dcmk Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I hate this is our next game. Fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, dcmk said: I hate this is our next game. Fuck. I think this is the best time to play these. Cup hangover, expected loss. Do it at the Etihad and move on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Feck! Don't feel so bad reading the posts here. I'd no idea they were up next. No rest for the wicked I guess. On the upside I'd rather they win the league than Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Fuuuuck...are these next? Was hoping for something like a Wolves or Palace to give us a better chance at turning the second half of the season around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Yorkie said: Definitely wouldn't be averse to a bit of a shake-up. Targett, Gordon and Isak all to start; in place of one of Burn/Botman, Almiron and Wilson. Maybe Willock for Longstaff and even Murphy for Maxi. The attack just feels very, very stale atm; dying for a bit of something different. Pope Trippier Schar Botman Targett Murphy Bruno Willock Joelinton Gordon Isak I know, Murphy. But I think he's looked bright in his recent sub appearances and it would be interesting to see if we might benefit from more directness on that wing. Plus it's a right-footer on the right, we've not had that since Fraser. He's got a good delivery, potentially leading to more service, so I think it's worth a shot. Just can't take much more of Almiron cutting back with the ball or running into congested spaces without it. Or any more of Wilson being one second behind everyone else whilst being completely disarmed by two defenders. Bit harsh on Maxi maybe but Joe's more suited to an orthodox LW role imo, and Maxi's good off the bench. That’s sort of where my thinking is too. Almiron’s one trick has been picked up and he just looks like the Almiron of old at present. The side needs something fresh to me, but I don’t think Howe is that type of manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Urghh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Struggling to get up for this. The prospect of Haaland kicking us when we’re down. Id like a mid season break for a bit please to get caring about the league again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 If Targett is fit, he absolutely has to come in. I love Dan Burn, but he needs a rest, or something. Wilson the other obvious candidate to drop out. Dare I say get Miggy out for Gordon as well. Gotta shake things up now as we're too predictable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 32 minutes ago, SiLvOR said: If Targett is fit, he absolutely has to come in. I love Dan Burn, but he needs a rest, or something. Wilson the other obvious candidate to drop out. Dare I say get Miggy out for Gordon as well. Gotta shake things up now as we're too predictable Yep things definitely need freshening up. I actually think we’ll settle down in the league ok now the cup is out the way as I think it’s been a major distraction combined with form dipping. Tough match this though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 3-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 We are going to get battered Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
South-Cheshire-Toon Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Shitty play Bristol City in the cup on tuesday night - so they'll probably put out the Z team for that - so all their major players will be rested unless something fucks up on tuesday night and some of them get a 20 min run out. So expecting a defeat, margin - you can't be sure with city nowadays as they seem to be 'too precise' with their playing, 3-1 at a guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Get this out of the way, then we need 6 points from Wolves and Forest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Burn, Almiron and Wilson all look knackered. Given it's more or less a free hit, I think we could shake it up a touch. I'd quite like to see: Pope Trippier Schar Botman Targett Bruno Joelinton Longstaff ASM Isak Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 It would be very Newcastle if we win this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 10 hours ago, SiLvOR said: If Targett is fit, he absolutely has to come in. I love Dan Burn, but he needs a rest, or something. Wilson the other obvious candidate to drop out. Dare I say get Miggy out for Gordon as well. Gotta shake things up now as we're too predictable I think Burn had a really good game yesterday, so I'm not sure he'll be dropped. But. If Target is fit I'd prefer him at LB too - he's not as attacking as Burn, but he does all the dirty work and frees up ASM better. Hope they're looking at Schar closely after he got clobbered. Burn is always an option to go back into the middle if Schar or Botman are carrying a knock. And yeah, where Gordon fits in is a bit of a riddle. He'd have fresh legs, at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) Why is everyone posting Pope in line ups, is he available now? Edited February 27, 2023 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 minute ago, mighty__mag said: Why is everyone posting Pope in line ups, he won't be available? He will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 minute ago, mighty__mag said: Why is everyone posting Pope in line ups, he won't be available? He will. He's served his ban. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I think they'll handle us comfortably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Sorry, I didn't know the rule was different for straight reds that were non Violent conduct Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Inevitable Joelinton gets a yellow in this to put him out of our next 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Guess if he does get a yellow it means he's back for playing Man Utd again. And hope Bruno, Willock and Longstaff is enough to beat wolves and forest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Feels like a tough game to drop Targett back in for. Aim to keep it tight and hit them on the break. Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Willock Bruno Joelinton Gordon Isak ASM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 They'll be playing their reserves tonight and keep the big guns for us on Saturday won't they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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