The Toon Army Thread

[NUFC Tiger]

Really shows how good our depth is compared to other teams in the league.

Rafa's rotation policy might raise a few eyebrows at times but seems he knows what he's doing. Keeping players fresh, motivated and match sharp.

Also, Hull away in the quarter finals!

Not a bad result given the remaining teams left. Hopefully we can get it done and get one step closer on this cup run!

 

[NUFC Tiger]

A few changes with the big one being Mitro up front! Gayle injured apparently. Hopefully Mitro and Diame can continue their good form and impress. Colback also out with his stitched up face from the cup game.

 

[scon]

Mitro was good last week aside from the pathetic,amateurish and childish shit with the penalty.
He adjusted afterward but it was infantile.
It's not on the bloody squawk-box!!!

 

[NUFC Tiger]

I'm just listening to the radio - seems we started well but Preston finished stronger. Still 0-0 at HT.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Mitro! 1-0 up.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Mitro again! 2-0!

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Late Preston goal. 1-2 hope we can hang on. 6 mins of stoppage time...

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Tense in the end but another win! Howay the lads!

 

[TheLoungeLizard]

This is very un-Newcastle like

 

[NUFC Tiger]

We've got from barely being able to put up a whimper in away games to winning consistently.

Think we won 2 away games last season? This season, I think we've only conceded 2-3 goals all up on the road!

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Best bit is we are 3 points clear of second - so even if we lose, our healthy GD should keep us on top.

We are 6 points clear of third (top 2 places have automatic promotion).

And we are 10 points clear of the last play off spot (6th).

 

[scon]

We've got from barely being able to put up a whimper in away games to winning consistently.

We've come a fair way:

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Reading this article earlier in the week - apparently Sissoko had a mare for Spurs in the CL earlier in the week. Some of the comments & tweets are top notch.

http://www.themag.co.uk/2016/11/mou...sen-tottenham-hotspur-spurs-newcastle-united/

The fact we got 30m for him too. What a mug!

 

[NUFC Tiger]

2-1 win over Cardiff lads! Atsu and Gouff with the goals.

Now 8 points clear of third. Really in a rich vein of form - 14 wins in our last 16 I think?

International break now to freshen up.

 

[scon]

Just a pity there's not better coverage on the beIN caper I'd like to enjoy the ride.
But yeah different club with some competence at the helm.
Bobby and Kev are nodding furiously!!

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Just realised we have already equaled last season's points tally! So refreshing being a Toon fan at the moment haha.

Also just noticed we have Leeds away next (after the international break) - going to be another tough match. They have turned around quite dramatically in the last month or so.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

We've been a bit overdue for some bad news. Shelvey in a bit of hot water about an alleged misconduct incident. Apparently as it was racial, it carried up to a 5 match ban.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37915171

If true, he deserves punishment IMO - disappointing for Rafa, his team mates, the club, the fans and himself.

Worst case scenario, not sure who replaces him as our creative playmaker. Possibly would be a combination of Colback, Hayden, Anita (with Yedlin to RB) and Diame (Tiote is still on the books but not sure he's close to selection).

 

[scon]

Zero sympathy if guilty.
Not only neanderthal attitude but also dumb as phark and in lacking any professionalism.
Hopefully is proven to be a misunderstanding or somesuch;but if it's true throw the book at the idiot.
We have replacements but not with his passing range.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Zero sympathy if guilty.
Not only neanderthal attitude but also dumb as phark and in lacking any professionalism.
Hopefully is proven to be a misunderstanding or somesuch;but if it's true throw the book at the idiot.
We have replacements but not with his passing range.

Agreed. Unfortunately, none of the other players have the same vision and passing ability as Shelvey.

Though if we want a short term replacement, one Joseph Barton is now a free agent after leaving Rangers. Lots of Championship experience too.

 

[scon]

Warburton's judgement has proven to be far less acute than Rafa's.
Joey wouldn't be allowed to be boot boy;he's cooked.
Really unimpressed with Shelvey if this proves to be true.
Fingers crossed.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Haha yeah, suspect even though Cashley is happy to take a backseat to Rafa, no way would he allow Barton back.

Probably no real point in having him back anyway - 34 already and might unbalance the squad's chemistry and unity. Still a handy player though, think he made the Championship team of the season for Burnley (helping them go up last season).

Here's hoping the Shelvey claim is unsubstantiated.

 

[scon]

We'll cover for Shelvey for 5 games and the idiot will have to fight his way back in.
Diame and Hayden have huge motors and upside Colback and I believe the Scotsman Hanley has played defensive mid.
The system will change slightly,we'll lose a bit in terms of unlocking defenses with passes in behind etc but we'll play our way through it.
I'm sure he'll be witness to One Bloody Dark Spaniard if he's found guilty.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Mitro scored for Serbia against Wales on the weekend - 7 goals in 6 games now. Will be interesting to see who Rafa gives the nod to - Gayle or Mitro for the big Leeds match.

Also, this would be pretty exciting! With Wonga's sponsorship ending at the end of the season, Newcastle Brown Ale might make a return!

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/spor...ewcastle-united-held-talks-newcastle-12169958

 

[chunkylover]

excited to actually watch the toon tonight live, (BEin 2 - ch514). hopefully go 9 clear of 3rd with 3 points here

 

[scon]

Leeds look like a difficult,awkward,determined,confident mob in the first 10.
We'll have earned it if we get it is my pick.
Howay.