Newcastle United (H) | FA Cup | Post Match Thread

[BertTrautmann'sParachute]

As everybody seems to be

Could be an interesting formation if Pep played them all in their best position, a 4-1-1-1-1-1-1

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

Routine win, despite the commentators trying their best to pretend the Geordies were in with a shout

 

[JRockBlues]

A very controlled performance from us today in both the context of the match (such that it was) and the mental side in not reacting to Newcastle's overly physical approach. Do like the way that Rodri & Kova fit so well together as if they've been playing off each other for years instead of months. Foden imperious, Doku & Bernardo also very good as was Akanji and Ortega-Moreno in the little he had to do.

 

[Dribble]

Total Control in Second Gear​

We needed a reaction after our tepid display at Klanfield. Newcastle threatened in spurts, but with a week off, we took complete control of the match & never really needed to get near our best level.

Bernardo's opener was fortunate, but deserved reward for our early dominance.

Doku playing more centrally today wreaked havoc on Newcastle's defence. They didn't know what to do with him, & with his greater freedom, & Walker & Gvardiol playing high & wide, it allowed Bernardo to move between a double-pivot to a No 10 at will, with Foden & Doku rotating across the midfield.

I seriously liked the look of this setup, albeit it'll be a bit too fly by the seat of your pants in more difficult matches.

Bernardo's second deflected goal before half-time proved to be the deserved, but fortunate winner.



I thought Akanji was brilliant today, as was Rodri & Foden. The Croation axis of Gvardiol & Kovacic were excellent too. Josko showed some top class ball skills, & Mateo set, & kept the tempo in midfield with a dominant display.

The Viking was kept quiet & looked more & more frustrated, & less & less interested as the match wore on, & the rain came down. He really should've been taken off at 70 minutes.

Oscar Bobb looked good when he came on, & Julian added a bit more bite & connectivity to the rest of the team when he replaced Erling.



We got the job done & are Wembley bound to the FA Cup Semi-Finals, for the sixth season on the trot. The media are talking about the double-treble, but we're miles away from contemplating that with the Rags & Dippers possible opponents at Wembley, ArseAnal, Spuds & Villa still to play in the PL, & Real to face in the Champions League last eight.

One game at a time folks! )(

 

[Bald fraud]

Nice and easy for us I thought. Murphy an absolute disgrace again! Five minutes in and the wanker is asking for Newcastle to show “aggression” he always comes out with shite like this when we play. Like his “leave one on them” bollocks a few seasons back. Never hear him come out with stuff like that when the victims play!

 

[BlueAnorak]

Should have won by more.
But our defending was pretty good limiting them to 2 chances. Brilliant save by Ortega in the first half and a mess up by Isak in the 2nd half.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Those sorts of performances win trophies.

 

[SWPISHOME]

Is it just me or does anyone else think it's a must to have Kovacic and Rodri double pivot from now until the end of the season?

Kovacic has been immense in recent months, Himself and Rodri really do have a fabulous partnership, We look so completely in control of games when they both start.

This duo could win us the lot...

 

[kippaxwarrior]

I don’t understand the tactics. We’ve got two CB’s in Walker and Gvaridol playing more or less as wingers, the former not having an attacking bone in his body. Our striker needs service on top of that. Despite this highly conservative approach from Pep, we’re still conceding goals for fun—shoutout to Akanji and Foden, who I thought were brilliant. Doku as well.

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[Petethemancinleeds]

Nice and easy for us I thought. Murphy an absolute disgrace again! Five minutes in and the wanker is asking for Newcastle to show “aggression” he always comes out with shite like this when we play. Like his “leave one on them” bollocks a few seasons back. Never hear him come out with stuff like that when the victims play!

Even had to big up the Liverpool understudy goalie when it was irrelevant. Generally complimentary and largely depressing in general as usual. Even Micah was drained!.