SteV Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 All said, they’re probably at a similar level to USG. So if we don’t play well, we’ll come unstuck tonight. Play well and it should be relatively comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Ramsdale Shahar Thiaw Burn A. Murphy Tonali Ramsey Woltemade Elanga Neave Hall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 12 minutes ago, TBG said: Ramsdale Shahar Thiaw Burn A. Murphy Tonali Ramsey Woltemade Elanga Neave Hall No Ruddy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Did I read right that it's an artificial pitch? Hate having to play on those. A draw with no injuries wouldn't be the worst result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 2 minutes ago, Abacus said: Did I read right that it's an artificial pitch? Hate having to play on those. A draw with no injuries wouldn't be the worst result. I know this won't be the same (I don't think), but aye, memories of Luton Town and QPR in the 80's where we never won 'on plastic'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Saying a draw would be decent is a bit Iraqi Minister of Information for me, like. We’ll be going to win and we most likely will do, and comfortably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 5 minutes ago, Rich said: Saying a draw would be decent is a bit Iraqi Minister of Information for me, like. We’ll be going to win and we most likely will do, and comfortably. Finally some sense and a bit of optimism. Respectfully, we're playing the team in 2nd from the Azerbaijan league (equivalent to champo strength maybe?) over two legs. Not in love with all the doubt expressed so far like, this isn't Man City away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 13 minutes ago, Casey said: Finally some sense and a bit of optimism. Respectfully, we're playing the team in 2nd from the Azerbaijan league (equivalent to champo strength maybe?) over two legs. Not in love with all the doubt expressed so far like, this isn't Man City away. I'd draw a distinction between "decent" and "fine" though. Wouldn't exactly be ecstatic with it, but it also wouldn't be a disaster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 It's more the away game and potential banana skin element, given some of their other results, that has me not wanting to be overconfident for tonight. If we can get it done tonight I'll be delighted, but all that matters to me is getting to the next round by the end of the home leg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 10 hours ago, The Prophet said: Still don't think a draw would be a disaster here. I'd take it in a heartbeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Would be nice to give Ruddy some minutes if we are cruising 4 or 5 -0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 We’re reliably informed in another thread and by Edwards and Hope that wage bills are the most accurate predictor of team performance - so because Newcastle has the 8th highest wage bill in the PL (or had it in the last set of accounts - I suspect we’ve overtaken Villa) then we overachieve if we finish above that. Which seems reasonable to me. Qarabag’s entire wage bill is the same as Kieran Trippier’s base salary. I fully expect any XI we put out to be able to beat these comfortably over two legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 3 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: We’re reliably informed in another thread and by Edwards and Hope that wage bills are the most accurate predictor of team performance - so because Newcastle has the 8th highest wage bill in the PL (or had it in the last set of accounts - I suspect we’ve overtaken Villa) then we overachieve if we finish above that. Which seems reasonable to me. Qarabag’s entire wage bill is the same as Kieran Trippier’s base salary. I fully expect any XI we put out to be able to beat these comfortably over two legs. That's an incredibly bad faith argument like. They're correlated to league position, not an accurate predictor of team performance. Anyway let's smash these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Just now, The Prophet said: That's an incredibly bad faith argument like. They're correlated to league position, not an accurate predictor of team performance. Anyway let's smash these. No intent of bad faith - the reason there’s a correlation is because wages are linked to the players you can sign. There’s not a single Qarabag player who a single person on here would be happy to see NUFC run off and buy tomorrow. Being knocked out by these would not be a shoulder-shrug moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 2 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: No intent of bad faith - the reason there’s a correlation is because wages are linked to the players you can sign. There’s not a single Qarabag player who a single person on here would be happy to see NUFC run off and buy tomorrow. Being knocked out by these would not be a shoulder-shrug moment. Over a single leg tie i would strongly disagree looking at our domestic cups where "weaker" opposition can get a result in a one off fixture. However over two legs I am in total agreement they got results in the champions league but still had 6 put passed them by liverpool we shouldn't fear them over two legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 7 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: No intent of bad faith - the reason there’s a correlation is because wages are linked to the players you can sign. There’s not a single Qarabag player who a single person on here would be happy to see NUFC run off and buy tomorrow. Being knocked out by these would not be a shoulder-shrug moment. Completely agree if we were to get knocked out over two legs, but I don't think we will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 2 minutes ago, nufcjmc said: Over a single leg tie i would strongly disagree looking at our domestic cups where "weaker" opposition can get a result in a one off fixture. However over two legs I am in total agreement they got results in the champions league but still had 6 put passed them by liverpool we shouldn't fear them over two legs. Totally agree, if this was an FA Cup game there would always be the nervous thought at the back of the head - owt can happen. Second bite of the cherry should mean going through - no excuses. Just now, The Prophet said: Completely agree if we were to get knocked out over two legs, but I don't think we will. I don’t either 👍 I’m going for a 3-1 win here. Eddie’s mags to maintain their impeccable away record* *over the last week or so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) I worry more of the travel, the quick turn around to the next fuxture, the quality of pitch and potential knocks and injuries than I do the opposition. Hope that doesn't come across as arrogance or complacency. This is a great chance to progress and we need a professional performance which I am sure Eddie and the lads will know already. Edited February 18 by nufcjmc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Did Wissa travel? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Seems a real mixed bag in here with some folk suggesting this will be a walk in the park. I'd also take a draw. Granted, we should win of course, but football isn't played on paper and the travel time, pitch and minimal time between fixtures will all be a factor. These lot have qualified for the play-offs after 8 matches in the Champions League. I don't think we can take them as lightly as writing them off as 'League One standard'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 4 minutes ago, Anderson said: Did Wissa travel? No currently being shuttled between the training ground sauna and a treadmill in the gym. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Any updates from @LFEE @Paully in Baku? Whats the drinking scene like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 3 minutes ago, Elliottman said: Any updates from @LFEE @Paully in Baku? Whats the drinking scene like? Paully's mug has been doing the rounds on socials. It's pretty much what you'd expect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 8 minutes ago, Elliottman said: Any updates from @LFEE @Paully in Baku? Whats the drinking scene like? @lfee is happy with the price of a pint, taxi, and the lack of graffiti. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumG6 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, Anderson said: Did Wissa travel? Missed his flight apparently… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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