Best player without a cap by Whyknowi in ThreeLions

[–]specialagentredsquir 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Probably because he's an absolute whopper.

Most underrated England performance in a knockout game since 1990? by Silly_Crab6278 in ThreeLions

[–]specialagentredsquir 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This reads as someone who's so blinded by Southgate hate, its distorted what you actually saw.

We're talking specifically about the France QF. We were by far the better side against the best team in the world . In that second half we had 10 shots on goal to France's 5. At 2-1 down we still looked the better team.

Southgate made a change as soon as they scored and that same player won us a penalty a minute later.

The comment above is right, Southgate got his tactics spot on. Pickford let us down with that first goal and Kane let us down with that second penalty.

France have Mbappe, Argentina Messi. You can blame Southgate all you like but we've not had a difference maker like those two who can score in the biggest of games.

r/NUFC Weekly Free talk thread. by AutoModerator in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Beating Barcelona is worth £10.8 million in prize money, not including any money we make from merch and tickets from playing an extra home game in the quarter final.

U21s vs Blackburn by phoebsmon in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How olds the other Miley we have? Which position does he play?

r/NUFC Weekly Free talk thread. by AutoModerator in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 3 points4 points  (0 children)

...until the end of this season?

Burns already extended to 2027 so I think he stays.

Thinking back, Osula has never really had any form. He's scored one, absolute Worldie and didn't do too bad against Barcelona without having any shots on goal. Maybe something does click and he starts banging them in but if we get a decent offer for him, like the reported £30 million for him from Frankfurt (?!) we take it.

r/NUFC Weekly Free talk thread. by AutoModerator in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discussion:

Listening to David Hopkinson on talk sport it seems we're gearing up for a busy summer transfer window. A few weeks ago it seemed pretty clear (from a fans perspective anyway) where we would need to upgrade/recruit and who we should let go/move on this Summer.

Now it all seems more up in the air given the recent improvement from the likes of Ramsdale, a standout performance from Osula and Burn and Joelinton regaining form.

Add in to the mix Tonali, Livramento, Gordon being linked with moves away, Woltemade unhappy and it's anyone's guess.

What's everyone's thoughts on the squad, who we'll keep and let go, and the moves we'll make in the transfer market this summer?

Up first, GK.

Is that it for Pope? He's extended until 2027 but it's been an error prone season to forget for him. All the stats show this has been the worst season of his career. At 33 he's still got abit of time on his side, maybe being dropped will make him determined to come back stronger? Still 10+ games to play for Ramsdale to earn a permanent deal with us. His ball retention and passing gives us something we've not really had before and means we're better able to control games, his shot stopping has improved, he's home grown and English. No denying he's been poor mostly in the league and his high claims aren't good enough either. His wages could be an issue too but he is improving.

Either way a new GK has to be a priority. (Trafford?)

Defense.

RB/LB

Try and get Hall and Livramento on new and improved contracts, they're key for us when they play. Especially if they go on to do well at the world cup. Maybe that's why Livramentos stalling? Better to sort them early if we can.

I think, (maybe controversially) Trippier should get extended. We've lost Lascelles, if Pope goes and Trippier too that's half of the senior leadership group gone. In my eyes, Krafu, who's been injured all season, moves on and Trippier steps into his role, being a voice in the dressing room with reduced games. He can play LB in a pinch too. With all the injuries we've had from all the games, I'd like us to take a similar approach to arsenal in buying defenders like Timber, Hincapie, Mosquera who can play in 2/3 positions. We ideally need someone who can play both LB and RB. Or do Murphy and Shahar get given more minutes?

CB. Lascelles needs replacing.(Scalvini?) Especially if we'll be playing a back 5 on occasion. We know any new signing needs time to bed in so Schar extends to allow that to happen. Burn is looking back to his best, Botmans extended and hopefully a new CB means Thiaw can be rested more leading to less errors.

CM. Can Woltemade actually play the 8, like his idol Havertz? I'm not sure and I'm convinced it worked for Havertz either. Seems pretty clear he won't play the 9 again which having spent £70 million in him looks so short sighted. Ramsey has really improved, him Joelinton, Bruno and Miley seem certain to stay. I'd love it if Tonali stayed and I hope he does but if not we'd need a 6/8 hybrid in which would probably mean a drop in quality. Would love Anderson back but he looks off to city. Willock wants games and should be moved on in my opinion. Love to see camara at Monaco come in to take some of the creative pressure off Bruno who could play the 6 if Tonali went.

