Geordie Ahmed Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 22 minutes ago, NUFCDoog said: We're not finishing in the top 4 like, absolutely no chance. We've had a phenomenal season whatever happens, no doubt (unless we lose no end of games between now and end of season and end up finishing 10th or something) but we're nowhere near good enough to finish in the top 4. We had a chance but our squad is so wafer thin, and the back ups we have so poor that we're going to slip up. Top 6 would be fantastic, but that in itself brings more pressure for next season, we can't go backwards from that and the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea will be a lot better, it's a great conversation to be in but pressure on Howe and the team are going to be significantly different next season. It's one thing to say you don't think we'll finish top 4 (as it happens I think we'll just miss out) but to say absolutely no chance whilst we are currently in 4th is a bit of a mad statement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Kanji said: I don’t see us faltering away completely because we drew at home to West Ham the top 4 race is up in the air for a handful of teams. Hopefully we figure our attack out sooner than later as I think we’ve got the tactics and defense spot on. I think we needed to freshen up the squad a bit and bring a couple more players. Gordon was a breath of fresh air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 24 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: Interesting thread. Basically we're massively underperforming in terms of our xG, 4 open play goals from 8.63 xG since Boxing Day. Since the post WC restart we're 2nd to Man City in xG difference. We're just missing a lot of chances and yesterday was no different. On another day Wilson gets a hattrick if not a brace which he should've had at least. We're not out of this race by any means. Yeah very interesting. This stood out for me: ’For one last piece of context, in the last 47 days, #NUFC has played 11 games, one every 4.27 days. In the next 47 days, we play just 6 times. With a smallish squad, that extra recovery & focused coaching time should help lift performances as we chase for a top-4 spot.’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Needed a midfielder in January imo. Players starting to look leggy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 A couple games ago we were nailed on, now because we didn’t sign a CM there’s no chance? Some fans will never learn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Can see us ending up 5th with a cup runner up spot , brilliant season really but will feel like such a disappointment if it happens . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Dropping out of the top 4 and having something to chase might make it a bit easier if anything. At least in terms of fans expectations. At the moment it feels like we have something to lose when it shouldn't really. It's an amazing achievement we are where we are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 16 minutes ago, Nine said: A couple games ago we were nailed on, now because we didn’t sign a CM there’s no chance? Some fans will never learn Think most people expected us to strenghten our midfield mind. We made it weaker and that will probably cost us a top 4 finish. IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Got to beat Bournemouth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 We will win the cup and finish 3rd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Last two matches you'd have thought there would have been a decent chance to gain a fair bit on Spurs, but it's them who have actually gained 4 points on us. Palace (A), West Ham (H), 2 points Fulham (A), Man City (H), 6 points Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 A mediocre window has cost us here. Won’t be another opportunity like this for a while, unfortunately. We’ll finish 5th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Never thought a Spurs result would trigger mass hysteria on here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Mass hysteria? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikenewcastle Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 You wouldn't think Spurs were still behind us having played a game more! There will be twists and turns from now until May. As for us not getting a better opportunity to finish top 4 than this season, we absolutely will. Many times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Gained a point on Arsenal and Man City. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Think most people expected us to strenghten our midfield mind. We made it weaker and that will probably cost us a top 4 finish. IMO. I think with what we’ve been blessed with so far we should give management the benefit of the doubt when it comes to recruitment, we don’t know better. No signing would have guaranteed top 4. Edited February 5, 2023 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 We can win the league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: Never thought a Spurs result would trigger mass hysteria on here Gotta admit we’ve gone off the boil lately and had an opportunity to strengthen for a push for a champions league place but didn’t take it. Gain that CL place makes us attractive to elite players, sign those players then success follows. Being conservative, being afraid of FFP implications may cost us in the long run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 We do need to beat Spurs at home like. Feels that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 We're drawing too many games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Geordie Ahmed said: It's one thing to say you don't think we'll finish top 4 (as it happens I think we'll just miss out) but to say absolutely no chance whilst we are currently in 4th is a bit of a mad statement You should've seen the relegationometer last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 They have a few hard games coming up. Then after Chelsea, Spurs’ fixtures look pretty decent. Long old way to go yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 People are just saying they think we will drop out of 4th . Is it not allowed to say . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, McCormick said: Mass hysteria? Let’s settle on plenty of shitting the bed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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