Match thread - Spurs v Toon

User avatar
Heisen
Stallsenberg
Stallsenberg
Posts: 9302
Joined: Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:21 am

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Heisen » Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:09 pm

If we'd all been offered even a point from these two games we'd have taken it. As it is, we've got three and are outside the relegation zone with the toughest fixtures of the season out of the way.

It's been a bloody good week.
Image

Don Sholeone
Brazil (Neymar)
Brazil (Neymar)
Posts: 12147
Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:41 pm

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Don Sholeone » Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:11 pm

I know defensive isn't everyone's cup of tea but at least we do it really well, the likes of Man City, Liverpool and Spurs find it really difficult to break us down and they have world class attacking options, a lot of teams can park the bus and still come away with a 3 or 4 nil loss, with us the bigger teams know its a tough battle, i think they were saying the other day the only teams with a better defensive record is 4 of the top 6, if we keep these tactics and build a better counter attack (Almiron being a good start) we can easily push for a top 8 with these tactics. hopefully better attacking players can make it a little more entertaining too.

User avatar
Toondes
f uck tha police
f uck tha police
Posts: 9183
Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:23 pm
Location: Newcastle, High Heaton

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Toondes » Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:19 pm

Don Sholeone wrote:
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:11 pm
I know defensive isn't everyone's cup of tea but at least we do it really well, the likes of Man City, Liverpool and Spurs find it really difficult to break us down and they have world class attacking options, a lot of teams can park the bus and still come away with a 3 or 4 nil loss, with us the bigger teams know its a tough battle, i think they were saying the other day the only teams with a better defensive record is 4 of the top 6, if we keep these tactics and build a better counter attack (Almiron being a good start) we can easily push for a top 8 with these tactics. hopefully better attacking players can make it a little more entertaining too.
I think that is definitely the main problem. We sit back and defend with no real attacking outlet when we do counter. Rondon is doing brilliantly up in his own but pinging long balls to him against 2-3 defenders is fruitless a lot of the time. Hopefully Almiron offers us a more decisive attacking outlet as Ritchie and Perez , as much as they try , just aren’t up to standard . And don’t get me started on that useless cronut Kenedy.

On a plus point , Longstaff has looked very solid since he’s came into the side. Could turn out to be a cracking player , reminds me a lot of Carrick.
# stolen from nufc.com :)

User avatar
Bodacious Benny
Whiskey Business
Whiskey Business
Posts: 35829
Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:18 am

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Bodacious Benny » Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:33 pm

As always with Perez, he yet again gets in the right place but his finishing is f***ing awful. So frustrating. Yet he’ll scuff a goal in against Huddersfield then stick his fingers in his ears like he’s proven a point.
I'm the scumbag outlaw. You're the pillar of justice. Neither of us like looking at ourselves in the mirror. Do we have a deal?

Online
Colly
Belgium (Lukaku)
Belgium (Lukaku)
Posts: 8582
Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: Billingham

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Colly » Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:59 pm

I think again though Perez is being judged on a fairly high standard that he's not going to reach whilst also covering a lot of defensive work too, while Atsu runs about doing bugger all. At very least Perez tests a keeper every now and then rather than Atsu's trademark backpass.

I'm genuinely looking forward to a Ki/Perez/Almiron/Rondon link up.

User avatar
Bodacious Benny
Whiskey Business
Whiskey Business
Posts: 35829
Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:18 am

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Bodacious Benny » Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:03 pm

Colly wrote:
Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:59 pm
I think again though Perez is being judged on a fairly high standard that he's not going to reach whilst also covering a lot of defensive work too, while Atsu runs about doing bugger all. At very least Perez tests a keeper every now and then rather than Atsu's trademark backpass.

I'm genuinely looking forward to a Ki/Perez/Almiron/Rondon link up.
True, and yeah don’t really want to reopen a debate that’s been had!

Definitely think Almiron could link up well.
I'm the scumbag outlaw. You're the pillar of justice. Neither of us like looking at ourselves in the mirror. Do we have a deal?

