Hanshithispantz Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, BoSelecta said: Sorry but ‘You couldn’t write it’ is a real pet peeve of mine. Always used in situations where you obviously could write it (is there anything you couldn’t?). Particularly glaring in this instance as, if written, it’s a cliche redemption story. "You could write it but probably wouldn't, which you could say about literally anything to a degree dependant on the statistical outcome of it happening" sounds shit though. Edited February 19, 2023 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I think this guy is a far better keeper than people give him credit for. He had a shocker in the final but wasn't he elbowed into goalpost by and concussed by Ramos? I think the GK position is by far the least important for this game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Froggy said: I think this guy is a far better keeper than people give him credit for. He had a shocker in the final but wasn't he elbowed into goalpost by and concussed by Ramos? I think the GK position is by far the least important for this game. Pope would have been a massive advantage if it went to pens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Not sure if yesterday changed things but Pope had the best save percentage in the league, he's a massive advantage over a keeper who's barely played in ages. Karius could have a blinder like and hopefully he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Not sure if yesterday changed things but Pope had the best save percentage in the league, he's a massive advantage over a keeper who's barely played in ages. Karius could have a blinder like and hopefully he does. Not a big fan of keeper stats to be honest. De Gea is arguably the best shot stopper in the history of the league but is 13th in save percentage. It was terrible defending that left Nunez free last night and the keeper had very little chance but it will go against the save percentage stat. Tom Heaton has one of the best penalty save ratios in the leagues history but I promise you we won't be taking him on for pens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 All I'm saying is I'm not in any way more confident than I was before with Karius being in nets instead of Pope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 2 hours ago, BoSelecta said: Sorry but ‘You couldn’t write it’ is a real pet peeve of mine. Always used in situations where you obviously could write it (is there anything you couldn’t?). Particularly glaring in this instance as, if written, it’s a cliche redemption story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Froggy said: All I'm saying is I'm not in any way more confident than I was before with Karius being in nets instead of Pope. You're trying too hard to be nice and it's unbecoming, frankly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 He will carry us to glory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Shak said: You're trying too hard to be nice and it's unbecoming, frankly. I agree to an extent about save stats like Froggy, but Pope has been rock solid and losing him is massive like. It's like replacing a reliable 1 in 2 striker with someone who'll grab 1 in 4. Not necessarily disastrous and you can still play your gameplan but your odds of scoring vs conceding are effected to a point it has a pretty clear impact on the statistical outcome of the game. Edited February 19, 2023 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, Froggy said: All I'm saying is I'm not in any way more confident than I was before with Karius being in nets instead of Pope. well you should be. Pope has been coming off his line like that all season and it’s a huge part of how we play and why we’re able to play such a high line with slow defenders. It’s typical the first error he’s made with it resulted in a red and missing our first cup final for decades. There will most likely be huge gaps behind our defence for Rashford now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Didn't expect this heel turn from Froggy like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Shak said: You're trying too hard to be nice and it's unbecoming, frankly. Oh no, I'm confident. I think you lads overrate your team massively and your drop off was always coming. You'll be fitter than us because you're shit and in less competitions. Your only hope is to overrun us, because quality wise we're better man for man. Better? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Froggy said: Oh no, I'm confident. I think you lads overrate your team massively and your drop off was always coming. You'll be fitter than us because you're shit and in less competitions. Your only hope is to overrun us, because quality wise we're better man for man. Reveal hidden contents Better? Smug cunt. I'll kill you if I ever get my hands on you, you complete bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, Shak said: Smug cunt. I'll kill you if I ever get my hands on you, you complete bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcnick Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, Shak said: Smug cunt. I'll kill you if I ever get my hands on you, you complete bastard. He’s just the typical arrogant manc prick that infests our board Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Just now, Froggy said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: I agree to an extent about save stats like Froggy, but Pope has been rock solid and losing him is massive like. It's like replacing a reliable 1 in 2 striker with someone who'll grab 1 in 4. Not necessarily disastrous and you can still play your gameplan but your odds of scoring vs conceding are effected to a point it has a pretty clear impact on the statistical outcome of the game. Losing the 'keeper who rocked up and broke a few of our 130 year old records within 20 games, is top of loads of key metrics in the league this season, and who some argue is already the best Newcastle goalkeeper they've ever seen, for a 'keeper whose career was famously ruined by two massive mistakes in a final isn't going to change all that much apparently Edited February 19, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) Put it this way, because of our form, injuries and Man United's form going into this, I was probably about 40/60 in favour of Man United. Without Pope and with Karius alone, I'm now probably 25/75 in favour of Man United. Edited February 19, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Put it this way, because of our form, injuries and Man United's form going into this, I was probably about 40/60 in favour of Man United. Without Pope and with Karius alone, I'm now probably 25/75 in favour of Man United. Fantastic to know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 38 minutes ago, Froggy said: Oh no, I'm confident. I think you lads overrate your team massively and your drop off was always coming. You'll be fitter than us because you're shit and in less competitions. Your only hope is to overrun us, because quality wise we're better man for man. Reveal hidden contents Better? I actually think you are shit as well in some positions, and somewhat overperforming in the last few weeks. There's not much in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, tgarve said: Fantastic to know What is a forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Losing the 'keeper who rocked up and broke a few of our 130 year old records within 20 games, is top of loads of key metrics in the league this season, and who some argue is already the best Newcastle goalkeeper they've ever seen, for a 'keeper whose career was famously ruined by two massive mistakes in a final isn't going to change all that much apparently Pope has been a Newcastle player for just over half a season, who's arguing he's the best keeper you've ever had? lightyears behind Given surely and I'd have thought Krul and Dubravka would be held in higher regard. A bit of recency bias maybe because you're having such a good season. Not many keepers wouldn't have excelled behind Botman and Schar this season. Karius will be fine IMO. The Dubravka loan looks like a complete mess now mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, TRon said: I actually think you are shit as well in some positions, and somewhat overperforming in the last few weeks. There's not much in it. We don't have a centre forward and right wing has been dodgy for most of the season so I'd give you those two anyway. That post you replied to was a joke though. We're obviously stronger than you, but we have glaring weaknesses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Just now, Froggy said: We don't have a centre forward and right wing has been dodgy for most of the season so I'd give you those two anyway. That post you replied to was a joke though. We're obviously stronger than you, but we have glaring weaknesses. Fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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