NewYorkSaint Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Nice to see Diallo have a good half. Overall, I'll say this. This team looks capable of surprises. There's a sharpness to our play that's pretty exciting. Just need to carry it through to the penalty area. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streaky Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 4 minutes ago, saintscottofthenortham said: Odd first half. Most of the team are actually playing alright, but really struggling for an out up top, despite Mara looking very lively. Orsic and Djenepo were very poor and Diallo in midfield a complete liability. Other than that, we're playing alright. Shame Alcaraz got a booking early, as he is a super looking tenacious player, something we've desperately lacked since losing Romeu. Hate to say it but we need che on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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verlaine1979 Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 US commentators saying no pattern to our play, which just about sums it up. Every player seems to have to spend a couple of seconds looking the next pass when they get the ball. Couple that with the lack of confidence in their ability to actually execute a pass (Diallo the main culprit there along with Mara) and it's no surprise we barely string more than two passes together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Like: Alcarez - short sleeves, looks to attack and waves his arms to communicate when he wants the ball. Dislike: Not looking like we could score in a brothel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 This might just be me, or the quality of our team overall that half, but I actually thought Diallo was one of our better players, much worse than him on the pitch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Commentators trying to make out that the handball wasn't arm to ball. Give it up lads, you're embarrassing yourselves with the bias. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mr X said: Quite a few people on here said Howe was a crap manager not too long ago... Howe we should have taken the opportunity when we had it 😂 Whats his dick taste like? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 What a hoofing load of shite. Could barely string two passes together, and have mostly resorted to long punts. Jones-ball in action. Salisu's been in the mood - must be trying to reignite Newcastle's interest from last year. Think Diallo's been quite good (unpopular opinion alert). Out of possession anyway - he's intercepted and tackled well. We know his passing is rubbish. Mara relatively bright up front, feeding on less than scraps. But there's not much else to say for our attacking play. Orsic completely anonymous. Newcastle miles better. But we're still in it. Somehow. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Poor old Franny in between two ex-Toon players. Biased. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Why do they have 2 Newcxastle ex players in the studio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 2 minutes ago, Baird of the land said: Don't really see that. His passing lets him down(made a fantastic interception then played a really sloppy pass) but he's been decent in terms of tackling/intercepting today. He’s reading the game well but his distribution is 50 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 We’re all taking a cup win and relegation right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Don't think we've been as bad as some on here make out. Sloppy passing isn't helping our cause though. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 No surprise that the two new signings haven’t been starting in the league after that first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Just now, Monk said: We’re all taking a cup win and relegation right? No. Some, not all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 9 minutes ago, DT said: Diallo’s first touch is shocking at So are most of his other touches 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 8 minutes ago, Monk said: Heads completely gone since the telling off. What's the story there then? I only turned it on around the 35 min mark so must have missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkswood Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Was flicking through the comments here and can't believe the negative comments about Bazunu. He literally hasn't done one thing wrong. I'm not saying it's going to stay that way but give him a break. Normally I'm a fan of Djenepos endeavour but he's driving me mad tonight. He was making no runs into space and flicks to no one when we need to control the ball. You could see at one point when walker Peters was coming forward and he was asking him to make the run and he just stood there. In the end WP had to cut back. I'm pleased he's gone off. Alcaraz looks decent. As does Mara. Would like orsic more in the game. Diallo is pissing me off and for those people moaning we have no control in the middle, that's what 50m quid buys you. Guimares is untouchable. Wish the fucker was injured. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 1 minute ago, Monk said: We’re all taking a cup win and relegation right? Would take our seasons worth of luck in the next 2 and a half games, even if that means losing our remaining league games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 2 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: That angle proves nothing, you can't tell if there is fresh air between his arm and the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Master Bates said: Mouth full of c0ck on live TV Bit of Pontifex Sex 9 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said: Like Alcaraz. Hope he doesn’t get sent off. Yep he looks very good. Got to keep his head though. 8 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: Orsic doesn’t help Salisu in anyway that half Nope he's been largely ineffective. I'd either swap AA and him or, probably better, put Lyanco back to RB and have the more mobile KWP on the left. Overall with the new signings we're getting there. Just need to bring in a new DM and striker and we're where we should have been 6 months ago. 🙄😁 Edited 24 January, 2023 by SNSUN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 2 minutes ago, RedArmy said: No surprise that the two new signings haven’t been starting in the league after that first half. Alcaraz has done well as far as I'm concerned. Plenty of potential there. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 I don't think we'll be taking an unassailable lead into the 2nd leg. