Saint Garrett Posted 19 February, 2013 Posted 19 February, 2013 Richardson or fox. Not many teams in prem that are that strong and mayuka I feel will come good. Not sure why you'd have both Fonte and Forren on the bench though. Chaplow/Guly/JWP on the bench for me.
Avenue Saint Posted 19 February, 2013 Posted 19 February, 2013 Boruc Clyne yoshida Forren shaw Cork Morgan Jrod. Ramirez Lallana Srl Subs: Davis, Richardson, Fonte, Jwp, Davis, Puncheon, mayuka
Window Cleaner Posted 19 February, 2013 Posted 19 February, 2013 (edited) Boruc Clyne yoshida Forren shaw Cork Morgan Jrod. Ramirez Lallana Srl Subs: Davis, Richardson, Fonte, Jwp, Davis, Puncheon, mayuka too many changes. Newcastle's strong point is their midfield, Ramirez,Lallana and JRod have very few defensive abilities, Cork and Morgan would be swamped. I'd just put Shaw in for Fox and leave the rest of the side as it was against Citeh. Edited 19 February, 2013 by Window Cleaner
Supersubpuckett Posted 19 February, 2013 Posted 19 February, 2013 i think we're due a rubbish defeat - there's been too much said about our pressing game and entertaining football, we also usually crash back to earth if we beat a top side
110_Persaint Posted 19 February, 2013 Author Posted 19 February, 2013 Yep, I'd go with something similar (+1 on bench to make 7). That's a premier league quality bench....first time this season we can say that probably The fact that at least four of those six (one short of seven) are by 90% of fans' estimations in our strongest starting XI when fit sort of takes away from your point.
action man Posted 19 February, 2013 Posted 19 February, 2013 have a spare ticket(and hotel room if needed )if anyone interested
Appy Posted 19 February, 2013 Posted 19 February, 2013 i think we're due a rubbish defeat - there's been too much said about our pressing game and entertaining football, we also usually crash back to earth if we beat a top side Usually? It's the first top side we've beaten this season.
PhilippineSaint Posted 19 February, 2013 Posted 19 February, 2013 It is here. Looks like the Ex pats will get a decent TV picture and those in UK will have to use the dodgy internet streams for once.
Saint Without a Halo Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 Looks like the Ex pats will get a decent TV picture and those in UK will have to use the dodgy internet streams for once. All Premiere Matches live in the UAE!
PhilippineSaint Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 All Premiere Matches live in the UAE! Philippine cable tv has even stopped ESPN which had some games on cant even find a feed for this weeks Champions league down here.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 NEWCASTLE SQUAD TO FACE METALIST KHARKIV: GOALKEEPERS: Krul, Elliot DEFENDERS: Simpson, Perch, Taylor, Coloccini, Yanga-Mbiwa, Haidara. MIDFIELDERS: Obertan, Tiote, Anita, Sissoko, Cabaye, Bigirimana, Gosling, Marveaux, Gutierrez. ATTACKERS: Cisse, Ameobi.
Saint Charlie Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 NEWCASTLE SQUAD TO FACE METALIST KHARKIV: GOALKEEPERS: Krul, Elliot DEFENDERS: Simpson, Perch, Taylor, Coloccini, Yanga-Mbiwa, Haidara. MIDFIELDERS: Obertan, Tiote, Anita, Sissoko, Cabaye, Bigirimana, Gosling, Marveaux, Gutierrez. ATTACKERS: Cisse, Ameobi. Decent squad - imagine a few of the better players might be on the bench. Can't really see anyone missing apart from their cup tied players and Ben Arfa who might be back vs us. Also its "French Day" on Sunday apparantly: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/local-news/newcastle-make-southampton-clash-french-day-1-5428949
Saint Charlie Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 ----------------------------------Gazza--------------------------- Clyne----------------Yoshida---------------Forren-------------Shaw >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------Ramirez----------------------Lallana ---Mayuka-------------------Lambert-----------------------Rodriguez Richardson as front sweeper to defend across the whole width of the pitch and protect the back four.
rpb Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 Philippine cable tv has even stopped ESPN which had some games on cant even find a feed for this weeks Champions league down here. I spent three weeks in Manila visiting my daughter over Christmas and was surprised how poor the TV coverage was - they seem to be obsessed with basketball which is rather odd considering that Filipinos are not exactly tall.
