Newcastle (A) | Pre-Match Thread

[plongo]

I will for the first time this season, watch a game with the sound on. All season I have watched our games on mute because I have not wanted to listen to the drivel we get from presenters. It will not bother me what they come up with, but I do expect a few remarks about it not being a good season unless we win the CL.

For me winning the league is the one that matters, if we win cups along the way that is just a nice bonus.

I'll give you 10, maybe 15 minutes

 

[goalmole]

I get what you mean, they have played alot, but I think going in the opposite direction and just telling them to rest for multiple weeks is too far in the other direction.

For example, the PSG was May 4th, and Newcastle is May 14th, 10 days is a HUGE amount of rest between games, they basically did get a break. Then they can rest against Brighton and play Everton which would be a 9 day gap, plenty of time. Then 6 days until final.

Pep might rest again though, who knows what he's thinking or what the science says, but my thinking is that the gradual approach is the best way to manage their legs.

It'll a be a great period, for those who want, to learn something about how to maintain a balance between a team's fitness, motivation and match sharpness in the run up to a big game.

 

[Fordyboy46]

Funny how this game is playing second fiddle to all the Porto shenanigans,, I've barely given it a second thought

 

[Gray]

I want to see Delap, Doyle and Palmer at least on the bench, let's show the rest of the league what we have coming through our academy.

 

[sir baconface]

Not predicting this one. The Geordies are in form. Obviously we are the more talented team but will we be on the beach?

 

[alexmcity]

He's going to score THE goal isn't he? Either that or Phil will.

This season has been the season of the least liked players on here, the likes of Gundogan, Mahrez, Rodri... Provided that someone scores the winner for us in the CL final, my guess is Rodri or Jesus. Probably Jesus, say, in extra time. Or Sterling :)

 

[syblue]

Up in the NE at the moment , does anyone know where the players bus parks to let them off , not expecting to get V close , just within shouting distance would do .

 

[The Fish]

Up in the NE at the moment , does anyone know where the players bus parks to let them off , not expecting to get V close , just within shouting distance would do .

At the players' entrance underneath the Milburn Stand. You should be able to get close unless it's all COVID-secure.

Go under the Milburn stand and the Players' entrance is on the right.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Not predicting this one. The Geordies are in form. Obviously we are the more talented team but will we be on the beach?

Pep won't allow that.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

They're a strange lot Newcastle, if they can't be arsed and we're in the mood it could get disrespectful tonight, then again it could end up a dull 0-0- draw.