Match thread - Spurs v Toon
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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.
It's been a bloody good week.
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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.
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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.Don Sholeone wrote: ↑Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:11 pmI 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
I'm genuinely looking forward to a Ki/Perez/Almiron/Rondon link up.
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True, and yeah don’t really want to reopen a debate that’s been had!Colly wrote: ↑Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:59 pmI 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.
Definitely think Almiron could link up well.
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Darlow
Yedlin - Schar - Lascelles - Lejuene - Barreca
Longstaff - Ki
Almiron - Perez
Rondon
Can't wait. Top 10 starting XI... relegation fodder outside taht.Yedlin - Schar - Lascelles - Lejuene - Barreca
Longstaff - Ki
Almiron - Perez
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Lejeune is a top, top player.Colly wrote: ↑Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:30 amGenuinely 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...
Atsu would be good if he could kick a ball.
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I'll say it again and again, I'd happily start with 10 Lejeune's. He's probably good in goal too.
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yet he's our best attacking mid, and somehow gets the most griefBodacious Benny wrote: ↑Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:33 pmAs 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.
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Hopefully Almiron can show him what he should be doing when he gets into decent positions.Beatski wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:16 amyet he's our best attacking mid, and somehow gets the most griefBodacious Benny wrote: ↑Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:33 pmAs 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.
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If he doesn't thoughBodacious Benny wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:37 amHopefully Almiron can show him what he should be doing when he gets into decent positions.
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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 timeoverseasTOON wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:37 amIf he doesn't thoughBodacious 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.
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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.
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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.Don Sholeone wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:08 amI 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.
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I think and hope they'll both be on the pitch at the same time, and that theyll link up wellDon Sholeone wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:08 amI 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.
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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?Beatski wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:31 amI think and hope they'll both be on the pitch at the same time, and that theyll link up wellDon Sholeone wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:08 amI 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.
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Don't forget this eitherBodacious Benny wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:42 amIn 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
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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.Beatski wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:16 amyet he's our best attacking mid, and somehow gets the most griefBodacious Benny wrote: ↑Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:33 pmAs 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.
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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.