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Bates Statue Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 3 minutes ago, Monk said: We’re all taking a cup win and relegation right? I'll accept two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisonlyonemickychannon Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Well Orsic is tame isn't he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 3 minutes ago, Monk said: We’re all taking a cup win and relegation right? Cup win and stay up, thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Can someone educate Given and Ferdinand that VAR isn't there to correct incorrect decisions per se, but to only overturn any 'clear and obvious' mistakes by the referee. In this case, the referee made a reasonable decision based on what he saw at the time, ergo VAR shouldn't/cannot overturn it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Hanging on fit grim life. They are on a different level to be honest and pass through us at ease. When we tire they are going to kill us. Impressed by Mara. Good touch, held the ball up well, good skills and movement. Decent workrate too. Looks a talent to me and lead the line well. Not enough options for Lyanco when he has the ball. A lot of possession conceded. Orsic has done be nothing so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 I don't see us surviving this with three CDs and expecting Salisu to cover the entire back left quadrant. Trippier is pushing into that space every chance he gets. There's no discernible shape to our game. It's like a Dr. Frankenstein construction - stick some bits together and hope it gets up and walks. I'd pull Lyanco and put Perrault out there - before we get done down our left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdmickey3 Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Get Lavia on 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 (edited) VAR was used properly and the pundits make out like we've done Newcastle. It's not clear whether it was or wasn't hand ball, so ref's decision stands. Simples. I can't see us winning as it stands, Newcastle are squeezing us out of midfield and we can't get out by long balls as they're all bleeding giants... Playing to stop them scoring and then either aiming for a good counter or penalties at sjp is our gameplan? That or a jwp freekick...🤔😂 AA is probably one of our best chances to get at them tbh, said it in the prematch thread - we need pace and mobility to try and find runners or a good counter. Saying all the above, game looks like Newcastle will score, and once they get ahead I thj m it's over sadly. Mara has done well, sali superb. Good and bad from diallo and Alvaraz. Orsic anonymous. Edited 24 January, 2023 by Saint86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 1 minute ago, saintant said: Alcaraz has done well as far as I'm concerned. Plenty of potential there. Haven’t seen enough that he gets in over JWP or Lavia and Diallo seems like he’s never going to be dropped for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 5 minutes ago, Monk said: We’re all taking a cup win and relegation right? Hell yes 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Nice little Jones montage on sky 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Just now, trousers said: Can someone educate Given and Ferdinand that VAR isn't there to correct incorrect decisions per se, but to only overturn any 'clear and obvious' mistakes by the referee. In this case, the referee made a reasonable decision based on what he saw at the time, ergo VAR shouldn't/cannot overturn it. Get the feeling now Newcastle have oil money they are both fighting to be 'peak newcastle' so they can make the most out of it financially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 2 minutes ago, Monk said: We’re all taking a cup win and relegation right? No FN way. Use the three cup matches to get sorted with a team. Adams standing around does nothing for us. Mara is covering a lot of ground and looks half decent. Alcaraz is well up for it but Orsic is struggling to get in the game. He's had nothing to feed off either. Diallo makes me cringe when he passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 1 minute ago, Saint86 said: VAR was used properly and the pundits make out like we've done Newcastle. It's not clear whether it was or wasn't hand ball, so ref's decision stands. Simples. This. It's not difficult, is it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Just now, Thereisonlyonemickychannon said: Well Orsic is tame isn't he. For real. If he is going to play left wing then a dribble and cross every now and then might be required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 1 minute ago, trousers said: Can someone educate Given and Ferdinand that VAR isn't there to correct incorrect decisions per se, but to only overturn any 'clear and obvious' mistakes by the referee. 1 minute ago, Saint86 said: VAR was used properly and the pundits make out like we've done Newcastle. Ex-pros proving to be thick shock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooley7 Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Odd half for me. We have done ok without doing much. Diallo has been so frustrating, so good with some of his tackles and interceptions but keeps giving the ball away! Liking Alcaraz, Lavia holding with JWP and Alcaraz as 8’s could be the way forward. Orsic, looks a bit lost at the moment, caught between pressing and dropping in, his timings are all wrong. On the ball I expect him to be a risk reward player but he hasn’t seen much of it yet. Good from Salisu, he has had a lot to deal with, and I have been impressed with Mara, some good touches, looked very quick and sharp and has worked hard putting himself about. step it up a little second half with better control of the ball and we can get a win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 FFS. Sky still banging on about the disallowed goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmore Saint Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 (edited) Watching the broadcast feed which is refreshingly commentary-free (worth trying). Thought we had a decent first half but still lack a cutting edge. Nice to see Alcarez having a go, and orsic cutting in from the wing has some promise with some sharper build-up play. I’m not missing Che and still think we look better without him as a passenger. Newcastle do look decent and we’ll need to keep our heads on especially with this referee dishing out cards…. Edited 24 January, 2023 by tillerp Can’t spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Peepa Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Shay Given still talking out of his arse. Clearest VAR decision I’ve seen for a while you useless, semi blind halfwit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 10 minutes ago, Streaky said: Hate to say it but we need che on! No chance. Mara has done well but had nowt on either side of him with Djenepo and completely missing Orsic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Screw winning the cup, lets just win tonight to piss these twats off! That is enough for me now......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Now Salisu is abandoning his side. Does it smell or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Can see Alcarez getting sent off if he’s not careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 6 minutes ago, Thereisonlyonemickychannon said: Well Orsic is tame isn't he. Been bullied thus far. Looks far too easily muscled off of every ball into him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 24 January, 2023 Share Posted 24 January, 2023 Saints nick the ball in the final 3rd but nobody makes a run into space wanting the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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