Newcastle (H) - Match Thread - 26/12/2022

[Sampson]

I think Daka could go on to be a pretty good bottom half PL 13-goals-a-season striker in the vain of an Ollie Watkins or a Jordan Ayew if he reaches his potential. But I can’t see him ever being the Vardy replacement really. 

[Reginaldo]

Just now, st albans fox said:

Because it went in the goal - unless they’re three yards inside the box then encroaching doesn’t matter if the ball goes dead 

Two were well inside…

[taupe]

Keep them at 3, grab a couple ourselves, and I'll overlook how rubbish we were.

[purpleronnie]

Yet people said Newcastle weren't very good and we should be confident, I'm confused.

[westernpark]

Just now, volpeazzurro said:

So Brendan has changed a striker for a striker and that addresses all the problems then?

Such poor man management also. It’s like saying to Daka, you are the only reason we’re 3 down.

[Dahnsouff]

Just like early season, keystone cops defending

[LcFc_Smiv]

Just now, Royston. said:

Vardy to get 7 touches

Amazes you when he makes like for like changes but keeps the system the same.

[Bazly]

Wow - this is so poor. Can't take the ball from our own throw ins, can't control a pass, can't fukkin pass either. Its pure unadulterated crap.

[Mickyblueeyes]

Bringing Vards on for Daka will just mean Vards has a frustrating afternoon until Kel comes on in the 87th minute

[Fox 4 Life]

Tielemans continuing that world cup form

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[foxes_rule1978]

1 minute ago, purpleronnie said:

Yet people said Newcastle weren't very good and we should be confident, I'm confused.

To be honest, I didn’t expect we would be this bad. Not a great season but this is possibly the worst performance yet 

Edited 26 December 2022 by foxes_rule1978

[Guppys Love Child]

4 minutes ago, EnglishOxide said:

 

How's he meant to stop Amartey making a dippy challenge in his own box is the first 2 mins?

 

I'm not a Rodgers fan but there's not much he could do here. Soumare, Amartey and Daka were in form before the World Cup break. Ita not his fault none of them switched on today. Thomas is 4th choice and Madders is injured whilst his direct replacement got injured 15 minutes in.

 

If we go on to concede a few more then fair enough, it's all on Rodgers 

 

I expect us to show some character now though.

 

By doing the correct thing and not playing him at all

[Vacamion]

 

Frig my old boots.  The ref has let the players on both sides off with kung fu all game and then he penalises Barnes for standing his ground.  

[J. James]

7 minutes ago, Bazly said:

Just tuned in. It looks like Ward must have brought back his Wales form. The season reloaded, 20+ goals incoming in the next 6 games. Wondering if I should go do something else with the rest of the afternoon.

I'd find something to occupy your mind for the next 5 months bud.

[Royston.]

Barnes is on it today

 

 

(Special brew)

[weller54]

3 minutes ago, westernpark said:

Such poor man management also. It’s like saying to Daka, you are the only reason we’re 3 down.

Can't sub all 11🤣

[foxfanazer]

5 minutes ago, EnglishOxide said:

 

How's he meant to stop Amartey making a dippy challenge in his own box is the first 2 mins?

 

I'm not a Rodgers fan but there's not much he could do here. Soumare, Amartey and Daka were in form before the World Cup break. Ita not his fault none of them switched on today. Thomas is 4th choice and Madders is injured whilst his direct replacement got injured 15 minutes in.

 

If we go on to concede a few more then fair enough, it's all on Rodgers 

 

I expect us to show some character now though.

Bored of hearing its not his fault. Its his job to coach and motivate the players. What are we paying him for if his impact is minimal?

[Bordersfox]

1 minute ago, Sampson said:

I think Daka could go on to be a pretty good bottom half PL 13-goals-a-season striker in the vain of an Ollie Watkins or a Jordan Ayew if he reaches his potential. But I can’t see him ever being the Vardy replacement really. 

Agreed.  Unfortunately for a club of our size and spending power Vardy is irreplaceable.  

[Cincinnati Fox]

Thomas not a PL

footballer and never will be

[ronnup]

Maddison will slot into their midfield beautifully 

[Richmondfox]

Dewsbury Hall would rather lose the ball than take a shot with his right foot. 

[Fear Of The Fox]

1 minute ago, Sampson said:

I think Daka could go on to be a pretty good bottom half PL 13-goals-a-season striker in the vain of an Ollie Watkins or a Jordan Ayew if he reaches his potential. But I can’t see him ever being the Vardy replacement really. 

There's no Vardy replacement. You can't replace like this a legend, a world class striker. 

[filbertway]

These toon players look so much fitter and sharper than ours.

[weller54]

2 minutes ago, Cincinnati Fox said:

Thomas not a PL

footballer and never will be

Looked shit hot against MK Dons 😁

[Grebfromgrebland]

Newcastle getting every decision too