SteV Posted December 31, 2024 Share Posted December 31, 2024 Just now, Lush Vlad said: Kelly actually has a really nice diagonal on him. Saw it a bit in pre-season. The fact he’ll be playing on the wrong side and isn’t anywhere near match sharp, based on his last game. Isn’t really ideal. The side that he’s playing on notwithstanding, I think it’ll probably help him playing alongside Burn rather than Schar, from an organisational point of view. Burn is excellent at making sure everyone is correctly positioned and switched on, which, from the admittedly limited, time we’ve seen of Kelly, will probably benefit him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 31, 2024 Share Posted December 31, 2024 15 hours ago, madras said: How's their midfield looking now that Bentancur is out ? My worry is as much fatigue for us. My only worry is complacency. I was worried about that yesterday, but our opening spell blew them away. Spurs are very leaky, but they are still a dangerous team and they outplayed us at St James despite the result. Obviously we are a different prospect right now, but they are still scoring goals, so we have to defend well whatever else we do. A point would normally be a good result, but imagine taking 6 points from away games at Old Trafford and Spurs. It would totally wipe out the shitty results against West Ham and Brentford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted December 31, 2024 Share Posted December 31, 2024 8 minutes ago, TRon said: My only worry is complacency. I was worried about that yesterday, but our opening spell blew them away. Spurs are very leaky, but they are still a dangerous team and they outplayed us at St James despite the result. Obviously we are a different prospect right now, but they are still scoring goals, so we have to defend well whatever else we do. A point would normally be a good result, but imagine taking 6 points from away games at Old Trafford and Spurs. It would totally wipe out the shitty results against West Ham and Brentford. It’s fans that become complacent, Howe won’t allow and guard against it creeping into the players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 31, 2024 Share Posted December 31, 2024 8 minutes ago, FloydianMag said: It’s fans that become complacent, Howe won’t allow and guard against it creeping into the players. You can get defenders switching off, and midfielders tbh. It's not possible to always be at 100%, but we are in a run of great form so long may it continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted December 31, 2024 Share Posted December 31, 2024 My first away game of the season. When I arranged the ticket I wasn’t that enthusiastic really, thinking it seemed like it’s going to be part of a season that was petering out. Now feels like a big game and I can’t wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted December 31, 2024 Share Posted December 31, 2024 51 minutes ago, TRon said: You can get defenders switching off, and midfielders tbh. It's not possible to always be at 100%, but we are in a run of great form so long may it continue. I agree……….however concentration and complacency are different to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted December 31, 2024 Share Posted December 31, 2024 (edited) "If we play with the two full backs miles up the pitch with no cover a'la classic Angeball we are going to get buttfucked - and brutally - as that will give Gordon / Murphy / Barnes tons of space to run in behind at our makeshift centre backs If we play a bit more conservatively like we *tried* to do last week then we might get something out of the game" "They are the better coached and organized team with some real class upfront, but maybe we can get a point at home. Certainly not one to look forward to!" "This match will resemble a big guy having a fight with a really little guy. The little guy will be swinging away relentlessly, while the big guy stands there, holding the little guy back by his forehead. As soon as the little guy stops swinging, the big guy will knock him out. And someone will say the little guy was unlucky because he swung a lot of punches" "You just look at them last night and think, that when they're properly at it (which they haven't been for a while before this last month or so), they're built to be everything that kills us. Everything we struggle against. Power in midfield. Snap in the press. Good delivery and strong in the air to compliment it. Transition so quickly. As it gets closer and close to kick off, my optimism will ramp up to the point of delusion. But now. 4 days out. When my heads the clearest it's going to be. My prediction? Pain" "Newcastle will soundly beat us ffs isak guimereas Gordon and tonali will rip us open our midfield won't compete" They are confident then Edited December 31, 2024 by PauloGeordio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaj Posted December 31, 2024 Share Posted December 31, 2024 Feels like a bit of a free hit after the last few results but a hell of a chance to get a big three points on the road and a chance to really increase the gap between us and these lot. A look at our remaining fixtures and there were a lot of winnable home games and a lot of tricky away games on paper so the chance to get six points at Old Trafford and Tottenham due partly to the timing of playing the games and our incredible form will be a big plus. Win this and the majority of the home games that we should and we can afford to lose some of the tricker away games and still have a very positive season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted Wednesday at 07:59 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:59 (edited) They’ll always create chances with the players they have but teams just walk through their midfield and the defence is flaky at best, plus they play that mad high line. Isak, Gordon and even Murphy should have a field day against their defence with Bruno playing balls through. Schar out is less that ideal but we should be able to cope with Tonali providing that extra cover now. I’d be happy with a draw but we can definitely win there. Edited Wednesday at 08:06 