LionOfGosforth Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Not that it works this way, but I'd gladly lose this in return for 3pts at Goodison next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Intriguing game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, LionOfGosforth said: Not that it works this way, but I'd gladly lose this in return for 3pts at Goodison next week. Or win both Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Probably, for either Shelvey or Bruno. The two together doesn’t have enough legs at the moment. I'd play Bruno and Joelinton. I think that Bruno would really benefit from having a destroyer beside him. Bring in ASM and Manquillo and give them a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) I think that Manquillo would do better on the overlaps than Krafth. Bruno has been looking for those passes and Krafth isn't making the runs. Edited March 10, 2022 by gazza ladra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Extremely tough game but good challenge for us tbh, see what the team is like against a 'big 6' opponent. Not played one since Man Utd (h) back in late December. 1-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Will be really interesting to see how Howe approaches this game tactically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Would be nice if we were a bit closer to "full strength" for this one, Manq in for cheese slice, Big Jow back and ASM at least on the bench. A real tribute to how much we're improved is that I think we can actually give these a game now, even if in all likelihood we lose, but I thought we'd lose to Southampton. About time I started to have more faith in the miracle worker Eddie, the confidence and defensive structure he's instilled in these players is astounding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Hopefully their first team are waiting for the Mega Bus to Lille and we get their reserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 There aren't too many for this one, even when they were naff and we were good we never won there. I've included some of Howe's wins there to lighten it up, got a class record at Stamford Bridge for some reason. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a7-xsmCEdU Howe's wins: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Be on a train back from a wedding in Scotland so probably going to miss this but so relaxing to know we’re not relying on getting something anymore. Still wouldn’t be totally surprised if we sneak a draw mind (which if I’d typed in December I’d have been rightly sectioned for) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) Manq, Jo and ASM for this and it's an easy 0-2. Edited March 10, 2022 by nemtizz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Would absolutely love to do these cunts. When was the last time we won at SB, the Cisse freak goal? Or was there a cup game we won there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 41 minutes ago, toon25 said: Would absolutely love to do these cunts. When was the last time we won at SB, the Cisse freak goal? Or was there a cup game we won there? The Cisse 0-2. Lost every game there since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMLeazesender Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 There's going to be a lot of media focus on this game and a lot of discussion on ownership, including ours - I see we have been briefly mentioned on Sky, BBC, GBNews and social media when discussing Abramovich/Chelski. Chelsea as a club will be fine, no one including the government, would want to see them go bust or out of business. They are a fashionable London based football institution who have flown the flag in Europe and around the world. A buyer will be found but I doubt they will be as generous as Abramovich. I can see them being another Spurs/Arsenal type - good, but not quite good enough. At some point, together with City and Liverpool, we will take their place at the top table. Regarding the game itself, I reckon we could win this - Chelsea will be up for it, as will the crowd, but they might be just a little over eager and make mistakes - it could get a bit tasty! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 They are miles ahead of us like. Be over the moon with a draw, but we don't even need a result here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Free hit, no pressure 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 10 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: Free hit, no pressure 👍 I agree, especially considering the fixture congestion, the disruption to our usual routine this week/weekend and accumulation of injuries. No doubt Howe will still be going to win the game but I think as long as we put in a decent performance we can get something from this or atleast keep ourselves in the game till the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Just now, Mazzy said: I agree, especially considering the fixture congestion, the disruption to our usual routine this week/weekend and accumulation of injuries. No doubt Howe will still be going to win the game but I think as long as we put in a decent performance we can get something from this or atleast keep ourselves in the game till the end. Exactly. You just know now with Howe and the players there’ll be complete professionalism whatever happens. We can give Chelsea a game and it’ll be interesting just to see us go up against their quality. The players just won’t be switching off even if privately most will acknowledge we’re probably pretty much safe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Never thought I’d be looking forward to us playing Chelsea away man. We’ll lose but it’s a good test to see where we are. We’ve started beating the teams around and just above us, I know we’ve drawn with Man U & West Ham in the unbeaten run but this feels a step up. 3-1 Chelsea but we’ll play cannily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Do we rest players for Everton or do we go as strong as possible here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Their quality players and a siege mentality will be just a step too far for an injury- riddled nufc. 2-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) I think this will be a step too far and I expect to be brought back down to earth with a bump (3-1 to Chelsea). Though I absolutely hope I am wrong. A solid performance and no more injuries will be good enough for me. Edited March 11, 2022 by mouldy_uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 27 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Do we rest players for Everton or do we go as strong as possible here? Strong as possible for me, don’t want to disturb the momentum and confidence in the side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 I wonder what our teams schedule will look like, surely it doesn't make sense to go back to Newcastle after yesterday and back to London on Sunday, perhaps they could just stay and train somewhere in London today and tomorrow ahead of the game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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