Billy Warthog Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 We may well have a difficult time in this one. A win is by no means out of the question, but we would really need to play at our top levels throughout. Also, I hope our fans keep safe - there can be some right arseholes on the streets of that city. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumG6 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Dava1892 said: We are heading to Boulogne-Billancourt area and I’ve read the match will be on in the majority bars around there. Wonder how many will be going without tickets. I’m also ticketless heading to that area as well. Think that’s where NUST advised we go having liaised with French authorities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Funny what a big win does, cos I'm feeling far more optimistic about this now than I was before the weekend. It's possible that Dortmund just had our number; it's not beyond the realms of possibility that we've got PSG's. We did batter them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 51 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Funny what a big win does, cos I'm feeling far more optimistic about this now than I was before the weekend. It's possible that Dortmund just had our number; it's not beyond the realms of possibility that we've got PSG's. We did batter them. Isak for me is the difference maker, not having him for Dortmund was brutal and hurt us a lot It's because of him I am quietly confident we can get a point, which I'd absolutely take Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Unchanged surely, the bench will be interesting too since there'll be no Ritchie or Gillespie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 It's a real shame that we have to almost choose between this game and Man U. I mean in theory we could go for both, but asking the same 11 to play almost full 90 mins in 3 tough games in a week, especially people like Isak returning from a long lay off and someone we can't afford to breakdown again by pushing too far. But the problem is, who the hell can we play instead. I am genuinely in the dark about what squad Eddie can put out Tuesday and what options he has to rotate during the game. Advantage Man U by default unfortunately. Only silver lining is they need to win their game midweek also, but their squad is looking healthier than ours currently. No doubt, if we could field the same team we had Vs Chelsea as a bare minimum and the players were fresh enough, we could still win. But with this PSG game sandwiched inbetween and with no way to rotate anyone I think it's going to be a tough ask next weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Unless we're planning on trying out a midfield or forward trio of Karius, Dubravka and Gillespie the majority of the players will play close to full 90 mins against PSG & Man Utd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) If PSG beat us, and Milan win at home to Dortmund, thats us out of Europe, right? Really need a Milan loss or draw to keep our chances of Europa alive. Edited November 27, 2023 by Karjala Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Decky said: Whatever happens we need Milan to lose as well. Hopefully we come through it without any fresh injuries because Man Utd at the weekend is huge as well. No no no. If we win, Milan draw is best for us. If we draw, Milan win is best for us. If we lose, Milan lose or draw (no difference) is best for us. If we draw, Milan loss is also not that bad. Means we will get Europe league with a draw against Milan, and top two if we beat Milan and PSG dont win against Dortmund. Edited November 27, 2023 by Displayname Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 7 hours ago, The Prophet said: Assuming Milan beat Dortmund, we need at least a point here. That means we can overtake Milan and one of PSG or Dortmund with a win on the final matchday. Might even be first place if Dortmund and PSG draws and we win with 2 goals against Milan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Displayname said: Might even be first place if Dortmund and PSG draws and we win with 2 goals against Milan. Goes on head to head rather than goal difference I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Goes on head to head rather than goal difference I think. But all the teams will finish with 8 points. So which head to head should it be then? Pretty sure in that scenario the overall goal difference will count. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just don’t lose. Let’s make Milan one for the ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, Displayname said: But all the teams will finish with 8 points. So which head to head should it be then? Pretty sure in that scenario the overall goal difference will count. Fair point, no idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Could get a scenario where the bottom club finishes on 8 points. Would imagine that'd be a CL record? Unlikely, but if Milan beat Dortmund, we avoid defeat at PSG, PSG beat Dortmund and we beat Milan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 We’ll go for it. Carrying on in Europe = money. No way we won’t attack this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) If we draw and Milan beat Dortmund, a win against Milan would send us through regardless of what happens in the Dortmund v PSG game (I think?) We'd have 8 points, Milan 8 (but we'd win on the head to head) PSG and Dortmund couldn't both have more than 8 and we'd beat PSG on the head-to-head if they finished on 8. Edited November 27, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1.Points obtained in group matches played among teams in question 2.Superior goal difference from group matches played among teams in question 3.Goals scored in group matches played among teams in question Teams in question = Teams with equal points. So if all end up at 8 points the overall goal difference will count, individual head to head wont count. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Win, and we'll be asking ourselves, what's stopping this team from reaching the final. Lose, and we'll be asking the club to hold an internal investigation to work out why Ritchie and the majority of the under 14 squad wasn't registered to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dava1892 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 For anyone travelling Eurostar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 15 hours ago, 54 said: Thread OP Updated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 We need something from this to keep any hope of progression. Tough ask but this team and manager continue to exceed expectations with the injuries we have. HTL. Wish I was there tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondonewc Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Is there no talk of any potential players returning from injury? What's the score with Longstaff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 What time is Howe's presser? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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