Newcastle United 0-2 West Ham United (25/11/24)

[Chris L]

Just now, Dr.Spaceman said:

 

I feel like we've been like this forever. If I had a quid for the amount of runs I've seen various strikers make over the years for absolutely no reason...

Bruno has tried to do a few but they’ve been intercepted. Bar that I can’t think of any from Willock or longstaff 

[cubaricho]

Could really use the three points here boys. Fingers crossed they come out fast and quick the second half. West Ham is shit scared of Big Joe on the left now. 

[SAK]

At what point does Howe realise playing off form players in place of in form players bites you in the arse?

[Magpie]

Why have we been kicking towards the Gallowgate first half this season? Same with Brighton. Motherfucking dark arts.

[Pata]

4 minutes ago, Stifler said:

No idea who thought it was a good idea to play him on the right, then realise it’s not a good idea, and swap him with Gordon, which is the same bad idea.

 

Probably someone who watched our last match at Nottingham.

[SUPERTOON]

Just now, Mattoon said:

Typical overreaction here I see, I'm glad I watched it away from the forum, we've not been half as bad as suggested on here. We've been the better side, just a lapse in concentration separates us.

 

I think if we score early second half West Ham will fold, we've had a couple of chances I'd expect us to score so it just feels like a matter of time.

It feels very similar to the Brighton game.

[nemtizz]

Kelly should never play for the club again imho, unless he scores second half.

[Nobody]

2 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said:

Think we've played well tbh, very fine margins in front of goal.

Absolutely. Very unlucky to not be at least level

[STM]

We've been fine. Didn't defend a set piece again. 

 

If we equalise, we win it.

[Vaj]

Tonali on for Willock for me, get Bruno further forward. Not happening for Willock so far! 
 

If we still trail at 60 mins. Longstaff off for Wilson and have Bruno and Tonali as a double pivot with Isak off Wilson

[Big Geordie]

Said it wouldn't be easy and it's not been. Final ball poor and we look vulnerable on the counter.

 

Must do better.

[Checko]

Think we've been ok, put some pressure on them at times. Bit sloppy at others. Just lacking one or two more really technical players to fashion better chances.

 

Still feel having our best playmaker as our deep midfielder holds us back a bit, but Bruno's kept the ball well under pressure.

 

Could be any result here.

[andycap]

Still think moving big jow to right flank to get gordon in his preferred position is the wrong thing to do. 

It takes away from the Jo's chemistry. 

[KetsbaiaIsBald]

Feels like the Brighton first half.  Can’t believe we are losing that.  Early goal for us is everything.

[nufcjb]

Could see West Ham sneak a second to be honest and then we'll get utterly frustrated. Gordon not getting any space at all tonight.

[Yorkie]

Just now, SUPERTOON said:

It feels very similar to the Brighton game.

 

Agree, as was the Forest first half.

 

If they keep pressing like they have, sharpen up the attack and the fans stay with them, there's absolutely something for us here, potentially three points. 

[Skeletor]

Just now, Big Geordie said:

Said it wouldn't be easy and it's not been. Final ball poor and we look vulnerable on the counter.

 

Must do better.

 

It should be easy. They look shit. We're just constantly fucking ourselves over.

[wormy]

'I want to see Anthony Gordon lick his lips' is a new one from Theo. 

[Conjo]

5 minutes ago, Stifler said:

If we get it back to 1-1, West Ham will shit themselves.

 

Think so too. They've been absolute rubbish with the exception of the 2 minutes after their goal. 

[Kid Icarus]

Wouldn't change anything yet like, there's no system problem, just a finishing one.

 

For all criticism of Longstaff, Schär has stood out as our worst performer (Kelly losing his man aside)

[The College Dropout]

Missed 2 massive chances. We can win this.  
 

Kelly and Schar getting to grips with Antonio. 

[Chris L]

Am I the only one who thinks that apart from their goal. Kelly has defended quite well? Hes kept Antonio quiet imo 

[RodneyCisse]

2 minutes ago, Magpie said:

Why have we been kicking towards the Gallowgate first half this season? Same with Brighton. Motherfucking dark arts.

Keep losing the toss at the start.

[KetsbaiaIsBald]

2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

It feels very similar to the Brighton game.

Repeated this as didn’t see your post.  100%

[pubteam]

Replay looks even worse, Gordon has time to pick his spot.