Harry_SFC Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 9 minutes ago, Tom & Gerry said: Is this the same McCarthy that was so sound at the end of last season that everyone is rubbishing or have we signed another one? People seem to have been spooked because in a few practice matches he practiced doing a few things he's not very good at and found he's not very good at them which is what practice matches are for, I thought. So he won't do them in a league game, I hope. He was trying to earn that new contract he was after. Now he's got it he can take his foot off the pedal again. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Tom & Gerry said: Is this the same McCarthy that was so sound at the end of last season that everyone is rubbishing or have we signed another one? People seem to have been spooked because in a few practice matches he practiced doing a few things he's not very good at and found he's not very good at them which is what practice matches are for, I thought. So he won't do them in a league game, I hope. I would venture that depends on whether or not we go back to 'pure' "Russball" or the scaled-down version we witnessed at the end of last season...? McCarthy is only following orders, after all... Edited August 17 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 16 minutes ago, Tom & Gerry said: Is this the same McCarthy that was so sound at the end of last season that everyone is rubbishing or have we signed another one? People seem to have been spooked because in a few practice matches he practiced doing a few things he's not very good at and found he's not very good at them which is what practice matches are for, I thought. So he won't do them in a league game, I hope. Thing is if you remember the game when Bazunu got injured against Preston, we played a really high line. It looked like everyone was scared to pass back to McCarthy and chose not to. The following three we reverted to passing back all the way to the keeper. 3 straight losses. Conceding 8 and scoring 1 over those 3. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkSaint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 (edited) I resolve to get huge pleasure each time we successfully pass the ball out of the back and break forward. There will, I predict, be at least three embarrassing losses of possession, one of which will lead to a goal, but if there's enough of the other kind (courage, be our friend!), I'll take it. I actually love the experience of seeing 21 triangles lead to a zip-zing and we're away. I like Russball. It's entertaining as hell. And the tension is part of that. Miss Bazunu, but still... we have to try to see if we can hold onto the system we've been practicing for a year. It served us pretty well last year. One key thing to look for. Can Smallbone cut it in the premier league playing the role he's embraced? He's looked v elegant as the escape ball master. Every time he does something impressive today I'll be cheering. (And of course counting on Downes for his brilliant break-up play.). Fantasy moment: we're trailing 1-0 in the 70th minute. Tall Paul comes on and scores a headed goal from a perfect Sugawara cross.... It can happen, friends. It can happen. Edited August 17 by NewYorkSaint typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Has anyone found a decent pub near to the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambtiss Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 53 minutes ago, Tom & Gerry said: Is this the same McCarthy that was so sound at the end of last season that everyone is rubbishing or have we signed another one? People seem to have been spooked because in a few practice matches he practiced doing a few things he's not very good at and found he's not very good at them which is what practice matches are for, I thought. So he won't do them in a league game, I hope. Totally agree with you. Could we improve on McCarty, yes ... is he a rubbish PL keeper, No. I think he is a decent, PL traditional goalkeeper who is focussed and good at the unfashionable things .... like stopping the ball going in the back of the net. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 So looking forward to the new season starting today. Hoping we can get a result today, 2-1 to us - BBD and Armstrong to score COYR 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 hour ago, Harry_SFC said: He was trying to earn that new contract he was after. Now he's got it he can take his foot off the pedal again. How does that work then how does he take the foot off the pedal and why Do the other team members know he is doing this Sems a bit far fetched to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney_saint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 I've just got this feeling, deep down in my scrotum, that we are going to see another 9 today. A real 'we are back baby' statement loss 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 2 minutes ago, sydney_saint said: I've just got this feeling, deep down in my scrotum, that we are going to see another 9 today. A real 'we are back baby' statement loss We are an unbelievably open defensive side and Newcastle an unbelievably ruthless pacy attacking side. It could get nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osvaldorama Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 2 minutes ago, sydney_saint said: I've just got this feeling, deep down in my scrotum, that we are going to see another 9 today. A real 'we are back baby' statement loss that’s the spirit 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Hope the players have got more bollocks than some of our fan base. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 19 minutes ago, sydney_saint said: I've just got this feeling, deep down in my scrotum, that we are going to see another 9 today. A real 'we are back baby' statement loss The new line up have to get used to each other, really can't see us getting 9 today. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 25 minutes ago, sydney_saint said: I've just got this feeling, deep down in my scrotum, that we are going to see another 9 today. A real 'we are back baby' statement loss Maybe you are trying to grow some balls in that empty tingly scrotum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 First minute goal for us. SJP gets on the Magpies' backs. They throw everything at us but we stand firm, breaking clear to seal the game 2-0 in injury time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 minute ago, OttawaSaint said: First minute goal for us. SJP gets on the Magpies' backs. They throw everything at us but we stand firm, breaking clear to seal the game 2-0 in injury time. Then you turn FIFA off and get ready to watch the game on stream. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Just now, Saint_clark said: Then you turn FIFA off and get ready to watch the game on stream. Guilty. Would be great though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 hour ago, Anthony said: Has anyone found a decent pub near to the ground? https://footballgroundguide.com/news/pubs-near-st-james-park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 (edited) Team exactly as predicted. Interesting no Edwards or Charles on the bench. Good to see Alcaraz there. Edited August 17 by hypochondriac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: Team exactly as predicted. Interesting no Edwards or Charles on the bench. Good to see Alcaraz there. Wasn't Edwards one of the most impressive in pre-season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 KWP in the shop window or we've settled on keeping him now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Am I the first to say it? Why the fuck is Jack Stephens starting? 