User avatar
Bruuuuuuuuce ()
Tribal Elder
Tribal Elder
Posts: 1576
Joined: Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:43 pm

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Bruuuuuuuuce () » Mon Feb 04, 2019 12:27 pm

Darlow ;)
Yedlin - Schar - Lascelles - Lejuene - Barreca
Longstaff - Ki
Almiron - Perez
Rondon
Can't wait. Top 10 starting XI... relegation fodder outside taht.

User avatar
ALF
Sleep is for Pussies
Sleep is for Pussies
Posts: 21842
Joined: Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:46 pm
Location: Kent

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by ALF » Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:54 pm

Colly wrote:
Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:30 am
Genuinely amazed by some comments in this thread. I'm one of the most outspoken critics of Rafa's alleged tactics, but I saw absolutely nothing wrong with them in the last two games (well, apart from playing Atsu ahead of the soiled rag, but still). We're running out of games? Most of us had us in 18th after these two, we're out of the relegation zone after two of the trickiest games of the season. Spurs might have been without Kane, but that defense is solid and we tested them, and were it not for a post and an uncharacteristic keeping error we might have got something, possibly even all 3.

Couple of easier games coming up with a record signing to make a debut, our best centre halfs are all fit and on form (remember the impact Lejeune made on the second half of last season), and fingers crossed Ki will be back soonish too. No worries here.

If we sit against Huddersfield at home though I'm getting the pitchfork and torch out...
Lejeune is a top, top player.

Atsu would be good if he could kick a ball.

Online
Colly
Belgium (Lukaku)
Belgium (Lukaku)
Posts: 8582
Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: Billingham

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Colly » Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:02 pm

I'll say it again and again, I'd happily start with 10 Lejeune's. He's probably good in goal too.

User avatar
beatski
England (Kane)
England (Kane)
Posts: 24112
Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:19 pm
Location: The Dangerzone

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by beatski » Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:16 am

Bodacious Benny wrote:
Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:33 pm
As always with Perez, he yet again gets in the right place but his finishing is f***ing awful. So frustrating. Yet he’ll scuff a goal in against Huddersfield then stick his fingers in his ears like he’s proven a point.
yet he's our best attacking mid, and somehow gets the most grief

User avatar
Bodacious Benny
Whiskey Business
Whiskey Business
Posts: 35829
Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:18 am

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Bodacious Benny » Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:37 am

Beatski wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:16 am
Bodacious Benny wrote:
Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:33 pm
As always with Perez, he yet again gets in the right place but his finishing is f***ing awful. So frustrating. Yet he’ll scuff a goal in against Huddersfield then stick his fingers in his ears like he’s proven a point.
yet he's our best attacking mid, and somehow gets the most grief
Hopefully Almiron can show him what he should be doing when he gets into decent positions.
I'm the scumbag outlaw. You're the pillar of justice. Neither of us like looking at ourselves in the mirror. Do we have a deal?

User avatar
overseasTOON
Uruguay (Nunez)
Uruguay (Nunez)
Posts: 21882
Joined: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:53 am
Location: Location: Location

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by overseasTOON » Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:37 am

Bodacious Benny wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:37 am
Beatski wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:16 am


yet he's our best attacking mid, and somehow gets the most grief
Hopefully Almiron can show him what he should be doing when he gets into decent positions.
If he doesn't though <mob>

User avatar
Bodacious Benny
Whiskey Business
Whiskey Business
Posts: 35829
Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:18 am

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Bodacious Benny » Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:42 am

overseasTOON wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:37 am
Bodacious Benny wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:37 am


Hopefully Almiron can show him what he should be doing when he gets into decent positions.
If he doesn't though <mob>
In true Newcastle supporter fashion if he doesn’t score a hattrick in his first game we shall write him off as being a waste of money and the worst footballer of all time <laugh>
I'm the scumbag outlaw. You're the pillar of justice. Neither of us like looking at ourselves in the mirror. Do we have a deal?

