Yorkie Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Don't think Krafth should be dropped. For all we haven't been great in possession for large swathes of the last two matches, we've been pretty solid in the backline. Can't wait for the game to get here tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: Not sure about Tino LB but I’d like to see Kelly given a go at CB. Think Tino has played his best football for us at LB tbh. Yeah Kelly over Krafth is a no brainier for me. Will help our build up more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 I’m not feeling this one. Gut feel is our defensive frailties are exposed this time 0-2. Hope I’m wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) 1 hour ago, leffe186 said: Two years ago was just a joke - we had completely given up and the first half was arguably the worst performance any Premier League team has ever given anywhere ever . Last year was more telling. Your set-up is like Kryptonite for us if we’re not on it. That’s why missing all three of our centre-forwards is so irritating - they’re so important to how we play. Bottom line, we’re actually quite good but a couple of players short. You’re quite good but a couple of players short. We’re high-risk and your game is a perfect counter to ours so it could be any result at all really . It’s hard to tell a lot about how either of us are playing based on the first couple of games. I haven’t been to a proper away game in a while but the only thing I really dislike about St James’ Park is the away fans being hidden up in the rafters. I agree that any result is possible. It's a new season. Just feel somewhat calm knowing what happened the last 2 times. And I know that you don't literally hate our stadium. Edited August 31 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 4 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Don't think Krafth should be dropped. For all we haven't been great in possession for large swathes of the last two matches, we've been pretty solid in the backline. Can't wait for the game to get here tbh. Just think him and Burn being so poor on the ball has been one of the reasons we have played poorly. Kelly would help with that and add some much needed pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Just think him and Burn being so poor on the ball has been one of the reasons we have played poorly. Kelly would help with that and add some much needed pace. Agree entirely, but am hopeful the home advantage might pick us up a bit. The receivers in midfield and attack have been off it too; Isak and Joelinton in particular on Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 We miss out massively without a ball playing CB like Schar to push us along. Meaning Isak is having to drop in without outlet. Eddie isn’t dropping Burn and Kelly as far as we’re told can’t play RCB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, RodneyCisse said: We miss out massively without a ball playing CB like Schar to push us along. Meaning Isak is having to drop in without outlet. Eddie isn’t dropping Burn and Kelly as far as we’re told can’t play RCB. Well Schar will be back very soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 I'm hoping we go a bit more direct for this one, similar to last season. Even without Solanke, they have lot of quality up to and we can't be playing risky passes in our own half. They'll try and overload our defensive third which should leave plenty of space in behind for Isak and Gordon. 2-2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Not sure about Tino LB Played really well there last season before he got dropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 hour ago, RS said: I’m not feeling this one. Gut feel is our defensive frailties are exposed this time 0-2. Hope I’m wrong. Aren’t they without any strikers? May help negate our defensive frailties. We go fast, we go hard, we win (crowd better be up for this). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, PauloGeordio said: Aren’t they without any strikers? May help negate our defensive frailties. We go fast, we go hard, we win (crowd better be up for this). Yeah but they always have Son. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 hour ago, RS said: I’m not feeling this one. Gut feel is our defensive frailties are exposed this time 0-2. Hope I’m wrong. I'd be shocked if we didn't score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: Yeah but they always have Son. Still as good as he is, no other strikers is a plus for us. Spurs will hardly be coming here confident. Hopefully the crowd can get under their skin. They need to be up for it and not pissy about lack of signings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) Barnes looked fairly comfortable when he played RW think between him and Gordon they could switch and alternate. Edited August 31 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Not very hopeful for this one. Our performances haven't been convincing so far, against what you could describe as lesser opponents. Hopefully Eddie has managed to focussed the players. All that aside, I'm just not really sure what the crowd will be like given all of the crap that has come about around the window. I'm not in Newcastle so I don't know what the feel is around the city? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 minute ago, Weezertron said: Not very hopeful for this one. Our performances haven't been convincing so far, against what you could describe as lesser opponents. Hopefully Eddie has managed to focussed the players. All that aside, I'm just not really sure what the crowd will be like given all of the crap that has come about around the window. I'm not in Newcastle so I don't know what the feel is around the city? Most of the time, for better or worse, the crowd doesn't reflect the feeling that circulates online. I'd expect nothing less than 100% backing for those on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) I'm really deflated/flat about this season after that window but will do nothing but back the lads on the pitch inside SJP tomorrow*. Anyone in the ground who doesn't is an arse. *might be difficult in the Platty Clerb but will still give it a try Edited August 31 by HaydnNUFC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 2 hours ago, Yorkie said: Don't think Krafth should be dropped. For all we haven't been great in possession for large swathes of the last two matches, we've been pretty solid in the backline. Can't wait for the game to get here tbh. Don't think we've looked particularly solid personally, the goals we've conceded against Forest and Bournemouth were pretty awful. Can't imagine what better front lines would do to us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PauloGeordio Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 34 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Love these 2 🖤🤍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 3 hours ago, Yorkie said: Don't think Krafth should be dropped. For all we haven't been great in possession for large swathes of the last two matches, we've been pretty solid in the backline. Can't wait for the game to get here tbh. Krafth obviously has his limitations but I think he's been fine for the most part in the last couple of games. I do think Schar's return will make a big difference though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 4 minutes ago, Parsley said: Krafth obviously has his limitations but I think he's been fine for the most part in the last couple of games. I do think Schar's return will make a big difference though. Krafu’s been pretty solid (better RCB than RB) The period after his CL recovery he was not as good but that can be expected after that type of injury. Schär back and it’s not looking too bad again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 21 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Krafu’s been pretty solid (better RCB than RB) The period after his CL recovery he was not as good but that can be expected after that type of injury. Schär back and it’s not looking too bad again. He's like Dummett, not really a great footballer, but he can defend. Even when Krafth was getting pelters I always maintained that, but like Dummett, he's awful on the ball. I think it gets amplified when you've got three or four others who are in the same boat, which ends up in us giving the ball away a lot when we come under the press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 We dont seem to learn from our away games. Lets see if Ange has learned from last time we met. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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