Shadow Puppets Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 We need Man Utd to beat Spurs mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said: We need Man Utd to beat Spurs mind I wouldn't trust them given their record away to top half sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 We need nowt other than us to get 4 points from the next two. Then everything will fall into place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, Heron said: We need nowt other than us to get 4 points from the next two. Then everything will fall into place. This. We need to just get the points we have on offer. Everyone else is of no consequence as long as we do what we need to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I honestly think Manu are half the team without Martinez and Rashford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 22 minutes ago, buzza said: I honestly think Manu are half the team without Martinez and Rashford How would you be without Botman and Isak? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Froggy said: How would you be without Botman and Isak? True. But considering isak and botman cost us less than two players you're not even mentioning, i think it speaks more about your team/management than ours ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Froggy said: How would you be without Botman and Isak? Probably ok actually. Burn into CB and Targett at LB was extremely solid for the last 5 months of last season. Wilson to replace Isak is not a disaster either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Their last 4 games are just so easy man. Maybe West Ham or Bournemouth will have something to play for but they are not good teams. Their next 4 are tricky given the injuries. If they lose a couple perhaps i'll be more interested in them. If Maxi is back in full training next week and everyone else stays fit - we should finish 3rd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Their last 4 games are just so easy man. Maybe West Ham or Bournemouth will have something to play for but they are not good teams. Their next 4 are tricky given the injuries. If they lose a couple perhaps i'll be more interested in them. If Maxi is back in full training next week and everyone else stays fit - we should finish 3rd. He’s been good recently, but I think you’re putting too much importance on ASM. We can certainly win with Joelinton / Willock down the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 55 minutes ago, Froggy said: How would you be without Botman and Isak? hahahah.... They are invincible!! For the run in it certainly plays to our advantage, just hoping Kane gets a metatarsal or something similar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 43 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: He’s been good recently, but I think you’re putting too much importance on ASM. We can certainly win with Joelinton / Willock down the left. Nah I think ASM is crucial. No other player is anywhere close to being as creative as ASM. Not even close. It's borne out in the stats. Our downturn in form coincided with him and Isak being out the team and our uptick when they came back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Nah I think ASM is crucial. No other player is anywhere close to being as creative as ASM. Not even close. It's borne out in the stats. Our downturn in form coincided with him and Isak being out the team and our uptick when they came back. Also bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fountain Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 24 minutes ago, buzza said: hahahah.... They are invincible!! For the run in it certainly plays to our advantage, just hoping Kane gets a metatarsal or something similar Kane had started every game this season. He's due an injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infatuation Junkie Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Froggy said: How would you be without Botman and Isak? Botman could get run over by a bus and still be available for the next match. Robots don’t get injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoTime Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Smal said: Probably ok actually. Burn into CB and Targett at LB was extremely solid for the last 5 months of last season. Wilson to replace Isak is not a disaster either. With that team we finished 3rd in the form table last season, so don't think Froggy's point holds much merit. Man U are shite and fortunate we got screwed by VAR so early in the season otherwise we'd be well ahead of them. Edited April 14, 2023 by ShoTime Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 17 minutes ago, Dr. TC said: Also bruno Yes. From the players that get regular minutes it's only Burn, Murphy and one of Joelinton, Willock & Longstaff, one of Almiron or Gordon that we could absorb an injury too without significant impact. The rest of the defence + Pope, Bruno, Wilson, Isak, ASM - there's no decent replacement. There's a massive drop in quality when these are out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 While ASM is a great option and a constant threat for us, we did win 8 out of 9 without him in the side earlies this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) If Miggy / another wide player is going to score 6 in 9 again - aye he won't be missed much. The likelihood of that happening isn't very high though is it? In that run Miggy was over performing his Xg significantly. While ASM - this season and throughout his time at Newcastle is a frequent source of chance creation. Creating 2 of our opening goals in the last 3 games. His expected assists per game is only bettered by Trippier in our team. I will never understand why people are so keen to downplay him. We stormed the last 10 games of last season without Trippier - he's still critical to us though. Edited April 14, 2023 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Froggy said: How would you be without Botman and Isak? Top 4 form probably, like last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Just now, Hanshithispantz said: Top 4 form probably, like last season. You're all getting a bit too literal. All we hear is how we're bad without Casemiro. Now we're bad without Rashford and/or Martinez. How many more players do you want to lump in? But yes given that we have played more games than anyone else, are still fighting in every competition, and already have significant injuries and suspensions, losing Rashford and Martinez is a blow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Froggy said: You're all getting a bit too literal. All we hear is how we're bad without Casemiro. Now we're bad without Rashford and/or Martinez. How many more players do you want to lump in? But yes given that we have played more games than anyone else, are still fighting in every competition, and already have significant injuries and suspensions, losing Rashford and Martinez is a blow. Both having great seasons, huge blow for you. Casemiro coming back will help, but still, those two out for a prolonged period hurts your CL chances. Sancho and others need to step up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) Sounds like Rashford might only miss one league game, against Forest. We probably want him back fit to face Spurs mind. They're the easier side to finish above given the table now and the game in hand. If Spurs beat them, it gets a lot tighter. Still not counting out Liverpool considering their run and returning players, plus the fact us, Spurs, and Man U play each other, and the tougher fixtures we have. Yes they need a big winning run, but we ourselves went on a five-game winning stream as soon as our tough spell ended. Edited April 14, 2023 by ohmelads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 It would be hugely disappointing at this point to finish 5th behind Man United and Spurs. But honestly if we miss out on the CL because of Liverpool it will ruin the entire season for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Martinez has fractured his fifth metatarsal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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