Zhan_Zhuang Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Hoping Brighton bounce back and get the win next match...the pressure will then be on Howe from his unethical overlords. It was lovely seeing those fat, ugly Geordie faces in the crowd when Liverplop got the second....crowd, commentators almost expected the Barcodes to win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I see Neville's take on yesterday was that they need a better striker.... I actually think striker is their strongest position, comes to something when the £70m guy they've got upfront and the £20m back up are judged to not be cutting the mustard im also sure someone said two weeks ago that isak would challenge haaland in the scoring charts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Just now, villa4europe said: I see Neville's take on yesterday was that they need a better striker.... I actually think striker is their strongest position, comes to something when the £70m guy they've got upfront and the £20m back up are judged to not be cutting the mustard im also sure someone said two weeks ago that isak would challenge haaland in the scoring charts He was talking more about Almiron and how he needs to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 13 hours ago, DJBOB said: They’re such a high energy/high press team that they look confused when Liverpool went down to 10. When they had their dip in form last year, it was against a run of teams who just sat back against them. The book should be out on them that they don’t know how to break teams down unless it’s a Trippier set piece. In open play, it’s like they’re sad they can’t just foul and run. As Man City showed, if you press their full backs and hassle them you can win. It’s why we missed JJ so badly. We comfortably beat them last season for that reason and that similar intensity during pre-season showed that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 1 hour ago, villa4europe said: I see Neville's take on yesterday was that they need a better striker.... I actually think striker is their strongest position, comes to something when the £70m guy they've got upfront and the £20m back up are judged to not be cutting the mustard im also sure someone said two weeks ago that isak would challenge haaland in the scoring charts I said it last season and it hasnt changed, they are set up like MON did with us and if teams allow them space they will punish you like they did to us. But in tight games they lack a playmaker to open a defence. Maddison over Barnes was the signing they should have taken from Leicester 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, The_Steve said: As Man City showed, if you press their full backs and hassle them you can win. It’s why we missed JJ so badly. We comfortably beat them last season for that reason and that similar intensity during pre-season showed that again. Yep, Moreno and JJ battered them down the left. They couldn’t cope in that game last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 1 hour ago, duke313 said: Yep, Moreno and JJ battered them down the left. They couldn’t cope in that game last season. Moreno had Trippier sussed, too quick and skilful for him. Villa badly missed him in the first fixture; makes me wonder why Burn wasn't targeted better as he often looks like Bambi on ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 2 hours ago, villa4europe said: I see Neville's take on yesterday was that they need a better striker.... I actually think striker is their strongest position, comes to something when the £70m guy they've got upfront and the £20m back up are judged to not be cutting the mustard im also sure someone said two weeks ago that isak would challenge haaland in the scoring charts Botman limped off near the end, not sure what's been said but when you look at so many players tearing ACLs it had feel of that. Losing him would be a massive blow as Burn was running in treacle for that second goal so him as CB means right wingers would fancy running at Targett from start of games. Only other CB available is Lascalles who's still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: Moreno had Trippier sussed, too quick and skilful for him. Villa badly missed him in the first fixture; makes me wonder why Burn wasn't targeted better as he often looks like Bambi on ice. Burn looked exactly like the limited clogger he is yesterday at times looked like a League 1 player. I hope our game is announced next week too as being between 'two of the rivals for top 4' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, VillaJ100 said: Burn looked exactly like the limited clogger he is yesterday at times looked like a League 1 player. I hope our game is announced next week too as being between 'two of the rivals for top 4' Yeah I know, Villa made him look like a League 2 clogger at Villa Park....he should have been targeted again in the opening fixture. Just one of those days I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I think if they lose to Brighton Howe will find out the Saudis aren't all sunshine and rainbows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted August 28, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2023 Many pre-season predictions were that he might be heading for the exit door before Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 43 minutes ago, VillaJ100 said: I hope our game is announced next week too as being between 'two of the rivals for top 4' Hahaha, I hope you’re being sarcastic. You know the game is going to be announced and commentated on as Liverpool the mighty giants of Europe and the worlds greatest team against another team who’s name they can’t really remember and that no-one really cares about anyway so no point mentioning them anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 If they are selling isak or wilson we should certainly be after one as both add value here. I really like isak think he is a top player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 As much as I dislike Liverpool, I'm very glad Newcastle got turned over like that. I despise the Saudi's even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colhint Posted August 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2023 1 hour ago, VillaJ100 said: I think if they lose to Brighton Howe will find out the Saudis aren't all sunshine and rainbows Well they're definitely not into rainbows 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: Moreno had Trippier sussed, too quick and skilful for him. Villa badly missed him in the first fixture; makes me wonder why Burn wasn't targeted better as he often looks like Bambi on ice. Burn is a very limited defender who massively benefits when refs let him foul constantly and he can use his height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted August 28, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2023 "We Are Newcastle" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oishiiniku_uk Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 6 hours ago, Zatman said: I said it last season and it hasnt changed, they are set up like MON did with us and if teams allow them space they will punish you like they did to us. But in tight games they lack a playmaker to open a defence. Maddison over Barnes was the signing they should have taken from Leicester This is what they remind me of as well. Very aggressive with their pressing and can be ruthless on the counter, but it's all quite simple tactically and they look a bit slow and unsure when teams sit in against them. They really didn't force the issue enough when Liverpool went down to 10 men and they stopped targeting Alexander Arnold in favour of more attacks down the right, for some reason. It's a toss up between Newcastle and Chelsea for which 'project' I want to see fail the most. Even if it's inevitable that the Saudi slush fund will bank-roll the Geordies to titles eventually, I'd love to see the wheels come off a bit this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 50 minutes ago, Marka Ragnos said: "We Are Newcastle" Well I was looking forward to my tea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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