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by Vaj
Sun Aug 15, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Match day thread: Newcastle v West Ham
Replies: 66
Views: 7253

Re: Match day thread: Newcastle v West Ham

I am actually feeling positive, not sure why, but I am sure that will probably change by 4pm this afternoon <laugh>

I reckon the team will be something like this today:
Woodman
Lascelles Fernandez Schar
Murphy Hayden Shelvey Almiron Ritchie
ASM Wilson
3-1 win - goals from Murphy, ASM & Wilson.
by Vaj
Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Willock Fee Agreed
Replies: 89
Views: 10579

Re: Willock Fee Agreed

Great signing, just need a couple more for squad depth and, manager aside, we have a decent side. Would love to see something like this going forward if we signed Kamara or Cajuste: Dubravka Hayden Fernandez Schar Murphy Willock Kamara Almiron Ritchie ASM Wilson Woodman to start the season and keep ...
by Vaj
Fri May 21, 2021 11:53 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: NUFC Minor/Untrusted Transfer Rumours (Summer 2021)
Replies: 554
Views: 67136

Re: NUFC Minor/Untrusted Transfer Rumours (Summer 2021)

For me it's got to be Willock and a second choice striker to replace Carroll but be ahead of Joelinton and Gayle. The squad is quite adaptable, Krath can play RB or CB, Murphy can play RB or Winger, Joelinton can play out wide if we're really desperate, Hayden can slot into CB and even RB if things...
by Vaj
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Match Thread - Brentford v Newcastle (LC QF)
Replies: 166
Views: 22034

Re: Match Thread - Brentford v Newcastle (LC QF)

I'd like to see Longstaff dropped for Hendrick, or Shelvey. I just want to see Hendrick in the middle where he actually plays. We don't have anyone in midfield to take the game by the scruff of the neck atm (I'm not saying Hendrick is the saviour btw). Hayden does his defensive job well but he's no...
by Vaj
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Match Thread - Brentford v Newcastle (LC QF)
Replies: 166
Views: 22034

Re: Match Thread - Brentford v Newcastle (LC QF)

Jamal Lewis, for me, is one of the worst signings I have seen at Newcastle in regards to what I was expecting to get to the reality. Every pass is backwards, he never tries to beat his man, he is weak and gets beaten far too easily. Bit harsh but depends how long you’ve been watching us. We signed ...
by Vaj
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Match Thread - Brentford v Newcastle (LC QF)
Replies: 166
Views: 22034

Re: Match Thread - Brentford v Newcastle (LC QF)

I am nervous every time Sean Longstaff gets the ball when under pressure, never seen someone so slow and unaware of their surroundings. I think we need to start playing Matty Longstaff as there is no energy at all in the midfield. Longstaff, Shelvey, Hayden and Hendrick must be the slowest, least en...
by Vaj
Thu Mar 05, 2020 12:35 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: FA CUP DRAW
Replies: 86
Views: 30527

Re: FA CUP DRAW

Do you think this game will go to general sale?
by Vaj
Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Match thread - WBA v NUFC (Fa cup)
Replies: 142
Views: 44777

Re: Match thread - WBA v NUFC (Fa cup)

I would like to see us play something like this: Dubravka Yedlin Lascelles Lejeune Rose Hayden Bentaleb Lazaro Almiron Maximin Joelinton I am assuming Darlow will start. I would like to see Bentaleb get a chance with Hayden next to him so he can play a bit more advanced and new reports suggest Maxim...
by Vaj
Wed Feb 19, 2020 11:21 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Match thread - Arsenal v NUFC
Replies: 109
Views: 36292

Re: Match thread - Arsenal v NUFC

Don't get why people think this proves that we can't play with a back four. We were already 2-0 down and chasing the game against one of the better teams in the league. The other game we tried it in was Leicester away when they were in great form and we were reduced to 10 men before half time. I th...
by Vaj
Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:24 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Match thread - Arsenal v NUFC
Replies: 109
Views: 36292

