cubaricho Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 They have another midweek game this week too, right? Four matches in two weeks might play into our hands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Would be reluctant moving willock out of the left sided centre mid role too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 They’re a shadow of the side of old, but it is still an away game to a good side who are likely to finish in a European spot. Would take a draw now if offered Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Excited that we go into this with a genuine hope of winning, HWTL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Genuine 6 pointer against these. Been a while. I'd take a point ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Gutted this isn’t televised Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 26 minutes ago, mouldy_uk said: Gutted this isn’t televised They've made the terrible choice to go for Villa vs Chelsea instead. Other than Liverpool vs City later that day you'd imagine our game against Man Utd would draw the biggest TV crowd if it were on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 As well as Willock has been playing i think beefing up the midfield with Joelinton while allowing Bruno to move forwards means keeping Longstaff in that sitting role. Probs bring Targett in at left back too. I think Murphy will start, ASM will get 30 mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Be toughest game since city, a point would be a good result. No way Murphy starts if ASM is fully fit, Murphy has done well but they are different levels. Joelinton provides the cover on the left so ASM can stay up the pitch. Starting Murphy over a fit ASM is absolutely crackers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 1 minute ago, WilliamPS said: Be toughest game since city, a point would be a good result. No way Murphy starts if ASM is fully fit, Murphy has done well but they are different levels. Joelinton provides the cover on the left so ASM can stay up the pitch. Starting Murphy over a fit ASM is absolutely crackers Joe and Maxi we’ll rested too and they’ve got a game Thursday. Our press could be massive against them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Genuinely believe we can win... but won't be thinking the world is ending if we lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 I'd love to take 3 points off these. We're absolutely better tactically, but we've got a defensive error in us. Think we'll win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 If we get 3 points from either this, Tottenham or Chelsea it’s really going to feel like we’ve entered a completely different level. We know we’re going to be competitive, but it’s only when you get the wins that the belief really starts to come Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 1 minute ago, gbandit said: If we get 3 points from either this, Tottenham or Chelsea it’s really going to feel like we’ve entered a completely different level. We know we’re going to be competitive, but it’s only when you get the wins that the belief really starts to come I think winning this and/or Spurs would be huge statements because theyre away from home, as I don't think we've beaten a big 6 side away from home since Spurs under Bruce, August 2019? I genuinely don't fear anyone at SJP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 42 minutes ago, Mazzy said: They've made the terrible choice to go for Villa vs Chelsea instead. Other than Liverpool vs City later that day you'd imagine our game against Man Utd would draw the biggest TV crowd if it were on. Apart from away fans not getting fucked about for TV schedules let's not advocate us being on all the time based on popularity. One of the beefs about Sky, in particular, and all the tv stakeholder's content is it's not spread out enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Got to be really optimistic for this one. Can be sure we'll fight like hell for the result. Can't say the same about Man U. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Really nice that a win isn’t essential but we’ve got a real opportunity to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 I have a feeling we'll go with a midfield 3 of Longstaff, Joelinton, Bruno in this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 I really hope we don´t keep longstaff in midfield for Manu, he has been making too many mistakes for me and is too slow releasing the ball (gets caught too often), and a midfield of Big joe, willock and Bruno is much more competitive. With regard to Maxi and Murphy; I would rather Maxi was on for 60-70 mins and if we are winning we bring on murphy who is better defensively and can counter if necessary... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, buzza said: I really hope we don´t keep longstaff in midfield for Manu, he has been making too many mistakes for me and is too slow releasing the ball (gets caught too often), and a midfield of Big joe, willock and Bruno is much more competitive. With regard to Maxi and Murphy; I would rather Maxi was on for 60-70 mins and if we are winning we bring on murphy who is better defensively and can counter if necessary... Keeping Willock in is fine by me like, I'm just thinking that if we do it probably means Bruno being the one that sits deep, which is fine but doesn't get the best out of him. Edited October 10, 2022 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Kid Icarus said: Keeping Willock in is fine by me like, I'm just thinking that if we do it probably means Bruno being the one that sits deep, which is fine but doesn't get the best out of him. I agree. But Longstaff for me has been a level much lower than the others, would rather tighten us up and bring maxi back in tbh... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Not sure if Howe will drop Murphy after his goal tbh. I reckon we’ll probably see Maxi coming on late or if we go behind (we’ll need him fresh to get after a tough low-block Everton side later on in the week). Longstaff is probably the easiest to drop and we’ll see Joelinton starting imo. Tldr: same XI but Big Joe in for Longstaff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 2 hours ago, mouldy_uk said: Gutted this isn’t televised Not really hard to watch these days. Will be televised in my house. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, Slim said: Not really hard to watch these days. Will be televised in my house. Where do you live and have you room for us all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 I really don't know what to expect here, which is a refreshing change from writing it off as a certain defeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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