jonny1403 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 The Athletic is quoting unconfirmed reports saying we’ve pulled out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 4 minutes ago, jonny1403 said: The Athletic is quoting unconfirmed reports saying we’ve pulled out. We won, mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Look at Gordon there. Just gave up. Bit weird to see him like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 19 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Look at Gordon there. Just gave up. Bit weird to see him like that. About time someone told him to calm down and stop sprinting constantly. Great work by Eddie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 That's one of Gordons biggest strenghts being hard working. Should definitely not try to coach that out of him like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 1 minute ago, Conjo said: That's one of Gordons biggest strenghts being hard working. Should definitely not try to coach that out of him like While he's hard working, he's hard working when pressing. He's not hard working when tracking back. However, it may be tactical that Howe leaves him spare for a counter attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 (edited) 1 minute ago, STM said: While he's hard working, he's hard working when pressing. He's not hard working when tracking back. However, it may be tactical that Howe leaves him spare for a counter attack. I do feel it's the latter. As his defensive positioning was particularly narrow yesterday too, leaving Hall noticeably exposed. I feel that it's an element of 'risk' that we're willing to deploy certainly versus lesser teams in favour of increasing our threat on the break to score. Edited August 18 by Heron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upthemags Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 (edited) Just watched the replay of the game... What a massive massive effort from the lads. Thought we understandably looked rusty, Gordon especially in that opening half, and Barnes looked more a Championship player than a 50m pound one. All in all though how can you possibly be anything but chuffed at that result? Statement win from us down a man, and we look like we'll be much more of 22/23 newcastle than 23/24. Also: Thought Longstaff looked much much more effective, more like his usual self, which is a fantastic sign Edited August 18 by Upthemags Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 5 hours ago, Conjo said: That's one of Gordons biggest strenghts being hard working. Should definitely not try to coach that out of him like Aye, that's exactly what I meant... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Keep forgetting to mention that Harwood-Bellis should have been off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 6 hours ago, The Butcher said: Look at Gordon there. Just gave up. Bit weird to see him like that. Bit pointless killing himself tracking back then having no one to punt it long to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 5 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Keep forgetting to mention that Harwood-Bellis should have been off What for? I haven't seen the whole game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 3 minutes ago, Nobody said: What for? I haven't seen the whole game Barging Gordon down not long before Schär's red. Should have been a yellow, Pawson didn't even give a free kick. Later on (caveat that he might not have done it if he was on a yellow) he got a yellow for blocking Isak after he'd embarrassed him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 5 minutes ago, Nobody said: What for? I haven't seen the whole game Might be forgetting something that KI is referencing but there was a blatant yellow on Gordon that wasn't given before the blatant yellow on Isak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 32 minutes ago, BonesJones said: Love the end few mins. EH has built a great team spirit and camaraderie amongst the group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortoon Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Just me whos watched Longstaff smashing down the wanker about 5 times on that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Enjoyed Isak giving him some after the incident too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo2 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 39 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Enjoyed Isak giving him some after the incident too. That was my main takeaway, the fact that the full team immediately decided to rattle the fuck out of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 57 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Enjoyed Isak giving him some after the incident too. Was more forceful than what pole-axed him from Schar, as was the shrug from Schar, as was the initial fould on Schar by the cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 We lacked cohesion before the sending off. No doubt we had a plan for with and without the ball but the players were just that 5% off that makes all the difference. Once Schar walked we became very determined and once they fucked up, and to my mind they were always going to fuck up at least once, we pounced. After that and especially after half time every move, every decision and every effort became dedicated to that one plan. That kind of made it easier for us. I know EH likes to get the ball forward asap and is not in favour of possession without clear fret but I do feel there will be times when it would be handy if we could just keep the ball for a bit, even if it’s just to stop the other team having it. I mean, stats said we had 16% possession yesterday, not sure if that’s just the 2nd half but that is atrocious any way you cut it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 3 hours ago, BonesJones said: Really enjoyed that. Thanks for posting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancrate1892 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 (edited) I don't know if it's been discussed, but I wonder if this injury prevention expert has had some influence on the level of intensity of our training sessions? Let's be honest, apart from heroic defending we were a non existent entity compared to our usual selves. Even before the sending off we struggled to even complete two passes. Edited August 19 by Pancrate1892 Spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 10 hours ago, Wolfcastle said: Was more forceful than what pole-axed him from Schar, as was the shrug from Schar, as was the initial fould on Schar by the cunt. Obvs wouldn't condone it but if Longstaff had hit the deck when Brereton pushed him (after THAT tackle/exchange) maybees the slimy wanker would've got a 2nd yellow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 One of my biggest takeaways from Saturday, by the way, is just how much we miss Trippier when we have the ball. He dictates the tempo down that side of the pitch. Love Tino, but he doesn’t quite have that control of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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