Newcastle (A) | Wed 27th Sept | EFL Cup | Post Match Thread

I agree that the League Cup needs a change. Re-format it and teams who are in Europe at the time of the 2nd round draw don't take part. I'm not sure how the owners of Carabao would take that though.
 
Jesus H Gabz said:
Peps body language in the game was one of relaxation till the officials got under his skin, he would’ve loved the first half control & performances of Bobb etc. like you say, the sly narrative of Newcastle reserves against the treble winners was a joke, both sides were much changed
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As Ive said they have 342m euros of talent on the pitch when they scored. The narrative is demonstrably bollocks.
 
Ric said:
Normally wake up pretty gutted after a defeat, but didn't really give it a moment's thought this morning. All about Wolves on Saturday now.
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Same - aim this season is 4 leagues on the run and the world club champions to add to the Super cup and another good stab at the champions league.

I honestly think this time next year our team pic will show at least 3 trophies again.

Charity Shield / League / and one more!
 
I don't care if I'm the only one, but I'm disappointed we lost, and are out of the cup. I don't see it as a blessing in disguise, or good in the long run, I don't see it as small fry or a cup we are better off not competing for, or any of the other mighty shouts. It is another trophy at the end of the day, one a fair portion of this squad hasn't won yet, gets the hunger on if won at that stage of the season. And more importantly, it is a great chance to play young and squad players and give them experience. So no, I'm not ambivalent about it, never mind happy.

All that said, it is football, Newcastle probably deserved it more than we did in that second half, it is a loss I accept and move on. Hopefully they turn the disappointment into more focus and drive.
 
The pedo ring known as the BBC are having a field day with this.

It's a pathetic competition that is only cared about when you get to the quarters and think "We could win this!". Before that stage nobody cares.
 
First half was pretty good. My takings from the game:

- Bobb is ready to make cameos, pick up some experience with the big names but he's already really comfortable.
- Nunez and Doku are really good, ball carrying is on another level there.
- Gvardiol is starting to understand the passes required to break lines.
- Didn't expect Phillips to boss the game, but at the very least he shouldn't be shying away. At times it looks like he moves into positions purposefully to NOT be available. In other teams this is to drag someone out of position, but in the 6 you need to be the free man. Sadly, i don't think he will ever make it here.
- Grealish really struggled, nothing came off at all for him. I think he will be fine, my only worry for him is Doku is really impacting games on the left.
 
served its purpose by giving Kova and Jack a run out to get some match fitness in their legs and a rest for the likes of Kyle, Ruben, Erling,Eddie and now also lets be honest less games in the least most important comp where more and more players are getting injuries?
 
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