hakka Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 While we have been offkey of late, struggled with some injuries and sending offs, you know we will get a totally different performance in the final against Man Utd. Literally a win away from a trophy, Eddie and the boys will be fully up for this. I can't wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I was thinking we’d end up going to penalties and Pope putting on another pen-saving masterclass. Really sucks that he’s out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, DoricGinola said: We'll be up against it alright. Against a team bang in form, with our defence looking shaky with a reserve goalie behind them, front line misfiring. It's not played on paper though. Positive is obvs Bruno coming back in and the players can empty the tank on the day. I'm of the opinion the final has had a bearing on league performances outwith missing our Brazilian magician. The players potentially playing within themselves. That all ends on Sunday. And what about the winless games before we made it to the final and Bruno’s suspension? We’ve been misfiring since the restart after the wc and i simply think our small squad, high pressure team are just knackered. With it being a final will give them some extra energy but this Man U team does what it takes to win games and score a lot in the dying minutes as well. I’m expecting the worst and hoping for the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 It'll probably depend on how fit Willock is. ASM certainly give Howe something to think about though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, STM said: The more I think about it, the more I'm tempted to play Joelinton out wide and bring Willock back in. We are just more solid like that. Leaves us Maxi and Isak from the bench too. Willocks injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Willock looks like he'll be fit for the final apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Gawalls said: Willocks injured Howe said he might be back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Gawalls said: Willocks injured He's back this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Just now, STM said: He's back this week. Oh - that’s good anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Prophet said: To be fair, Sabitzer was a yellow, no more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Really hope he’s doesnt drop maxi then and go back to normal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Thomson Mouse said: I actually agree it was only a yellow to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Thomson Mouse said: He pulls out of the challange and makes little contact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Gawalls said: Really hope he’s doesnt drop maxi then and go back to normal. Fairly sure that won't happen. Maxi's been given the chance he's been waiting for and earned his spot now, it's his to lose imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Just seen Sky advertise the final for the first time there during half time of Spurs vs West Ham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedder Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Yorkie said: I know what you mean. I've mentioned it a few times now but my emotions are up and down these days. I've had brief spells of the intense feelings suddenly being reduced and that invariably gets me down a bit whenever it's happened. After we won at Spurs, for instance, I suddenly went quite numb for a bit. There's a few things which contribute to it, I think. It's a symptom of the damage left behind from so much time spent feeling apathetic or outright anti-NUFC during the Ashley era; there's the problematic nature of the current ownership; there's the fact I no longer identify with some of the fanbase (having grown up wishing I was a 'real' Geordie); there's the relentlessness of this season's fixture list (less time to 'miss' the team) and there's all of the other unlikable things about the nature of today's game at the elite level. Then there's this notion that NUFC, suddenly, are inevitably going to be successful - which, if you believe it, has emotional implications and philosophical quandaries given the 'why', and given who we might compare ourselves to if indeed the trophies do come along. Thankfully, there's so much that's good about what's happening - new characters to associate with and fall in love with, redemption stories, drama on the pitch, still punching above our weight despite the changing circumstances, the novelty of cup runs - that my fleeting spells of numbness get batted away without too much fuss. And there's nothing like a proper weekend-ruiner (like yesterday) to rejuvenate those feelings of anguish/disappointment/rage which are then repurposed as desperation to win by the time the next game comes along. If I needed it, my mindset about next week has been given a serious shot of nerves/excitement now that I'm less confident. I agree with much of this. Another thing for me is not having a season ticket after having one for almost 20 years before Bruce came. I feel more on the periphery these days. Even more so with recent debates about who deserves Wembley tickets and ‘rewarding loyal fans’. Doesn’t help, when you can get tickets they’re are typically in the Leazes which doesn’t compare in anyway to the strawberry corner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 One area we should be having a field day with next week is set pieces as their current first choice team (I presume it will be this) is quite small. It's however the one big failing we have and it does piss me off when you see the height we have, and yet we are pretty toothless. We need to be attacking balls into the box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, et tu brute said: One area we should be having a field day with next week is set pieces as their current first choice team (I presume it will be this) is quite small. It's however the one big failing we have and it does piss me off when you see the height we have, and yet we are pretty toothless. We need to be attacking balls into the box. I think our set pieces only improve when we reintroduce matt targetts left foot as a variation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, geordie_b said: I think our set pieces only improve when we reintroduce matt targetts left foot as a variation Yeah wouldn't argue there, but I don't see Targett replacing Burn in Howe's mind. Needs sorting either way as it's been ineffective in the main all season, when it should be one of our biggest strengths. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC91 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 43 minutes ago, geordie_b said: I think our set pieces only improve when we reintroduce matt targetts left foot as a variation Diagree to some extent though, as Burn, Schar and Botman yet to score a header and all had some cracking chances. Although worst out the 4 lascelles probably the best header of a ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Paullow said: Just seen Sky advertise the final for the first time there during half time of Spurs vs West Ham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikenewcastle Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dancing Brave said: Of all the faux outrage I hear from our fans, the whole United thing annoys me the most (moaning about the BBC showing/referring to the Hereford game is a close second). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 minute ago, ilikenewcastle said: Of all the faux outrage I hear from our fans, the whole United thing annoys me the most (moaning about the BBC showing/referring to the Hereford game is a close second). I like Newcastle I like Newcastle United better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 28 minutes ago, et tu brute said: Yeah wouldn't argue there, but I don't see Targett replacing Burn in Howe's mind. Needs sorting either way as it's been ineffective in the main all season, when it should be one of our biggest strengths. Its like set pieces under Southgate, was a massive weapon in Russia then went cold Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, ilikenewcastle said: Of all the faux outrage I hear from our fans, the whole United thing annoys me the most (moaning about the BBC showing/referring to the Hereford game is a close second). It doesn’t for me. It’s the club’s name for fuck’s sake. And everyone I’ve ever met refers to ‘Man Yoo’ and ‘Man City’, not ‘United’ or ‘City’. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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