Posted October 20, 2024Oct 20 Please use this thread for all posts relating to our Premier League match against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge before, during and after the game. The match is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 hours on Sunday, 27th October 2024 (Local UK time/date) (Live on Sky Sports)
October 20, 2024Oct 20 They're a bunch of cheats so we'll get a ref that's finicky stops play every thirty seconds for nothing and plays right into their hands . I desperately want to prove Howe is a dick so nothing short of a heavy victory will sufffice.
October 22, 2024Oct 22 33 minutes ago, Bison said: Not much confidence then, eh. I had 2 pints at lunch
October 22, 2024Oct 22 This'll be the game where we know where we're at and should be able to nod at top-4 or not. Home game after midweek European travels - if we fluff our lines here, it wouldn't bode well. All present and fit, James gets benched and Cucu comes in but other than that we should be unchanged from this weekend gone. The heart says home win, my head is a little more cautious (not pessimistic) but we should win this.
October 22, 2024Oct 22 If we play at the level of the Liverpool game with just a touch more focus in front of goal and at the back we win, if not a draw. I would bring fofana in and Cucurella though not adverse to giving Veiga a go he looked good sunday.
October 22, 2024Oct 22 29 minutes ago, flllerywhereru2 said: If we play at the level of the Liverpool game with just a touch more focus in front of goal and at the back we win, if not a draw. I would bring fofana in and Cucurella though not adverse to giving Veiga a go he looked good sunday. Fair point on Veiga. I personally think that if we want a consistent run of results that we need a consistent run of personnel - in the league at least. Rotation for the ECL of course, but our primary barometer for forward momentum is league form and regardless of squad size, stability there - injuries permitting - should be priority - IMO. I do like Veiga though, love his attitude and presence on the field - he's got an edge. So young too 🙂
October 22, 2024Oct 22 47 minutes ago, KingThistle said: Fair point on Veiga. I personally think that if we want a consistent run of results that we need a consistent run of personnel - in the league at least. Rotation for the ECL of course, but our primary barometer for forward momentum is league form and regardless of squad size, stability there - injuries permitting - should be priority - IMO. I do like Veiga though, love his attitude and presence on the field - he's got an edge. So young too 🙂 I’m fascinated by Veiga. I genuinely had not heard of him at all when we signed him and had no idea what to expect, but he’s actually quite quietly been impressive in his appearances and I have a feeling we may have managed to get ourselves a very decent player. Time will tell and for now, starts in the cup games and the odd sub appearance in the league are good for him, let him slowly build up experience while we have the capacity to do so.
October 22, 2024Oct 22 Author Ref: Simon Hooper VAR: Jarred Gillett (For the Arsenal v Liverpool match later, Anthony Taylor is the Ref, with Michael Salisbury on VAR. Cannot wait…)
October 23, 2024Oct 23 On 22/10/2024 at 16:14, KingThistle said: This'll be the game where we know where we're at and should be able to nod at top-4 or not. Home game after midweek European travels - if we fluff our lines here, it wouldn't bode well. Newcastle have stagnated the past two years and I don't see them as contenders for top four. That'll be Villa, Spurs, Utd and us. With just one point from the last four, we really need a win here and I'll be disappointed and a little concerned if we don't get that win. Palmer's had a couple of below par performances, so due a good one and that's all we'll need to win this imho. 3-1.
October 24, 2024Oct 24 17 hours ago, boratsbrother said: Newcastle have stagnated the past two years and I don't see them as contenders for top four. That'll be Villa, Spurs, Utd and us. With just one point from the last four, we really need a win here and I'll be disappointed and a little concerned if we don't get that win. Palmer's had a couple of below par performances, so due a good one and that's all we'll need to win this imho. 3-1. Didn't suggest Newcastle were top-4 contenders. I'd rather look at Palmer with a view that he has had a season of explosive, amazing performances so was due a couple of quieter games. You're a glass half empty kind of guy, for sure 🙂
October 24, 2024Oct 24 After all the initial media circus when Newcastle changed hands I think everyone expected them to emerge like Citeh as a very well funded "new" (sorry!) force in the EPL including appointing the latest young English wunder coach (as per the Media) to take the EPL by storm,,,something of a let down with the club seeming to be another good side but not reaching the heights so far,,bit of a mystery given the alleged financial resources. Not a side to take for granted but for me a puzzle..anyone?
