nufcjb Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Been looking at their fixtures before the semis 1st and 2nd leg.. Everton A Villa H Newcastle H Blackpool H Newcastle A I think momentum is something important for them. They won against City on the back of a probably unexpected away win against Palace in the FA Cup a few days earlier. They have a struggling Lampard Everton this weekend at Goodison where the crowd factor might help them pull off a result. Then a shaky or unpredictable Villa at home before the 1st leg. Win both games or avoid defeat, their league position might be healthier and they'll go into the St.Mary's leg on a high. Any negative results in both, and their league position would be bad and their priorities would be difficult to handle. Similarly, that Blackpool tie could give them a headache. If they need a result at SJP, they'll probably need a reserve team for the FA Cup. If we get into a healthy lead from the 1st leg, probably they can put a decent team against Blackpool, who remember, dismantled Forest in the last round, something Southampton probably don't want to happen to them and harm their confidence. Having said all that though, we too have tricky games. We need to keep the momentum up now, put chances away, find a way past Fulham and Palace. Keeping the expectations realistic but at the same time, doing the job as hoped is also something Howe will definitely instill into the players from now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newintoon Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 How much away allocation will we get, will it just be usual points system if it is I’m guessing it won’t make members sale? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Warthog Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I certainly don't think we should assume that we're playing the Southampton of November just gone. They might not have changed much in overall quality but, as we all know, confidence and momentum can count for a lot. Having said that, we're more than capable of winning at their place and should that play out, then we ought to do enough in the home leg to progress to Wembley. (Just typing that feels brand new to me!) And, if the likely scenario plays out and we face Moan Utd there, we need to be in peak condition. But also carry on picking up points in the league. Therein lies the challenge for Eddie & co I guess! I will say - whatever happens, this is already a feather in this team's cap. This competition has been next to a non-event for us for so long - now look! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Warthog Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, TheGuv said: What a tragic stat that is...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 24 minutes ago, Skeletor said: Over the moon with how this competition is going for us. Never imagined City would be dumped out. Will be difficult no doubt, but can't argue things are really going our way here. And they dump Scousers out before getting dumped out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Sorry people 😬 Booked my trains for the Final 😆 I’m so against tempting fate as well but just had to be done at current prices as I’ve noted them rising already 🤷♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I booked Newcastle for the final weekend if it happens. No doubt if we beat Southampton hotel prices will go up big time because fans will be coming in from all over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 IF we get to the final, wonder how many people would travel down even without a ticket. Think there might be a Geordie takeover of Trafalgar Square? Better get them trains sorted. Can't be having no strikes on final weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Miggys First Goal said: IF we get to the final, wonder how many people would travel down even without a ticket. Think there might be a Geordie takeover of Trafalgar Square? I'm still debating whether to go to Newcastle or London, its hard to decide like. Need to obviously get past Southampton first but because its only next month you kinda want to look at hotels and that soon. Free cancellations and pay on arrival obviously incase we lose the semi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 16 minutes ago, Decky said: I'm still debating whether to go to Newcastle or London, its hard to decide like. Need to obviously get past Southampton first but because its only next month you kinda want to look at hotels and that soon. Free cancellations and pay on arrival obviously incase we lose the semi. This is my dilemma. The night before would be fun, as would the build up to the game. However, once the game starts, it’ll be a bit shit in a pub in London If we were to win, everyone would be going home in dribs and drabs with their own arrangements. Meanwhile, the town would be berserk. I believe the Bigg Market in 98 and 99 (I was only a Nipper) was meant to be unreal. Tough one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, TheGuv said: This is my dilemma. The night before would be fun, as would the build up to the game. However, once the game starts, it’ll be a bit shit in a pub in London If we were to win, everyone would be going home in dribs and drabs with their own arrangements. Meanwhile, the town would be berserk. I believe the Bigg Market in 98 and 99 (I was only a Nipper) was meant to be unreal. Tough one. Was thinking that myself. London will be class with the fans but most of them are heading to Wembley while I'm in a pub with a load of people having a normal Sunday. May as well just stay in Ireland at that rate. Gonna go to Newcastle. Think I'll just go on the Sunday and not the whole weekend though. Just fucking beat Southampton and make it happen lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Wish they'd hurry up with the semi final dates too because I need to book that as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Decky said: Wish they'd hurry up with the semi final dates too because I need to book that as well. Your pretty safe with 24th & 1st I’d say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoreboard82 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 18 hours ago, SteV said: None. You lose any loyalty points if you give up your ST. This is possibly where some arseholes I know give me the "told you so" for not holding onto my ST and subsequently losing my points. I have it back but minus the points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, LFEE said: Sorry people 😬 Booked my trains for the Final 😆 I’m so against tempting fate as well but just had to be done at current prices as I’ve noted them rising already 🤷♂️ My da booked hotel by Wembley after we beat Bournemouth I've got to say, I've never been one to get too confident with us, but I am quite confident about the semis. One game anything can happen and could easily seeing us bottle it, but over two legs I do really fancy us to beat Southampton given our quality. Re London v toon - you'd think there'd be enough toon fans about that there could be some good pubs to enjoy the match in. That plus pre ( and post?) match Trafalgar sq (and cheeky remote chance of cadging a ticket) and I'd be tempted by London. Newcastle would be class too obviously like so I'd see temptation. Edited January 12, 2023 by Inferior Acuña Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Personally don't see the point in going down like if you don't have a ticket. Either go to the match or watch it in Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Just now, ponsaelius said: Personally don't see the point in going down like if you don't have a ticket. Either go to the match or watch it in Newcastle. Definitely. Newcastle should be class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Bizza said: Does playing Spurs there in the league not count like? It's a mackem who runs that account tbf, so it's probably more a dig at us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, Inferior Acuña said: My da booked hotel by Wembley after we beat Bournemouth I've got to say, I've never been one to get too confident with us, but I am quite confident about the semis. One game anything can happen and could easily seeing us bottle it, but over two legs I do really fancy us to beat Southampton given our quality. Re London v toon - you'd think there'd be enough toon fans about that there could be some good pubs to enjoy the match in. That plus pre ( and post?) match Trafalgar sq (and cheeky remote chance of cadging a ticket) and I'd be tempted by London. Newcastle would be class too obviously like so I'd see temptation. There was 1000s and 1000s of ticketless Toon fans travelled in 98 and 99. I had a ticket both times but some of my mates who travelled didn't and they said it was class. 98 was when the town got smashed up afterwards so it was probably better being in London! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 If we get to the final town will be bouncing on match day, hopefully the team organise something at the centre for life or St James’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 IF we get to the final and IF we win, the town will be like Buenos Aires when Argentina won the WC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Miggys First Goal said: IF we get to the final and IF we win, the town will be like Buenos Aires when Argentina won the WC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Shocking form people booking travel for thE final already Dont jinx this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Inferior Acuña said: Damn right! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Have booked a free cancellation hotel and paid £80 for a return going on the Saturday back on the Monday , worse case scenario is lose £80 but should we get to the final it will likely be double that . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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