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted Wednesday at 08:27 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:27 Their last few home games: Lost 1-2 to ipswich Drew 1-1 with 10 man Fulham Conceded 4 against Chelsea Conceded 6 against Liverpool Drew with Wolves Yes we’re missing Schar and a bit fatigued, but they’re missing a massive chunk of their squad through injury and suspension and the fans hate the manager. If we get stuck into them early like we did at Old Trafford then we’ve got a good chance. All depends on which NUFC turns up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted Wednesday at 08:31 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:31 Any chance Eddie makes some changes for this considering the team has been largely the same recently and we’ve got that cup game coming up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted Wednesday at 08:36 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:36 3 minutes ago, black_n_white said: Any chance Eddie makes some changes for this considering the team has been largely the same recently and we’ve got that cup game coming up? I think we’ll see Willock replace Joelinton for this one and then in the semi Joelinton come back in and Longstaff replacing Bruno. Tino may replace Trippier and we’ll see Kelly come in for Schar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted Wednesday at 08:36 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:36 9 minutes ago, NSG said: Their last few home games: Lost 1-2 to ipswich Drew 1-1 with 10 man Fulham Conceded 4 against Chelsea Conceded 6 against Liverpool Drew with Wolves Yes we’re missing Schar and a bit fatigued, but they’re missing a massive chunk of their squad through injury and suspension and the fans hate the manager. If we get stuck into them early like we did at Old Trafford then we’ve got a good chance. All depends on which NUFC turns up. They don’t hate the manager I don’t think? Questions are starting to be asked for sure though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted Wednesday at 08:43 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:43 Shit having Schar out for this but Kelly will be fine for a couple of games. Means Trippier needs to start ideally as we'll need his long passing more than ever without Schar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted Wednesday at 09:41 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:41 1 hour ago, ExiledGeordie said: They don’t hate the manager I don’t think? Questions are starting to be asked for sure though. From the small sample size I've got access to at my gym, it's very 50/50. Some have been sick of Ange for a while, some admire that he does things his own way. I think I'd personally be sick of how stubborn he is, and that dour look he always has. Hands in pockets and head down. Looks totally clueless on the touchline Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted Wednesday at 10:53 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:53 They've still scored the second most goals in the division so I'd be surprised if our changed back four will be able to keep a clean sheet here. Could be high scoring this one. I'm just hoping our midfield can win their battle and when we get chances we're clinical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted Wednesday at 11:00 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:00 (edited) I would play Barnes in this, his lethal finishing is perfect for a game like this. Edited Wednesday at 12:33 by Ronson333 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondonewc Posted Wednesday at 11:06 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:06 They have a very high % of conceding 1st at home and we have a very high % of winning games when leading, rinse repeat please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted Wednesday at 12:44 Share Posted Wednesday at 12:44 For those planning on taking a flag… https://form.123formbuilder.com/6572350/flag-approval?xnpe_tifc=4DP_OIoJxIBN4.Vjbdbl49psafeWaeiWhFWAbMQlqC8jRfp3RM41RkilafeWaG8.adJSxFesh.17OFVdhFbdhkhNx1TT&utm_source=bloomreach&utm_campaign=Spurs (A) Ticket Holder Comms&utm_medium=email Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted Wednesday at 12:46 Share Posted Wednesday at 12:46 1 hour ago, Ronson333 said: I would play Barnes in this, his lethal finishing is perfect for a game like this. In what position? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted Wednesday at 12:56 Share Posted Wednesday at 12:56 9 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: In what position? Left wing, give Gordon some rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted Wednesday at 12:58 Share Posted Wednesday at 12:58 21 hours ago, FloydianMag said: It’s fans that become complacent, Howe won’t allow and guard against it creeping into the players. Except against Bournemouth, Everton etc... 😄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted Wednesday at 13:03 Share Posted Wednesday at 13:03 Just bring Kelly in for Schar and leave the rest of the team as it is. I know we have quite a few fixtures right now but we have the perfect fixture in Bromley to switch out the whole starting 11, that gives the players a 10 day break and a chance to recharge for a really generous group of fixtures to follow. Our current starting 11 don't like tired at all to me, in fact they look in the best shape they have been all season. I'd possibly bring Tino in for Trippier, just to deal with Spurs pace but we absolutely not be fucking about with a team who is currently firing on all cylinders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted Wednesday at 13:08 Share Posted Wednesday at 13:08 Sometimes a rotation of a player or two is needed when in form, because those players coming in will be chomping to make an impression and be more involved in the feel good wins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted Wednesday at 13:13 Share Posted Wednesday at 13:13 0% chance of Gordon not starting this if fit. Barnes is nowhere near as good defensively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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