October 24, 2024Oct 24 Newcastle are only 2 points behind us and have beaten Spurs and drew with Man City, so I’m surprised to see some playing them down ahead of this match. I think Newcastle are in the battle for the 4th to 6th places this season, along with ourselves, Spurs and Villa. Also, don’t forget, they don’t have European taking up midweek, they’ll be fresh and raring to go. I think a win would be a good result for us, it’s a ‘6 pointer’ for us this season. @chara to your point, I think they’ve been hamstrung by all the financial rules in play and so haven’t been able to spend as City did, but with the recent ruling on sponsorship, I wouldn’t be surprised to see that change in the near future.
October 24, 2024Oct 24 1 hour ago, KingThistle said: Didn't suggest Newcastle were top-4 contenders. I'd rather look at Palmer with a view that he has had a season of explosive, amazing performances so was due a couple of quieter games. You're a glass half empty kind of guy, for sure 🙂 Ah, but looking at a glass half empty has it's positives. Looking at a glass half full means you'll be disappointed with an outcome more often than one who looks at a glass half empty.😁 I do say we'll win 3-1 so I'm not always negative.🙂 Edited October 24, 2024Oct 24 by boratsbrother
October 25, 2024Oct 25 In the last ten years in the premier league, this fixture has delivered P9 W8 D1 L0 F20 A6. That should scupper our chances. We might need Trippier. Edited October 25, 2024Oct 25 by Sciatika
October 25, 2024Oct 25 22 hours ago, My Blood Is Blue said: Newcastle are only 2 points behind us and have beaten Spurs and drew with Man City, so I’m surprised to see some playing them down ahead of this match. I think Newcastle are in the battle for the 4th to 6th places this season, along with ourselves, Spurs and Villa. Also, don’t forget, they don’t have European taking up midweek, they’ll be fresh and raring to go. I think a win would be a good result for us, it’s a ‘6 pointer’ for us this season. @chara to your point, I think they’ve been hamstrung by all the financial rules in play and so haven’t been able to spend as City did, but with the recent ruling on sponsorship, I wouldn’t be surprised to see that change in the near future. This will be a very tough game in my opinion , not because they're better than us , but because they are a bunch of cheats , they spend the entire game , fouling , pretending to be in physical pain when tackled fairly , pressurising the referee that they're the good guys and the opposition are rough housing , breaking your rhythm up with niggly stops and starts etc etc. We will need officials who are wise to it and I'm almost 100% certain we won't get them .
October 25, 2024Oct 25 Maresca has some decisions to make for this one, which is a lovely problem to have. James or Gusto? Personally, I think you stick with Gusto and bring James on if needed. My main reason for this is that I would start Lavia in CM alongside Caicedo again, but we know neither he or James can play a full 90 yet, so if both start, like they did against Liverpool, then the opposition know what 2 of the subs that almost have to be made in the second half are going to be and it limits the impact we can make with our bench. Lavia or Enzo is the next decision, and I’m all in for Lavia, but won’t be shocked to see Enzo start again. The front 4 has been picking itself recently, but after last night I think Felix deserves a chance. These players need to know they can fight their way into the first 11 and so for me, I’d get Felix in, starting wide left, but rotating with Palmer and Jackson.
October 25, 2024Oct 25 2 hours ago, My Blood Is Blue said: Maresca has some decisions to make for this one, which is a lovely problem to have. James or Gusto? Personally, I think you stick with Gusto and bring James on if needed. My main reason for this is that I would start Lavia in CM alongside Caicedo again, but we know neither he or James can play a full 90 yet, so if both start, like they did against Liverpool, then the opposition know what 2 of the subs that almost have to be made in the second half are going to be and it limits the impact we can make with our bench. Lavia or Enzo is the next decision, and I’m all in for Lavia, but won’t be shocked to see Enzo start again. The front 4 has been picking itself recently, but after last night I think Felix deserves a chance. These players need to know they can fight their way into the first 11 and so for me, I’d get Felix in, starting wide left, but rotating with Palmer and Jackson. I think Nkunku is the player you need to get into the team, and Sancho is the most likely player he can replace. The rest of the team should be the way forward for the next few weeks, with James just making cameos from the bench. The Jorge Mendes Vanity Project should not be seen in matches of value.
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