The Prophet Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: Fantasy Football Scout. Set pieces have been our undoing in recent weeks specifically. Wasted loads in attack (and sometimes seem to play for set pieces) and conceded 2 shit ones. Both more or less identical too. A flick on at the near post, finished at the back stick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Both more or less identical too. A flick on at the near post, finished at the back stick. Also conceded the same way against Spurs. The last 2 have had different people at fault. Spurs and the second example it was Joe at near post, Trippier at the far. I mentioned it when it happened last week. I was told on here not to worry, it's only 2 examples weeks apart. I said if Howe is the coach I know he is, he'll be concerned by that and keen to not see it become a pattern. It's happened again and now it's a pattern. I'm sure he's working on it defensively and offensively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) For what it's worth, I think out set piece xG has always somewhat propped up our xG numbers. The difference was that earlier in the season, our set pieces had a fair amount of variance, whereas it's mostly your bog standard routine at the moment. We definitely should be looking to score more with the quality of Trippier's delivery and the size of some of the lads we have. Edited February 13, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 My prediction of 9th feels about right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, GWN said: My prediction of 9th feels about right That'd require some implosion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 When it’s still mathematically on, then it’s still on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Some of our big chances from set pieces have involved Bruno, either that extended short corner for Tripper to cross it to the Bruno far post header or the ones where its been a layoff to Bruno for a loopy ball in behind. When its just been Trippier crossing for Burn or Schar, we've not had as much joy. It's a simple one, but "not won without Bruno" may be the most illustrative single stat we have this season. So long as the defence holds up, we're going to compete in every game. Most of the draws were failures to grab three points, not battles to avoid defeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 13/02/2023 at 11:56, The Prophet said: For what it's worth, I think out set piece xG has always somewhat propped up our xG numbers. The difference was that earlier in the season, our set pieces had a fair amount of variance, whereas it's mostly your bog standard routine at the moment. We definitely should be looking to score more with the quality of Trippier's delivery and the size of some of the lads we have. I voiced some concern about our lack of impact from set pieces earlier in the season and was told that we actually scored quite a lot of goals from them. Perhaps we do - or did - but the big lads are all pretty useless in the air from the corners. Lascelles was the only one who really attacked the ball with venom, the rest of them will jump, but the ball usually just skews off their heads into the stands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Miss Targett’s corners (sure I remember them being more effective) ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 hour ago, TRon said: I voiced some concern about our lack of impact from set pieces earlier in the season and was told that we actually scored quite a lot of goals from them. Perhaps we do - or did - but the big lads are all pretty useless in the air from the corners. Lascelles was the only one who really attacked the ball with venom, the rest of them will jump, but the ball usually just skews off their heads into the stands. Aye. Schar's not the biggest but probably the best from the starters. Botman, Burn, Joe, Isak - no confidence in them from set pieces Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 17 hours ago, TRon said: I voiced some concern about our lack of impact from set pieces earlier in the season and was told that we actually scored quite a lot of goals from them. Perhaps we do - or did - but the big lads are all pretty useless in the air from the corners. Lascelles was the only one who really attacked the ball with venom, the rest of them will jump, but the ball usually just skews off their heads into the stands. For a team that put in a lot of crosses, including from 100 corners per game, we are pathetically weak at attacking them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 16 minutes ago, Dr Venkman said: For a team that put in a lot of crosses, including from 100 corners per game, we are pathetically weak at attacking them. It’s not as pathetic as the float to Williamson set penis - but considering the personnel it is bafflingly poor. Also a worry that we’ve now conceded from two corners in two games. Who is the set piece coach…? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 It is concerning that both set piece concessions were identical, but it'll almost certainly be worked in on as a consequence. To be fair the one v Bournemouth was nicely worked from an attacking point of view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/premier-league-top-four-odds-can-newcastle-still-make-it-or-will-they-be-caught/207369 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Bruno and most likely Willock along with Targett back after Liverpool. Enjoy the final, then once that welcome distraction is put to one side we'll be back to full strength and ready to resume our title charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 20 hours ago, The Prophet said: https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/premier-league-top-four-odds-can-newcastle-still-make-it-or-will-they-be-caught/207369 Sky bet odds of 5/6 to finish top four… yet some have been suggesting we’ve blown it ?♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Not feeling so optimistic anymore… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Just now, Unbelievable said: Not feeling so optimistic anymore… We’re still top 4, Bruno’s coming back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I still think we’ll finish top 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Just now, Jack27 said: I still think we’ll finish top 6 Would be very happy if we did, did not think it was possible before the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 On 17/02/2023 at 10:12, The Prophet said: Bruno and most likely Willock along with Targett back after Liverpool. Enjoy the final, then once that welcome distraction is put to one side we'll be back to full strength and ready to resume our title charge. Yeah I think things will settle down again after the final and we’ll be fine to some extent. Whether we get top four though, tough to say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krabbe2 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 The club showed quite clearly in the January window that top 4 is not a goal. You have to forget it now if you don't want to hurt yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Beyond me why they didn’t spend to give top 4 a go. Not like any team, apart from the top 6, has the luxury to give that shot away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, maze said: Beyond me why they didn’t spend to give top 4 a go. Not like any team, apart from the top 6, has the luxury to give that shot away. FFP coupled with clubs quoting us ridiculous fees most likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I just don’t see where the goals are coming from. There’s literally not one player who I can see getting a decent amount between now and the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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