Newcastle United (H) | PL | Post Match Thread

simon23 said:
Ivenot seen a lot of Newcastle this year..id be interested to see what they thought about their performance...was it sub par for this season or were we just so much better that we have been all season - or a mix of both???
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For a team that are “stronger and more physical than us” I thought they were a bunch of weedy pussies
 
Like watching City

The signings wow the best compliment is the fact they look like they have been here forever

Special shout out to Nico, as he grew into the game he started to direct operations like a pivot should do There is no doubt in my mind that he was top of a list of one when it came to who we wanted and the delay was respecting Porto in their Europa League campaign

So early days but it looks encouraging for the future Looks like we have the lads to take their place

Finally well played Gundo
 
simon23 said:
was thinking the same...imagine having the ability to release Rodri that bit further forward......it will cause mayhem as we know Rodri is a huge goal threat as well as creative threat...him being able to be that without the concern of playing the loan 6 has huge potential.....or vice versa of course
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Gonzalez can also play further forward and has done it successfully on manu occasions. It will be great seeing them play together.
 
Brilliant from the lads today..Omar with his hat trick will definitely get motm but I thought Savio was fucking amazing..he tied their defence into knots..they couldn't cope with him.
Big Erl had a really good game even though he didn't score.
Defensively we looked so much better..Helps that the midfield was much more mobile and Stones and Khus were excellent too..some fantastic long passes from Eddie..
Pleased for Rico that he had a good game..Josko is class as was Nico..not one player let us down in effort either.
It was even worth the fucking crap tram journey back to Ashton..
Happy days boys n girls..enjoy your weekend
 
Johnny Mars Bar said:
They were absurdly shite.

I can’t quite believe how truly rubbish they were.

Don’t get me wrong I’m delighted at the result but let’s not kid ourselves that it’s some transformation.
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The last sentence seems a little harsh. I don’t think anyone thinks it’s a transformative moment.
Newcastle were really shite, bar Isaac I’m not sure they have much to offer.
Bruno Guimarães was rubbish, he is never up to the level we want. Tonali wasn’t much better. Gordon is well overrated imo and was shit.
All that said, we were very good today. Lots of good performances and a nice balance. We didn’t even collapse when we made lots of leg saving changes in the last quarter.
 
Alan Harper's Tash said:
We have a structure again!

Gonzalez was supreme as the 6 today and that balanced the side beautifully.

No huge gaps helped Khusanov excel and even the much maligned Rico Lewis looked like a good footballer again.

Marmoush finished all his goals brilliantly and he may well limit KDB’s minutes for the rest of the season.

Savinho skinned Hall. He’ll be having nightmares tonight.

Hope Haaland is okay
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What a difference it makes with a proper number six playing.
 
What a difference a few days make! After a mixed bag against the Spanish rags, I was more than a bit nervous.

When I saw Rico, Gundo and Eddie in the starting lineup, I feared the worst. Instead this was our most complete performance all season, the first half especially so. Playing with pace attacking more directly against a bloody good side, we were superb. Nico looked like he was born for the 6, and had been playing for us for years. He was constantly talking directing players and as a result we were so assured. Gundo was terrific as an 8, and much more solid. The defence was utterly unruffled by the Geordies pace, Khusanov will be a legend. Stone's next to was brilliant, both Lewis and Josko fantastic.

Eddie became the assist king, his distribution is second to none and when we are full of attack, got legs in midfield, the defence and keeper look a million times better. Who knew?

Omar Marmoush looks stunning he is going to score some goals, got pace and bags of skill, he Erl and Savinho are going to have a lot of fun. Omar will grab the headlines but Savi was unplayable. Erl absolutely thriving on getting the armband, feels very promising. All the subs did well too, crowd were lively.

One small complaint, my stream was that far behind I'm expecting Graeme souness to get sacked any time now! Mission impossible in Madrid, you never know.....

Tis a bit irritating that just winning a few more games than we have done so far and we'd perhaps be putting some pressure on the ferals and the bridesmaids! Also can we play a decent version of Blue Moon, that fast paced one really is dire!

Anyway City till I die:-)
 
Aba452 said:
What a difference a few days make! After a mixed bag against the Spanish rags, I was more than a bit nervous.

When I saw Rico, Gundo and Eddie in the starting lineup, I feared the worst. Instead this was our most complete performance all season, the first half especially so. Playing with pace attacking more directly against a bloody good side, we were superb. Nico looked like he was born for the 6, and had been playing for us for years. He was constantly talking directing players and as a result we were so assured. Gundo was terrific as an 8, and much more solid. The defence was utterly unruffled by the Geordies pace, Khusanov will be a legend. Stone's next to was brilliant, both Lewis and Josko fantastic.

Eddie became the assist king, his distribution is second to none and when we are full of attack, got legs in midfield, the defence and keeper look a million times better. Who knew?

Omar Marmoush looks stunning he is going to score some goals, got pace and bags of skill, he Erl and Savinho are going to have a lot of fun. Omar will grab the headlines but Savi was unplayable. Erl absolutely thriving on getting the armband, feels very promising. All the subs did well too, crowd were lively.

One small complaint, my stream was that far behind I'm expecting Graeme souness to get sacked any time now! Mission impossible in Madrid, you never know.....

Tis a bit irritating that just winning a few more games than we have done so far and we'd perhaps be putting some pressure on the ferals and the bridesmaids! Also can we play a decent version of Blue Moon, that fast paced one really is dire!

Anyway City till I die:-)
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Summed it up perfectly
 
supercity88 said:
What a difference a DM makes! We are knocking those Madrid bastards out and winning the CL. Fuck top 4 we will qualify as the champions of Europe!
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I agree but the point with Nico, same as Rodri or Busquets, they aren’t just DM s they are much more than that they are the rare thing that is a Pep style pivot that understand the organisational side and the transition side of the position as much as the defensive side.
These players are highly specialised and those with all the right attributes ,for us, worth their weight in gold. Waiting for the young Gonzalez may well prove to be a great decision.
 
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