The Toon Army Thread

[tige19]

Shattered we didnt get a result but if we play like this against the Pedos we will trounce them.

 

[robertg22]

Yeah there were positive signs for sure. The lads showed more passion and were clearly better structured. Disappointing not to pinch a point late but we have something to build on. Let's just hope it is not too little too late.

We desperately need Mbemba back.

 

[tige19]

Yeah there were positive signs for sure. The lads showed more passion and were clearly better structured. Disappointing not to pinch a point late but we have something to build on. Let's just hope it is not too little too late.

We desperately need Mbemba back.

Mbemba for Taylor.. I love Perez on the wing and Gini was much better! We deserved a point, really should have got one.

 

[robertg22]

Mbemba for Taylor.. I love Perez on the wing and Gini was much better! We deserved a point, really should have got one.

Even Sissoko was pretty good I thought, the best he has looked in a while.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

I'm equally excited and nervous for the derby haha. At least it's not the normal 'dread' we've had the last few years. I believe more under Rafa than any of Pardew, Carver or McClaren. Time to become a Toon legend Mr Benitez and help send those dirty Mackems down while you're at it!

 

[scon]

Was never a fan of Rafa until his arrival.
Having listened to his observations and analysis as well as the team's performance at Leicester I'm a convert.
If the squad listen,learn,apply themselves and we get an ounce of luck he'll keep us up!
Then he'll need to battle the flog of an owner to allow him to organise the Footba' Club.

 

[tige19]

Was never a fan of Rafa until his arrival.
Having listened to his observations and analysis as well as the team's performance at Leicester I'm a convert.
If the squad listen,learn,apply themselves and we get an ounce of luck he'll keep us up!
Then he'll need to battle the flog of an owner to allow him to organise the Footba' Club.

110% Rafa will get a bigger purse than Mclarens 81mill to use on players if we stay up

 

[NUFC Tiger]

So Norwich won overnight. Makes the derby tonight very important. I'm nervous but feeling more confident than when we went into them under Pardew (in his later years), Carver and McClaren. Players seem to be up for it too going off the interviews. We are united!!

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[Omar Little]

I'm in the toon as we speak. Strange derby atmosphere. Everyone is nervous and convinced we'll lose and go down. Come on Rafa, bring the Geordies back to life..

 

[robertg22]

Lineup looks solid... no Doumbia on the teamsheet at all though? Cisse is, not sure he will see much action, let's see

 

[Moo]

I'm too nervous to type - almost too nervous to watch

 

[robertg22]

Geez we need to calm down.

 

[james Dean]

Urgh

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Big, massive second half to go...

I reckon we just need to avoid losing. I'd take a draw but with this massive break after this match, wouldn't want the team to stew for a few weeks with a loss...

 

[NUFC Tiger]

I'd give Cisse a go - has missed a lot of football but is a poacher and proven scorer. Need something to change the match...

 

[NUFC Tiger]

De Jong for Colback - odd but good to see a risk being taken.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Anita on for Janmaat...

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Cisse on for Townsend. Last roll of the dice.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

MITRO!!!!!!!!!! 1-1 LADS!!! GET INNNNN!!!

 

[robertg22]

Bit of a let off in the end but that was great from Mitro. Love his passion. We are still really up against us but a loss would have been almost the death knell.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

1-1. At least we didn't lose lol. Still keeps us in the hunt and Rafa will have more time to work with the squad. Also ends a run of losses in the derby which is important. Hopefully Mitro is okay...

 

[Moo]

Farrrrrrrk 1 point is not enough

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Norwich away is for me the big acid test. I think getting over the hoodoo is important - we could have easily dropped our bundle but kept chipping away.

Of our remaining games, there are more than enough 'winnable' games. The Norwich, Swansea, Palace and Villa games are huge. If we can win those at least 3, I think we're in with a good shout. 4 is ideal and we might need to try and nick a result against City or Liverpool (who've stuttered a bit). I wouldn't discount us against Spurs on the final day at home either. We've beaten them away and if they're secured in the top 4, they might be in holiday mode a bit (unless the title is on the line).

Norwich V Newcastle
Sat 2 Apr 15:00

Southampton V Newcastle
Sat 9 Apr 15:00

Newcastle V Swansea
Sat 16 Apr 15:00

Newcastle V Man City
Tue 19 Apr 19:45

Liverpool V Newcastle
Sat 23 Apr 15:00

Newcastle V Crystal Palace
Sat 30 Apr 15:00

Aston Villa V Newcastle
Sat 7 May 15:00

Newcastle V Tottenham
Sun 15 May 15:00

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Palace are in freefall too - it's possible they could be sucked into the battle as well. Can't really afford to lose any of those 'winnable' games though.

 

[robertg22]

Palace are in freefall too - it's possible they could be sucked into the battle as well. Can't really afford to lose any of those 'winnable' games though.

How good would it be if we stayed up and Pardew and the Mackems were sent down?