Dan Gleebals Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 16 hours ago, SteV said: Your theory is absolutely correct. However it looks so densely packed (at least from 9th-20th) that it could just end up being a bit of a lottery as to how difficult your playoff opponent is. I've not really studied the intricacies of it all, but by the sounds of it, rules are there to benefit the big boys, as usual. Although I like the fact that a higher league position means it's easier (!?) on paper, in the next round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Madrid got to the last 8 beating Man City and Atletico. Villa got there by finishing top 8 and beating Brugges. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 And Liverpool finished top and ended up with PSG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 minute ago, Dan Gleebals said: I've not really studied the intricacies of it all, but by the sounds of it, rules are there to benefit the big boys, as usual. Although I like the fact that a higher league position means it's easier (!?) on paper, in the next round. Not really. It benefits doing well throughout the competition (on paper). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 4 minutes ago, SteV said: And Liverpool finished top and ended up with PSG. Who had a low seed because they finished low in the group stage. The eventual winners won the R16 on penalties. When has that happened? It was an unlucky draw for Liverpool. But it was a suitably tough draw for PSG who finished low in the league. PSG had to win the CL going away from home second legs from R16 - again due to poor performance in the league. Theres going to be exceptions. But generally finishing higher is going to give you the easiest path. Finishing lower will give you a tougher path. Edited January 20 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 8 hours ago, Whitley mag said: Home or away end tomorrow @Wallsendmag? Remember the home game against PSV in QF years ago and all hell broke loose outside the Gate when their lads walked by? Always entertaining when the Dutch teams come to Town. I'm in the away end tomorrow mate. NUFC made the decision for me tbh as I failed in the ballot. Just had enough loyalty points to get tickets in the away end before it sold out. Got an email yesterday off PSV saying we need to go to the Slug and Lettuce between 10.30-17.30 tomorrow to pick up our tickets. They are very strict for Euro away ganes. They already have everyone's photo on their database on what's known as an electronic "away card" and they email you a voucher which they'll scan at the pub, and then on further production of ID they'll exchange the voucher for a ticket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 8 minutes ago, Wallsendmag said: I'm in the away end tomorrow mate. NUFC made the decision for me tbh as I failed in the ballot. Just had enough loyalty points to get tickets in the away end before it sold out. Got an email yesterday off PSV saying we need to go to the Slug and Lettuce between 10.30-17.30 tomorrow to pick up our tickets. They are very strict for Euro away ganes. They already have everyone's photo on their database on what's known as an electronic "away card" and they email you a voucher which they'll scan at the pub, and then on further production of ID they'll exchange the voucher for a ticket. Decent bit of business for the pub as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Burn and Osula back in full training for this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 10 minutes ago, Wallsendmag said: I'm in the away end tomorrow mate. NUFC made the decision for me tbh as I failed in the ballot. Just had enough loyalty points to get tickets in the away end before it sold out. Got an email yesterday off PSV saying we need to go to the Slug and Lettuce between 10.30-17.30 tomorrow to pick up our tickets. They are very strict for Euro away ganes. They already have everyone's photo on their database on what's known as an electronic "away card" and they email you a voucher which they'll scan at the pub, and then on further production of ID they'll exchange the voucher for a ticket. Suspect this will be the future of our away games going forward. Although presumably at lot easier to implement for European as generally everyone is in the area in good time. Do they do that for domestic aways? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 minutes ago, RodneyCisse said: Burn and Osula back in full training for this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 25 minutes ago, SteV said: Suspect this will be the future of our away games going forward. Although presumably at lot easier to implement for European as generally everyone is in the area in good time. Do they do that for domestic aways? Domestic aways they've always had to go on a "traincombi" or "buscombi" where basically your bus/train and match ticket is combined and that's the only way you can get into the away end. Physically impossible to travel ny your own methods and gain entry to the ground. Away teams do that at PSV as well. The train station platform has a tunnel which connects it directly to the away end at the Philips Stadion so in over 20 years of travelling over there I've never seen an away fan outside the ground or having a drink in the city centre other than for European games. They were talking about relaxing the rules but there's been a bit of a spike in football hooliganism in the Netherlands this season so that might go on the backburner for a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 A couple of my mates have just arrived and are settled in to the Beehive there. One of them has just sent me a photo of the price list. They are well happy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Going to be some sore heads tomorrow I suspect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Ney Black Garter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TBG Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Market Shaker ffs. Might as well rename themselves PSVeados. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) Will someone in town please intercept their pub crawl and put them on a better path please? Also I hope that's not in order, they'll be fuckin knackered Edited January 20 by Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, Wilson said: Will someone in town please intercept their pub crawl and put them on a better path please? Also I hope that's not in order, they'll be fuckin knackered All about getting your steps in these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 On 18/01/2026 at 21:30, HaydnNUFC said: PSV EINDHOVEN @ ST. JAMES' PARK ANY TIES BETWEEN THE CLUBS? Sir Bobby Robson; managed Newcastle United from 1999-2004. managed PSV in two spells, 1990-92 & 1998-99. Patrick Kluivert; played for Newcastle United 2004-05. 31 games, 11 goals. played for PSV in 2006. 19 games, 3 goals. Patrick Van Aanholt; played for Newcastle United (on loan from Chelsea) 2009-10. 7 games, 0 goals. played for PSV 2022-23. 43 games, 2 goals. Luuk De Jong; played for Newcastle United (on loan from Borussia Monchengladbach) 2014. 12 games, 0 goals. played for PSV 2014-2024. 296 games, 166 goals. Siem De Jong; played for Newcastle United 2014-15. 26 games, 2 goals, 1 collapsed lung. played for PSV on loan from us in 2016. 24 games, 7 goals. Georginio Wijnaldum; played for Newcastle United 2015-16. 40 games, 11 goals. played for PSV 2011-15. 132 games, 49 goals. Jetro Willems; played for Newcastle United (on loan from Frankfurt) 2019-20. 19 games, 2 goals. played for PSV 2011-16. 175 games, 12 goals. and Rob McDonald Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTvJsabjQGY/?igsh=MWRscWczcnZ3ajEwYQ== Impressive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I think Howe will freshen up the side a little here. Not what I would go for but this is what I think he will play. Think he might go Pope Trippier Thiaw Botman Hall Bruno Miley/Ramsey Joelinton Elanga Gordon Wissa Think he'll keep Tonali as a defensive sub if we need to see out the game and Barnes as his impact sub if we need a goal. He won't leave out Joelinton as he trusts him and likes his defensive height. But think he will want Ramsey or Miley in there. Personally I'd probably have Gordon as the impact sub not Barnes as if we're winning his pace could be more useful against tiring legs. But history tells us it will be Barnes benched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 So whats the crack with Dutch fans these days ? Are they still a bit radgie ? Am I needing to dig out my knuckledusters ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 44 minutes ago, madras said: So whats the crack with Dutch fans these days ? Are they still a bit radgie ? Am I needing to dig out my knuckledusters ? Judging by some of the lot I saw this evening I'd say they were a bit radge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 5 hours ago, Wallsendmag said: Going to be some sore heads tomorrow I suspect. Loads trying to get into Tup Tup when I walked past before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 17 minutes ago, El Prontonise said: Judging by some of the lot I saw this evening I'd say they were a bit radge. Right then, those knuckkedusters, where were they, bloody sure they were under the wife's furry handcuffs. There's a thought, is the baseball bat still in the garage? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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