The9 Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 I missed the "front sweeper" meme, but it seems a bit mean spirited given that the traditional sweeper/libero was just as likely to operate in front of the defensive line as behind it. A sweeper who only plays behind the back line is specifically a catenaccio. If you're taking the rise because the chosen player is probably not the best for that role (Richardson FFS?!), or that it's basically just deploying a defensive midfielder and the fact we already have two of those has not been noticed by the OP, then fair enough.
PhilippineSaint Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 I spent three weeks in Manila visiting my daughter over Christmas and was surprised how poor the TV coverage was - they seem to be obsessed with basketball which is rather odd considering that Filipinos are not exactly tall. Basketball your right an obsession it is the national sport after hakensac keep the bean bag in the air which nobody plays. but as has been mentioned before there are some football pitch's popping up and teams forming so it might start to get better coverage down here.
Saint Garrett Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 Decent squad - imagine a few of the better players might be on the bench. Can't really see anyone missing apart from their cup tied players and Ben Arfa who might be back vs us. Also its "French Day" on Sunday apparantly: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/local-news/newcastle-make-southampton-clash-french-day-1-5428949 How embarrassing. Turkish will not be impressed with this. Where is the Stone Island FFS?!?!?!
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 Luckily we'll still have the best Frenchman on the pitch.
Saint Charlie Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 I missed the "front sweeper" meme, but it seems a bit mean spirited given that the traditional sweeper/libero was just as likely to operate in front of the defensive line as behind it. A sweeper who only plays behind the back line is specifically a catenaccio. If you're taking the rise because the chosen player is probably not the best for that role (Richardson FFS?!), or that it's basically just deploying a defensive midfielder and the fact we already have two of those has not been noticed by the OP, then fair enough. To be fair it was mostly that the reason we needed a "front sweeper" was that Morgan doesn't tackle or operate defensively and only passes sideways. You do wonder what game some people are watching at times.
Thedelldays Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 To be fair it was mostly that the reason we needed a "front sweeper" was that Morgan doesn't tackle or operate defensively and only passes sideways. You do wonder what game some people are watching at times.especially when they used to regularly tell other posters to shut up as they have not worked in the game like said person and clearly are not as knowledgable.....it was the gazza being the best keeper at the club line that did it for me.......but hey, we have all been mightily wrong plenty of times...its having the grace to admit it and laugh at yourself
Shanghai Saint Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 Lived in Manila for five years and footy didn't get a look in over Basketball and Pool Get all the games in Shanghai but I'll be in Singapore to watch us beat the Toon
The9 Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 Lived in Manila for five years and footy didn't get a look in over Basketball and Pool Get all the games in Shanghai but I'll be in Singapore to watch us beat the Toon You'll probably be able to see as much as those of us at the match - without looking at the tv.
The9 Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 To be fair it was mostly that the reason we needed a "front sweeper" was that Morgan doesn't tackle or operate defensively and only passes sideways. You do wonder what game some people are watching at times. So "that it's basically just deploying a defensive midfielder and the fact we already have two of those" then, along with some general ignorance about what Schneiderlin does and how well he does it. Ok, thanks for the context. Though if he's going to spend all match pressing opposing centre backs maybe we DO need a front sweeper.
hasper57saint Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 Morgan 'The Spiderman' will surrepticiously keep whispering in French 'On me head Comrade' and we'll thrash the Magpies 3 - 0.!
action man Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 have a spare ticket(and hotel room if needed )if anyone interested ticket now sold but hotel room still available
CWD Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 ticket now sold but hotel room still available Hmm... To what extent is your avatar an accurate representation of your true appearance?
