Bintang Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, jack j said: Nah knock out stages I wouldn't be gutted if we did end up in the Europa. Fully fit squad and some more players in January and that is one we have a good shout at winning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bintang said: I wouldn't be gutted if we did end up in the Europa. Fully fit squad and some more players in January and that is one we have a good shout at winning. Wouldn't hold your breath on that one like We've got 7 games in the next 24 days, gonna be a bloodbath. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 It's funny how I'm less nervous than I should be for this. I'm somewhat confident of a result, even though we've been shit the last couple of games, and even though the reason we've been shit (fatigue) will be even stronger today. I hear things about how Milan is in disarray as well, and I dunno we are just savages at St James' so I don't fear any team coming to town whether we have a team or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
500bhp Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Paully said: https://x.com/paullynufc79/status/1734932517583499413?s=46&t=FsEm6VC2ijNnTjHjyXU7DA Outside Harry's? Must be bloody freezing ? I'm only jealous but will be down there in a couple of hours! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stifler Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 58 minutes ago, Bintang said: Am I right in thinking if we end up in the Europa League it will be another group round rather than a knock out? Knockout stages, but we would have to play a round with the 2nd placed teams, whilst the 1st placed teams get a bye into the next round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Need to dish out some payback for Steve Harper's testimonial. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 (edited) I said at the start of this adventure it was a no lose situation providingvwe didn't lose all 6 and take a hiding each time. We haven't, I'm happy to still be in with a shout in the last game (gutted that a draw should have been enough). The point coming in was learn, earn and raise the profile. We've done that. There is no bad situation to come from it, we're either still in Europe or we have much needed rests for another euro league placing push. On the bus now on the way into town, traffics building up. Howay the lads. Edited December 13, 2023 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I’m very confident and I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because I just can’t see Dortmund losing when they know that they need to avoid defeat to keep top spot. An early goal for us and Dortmund tonight will do me just fine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bintang Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, andyc35i said: I’m very confident and I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because I just can’t see Dortmund losing when they know that they need to avoid defeat to keep top spot. An early goal for us and Dortmund tonight will do me just fine I am also. I feel like it is a no lose situation. If we win and Dortmund do us a favour we are in the knockout stages of the Champions League. We win and end up in the Europa I'd have snapped your hands off for that a couple of years ago. Worst case we end up bottom but have had some champions league experience against 3 of Europe's elite (and more than held our own), and less fixtures in the new year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 (edited) If and i say IF Milan win, do they go through if PSG draw/lose to Dortmund? Edited December 13, 2023 by Lish007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Lish007 said: If and i say IF Milan win, do they go through if PSG draw/lose to Dortmund? If PSG fail to win the winner of our game goes through yeah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Not sure what to make of it tonight tbh, it depends on which Newcastle turn up. At our best we can win against anybody including Milan, but if we are still playing with players who are shot mentally and physically, it's not going to happen. That said, this is at home, and if there's qualification to the next round at stake, I could see our lads making a herculean effort and getting it done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, TRon said: Not sure what to make of it tonight tbh, it depends on which Newcastle turn up. At our best we can win against anybody including Milan, but if we are still playing with players who are shot mentally and physically, it's not going to happen. That said, this is at home, and if there's qualification to the next round at stake, I could see our lads making a herculean effort and getting it done. As ever the crowd will be massive tonight to help give them some needed energy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 minute ago, PauloGeordio said: As ever the crowd will be massive tonight to help give them some needed energy Yes, and the floodlights will add some extra charge to the atmosphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 14 minutes ago, Decky said: If PSG fail to win the winner of our game goes through yeah. I think Milan only go through with a win and a PSG loss due to their inferior H2H status Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 minute ago, morpeth mag said: I think Milan only go through with a win and a PSG loss due to their inferior H2H status Yeah you're right, forgot Milan lost 3-0 to PSG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Pressure is as much on them as us as they need the win too, and they'll have to deal with our crowd. Dortmund at home are no slouches, PSG have proven they're shaky away from home. We can absolutely do this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, TRon said: Not sure what to make of it tonight tbh, it depends on which Newcastle turn up. At our best we can win against anybody including Milan, but if we are still playing with players who are shot mentally and physically, it's not going to happen. That said, this is at home, and if there's qualification to the next round at stake, I could see our lads making a herculean effort and getting it done. Need some of our big players to step up tonight to go through, Bruno, Isak/Wilson and Trippier going to be key here. Can't waste chances against these that we have recently even going back to the Man United game where we played brilliantly, just aren't taking enough of our chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, Gallowgate Toon said: Have it on quite good authority that Dubs has the shits really bad Not shitting himself anymore and apparently been passed fit. Edited December 13, 2023 by Gallowgate Toon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magvicar Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Is this the word of God channelled through you? Because I could do with lumping on and winning some money. No mate, it's just a gut feeling but sling a quid on both game scores, you never know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Hope a PSG goal doesn't kill the crowd tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Fucking give it to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 8 minutes ago, WideopenMag said: Need some of our big players to step up tonight to go through, Bruno, Isak/Wilson and Trippier going to be key here. Can't waste chances against these that we have recently even going back to the Man United game where we played brilliantly, just aren't taking enough of our chances. Well you can't rely on Almiron or Joelinton to finish regardless of how good they are in other areas of the pitch, so yes, we need goals from Isak or Wilson above all else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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