NEEJ Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I'm confident we'll do them at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Got a spring in me step today, like. That was such a good occasion and feel very proud of the lads for the result and for the doggedness of the performance. While we didn't threaten them as much as we would've liked, we clearly still tried to play aggressively and I don't think we were overawed by the occasion by any stretch. On the contrary, we faced a couple of onslaughts where the pitch seemed be on a slant towards our goal, but we didn't lose any defensive composure and clung onto a situation where even winning the game stayed a possibility. Absolutely loads to build on from this in terms of how we perform in this competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Win at Sheff Utd and it’s been a cracking week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Got a spring in me step today, like. That was such a good occasion and feel very proud of the lads for the result and for the doggedness of the performance. While we didn't threaten them as much as we would've liked, we clearly still tried to play aggressively and I don't think we were overawed by the occasion by any stretch. On the contrary, we faced a couple of onslaughts where the pitch seemed be on a slant towards our goal, but we didn't lose any defensive composure and clung onto a situation where even winning the game stayed a possibility. Absolutely loads to build on from this in terms of how we perform in this competition. It was one of those performances that brings the squad and supporters closer together. I can only imagine the backing they were getting from our lot in the stands, but in the bar last night everyone was practically kicking and heading each and every ball away. Could we have played better? Of course we could. Could we have put any more effort into the game? Absolutely not. And for that, I'm proud. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bally21 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 As a first game in the CL group it probably doesn't come much tougher than an away trip to the San Siro. People will point to the fact that AC got stuffed against Inter at the weekend - well that could be viewed as a huge kick up the backside for AC. Yes we were dominated for long periods, but we got a result. A positive is that the players can only gain from that experience, they will have learnt so much. HWTL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Once again according to the BBC, the opening sports story, Newcastle drew at Milan thanks to Saudi money, ignoring the fact that those in the so called "top six" accepted Saudi money and lots of it for players. Pisses me right off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 26 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Got a spring in me step today, like. That was such a good occasion and feel very proud of the lads for the result and for the doggedness of the performance. While we didn't threaten them as much as we would've liked, we clearly still tried to play aggressively and I don't think we were overawed by the occasion by any stretch. On the contrary, we faced a couple of onslaughts where the pitch seemed be on a slant towards our goal, but we didn't lose any defensive composure and clung onto a situation where even winning the game stayed a possibility. Absolutely loads to build on from this in terms of how we perform in this competition. Feel the same, it was a great occasion and we worked our socks off. We are better than the football we played but hopefully we can learn from it and build. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 7 points pretty much guarantees at least dropping into the Europa League as well, so 2 wins and we've got that to fall back on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLC Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 A very valuable point, in more ways than one. Isn't it approx an extra million quid per point in the group stage ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Where were our fans located last night? I thought behind the goal to the right, but just saw most of that stand in this clip and doesn't look like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Our first CL group stage away clean sheet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 33 minutes ago, NEEJ said: I'm confident we'll do them at home. I think they’ll be more dangerous on the counter. They are setup similar to us. Don’t really have craft to break a team down. But on the counter they have pace and quality. But if we play well we can beat anyone at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said: Where were our fans located last night? I thought behind the goal to the right, but just saw most of that stand in this clip and doesn't look like Left of that clip behind that goal Top tier Edited September 20, 2023 by jack j Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 31 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: Lots being made of the midfield again and there were a few passes that got in behind but that's football. Unless you sit in banks all the time then that space will exist and teams will find pockets on occasion. At one point, their RB roamed into an AM position and had a shot - that's canny hard to account for defensively. Looking at the highlights, most of their best chances came from wide positions and set pieces. They put in a lot of crosses. Milan didn’t look to exploit those areas much. Their wingers were wide and more interested in going 1v1 with our FBs. But they still found plenty of space there. We didn’t come to press so why didn’t we sit in a compact bank? We struggled to play through Liverpools 10 man bank because it was tight and compact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 44 minutes ago, Groundhog63 said: I must be easily pleased me like. Plucky newcomers, Newcastle, caught like rabbits in a headlight but scrape a clean sheet and a point away to last season's semi finalists and annual contenders, AC Milan. Buzzin me ✅ I don't think that's lost on anyone tbf mate. I'm simultaneously happy we've just taken a draw from the San siro in our first game, and disappointed that we looked really disjointed and lost even when it came to simple passes. It's not exactly like Milan were peak Barca, they were actually very wasteful with the opportunities we gave them. Sure even you can admit we look a bit iffy atm. Thankfully the lads are determined and dug deep to take the draw in the end. Look forward to our home match against them me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, jack j said: Left of that clip behind that goal Top tier Ah right. That's the opposite of the Inter game I believe (?). Edited September 20, 2023 by Superior Acuña Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) It was quite reminiscencent of the Spurs and Arsenal games last season. We were shredded in the opening 20 minutes, but survived, tactically adjusted and found a way to nick a result from the game. In both of those games Son and Saka tore us apart in the opening exchanges. It should be seen as a triumph and something to build on rather than a pant-shitting exercise. Edited September 20, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said: Ah right. That's the opposite of the Inter game I believe (?). Yeah that’s right, they swap between Inter and AC games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, The Prophet said: It was quite reminiscencent of the Spurs and Arsenal games last season. We were shredded in the opening 20 minutes, but survived, tactically adjusted and found a way to nick a result from the game. In both of those games Son and Saka tore us apart in the opening exchanges. It should be seen as a triumph and something to build on rather than a pant-shitting exercise. Indeed Just another case of people forgetting themselves. Fucking buzzing with the point me and most people I know were as well Reading twitter you'd think we'd got hammered 6 nowt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Im thinking that PSG will run away with this group. So yesterdays result was massive for qualifying to the knockout stage. Dortmund are there for the taking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 It shouldn’t be underestimated how rare away wins in the CL are. Only two last night, one that doesn’t really count (Porto at Shakhtar), and Leipzig at Young Boys, who might be the weakest team in the tournament. Man City won one away game in last season’s CL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) Surprised their XG is that high. Even the close shots were more likely to be saved than go in. Edited September 20, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Just now, jack j said: Indeed Just another case of people forgetting themselves. Fucking buzzing with the point me and most people I know were as well Reading twitter you'd think we'd got hammered 6 nowt I totally understand the concerns about the lack of cohesion in attack. We're missing Willock and Joelinton, Tonali is taking a bit of time to learn his role and as a result the midfield looks a bit imbalanced. It's resulted in us struggling to effectively get the ball from back to front. While it certainly reared its head yesterday, I'm not concerned. If us laymen have clocked it there's not a chance it's passed Howe and his team by and they aren't being proactive about it. So while I'd liked to have seen us as more of an attacking threat, I'm still absolutely delighted with a point away to last season's semifinalists in a dogged, backs to the wall kind of way. If we can't enjoy these games we might as well pack it in as football fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 We’re going through a period of finding form as well, I’m heartened by Brentford and Milan games. Almost going back to just working and waiting for the attacking form to return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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