The Other Mat Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 23 minutes ago, jim said: I’m going for a Desmond. Will be a tough game and their fans will be fired up. For a split second there I was wondering "who is Desmond Draw?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) Well at least this pre-match thread is a bit more recognisable. I thought I'd strayed onto the Man City boards by accident reading the ridiculous Leeds thread. Edited February 13, 2022 by AvonVillain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, MaVilla said: The only positive i can take from the fact either can happen with us, is at least Gerrard gets to see the weak-minded, panic merchant, bottle job performances first hand, so he can see exactly who needs replacing in the summer. This is the remainder of the season for me, see who fits in with SGs style and who doesn't/ can't. Plan for next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moustache of Teale Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Peter Griffin said: Its funny that prematch the discourse is that we will get a bad result due to our dodgy defence. Yet post match, the discourse is that we should not be looking to change our defenders and we couldn't get better than Mings and so much effort is put into trying to find some way of absolving him accountability. I have no idea what to expect today. Toon is not a good side, we should be going out for a comfortable win. But the result is going to be determined by our defenders and whether the PL defenders turn up or the League 1 defenders turn up. The thing is, a dodgy defence doesn’t necessarily mean your defenders are poor. The same defence looked a lot more solid prior to Nakamba being injured. Defensive responsibilities are throughout the team. Fail to sort that and you’ll always concede too many chances. I do worry that we’ll lose the midfield battle today like we did against Leeds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Looks like Buendia is definitely out - no matchday graphic for todays game that he normally puts up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Just now, Stratvillan said: This is the remainder of the season for me, see who fits in with SGs style and who doesn't/ can't. Plan for next season. I agree, it is one last chance for some players to prove they can up their performance levels consistently and be worthy of a place int he team. I think SG will be ruthless with some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 No bailey buendia traore. This is gonna be a problem. I think watkins will play along with ings as we dont have many other options The squad is looking depleted. I think we might have loaned out to many players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Farlz said: Really would like Ings to be given a go up front today. Disappointing we’re likely without Buendia as well, that’s a big blow. Could be a good opportunity for Chuk though. I think a draw is probably likely today. That win midweek wasn’t ideal and our record at their place is terrible as it is. If Emi is out I'd push Ramsey up and start Sanson in midfield with Luiz and SJM. Chuk can come on later to replace Coutinho for the last 20 mins or so. If Sanson was left on the bench in those circumstances I think it's pretty much game over for him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 If Eddie Howe is worth the paper his inflated contract was printed on, he'll set up with Chris Wood bullying the hell out of Mings today. We're hopelessly fragile there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 5 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: An awful lot of people feeling negative because of "how bad we've been recently". Recently? We've been awful all season. 11 losses is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted February 13, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, est1874 said: If Eddie Howe is worth the paper his inflated contract was printed on, he'll set up with Chris Wood bullying the hell out of Mings today. We're hopelessly fragile there. Even more reason to start with Hause 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Dump. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, est1874 said: If Eddie Howe is worth the paper his inflated contract was printed on, he'll set up with Chris Wood bullying the hell out of Mings today. We're hopelessly fragile there. Seems like a perfect job for Hause, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 38 minutes ago, The Moustache of Teale said: The thing is, a dodgy defence doesn’t necessarily mean your defenders are poor. The same defence looked a lot more solid prior to Nakamba being injured. The defence was also fine against Everton just last week. In that game we also dominated midfield, until Everton in second half decided to by-pass midfield completely and play hoofball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Clean sheet is a priority, anything else a bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, est1874 said: If Eddie Howe is worth the paper his inflated contract was printed on, he'll set up with Chris Wood bullying the hell out of Mings today. We're hopelessly fragile there. Against Everton last week, they were playing crosses into our box the whole of second half. Pretty easy for Mings. I agree Mings makes mistakes, but he’s not usually weak in the air or easily bullied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 If Buendia misses out push Ramsey into the front 3 and give Sanson another go in midfield. For the other selection, don't over think it and go with Hause. Much better at dealing with the route 1 stuff that is sure to make an appearance at some point if Newcastle struggle to score. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 For what it's worth I think Newcastle are absolutely shit, just like I did Leeds. Someone get stuck into ASM early on and we're halfway to winning. However we're just so inconsistent there's no real point having too much confidence now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Their defence is shoddy and slow and thick. Coutinho hat-trick incoming. If we take our chances we can put 4/5 past them - but we have to start fast. Also we need to be more compact from front to back we’ve been too far apart recently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Trippier passed a late fitness test apparently, set to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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