Re: Match thread - Arsenal v NUFC

How many times do we need to prove we can’t play as a back 4? Don't get why people think this proves that we can't play with a back four. We were already 2-0 down and chasing the game against one of the better teams in the league. The other game we tried it in was Leicester away when they were in g...
by Vaj
Tue Aug 13, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Match day thread - NUFC V Arsenal
Replies: 129
Views: 49213

Re: Match day thread - NUFC V Arsenal

I like this but for me Hayden should be the first centre mid on the team sheet, the way he breaks up play is fantastic. I also feel as though his attacking play is getting much better. I would want Hayden and Longstaff, but can't see Bruce dropping Shelvey. I think Shelvey was our best player on th...
by Vaj
Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:19 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Match day thread - NUFC V Arsenal
Replies: 129
Views: 49213

Re: Match day thread - NUFC V Arsenal

I'd personally like to see Almiron play in a deeper role. Would give him more space to allow his breaking runs to be far more devastating. This. Something like this would be interesting to watch even though it looks attacking, I think we could do well against the ''lesser teams'' so to speak at hom...
by Vaj
Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:17 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Summer 2019 takeover saga
Replies: 544
Views: 207397

Re: Ashley Agrees to Sell Newcastle for £350m!

I'm pretty sure it's not impossible to fake directorship, but it is illegal, so I'm edging towards cautious optimism, whilst still expecting the worst. This is correct. However the documentation that has been submitted to Companies House has the logo of Pinsent Masons on it. I would be very surpris...
by Vaj
Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:52 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Match thread.FA cup NUFC v Watford
Replies: 94
Views: 34239

Re: Match thread.FA cup NUFC v Watford

Five at the back is not a negative tactic if the players are right. Chelsea won the league playing five at the back! We were all praising the system a week ago after beating Cardiff because it was starting to look decent. I have no doubt that we will survive playing this way and I think it works. It...
by Vaj
Sat Jan 26, 2019 4:51 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Match thread.FA cup NUFC v Watford
Replies: 94
Views: 34239

Re: Match thread.FA cup NUFC v Watford

First time I’ve ever wanted Rafa to leave. Why can’t we just give the cup a go, absolutely nothing to get excited about these days. What’s the point in Rondon on the bench if you don’t bring him on. Might as well leave him at home!
by Vaj
Fri Jan 11, 2019 3:17 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: NUFC Minor/Untrusted Transfer Rumours (January 2019)
Replies: 942
Views: 268874

Re: NUFC Minor/Untrusted Transfer Rumours (January 2019)

This club is so depressing <neg>
by Vaj
Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: The Match Tickets Thread
Replies: 2840
Views: 445910

Re: The Match Tickets Thread

Blue & Maroon wrote:
Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:49 pm
Got tickets for Blackburn a few hours ago, only around 2k left which is madness.
I will be booking mine later, just waiting to see if my girlfriend is coming. If I buy two together will we be stood next to each other or do I need to sign up to the travel group?
by Vaj
Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: The Match Tickets Thread
Replies: 2840
Views: 445910

Re: The Match Tickets Thread

Colly wrote:
Wed Jan 09, 2019 10:52 am
No that was overturned (last season?). Most games sell out before that stage but there have been a few that have gone to general sale.
Thanks, saves me £30.00 or whatever the cost of a membership is these days! <cheers>
by Vaj
Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:42 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: The Match Tickets Thread
Replies: 2840
Views: 445910

Re: The Match Tickets Thread

I was hoping to go to Blackburn away but don't have a membership these days so was wondering if away tickets go to general sale these days or does it still just stop at members? I'm sure I heard talk of 7000 tickets so you could be okay? So if there are some available they will go down to general? ...
by Vaj
Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:58 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: The Match Tickets Thread
Replies: 2840
Views: 445910

Re: The Match Tickets Thread

I was hoping to go to Blackburn away but don't have a membership these days so was wondering if away tickets go to general sale these days or does it still just stop at members?