captainchris Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 So "that it's basically just deploying a defensive midfielder and the fact we already have two of those" then, along with some general ignorance about what Schneiderlin does and how well he does it. Ok, thanks for the context. Though if he's going to spend all match pressing opposing centre backs maybe we DO need a front sweeper. prefer a 'front bottom' myself....;-)
RedAndWhite91 Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 How embarrassing. Turkish will not be impressed with this. Where is the Stone Island FFS?!?!?! Mauricio Pochettino's wardrobe.
tomf05 Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 Surely we have to play Ramirez, after the game at St Marys vs Newcastle was the first game he really came alive. I remember a lot of pundits saying how good he was in that game...plus of course he scored, for once
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 20 February, 2013 Posted 20 February, 2013 Surely we have to play Ramirez, after the game at St Marys vs Newcastle was the first game he really came alive. I remember a lot of pundits saying how good he was in that game...plus of course he scored, for once He has been poor almost every away game though.
Roger Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 He has been poor almost every away game though. IMO his best game was his first game vs Aston villa. No same team as man city game but with shaw in for fox.
Saint Garrett Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 Surely we have to play Ramirez, after the game at St Marys vs Newcastle was the first game he really came alive. I remember a lot of pundits saying how good he was in that game...plus of course he scored, for once That logic doesn't work though. Very good vs Villa at home, awful at Villa away. It's MP's job to get the best out of him, and make sure he's not a massive waste of money.
Saint_clark Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 With the way we're playing now there's a real chance of the rest of the season passing Ramirez by without him really doing much else.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 With the way we're playing now there's a real chance of the rest of the season passing Ramirez by without him really doing much else. I can see Davis starting in away games, with Ramirez coming on as a sub and the other way round in home games.
Saint Garrett Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 It's up to Ramirez to win back the shirt at the moment. Davis has it and deservedly so. Bit like Adam/J-Rod situation.
Raging Bull Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 Hmm... To what extent is your avatar an accurate representation of your true appearance? Very, he's a lady boy.
Bearsy Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 do you remember when we used to play football matches occassionally? Them were the days! The man city game already feels like it was last season or something ffs.
Tokyo-Saint Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 League 1 was much better in the actually playing football matches stakes. In those days you were pretty much on for a game every tues and sat afternoon. Now we only play once a month cause premier league players moan about being tired.
trousers Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 Gaston and Morgan being kept busy at the Megastore this afternoon....
Colinjb Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 Gaston and Morgan being kept busy at the Megastore this afternoon.... Morgan isn't getting much love there.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 Yoshida and Boruc have turned up too:
Nexstar Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 Morgan isn't getting much love there. He's the one signing the shirt!
Window Cleaner Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 Strange that the mannequins have Umbro boots though, bet neither of the players would be seen dead with those.
trousers Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 Newcastle United FC @NUFCOfficial #NUFC (4-2-3-1) v #Metalist: Krul; Simpson, Yanga-Mbiwa, Coloccini ©, Haidara; Anita, Cabaye; Cisse, Sissoko, Marveaux; Shola Ameobi. Newcastle United FC @NUFCOfficial #NUFC substitutes v #Metalist: Elliot, Perch, S.Taylor, Gosling, Bigirimana, Gutierrez, Obertan. #EuropaLeague #newcastle
Window Cleaner Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 Newcastle United FC @NUFCOfficial #NUFC (4-2-3-1) v #Metalist: Krul; Simpson, Yanga-Mbiwa, Coloccini ©, Haidara; Anita, Cabaye; Cisse, Sissoko, Marveaux; Shola Ameobi. Newcastle United FC @NUFCOfficial #NUFC substitutes v #Metalist: Elliot, Perch, S.Taylor, Gosling, Bigirimana, Gutierrez, Obertan. #EuropaLeague #newcastle Tioté suspended again ?
Saint Charlie Posted 21 February, 2013 Posted 21 February, 2013 Pretty strong Newcastle lineup. Considering a couple were cup tied.
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