Don Sholeone
Brazil (Neymar)
Brazil (Neymar)
Posts: 12147
Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:41 pm

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Don Sholeone » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:08 am

I thought Perez had a decent game against spurs, saw glimpses of his quality on a few occasions, makes me think Almiron coming in is going to elevate his game, hes definitely the type of player who needs competition for his place to get the best out of him, imo.

User avatar
Bodacious Benny
Whiskey Business
Whiskey Business
Posts: 35829
Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:18 am

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Bodacious Benny » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:21 am

Don Sholeone wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:08 am
I thought Perez had a decent game against spurs, saw glimpses of his quality on a few occasions, makes me think Almiron coming in is going to elevate his game, hes definitely the type of player who needs competition for his place to get the best out of him, imo.
Agree about the competition, it can only be a good thing. I thought he did okay against Spurs until it came to the shot/final ball that could make the difference.
I'm the scumbag outlaw. You're the pillar of justice. Neither of us like looking at ourselves in the mirror. Do we have a deal?

User avatar
beatski
England (Kane)
England (Kane)
Posts: 24112
Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:19 pm
Location: The Dangerzone

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by beatski » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:31 am

Don Sholeone wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:08 am
I thought Perez had a decent game against spurs, saw glimpses of his quality on a few occasions, makes me think Almiron coming in is going to elevate his game, hes definitely the type of player who needs competition for his place to get the best out of him, imo.
I think and hope they'll both be on the pitch at the same time, and that theyll link up well

Valentino's fast feet
Senegal (Aboubakar)
Senegal (Aboubakar)
Posts: 3485
Joined: Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:07 am

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Valentino's fast feet » Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:43 am

Beatski wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:31 am
Don Sholeone wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:08 am
I thought Perez had a decent game against spurs, saw glimpses of his quality on a few occasions, makes me think Almiron coming in is going to elevate his game, hes definitely the type of player who needs competition for his place to get the best out of him, imo.
I think and hope they'll both be on the pitch at the same time, and that theyll link up well
In the formation we are playing lately you'd think he'd take the Atsu role. Although with Barreca coming in at LWB/LB it frees up Ritchie to move further up. Formation may change again, or Atsu and Perez could make way with Almiron and Ritchie in those floating roles?
Previously CIH/Cabella's Invincible Hair

User avatar
overseasTOON
Uruguay (Nunez)
Uruguay (Nunez)
Posts: 21882
Joined: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:53 am
Location: Location: Location

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by overseasTOON » Tue Feb 05, 2019 1:33 pm

Bodacious Benny wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:42 am
overseasTOON wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:37 am


If he doesn't though <mob>
In true Newcastle supporter fashion if he doesn’t score a hattrick in his first game we shall write him off as being a waste of money and the worst footballer of all time <laugh>
Don't forget this either <wave>

User avatar
Remember Colo
Ancient Forum Relic
Ancient Forum Relic
Posts: 11990
Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:57 am
Location: Toronto

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by Remember Colo » Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:01 pm

Beatski wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:16 am
Bodacious Benny wrote:
Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:33 pm
As always with Perez, he yet again gets in the right place but his finishing is f***ing awful. So frustrating. Yet he’ll scuff a goal in against Huddersfield then stick his fingers in his ears like he’s proven a point.
yet he's our best attacking mid, and somehow gets the most grief
Well he's been our only (central) attacking mid for years, so I'm not sure if that's big praise. The longer a player is around, the more opportunity to collect fan baggage, and I think the fact he's been unchallenged in his position for so long is what frustrates me. He's fine to have in the squad, but has not been good enough to go unchallenged for his position. So I'm glad that's finally been addressed.

ColbacksFlamingBarnet
Shelvey's Precious
Posts: 359
Joined: Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:22 pm

Re: Match thread - Spurs v Toon

Post by ColbacksFlamingBarnet » Tue Feb 05, 2019 6:20 pm

Having watched the highlights, anyone saying Dubravka needs dropped is a moron, he inspires so much more confidence when dealing with crosses and corners that Darlow ever would.

Post Reply