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Just now, Saint_clark said: KWP in the shop window or we've settled on keeping him now? Why wouldn't he play? JWP played before we sold him last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Just now, Wade Garrett said: Am I the first to say it? Why the fuck is Jack Stephens starting? RM got a new shoehorn for his birthday? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouSaint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Just now, Wade Garrett said: Am I the first to say it? Why the fuck is Jack Stephens starting? It does surprise me that we've not looked to improve our starting CB options considering how many goals we conceded last season against lesser opposition. It's hard to see us getting anything today, I just hope there's some hope and we don't get absolutely thrashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 minute ago, Wade Garrett said: Am I the first to say it? Why the fuck is Jack Stephens starting? Resigned to it now. Just now, CB Fry said: Why wouldn't he play? JWP played before we sold him last year. Fair point, but we barely used KWP all pre-season because he was up for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint In Cornwall Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 minute ago, Wade Garrett said: Am I the first to say it? Why the fuck is Jack Stephens starting? Because he has erroneously been made club captain. That or he is shagging Martin..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Just now, SouSaint said: It does surprise me that we've not looked to improve our starting CB options considering how many goals we conceded last season against lesser opposition. It's hard to see us getting anything today, I just hope there's some hope and we don't get absolutely thrashed. A injury to THB and we have a back three of; Wood - Bednarek - Stephens Not great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 2 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said: RM got a new shoehorn for his birthday? I'd much prefer Taylor or Edwards there if I'm honest. I like Stephens as a leader, but that's where it ends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 2 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: A injury to THB and we have a back three of; Wood - Bednarek - Stephens Not great. I’d argue that Bednarek is as important if not more so that THB at the moment, but your point still stands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 3 minutes ago, Saint In Cornwall said: Because he has erroneously been made club captain. That or he is shagging Martin..... Jack Stephens is Lucy Pinder? 😱😱😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Didn't realise team news is now 1:45pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 minute ago, Master Bates said: Didn't realise team news is now 1:45pm Me neither, was thinking that those CoT bastards had really stepped up their game. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said: Am I the first to say it? Why the fuck is Jack Stephens starting? You could have been the first to use "shoe-horned in" this season.....big chance missed! Edited August 17 by miserableoldgit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 I see that team, how unchanged it is from last season and worry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh no Mick Mills Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 I like Stephen's, we generally win more games when he plays and finish higher up the league going by previous seasons. ..probably cursed him now🤐 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom & Gerry Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 2 hours ago, trousers said: I would venture that depends on whether or not we go back to 'pure' "Russball" or the scaled-down version we witnessed at the end of last season...? McCarthy is only following orders, after all... A coach shouldn't ask a player to do something he can't do. Martin didn't last season so there's no reason to believe he will this. Martin may be stubborn but he isn't stupid. He wants to win the game whatever he might say about playing a certain way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 The dislike of Stephens in this forum borders on parody 😂 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 13 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said: Am I the first to say it? Why the fuck is Jack Stephens starting? We won't lose 5-0 with Jack in the team. (Sorrry, in advance, if I've cursed it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 2 minutes ago, Hopper said: The dislike of Stephens in this forum borders on parody 😂 Don't think anyone dislikes him, he's a lovely lad. We just know he can be a liability at this level. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Great to see Walker-Peters in the team and Dibling on the bench. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 I hope we predominantly play four at the back over the season, we’re generally better attacking teams than trying to hold them to a draw. But I completely agree with that selection and that formation of five at the back against the tougher teams, it makes complete sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Livramento starts for Newcastle. Targett on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 I was under the impression that woods was a proper backup option so didn't pay much attention to him. If he's the first one on following injuries or tactical changes then I'm concerned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectraman Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 My heart: We defend with our lives and get to half time 0-0. SJP is getting anxious they can’t get a goal against us despite dominating. Second half sees a resolute backs to walls defensive masterclass, Lady Luck co on our side. Holding out at 0-0 until we get a rare foray into their half, BBD scores with our only on target shot and we win 1-0. 🤞 My head: We get caught in possession pissing about at the back. Gordon squares to Isak, 1-0 after 8 minutes. We carry on trying to play out. Keep getting caught out and ht it’s 3-0. Second half we try and tighten up but it’s too late. A kind Newcastle score 2 more for a comfy 5-0 win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Go 1 0 up, lose 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellyears Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 16 minutes ago, Hopper said: The dislike of Stephens in this forum borders on parody 😂 Can't understand hostility to our captain, he has had t he Club at heart since a boy, he improves every season, he plays with passion, he deserves big support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammon cheeks Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Just hope the players can step up a level . Qualitywise compared to Newcastle looks a massive gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 2 minutes ago, Dellyears said: Can't understand hostility to our captain, he has had t he Club at heart since a boy, he improves every season, he plays with passion, he deserves big support He's a janner he's not a boyhood Saint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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