Vinny Green Balls Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, andycap said: It's bad crack like when you can't voice an opinion in here about what we are all seeing on the pitch. Without getting pillared. You can voice it. People may voice theirs and call your opinion dog shit though. You can tough it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 In isolation today is a great result. The problem is we’ve not played at last years levels once all season (or pre season). We’ve beaten Villa. Which was a great result, but they dominated large periods of the game. We beat Brentford. Again good result, but we looked average. This year was always going to be hard and it’s proving it so far. Expectation is higher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) Not saying that I think your opinion is shit, andycap. I just get a little exasperated with people acting like they are being censored. Didn't mean to word it that way Edited September 19, 2023 by Vinny Green Balls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Andy said: Great result, but there are issues that need addressing with the huge gaps in our midfield and the lack of any fluidity in our attacking play, which aren't problems isolated to this performance. To me it’s fairly obvious that we are missing Big and Little Joe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 We’ve had a really tough start to the season mind, not too concerned about the performances yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Rod said: I think you are being harsh on our team tonight. A point away from home in The Champions League against AC Milan. Read that last sentence again. But they are nothing like as good as their iconic name. Player for player there's very little in it. If we had signed Loftus Cheek and Pulisic this summer they'd have been a lot of disappointment both on here and in general. 25 shots to 6, 9 on target to 1, 6 corners to 2. Battered. Obviously the end result (in terms of points) would have been the same if we went there, went toe for toe and ended up with a thrilling 3-3 draw, but if any one of those 25 chances go in then the outlook on here would have been so much different, and it wasn't mainly down to heroic, well orgsnised defending, it was mainly down to poor Milan finishing that we came away with a very good draw, but it doesn't really inspire confidence, especially when we have been pretty off it in the league the last few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 https://x.com/fun88eng/status/1704203716033671323?s=46&t=RaLdCRuzyWBbm603Y3eUgg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Louise Taylor writeup full of damning with faint praise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Paullow said: But they are nothing like as good as their iconic name. Player for player there's very little in it. If we had signed Loftus Cheek and Pulisic this summer they'd have been a lot of disappointment both on here and in general. 25 shots to 6, 9 on target to 1, 6 corners to 2. Battered. Obviously the end result (in terms of points) would have been the same if we went there, went toe for toe and ended up with a thrilling 3-3 draw, but if any one of those 25 chances go in then the outlook on here would have been so much different, and it wasn't mainly down to heroic, well orgsnised defending, it was mainly down to poor Milan finishing that we came away with a very good draw, but it doesn't really inspire confidence, especially when we have been pretty off it in the league the last few weeks. Disagree. We defended very well tonight although there were a few scary moments. A point away to AC Milan in the San Siro. Please read that last sentence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, Gawalls said: So last year’s CL semi finalist isn’t a top team? Not as if they proved their one of the top 4 teams in Europe or anything ey Not necessarily, its knockout football. They aren't a team like Madrid, City or Bayern, and that's what I consider a top team, the ones that punish you and would've likely killed that game off first half. Of course they're a good team, but they didn't make me think we're in for a very tough night against them at SJP. If anything watching them made me think if we can get our play flowing by the time that game comes around we have a brilliant chance to take the points. In fact I think we're going to be a massive shock for these teams at SJP! PSG are getting it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtua Stiva Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Some of you lot have lost the fucking plot, like. Would twist on 21. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Last season when the results weren't going out way I could always take some solace that we were still creating chances, just fluffing them for the best part. Not getting that same feeling this season so far, but I'm not sure what's missing/not working for us. They look like strangers at times, strangers kicking a live grenade around. We will come good performance wise, I've every faith in Howe and his team to get it ticking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Rod said: Disagree. We defended very well tonight although there were a few scary moments. A point away to AC Milan in the San Siro. Please read that last sentence. Ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, black_n_white said: We’ve had a really tough start to the season mind, not too concerned about the performances yet. Agree. I'm not going to fact check myself here, but feel very confident in saying we've had the most difficult set of games so far this season compared to any other team in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) Our form at the moment is a little similar to our mid season dip last year. I fully expect us to click into gear at some point. We've played well in short spells, we just need to implement that same intensity we had last season. I think we have badly missed willock and his penetrating runs. Edited September 19, 2023 by pubteam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Couldn't give a flying fuck about the performance tonight. Good result and just loads of fun to be part of again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I have such polarised opinions on this game. On the one hand, going to the San Siro and getting a point is a brilliant result, and a great start to being back in the CL after 20 years away. On the other hand, not having a shot on target until the 94th minute is fucking criminal, and indicative of a team that just hasn't turned up. Basically if they'd put a couple of their chances away, we'd have had no complaints at all and would now be launching an inquest into why we were so shit. But they didn't, and we got a draw. Weird game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonFC Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Its worrying how much Isaks performancs have dropped off a cliff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 The result is big, and to go to the San Siro and come away with a point is bloody great regardless of whether or not they're a vintage team. Again, humility is probably needed from us. They're an established European side, and we're lining up with lads that would never ever have dreamed of playing against Milan in the Champions League. A little disappointing that we didn't showcase anything attacking-wise and that our passing was very poor at times, but hey ho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Chris_R said: I have such polarised opinions on this game. On the one hand, going to the San Siro and getting a point is a brilliant result, and a great start to being back in the CL after 20 years away. On the other hand, not having a shot on target until the 94th minute is fucking criminal, and indicative of a team that just hasn't turned up. Basically if they'd put a couple of their chances away, we'd have had no complaints at all and would now be launching an inquest into why we were so shit. But they didn't, and we got a draw. Weird game. I think it also shows the immense respect (fear) that AC Milan had regarding Newcastle. They were terrified of our front three's pace which is why they didn't go "gung ho". So although we didn't create a lot of opportunities, the opposition were very wary of our set up/formation. Well done Eddie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoneys Tache Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Fucks sake man. 0-0 away in the San Siro after 20 years and about a decade out of European football. What a bunch of fannies. fucking brilliant result. the change from ‘we just want a team that tries’ to unrealistic expectations is breathtakingly fast. ‘Concerning performance’. Are you fucking kidding? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I just don’t like how we are set up in midfield - it’s just too predictable Either we play with a double or single pivot - I hope it’s the former - should be Tonali and Bruno sitting - then Anderson - Willock - Joe - Isak or Gordon on front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 minute ago, AJ9 said: The result is big, and to go to the San Siro and come away with a point is bloody great regardless of whether or not they're a vintage team. Again, humility is probably needed from us. They're an established European side, and we're lining up with lads that would never ever have dreamed of playing against Milan in the Champions League. A little disappointing that we didn't showcase anything attacking-wise and that our passing was very poor at times, but hey ho. This is all I'm disappointed(do feel this is a bit strong of a word) with tbh. We know we can play way better, and to see us way off on the big stage, against a side I honestly fancy our chances against at home after witnessing that, just feels a pity. Lads have to be happy with a draw and clean sheet in their first CL game, away, at the San siro to last year's semi-finalists Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Mahoneys Tache said: Fucks sake man. 0-0 away in the San Siro after 20 years and about a decade out of European football. What a bunch of fannies. fucking brilliant result. the change from ‘we just want a team that tries’ to unrealistic expectations is breathtakingly fast. ‘Concerning performance’. Are you fucking kidding? Shocking you’ve just glossed over Pardew and Roeders achievements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I would’ve liked a little more football from us, but overall very happy with how we managed the situation. We’re playing our first CL game in 20 years away to Milan in the San Siro. We’re starting with Murphy and Longstaff and Burn. We’ve had a difficult start to the season and we aren’t playing well. Bravo to Eddie and the lads, get the point on the board, learn from it and grow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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