McDog Posted yesterday at 14:47 Share Posted yesterday at 14:47 20 hours ago, RodneyCisse said: Any idea what balls we’ll be using? I think there are some left over anti-Arsenal balls from the League Cup so they may chuck those on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted yesterday at 14:50 Share Posted yesterday at 14:50 17 hours ago, 54 said: Waugh said on this weeks Pod on the Tyne, that as soon as the draw was made, this weekend was penciled in to give the first 11 a rest and an extended break, and he wouldn't be surprised if there are only a handful of players that started yesterday even on the bench, with the Under 21's providing most of it backup. Whilst that’s good in principle, we have to make sure that we take it seriously and don’t end up with another embarrassment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago Vlac Trippier Schar Kelly Targett Longstaff Bruno Milley Miggy Osula Barnes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago On 08/01/2025 at 06:10, Groundhog63 said: In my pals box for this. Bonus. he's a lucky lad. you sure you'll be able to concentrate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago 21 hours ago, 54 said: Waugh said on this weeks Pod on the Tyne, that as soon as the draw was made, this weekend was penciled in to give the first 11 a rest and an extended break, and he wouldn't be surprised if there are only a handful of players that started yesterday even on the bench, with the Under 21's providing most of it backup. think Big Jow is in Paris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago Hope confirmed the players all given a few days off ahead of this as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago (edited) Vlachodimos (sp?) Trippier Schar Kelly Targett Miley Bruno Willock Sanusi Osula Barnes Is what I’d go with. Would like to see Sanusi get some first team minutes and Bruno given only a hour but ultimately don’t think Howe will do that. Think he’ll go with Longstaff in midfield and Almiron at RW; whilst it should be more than enough to get past League 2 opposition at home I do worry about the ability to break a side sat deep down when we have over 75% of the ball which is likely without someone with an eye for pass in the front 6 or can beat their man. Edited 21 hours ago by HaydnNUFC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago 19 minutes ago, huss9 said: he's a lucky lad. you sure you'll be able to concentrate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Referee: Will Finnie Assistant referees: Lee Betts and Mark Dwyer Fourth official: Scott Simpson No idea either, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Krafth back in the squad for the weekend I think I saw too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago On 08/01/2025 at 18:29, RodneyCisse said: Any idea what balls we’ll be using? Hoping we demand a medicine ball for the second leg, for Arteta's sake. Kick THAT into the mixer Declan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago 48 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: Krafth back in the squad for the weekend I think I saw too? Reckon he’ll start if trains tomorrow, him and Kelly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
On the Grid Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago (edited) Bruno will play in reckon. He just wants to be on a football pitch at all times. Kind of character he is Edited 17 hours ago by On the Grid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago Have terrible memories of the shit show at Sheffield Wednesday. Jamal Lewis looked like he'd never seen a football before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago 11 hours ago, RodneyCisse said: Reckon he’ll start if trains tomorrow, him and Kelly. Schar needs a game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago 11 hours ago, RodneyCisse said: Reckon he’ll start if trains tomorrow, him and Kelly. Surely be schar and kelly Schar just had 10 days off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago CM I’d play Willock to the left and Miley in the Bruno role with Longstaff in a deeper one. Bruno on the bench, ideally not even coming on until late if necessary. He has played a lot of football along with all the travelling. Not a bad idea with a prolonged rest. He will be climbing the walls and raring to go against Wolves. Let Tonali rest entirely. Bruno and Big Joe on the bench. Up front i would go with Barnes Osula and Sanusi/Miggy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago I've changed my mind. I think Bruno gets first 45. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 2 minutes ago, STM said: I've changed my mind. I think Bruno gets first 45. Not sure why we would play him this much unless absolutely necessary. We have tons of players that have barely played and need 70+ minutes in their belts. Bruno will definitely not lose any sharpness by not playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago Calibre of the opposition aside we have 2 more games that week don't we? Got to be mindful of those who have played alot and who has niggles howe simply doesn't divulge. Could see us doing what we did a few seasons ago strong bench incase we get a scare but very much the B team. Too early for Kraft to get some mins? Is Targett alive enough to start or not risked as we look to loan or sell him? Schar has had the rest through suspension but then we have 2 games in 3 days. Could very much be a banana skin game if we take it too lightly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, Ikon said: Not sure why we would play him this much unless absolutely necessary. We have tons of players that have barely played and need 70+ minutes in their belts. Bruno will definitely not lose any sharpness by not playing. Eddie has openly said in the past he likes to give players minutes to tick them over, not sure he’ll want Schar and Bruno playing vs Wolves having not played last week or so? Could be wrong, we’ll see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago No way Bruno plays, really no need. Then again, you could say no need to play big Joe or Tonali - but that would mean youth players coming in. We cannot afford to not take this seriously - cups success would be amazing, however it comes. Two would be even better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 2 hours ago, nufcjmc said: Calibre of the opposition aside we have 2 more games that week don't we? Got to be mindful of those who have played alot and who has niggles howe simply doesn't divulge. Could see us doing what we did a few seasons ago strong bench incase we get a scare but very much the B team. Too early for Kraft to get some mins? Is Targett alive enough to start or not risked as we look to loan or sell him? Schar has had the rest through suspension but then we have 2 games in 3 days. Could very much be a banana skin game if we take it too lightly. Apparently Kraft is mega fit, thats not the issue. Just waiting for it to heal, so he can take impact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny1403 Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 4 hours ago, jack j said: Surely be schar and kelly Schar just had 10 days off We have Wolves a few days after where Schar will be starting. Why risk him playing in this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago Just now, jonny1403 said: We have Wolves a few days after where Schar will be starting. Why risk him playing in this? Will he be starting though? Burn undroppable at present. Botman clearly our best defender all things being fair and equal (™️Ange). Personally I think he’ll probably go Schar and Burn, but I don’t think it’s cut and dried. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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