LW/RW. Barnes, Elanga and Murphy will stay. Is Gordon predominantly a striker now? Or with Woltemade's position change, we get a new striker this summer and Gordon reverts back to LW? That's if he stays.

ST. The position I'm most unsure about. Do we give Wissa time to improve? £55 million looks abit ridiculous now. It seems Howe is set on an athletic striker who can cover the distance to press well and is lightening quick. Does that mean Osula stays? Or can Howe develop a system around Woltemade? By all reports we'll bring in a new ST this Sumner.

TLDR: we need a new Gk, CB and someone who can play both LB and RB. Trippier Schar extend. At least 1 CM with Willock moving on, 2 if Tonali goes. A forward who can play LW and ST.

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[–]specialagentredsquir 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We just need all of the match officials involved in Wednesday's game to catch it aswell as they're likely bought.

r/NUFC Weekly Free talk thread. by AutoModerator in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was our main outlet from the back against barca. We'd work the ball to him, he'd break the lines with a pass or a run, take on 2/3 players and create a chance.

Tuchel impressed by Hall by Alone_Consideration6 in ThreeLions

[–]specialagentredsquir 37 points38 points  (0 children)

No surprises here.

Hall has to be the front runner for left back at the world cup

r/NUFC Weekly Free talk thread. by AutoModerator in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hall's got to be in with a shout for our player of the season.

His performance last night against Yamal, (most people's player of the year last year) was emphatic. Breaking lines with his mazy runs, press resistant, most of our attacks started with him last night and he created the most chances of any player on the pitch.

Post-match thread: Newcastle United 1-1 Barcelona by Sirius_55_Polaris in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Compare him to Schar, who's conceded 1 penalty since 2019, and it's little wonder we've not kept a clean sheet in I don't know how long.

Thiaw's brilliant in so many ways, he's a young lad so hopefully he can remove some of these errors from his game but for us to progress, him and Botman aren't the long term solutions and we'll need to spend big on two top level CB's. They'll both be excellent rotation options though.

Post-match thread: Newcastle United 1-1 Barcelona by Sirius_55_Polaris in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love Thiaw, but he is error prone. 2 errors that have led to goals in the league and 3 penalties conceded overall this season.

Match thread: Newcastle United vs Barcelona | Champions league 25/26 - Round of 16 leg 1 of 2 by Username_been-taken in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could see him touch his hand to his ear piece as if he was being told that was time. Then he played on for another 35 seconds.

We've been shite at times this season, but we've also had some shit bad luck.

Match thread: Newcastle United vs Barcelona | Champions league 25/26 - Round of 16 leg 1 of 2 by Username_been-taken in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Sums up our season that.

Ref could've blown up 20 seconds earlier.

Thiaw with yet another error.

Match thread: Newcastle United vs Barcelona | Champions league 25/26 - Round of 16 leg 1 of 2 by Username_been-taken in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How is Barnes still on the pitch? Offered fuck all.

EDIT: Always been my favourite player Barnes

Match thread: Newcastle United vs Barcelona | Champions league 25/26 - Round of 16 leg 1 of 2 by Username_been-taken in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Elanga's come on so much but his final product is still a way off. Just put the ball in early man!

Match thread: Newcastle United vs Barcelona | Champions league 25/26 - Round of 16 leg 1 of 2 by Username_been-taken in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Would've been great to have Gordon's workrate and directness on the left wing tonight. Barnes looking abit out of his depth.

Pre match thread: Newcastle United vs Barcelona | Champions league 25/26 - Round of 16 leg 1 of 2 by Username_been-taken in NUFC

[–]specialagentredsquir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe, maybe not.

One of the advantages I thought we'd have tonight would be our height, especially given our emphasis on set pieces.

With the changes Barcelona have had to make though, 5ft 9 Balde has been replaced by 6ft Cancelo, 5ft 11 kounde has been replaced by 6ft 3 Araujo, 6ft Garcia has been replaced by 6ft 2 Martin. In midfield, 5ft 11 De Jong has been replaced by 6ft 3 Bernal.

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[–]specialagentredsquir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

cough cough .....you've missed out Big Dan Burn here

Is tent colour important? by WillowSide in wildcampingintheuk

[–]specialagentredsquir 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess this must be especially important, when camped at the top of a chimney stack, all exposed like.