injuries at full back. James and Chilwell are out, while Azpilicueta and the murderer are doubtful They'll have one eye on Lille next week They're suffering a lot of turmoil off the pitch We could be without Schar, Joelinton and Saint Max as well as the long termers. Wouldn't be surprised if they go for this as a last hurrah but could also go the other way More than happy with a point, atmosphere could be toxic if our fans take the piss out if their predicament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 They are in absolute turmoil. We win this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 The team that started against Chelsea earlier this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Conjo said: The team that started against Chelsea earlier this season Christ on a bike, was Johnny on team selection? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Conjo said: The team that started against Chelsea earlier this season You need to tag that NSFW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 I thought no we'll rotate a little but it will still be a relatively strong team. Chelsea have had plenty of draws at home, mostly when clubs have come to play and not just sat back expecting to lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 19 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I know what you’re saying but it would be a shame to throw a game when we’re on such a good run. There is no way Howe would even be contemplating throwing a game like. Nothing negative about him at all, and definitely not someone to go down that route. He’ll be picking a team to get points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 12 hours ago, The Prophet said: Reasons to be positive for this one: We're unbeaten in nine, winning six of those We've scored in all nine of those games Chelsea have only won 6 of 12 home games this season, dropping points to bottom half teams Burnley, Everton and Brighton Chelsea have only kept 4 clean sheets in 12 home games this season Chelsea have injuries at full back. James and Chilwell are out, while Azpilicueta and the murderer are doubtful They'll have one eye on Lille next week They're suffering a lot of turmoil off the pitch Plus, there is zero pressure on us, the threat of relegation is a distant memory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Just because if so many games in a short space of time i'd rest Shelvey and bring big Jo back in and look at an earyish sub bringing off Willock off and then dependant of Schar groin maybe bring Fede in as well. If St max or Manq are fit bring 1 of them in aswell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 6 hours ago, 1964 said: Plus, there is zero pressure on us, the threat of relegation is a distant memory. Plus, if we win, we go above Brighton, potentially above Palace (Man city on Monday) and Leiceser (away against Arsenal) too. Best case scenario we can be 11th after this round Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/howe-pre-chelsea-a-media-briefing-21-22/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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