AJ9 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I think we will focus on keeping it tight again. Can’t imagine we will go there and play particularly good football, but we should have enough to keep them out. Feels a bit weird saying that because that hasn’t been Howe’s style, but we built last season on a mean defence and I think we will try to go back to that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Its not a must win, but if we have any desire to compete in the top 4-7 places again this season we should be going to Sheffield and coming away with 3 points. Yes we did it a bit differently last season but you can only look at what’s in front of you. And we’re a better football team and have top aspirations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, AJ9 said: I think we will focus on keeping it tight again. Can’t imagine we will go there and play particularly good football, but we should have enough to keep them out. Feels a bit weird saying that because that hasn’t been Howe’s style, but we built last season on a mean defence and I think we will try to go back to that. Positive sign’s defensively in the last 2 games. Thought we were solid second half against Milan and didn’t really give Brentford a sniff after the first 20 minutes last Saturday. Just need to be more creative and clinical now going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Even though they're at home, they will give us a lot of the ball and look to break. It should help us that we've just played Brentford who set up with a back 5. I expect pretty much the same side as last weekend. The only contentious call will be who plays RW as Miggy is theoretically a better option to cut in & shoot from that side. Think it'll be 1-1 after 55 minutes and we see the return of the fabled 4-2-3-1 to see it home. 3-1 - Anderson, Wilson, Isak to score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 A win and a good performance would do us wonders like, looking forward to this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Only Willock and Joelinton missing for this. Joelinton should be back before the international break in October. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Only Willock and Joelinton missing for this. Joelinton should be back before the international break in October. A fully fit Joelinton, raring to go against Palace just after the international break would bring a tear to the eye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 As expected really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 minute ago, 54 said: As expected really. Aye a lot of emotional energy went into Milan. Massive result in the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, 54 said: As expected really. That would hint at making a few changes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 14 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: That would hint at making a few changes? Maybe. I would be hoping Hall starts at LB, but I really can't see it happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Maybe. I would be hoping Hall starts at LB, but I really can't see it happening. Same, I think the only changes will be further forward. Barnes/Miggy in, Wilson for Isak and Anderson for Tonali. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 One of those types of game where I’ve never felt particularly confident - the types of game we used to lose in KK and BR times, too. So hopefully I’m just being over anxious and we’ll better them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Same, I think the only changes will be further forward. Barnes/Miggy in, Wilson for Isak and Anderson for Tonali. This is what I expect too. Less sure on Anderon in. But the rest yeh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Sheffield United have looked the best out of the promoted sides. Could've had more points, lost at the very end against both Man City and Tottenham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanegg Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Hamer is the one to watch for them. I've seen a lot of him in the past few seasons with Coventry, was a bit reserved if he could do it in the Prem but he's looking right at home so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 13 minutes ago, Erikse said: Sheffield United have looked the best out of the promoted sides. Could've had more points, lost at the very end against both Man City and Tottenham. Not sure they’ve looked better than Burnley mind. Granted Burnley clearly have some defensive issues, but they’ve got miles more going forward than Sheff Utd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 conspiracy styled points from Eddie's presser: 1. Dubravka was "unwell", or was he annoyed that we aren't rotating keepers in Europe and there has been a fall out? 2. Given Hopes comments this week... were Eddie and the Press Officer trying to leave Hope out of the questions at the end? It looked more than deliberate and certainly more than a coincidence. Fucking hilarious if they were. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Dubs is an idiot if that's the case. Zero chance we would be rotating keepers in the CL. He'll get League and FA Cup games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Erikse said: Sheffield United have looked the best out of the promoted sides. Could've had more points, lost at the very end against both Man City and Tottenham. Forest as well, 89 minute Wood winner. I know you were mainly using those two as they are very good sides and big names, but must be so annoying for them - could have been an extra 3 points, and just 1 or 2 defeats rather than 4. All 4 of their defeats have been by the odd goal as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 19 minutes ago, STM said: 2 conspiracy styled points from Eddie's presser: 1. Dubravka was "unwell", or was he annoyed that we aren't rotating keepers in Europe and there has been a fall out? 2. Given Hopes comments this week... were Eddie and the Press Officer trying to leave Hope out of the questions at the end? It looked more than deliberate and certainly more than a coincidence. Fucking hilarious if they were. Think Hope asked something earlier in the presser too, so there was no cutting him out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I would much rather prioritise this match than the Man City one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Paullow said: Forest as well, 89 minute Wood winner. I know you were mainly using those two as they are very good sides and big names, but must be so annoying for them - could have been an extra 3 points, and just 1 or 2 defeats rather than 4. All 4 of their defeats have been by the odd goal as well. Yeah, I was suspicious that they probably had even more painful losses at the end, just coudln't remember and didn't bother to check. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Conspiracies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Kanji said: Its not a must win, but if we have any desire to compete in the top 4-7 places again this season we should be going to Sheffield and coming away with 3 points. Yes we did it a bit differently last season but you can only look at what’s in front of you. And we’re a better football team and have top aspirations. So it's a must win game then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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