Match Thread | Newcastle vs Man City (13/01/24)

[Haaland94]

Walker needs dragging off and down to marriage guidance.

He has been so casual and bad all season. Today as well. Jogging behind Gordon like he is warming up, nowhere near him near the box, never even attempted to press. Didn't really try to stop Isak either. They literally target Walker with their long-through passes. Additionally, we keep on playing through Walker on the right, and it's so ineffective.

 

[nellyonthewing]

does alvarez needs some rest? He has been poor for a while now.

Really!!

 

[Paul1970]

Wtf is going on tonight ! They look like scoring with every kick of the ball and we need 10 attempts to score one . Walker has been shit again and Dias is living on his great first season atm . Need to get our act together

 

[I'm Blue]

Dias form has dropped off a cliff.
Don’t even see him organising the defence anymore.

 

[Blue warrior]

strange game we was playing some good stuff but when teams and atmosphere goes up full throttle in pace and intensity we start struggling.

 

[bert38]

It’s a bit of a mess out of possession…..

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

We never win at home and we never win away..

 

[super_city_si]

Yeah we have played well enough going forward but our defence is all over the place .

Forward kine is awful too. Phil has turned and ran them a few times and has no options. Missing haaland big time today. Alvarez just runs wide where has no shot.

 

[Tuearts right boot]

What’s joe royle up to these days?

Sat on his asre on the penalty spot.

 

[KingGeorge]

I’m so tired of Doku running around like a Chicken with his head cut off. This system is based on possession. In the back of ur mind you have to be thinking about keeping control.

 

[come-on-barney]

City 1- Walker 2. As simple as that. We have played well, but Walker has made everything in his power to make us concede

Pep was phasing him out last season. Given Gundo’s and Mahrez departure we gave in to him.

 

[Blue Maverick]

It’s easier to shoot on sight when you are hitting on the breaking. Against a low block it is going to ricochet off a player.

Ye but then at least it might go in!

 

[Tolmie scores]

Frustrating, as we've played some great stuff but still far too open at the back. Two outstanding goals from Newcastle tbf. I'd be tempted to get Grealish and De Bruyne on for Doku and Kovacic.

We were miles better until their first shot..now we are frightened rabbits for the taking

 

[ID70]

As with a lot of games this season a complete lack of control, especially in the middle and a definite drop off in quality of the replacements brought in this season

 

[Blue2202]

Bottled a 50/50 for there goal

Absolutely inexcusable at any time but particularly then as it led to them levelling after not having a sniff.

 

[yankblue]

Think we can still nick this.

I'd be tempted to swap Doku for Grealish. Jack would help retain possession which we've sorely needed, although if they're going to just park the bus Doku can create more magic.

Defense is still a shambles but I don't know what can be done there other than chewing out Walker on his positioning.

Hate to say it but Phil has been pretty anonymous today.

 

[cookster]

Dias is having a poor game as well, he never looks as good in the right CB position

Hes been wank all season.

 

[youngbob]

Can't believe it's 2024 and people still think there's only four players who are meant to do any defending.

 

[deano ou812]

Everyone calling for De Bruyne yes i understand it but I’d have hoped to bring him on say 20 mins to go with us maybe 2-0 3-1 not chasing a game were they have been physical and the worry he gets caught as they frantically hold on for a desperately needed win ..

 

[Keeper!]

Don't know what game you are watching.

A game which he has constantly kept the ball moving and looking to get the ball forward, he looks quality today