Jewel Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 We’ve gone odds on with all the bookies. Before we were only marginal favourites. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Looking at this objectively, we're playing a side with two wins in nine. They're playing a third choice keeper, have one fit CB, no fit RB, their best CM is suspended and their main playmaker has been ill all week. Meanwhile we've won five in a row, conceding one. The odds are vindicated. Subjectively, I'm a Newcastle United fan and I'm hyper aware of how good they are going forward. I've seen us not capitalise on these situations many times over the years, I'm taking nothing for granted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Feeling confident, which is making me nervous, which is making me confident. I'm ready. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 They’re a Keegan esque side but maybe even more wreckless. Create a barrel load of chances but leave themselves wide open. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Saw two Magpies together on my walk with the dog. We're safe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 9 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Looking at this objectively, we're playing a side with two wins in nine. They're playing a third choice keeper, have one fit CB, no fit RB, their best CM is suspended and their main playmaker has been ill all week. Meanwhile we've won five in a row, conceding one. The odds are vindicated. Subjectively, I'm a Newcastle United fan and I'm hyper aware of how good they are going forward. I've seen us not capitalise on these situations many times over the years, I'm taking nothing for granted. Welcome back 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I feel uncharacteristically optimistic about today’s game. I can’t see how an illness-affected back line can deal with the energy and quality of our midfield and forward line. Also our midfield has been really good at protecting the back four, so as long as we win that midfield battle I think we will have too much for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 3-3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 We'd have a chance best 11 v best 11 but with their injuries ect we've got to have confidence. However...... NUFC. Anyway I'm excited but cautious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Austin; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Johnson, Son; Solanke. Is what I expect. More than decent enough on paper. Just hope a few of them still have dicky tummy’s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Lots of chat that Son will be benched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Charlton Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Whoevers playing im expecting lots of goals 2-5 Howay The Lads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 2-4 Isak 2, Murphy 1, Barnes 1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 0-2 Joelinton brace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Not sure of the result but have a feeling Osula will score if given 15+mins. My only real/minor questioning of EH has been how long he’s been keeping Isak on the pitch these last few games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 3-1 to us. Gordon, Isak, Tonali. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Gordon should be licking his lips against these lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Just now, Elliottman said: Gordon should be licking his lips against these lot. In this weather? Asking for trouble. Hope he’s packed his lip balm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 minute ago, Elliottman said: Gordon should be licking his lips against these lot. Yeah I’ve been thinking this, a makeshift back line, players possibly not 100%, ideal for Gordon and Isak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 They always play that high line? Should suit us perfectly if so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 4 minutes ago, The Butcher said: They always play that high line? Should suit us perfectly if so. It’s who they are mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Who do you think will be under more pressure if they lose? Postecoglou for their recent results, or Howe with no wins in 2025? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Ginola, Ben Arfa & Guthrie not seen getting off the bus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Oddly it’s a bigger game for Newcastle than Spurs, they’ve got their illness and injuries to hide behind, losing can be explained away. Whereas to get 4th or 5th means winning games like this and making sure Man Utd wasn’t a one off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leemond Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Son and Maddison both dropped to the bench apparently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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