Ketsbaia Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 33 minutes ago, huss9 said: somewhat strangely, the mackems defeat has cheered me up no end and i feel more confident for thursday night! It's felt like the first result in a while that's gone well between ourselves, Liverpool and the mackems. Let's hope the tide has turned! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 And now an injury crisis.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcnick Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Ben said: And now an injury crisis.... ???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 8 hours ago, Kid Icarus said: I know it's crunch time, but for me I think this is a bit of a litmus test at a new level for Howe at Newcastle. Our main style of playing plays right into Brighton's hands and it's probably better if we sit back and hit them on the break (like we did at home last season) We have a much more ingrained pressing style now though, so I hope we're able to do it. Howe has almost never been naive imo, but Spurs away last season sticks in my mind as suicidal. Spurs were really good at that time, at letting teams press them, then fucking them up on the break, even beating Man City in that way. So when we went and did the same thing Man City did and got smashed 5-1, it was truly bizarre. It's been a while since we've sat back and played on the break, the best example of it working probably being Man City at home, so we know Howe and we have it in our locker, and Howe's record against Brighton is very good (played 18, won 10, drawn 5, lost 3) Our crowd will also be urging us forward, so I also hope we have some patience and understand that possession or pressing isn't the be-all-and-end-all. Honestly feels like one of those games where we need to keep our shape and wait for the openings in this one for that reason, it's how Brighton have been beaten in recent games. The last thing we need is to press too far up the pitch and leave our defence vulnerable to the counter like we did against Liverpool, although that was more a long ball catching us out, but same principle applies. I think this is a game where we have to stay patient and take the game deep if we have to, then use the subs wisely to find the winner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bally21 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 8 hours ago, huss9 said: somewhat strangely, the mackems defeat has cheered me up no end and i feel more confident for thursday night! Same for me, utterly illogical of course, but if the turds getting beat makes some of our fans more confident then that can only be a good thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Ben said: And now an injury crisis.... Don’t be posting shit like that man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Will Howe be doing a pre match press conference today ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Could be a class week this. Mackems stopping down, us almost locking down CL. Lush. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: Will Howe be doing a pre match press conference today ? I think he will today, but won't for Monday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Just now, et tu brute said: I think he will today, but won't for Monday They tend to do it in the post match don’t they when the next game is so soon after Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 minute ago, et tu brute said: I think he will today, but won't for Monday Aye, imagine it will be one of those where they do a brief 5 minute one for Monday after tomorrows post-match one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) sigh Edited May 17, 2023 by Jack27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jack27 said: sigh ? I’d be tempted to play Anderson RCM to allow Joelinton and Willock to return to the left. Or even Schar RCM and Burn CB. Not ideal, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Yeah I really think Schär could do a job against Mac Allister and Mitoma in midfield. (earlier today I was kicked in the head by a horse) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: ? I’d be tempted to play Anderson RCM to allow Joelinton and Willock to return to the left. Or even Schar RCM and Burn CB. Not ideal, like. Schar at RCM is a non-starter, he would be so far off the pressing/intensity levels needed in that position. I have feeling it will be ASM at LW and Joe at LCM, Bruno at 6 and Willock LCM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Longstaff out is a blow, but Everton showed they can be got at. Have to hope we’re on our game and they see some drop off after the result against Arsenal. Team vs team it’s very tight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Just got my tickets through that I won in the Sky VIP ballot, and they are in the Milburn Platinum Club. Not bad for nowt! Picking my Son up from Teesside Uni tonight (for his summer break) and he's going with me tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 29 minutes ago, Jack27 said: sigh I'd be tempted to go EA at RCM too tbf. Joe's on the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Trippier will need protection against Mitoma’s speed. Gordon is quick but he’d need to be very disciplined. Big game for Bruno and Big Jo, we absolutely need to control the midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 38 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: Schar at RCM is a non-starter, he would be so far off the pressing/intensity levels needed in that position. I have feeling it will be ASM at LW and Joe at LCM, Bruno at 6 and Willock LCM. You’re right, but even with him DCM and Bruno moved to RCM. Willock-Bruno-Joelinton just doesn’t look like it works for me. It’s a midfield which is porous defensively Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 I’m confused to why people think Anderson could do a job in midfield, I’m not sure he’s proved himself in that position yet? Too much of a risk. Same with schar in midfield, complete non starter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 minute ago, black_n_white said: I’m confused to why people think Anderson could do a job in midfield, I’m not sure he’s proved himself in that position yet? Too much of a risk. Same with schar in midfield, complete non starter. Schar has played midfield before. Not saying it’s a great option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Murphy being out is as big a blow imo (cannot believe I'm typing that out, but here we are ) he was our main out ball last year against them. He kept burning Cucurella for pace on the break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Hoping we can channel our opening 20 mins against Spurs stuff against Brighton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 We're going to need several players to really step up, including Bruno and Joelinton. Which I firmly believe they will. Gordon and ASM (if involved) have to be direct and ruthless. We can beat them, but it'll take more than one goal, I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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