Newcastle (H) - Sun 8th May, 16:30 | Pre-Match Thread

[The Black Shed]

We usually bounce back well following a defeat.
3-0

 

[chickaroon]

We need to hope West Ham get to their final tonight. The Final comes straight after we play them. I am sure Moyes would prioritize the final.

 

[chickaroon]

I agree, get him runnning at the defence like he did last night and he'll cause havoc.
He was unlucky on two occasions and on another day could've sealed it for us.

Agree with this.

 

[SWPISHOME]

Ederson

Cancelo
Dias
Laporte
Ake

Rodri
Bernardo
De Bruyne

Mahrez
Foden
Grealish

We are going to miss Walker big time for this, Saint Maximin can be a handful on his day. I'd say Walker season is over which is a double whammy from last night. Cancelo is shocking at right back.

Going to be a tough game this I'll go 2-1.

 

[argyle]

Where's the Grealish we bought from Villa, he's just stopped taking players on, continues to play it safe. Rarely runs at players anymore. It's like he's scared of messing up or losing possession.

Tbf most of our players are now like that. Foden is the same for example, rarely takes players on and skips past them, preferring now to quickly pass it to someone.

It's clearly Pep's tactics, pass and move.

 

[red 2 hats]

Where's the Grealish we bought from Villa, he's just stopped taking players on, continues to play it safe. Rarely runs at players anymore. It's like he's scared of messing up or losing possession.

The Grealish we signed from Villa has been nullified, he's been told to stick to the line, retain possession, we don't play to his strength which is a shame, the price tag has had an effect on him, but we've coached his natural game from him.

 

[chaddblue]

We need to hope West Ham get to their final tonight. The Final comes straight after we play them. I am sure Moyes would prioritize the final.

He definitely would as he prioritised tonight over last weekends pl match

 

[Bluesummerbee]

Extra day off gives players more time to get over last night.
3-1/4-1.

 

[The Black Shed]

The Grealish we signed from Villa has been nullified, he's been told to stick to the line, retain possession, we don't play to his strength which is a shame, the price tag has had an effect on him, but we've coached his natural game from him.

Glimpses last night of the player he was for Villa. He tried to take the initiative by carrying the ball into centre field instead of passing it there, didn't lose out too often and was unlucky not to score. Looked strong and willing to up the tempo, good signs imo. He's a definite starter on Sunday

 

[red 2 hats]

Glimpses last night of the player he was for Villa. He tried to take the initiative by carrying the ball into centre field instead of passing it there, didn't lose out too often and was unlucky not to score. Looked strong and willing to up the tempo, good signs imo. He's a definite starter on Sunday

Agreed