jonny1403 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 3 hours 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. There's a bit of a difference from saying we are favourites to win to comparing them to a League One team like some posters have been doing, when they have taken points off Chelsea and Benfica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Dream come true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 33 minutes ago, Paully said: New 2 year extension for Sandro following an intense headlocking session. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 In the first game of the league phase they won 3-2 away to Benfica after going behind 2-0. In the three away games after that they lost by a combined 11-1 to Bilbao, Napoli, and Liverpool. In the four home games they W2, D1, L1 with a 9-8 aggregate score. Copenhagen is the only game of the 8 they didn’t concede 2+ goals. There’s probably a tangible impact to the travel that makes this trickier than it otherwise would be, but I think we’ll score at least 6 across the two legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 It feels a bit like an fa cup tie away to a championship team. Yes you feel you "should" win, but there is always an element of risk if there is travel fatigue, players don't apply themselves properly or give enough respect to opponents etc. Off the back of the last two away performances then I expect we will get a good result tonight. Also think based on the comments that Eddie will go as strong a line up as possible and attempt to get the tie over and done with this evening. But also wouldn't be shocked if it was a tricky game and we only managed a draw. A loss would be a real upset and a very disappointing result but I feel confident we will do the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 We're too calm in here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 5 minutes ago, Mike said: We're too calm in here. Bring the rage, bring the radge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 9 minutes ago, Mike said: We're too calm in here. HOWE OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I don't think the plane journey affects you as 90+ approaches, but I'd settle for a draw right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 14 minutes ago, Mike said: We're too calm in here. This is what I was thinking. Vibes are too up. It has 3-1 Qarabag all over it now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 1 minute ago, Holloway said: I don't think the plane journey affects you as 90+ approaches, but I'd settle for a draw right now That implies you think it’s reasonably likely we could lose? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Well if we 2 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: That implies you think it’s reasonably likely we could lose? Well if we have a stinker that we're capable of we could end up a 0-1.So I'm just being ultra cautious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Could someone please throw out a couple of pubs in town that have TNT? ideally nearish the train station Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 2 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said: Could someone please throw out a couple of pubs in town that have TNT? ideally nearish the train station Victoria Comet definitely does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Their home record isn't bad in Europe this year so will definitely not be straight forward Suspect some of our fans saw Liverpool tonked them at home so assume we'll beat them comfortably too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said: Could someone please throw out a couple of pubs in town that have TNT? ideally nearish the train station The Centurion. Edited February 18 by Sima Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetteringMag Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Slightly annoyed at the 5.45 kick off meaning I miss the first half having to pick the Mrs up from work , did suggest walk but her pregnant rage almost got me a black eye .. regardless I think we win 3-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Looking at their previous few years' European campaigns, it seems a hell of an achievement for them to have progressed this far in the CL. They finished rock bottom of the monster table in last season's Europa League, though the year prior to that they were narrowly defeated in the Last 16 to Leverkusen. Difficult to get a handle on what sort of threat they're going to pose but for them to take points off Chelsea should at least certify that they're not total mugs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 13 hours ago, Wallace said: The Euro pundits seem to think they are a decent side at home and that the Liverpool result is misleading (already qualified and somewhat overawed). I would think if we underestimate them, we might struggle. They beat Copenhagen 2-0, Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 and drew 2-2 with Chelsea at home. Beat Benfica away 3-2. So they can’t be terrible. I’d take a draw but obviously would prefer another Union St-Gilloise result/performance (who also had some decent results aside from our 4-0 annihilation). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Been offered a ticket, what's the latest I need to set off from Newcastle today to make it in time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 34 minutes ago, TBG said: Been offered a ticket, what's the latest I need to set off from Newcastle today to make it in time? Daft as a brush you mate Are you the guy behind Frank or memecastle united? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Man this is so great, I love that we're playing in a Champions League knockout game later. This is what it's all about! Just imagine this 4 years ago. I hope this never gets boring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 56 minutes ago, TBG said: Been offered a ticket, what's the latest I need to set off from Newcastle today to make it in time? Last Thursday should do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, TBG said: Been offered a ticket, what's the latest I need to set off from Newcastle today to make it in time? With the time difference would that give you 4hrs more to get there or less ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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