Pre Match Pre Match - Newcastle (A) - Monday 20:00

[Hyena]

So when it starts getting feisty, who in our team will step up and give some back?
Probably our entire defence (especially if Endo is at right back).
Anyone else?

King Leonidas I

 

[Frogfish]

Gomez as well. I hope he's fit enough to start at right back. We will need that at set pieces etc.

He'll have had a whole week getting up to speed. Hopefully enough to take him from 20 mins to 70-80 mins.

 

[Frogfish]

Leonidas

The world's best chocolates !

 

[Brizzle]

Preferences to play right back, if Gomez is out.

1. One of Robbo or Kerkez
2. Tsimi
3. Jones

 

[LarryHagman]

I think Gomez will start and maybe Bradley will come on 2nd half (if Gomez is still alive by then).

If one of the midfielder's is called on, well he put Endo there last week; I wouldn't.

I think I'd play Wirtz false 9 so Szobo can play.

Alisson
Gomez
Konate
VVD
Robbo
Gravy
Macca
Szobo
Gakpo
Wirtz
Salah

Actually, scratch that. I've been drinking and I forgot we signed Ekitike; who'll obvs play.

 

[binomial]

Gomez first 45, Bradley second 45.

Then it’ll be Jones or Leoni for Arsenal & it won’t be for tactical reasons.

 

[Dreambeliever]

Jones will start if Gomez and Bradley can’t at RB

 

[Stevesquash]

Jones did well there last season, if no gomez or bradders i think and hope it's him.

 

[Fabio]

the fact szob played a game or 2 there in preseason, makes me think he might be the pick. Jones to come on later

 

[Mamma Mia]

Virgil, Konate, Kerkez, Frimpong, MACCA, Gravy, Eki - all can handle themselves. I don't see that as an issue/worry. Now if we were relying on say Jones and Elliott then I'd be worried.

Odd to mention Curtis. Do you not remember the last derby?

 

[Frogfish]

Odd to mention Curtis. Do you not remember the last derby?

Nah. On the pitch in play is very different. Good in possession but not that tough in 1 to 1s.

 

[Fabio]

Can absolutely see Jones starting tbh, as I don't think Macca is 100% still. The only downside is his hesitancy and holding the ball too long. He rides challenges well though.

Szob might be right back as his engine means he can do the overlaps very fucking well, and has pace. Gomez is half broken, Bradley isn't fit, endo doesn't thave the legs, Jones doesn't have the pace.

Ali
Szob
Ibou
Vvd
Kerkez
Gravy
Jones
Wirtz
Salah
Ekitike
Gakkers

 

[Modo]

So...I've got good news and bad news.

The good news is that Bradley and Gomez travelled.

The bad news is that Macca didn't. Rumours about wife giving birth.

 

[MomoWASright]

These fucking footballers need to plan better.

 

[Modo]

These fucking footballers need to plan better.

Had one too many last Christmas.

 

[Fabio]

So...I've got good news and bad news.

The good news is that Bradley and Gomez travelled.

The bad news is that Macca didn't. Rumours about wife giving birth.

I didn't think macca would start anyway, so that doesn't overly concern me. Issue remains over who starts at RB. When did bradley last kick a football competitively?

 

[MomoWASright]

I didn't think macca would start anyway, so that doesn't overly concern me. Issue remains over who starts at RB. When did bradley last kick a football competitively?

As long as he can kick Joelinton im not bothered.

 

[Fabio]

As long as he can kick Joelinton im not bothered.

He won't be able to keep up with whoever their LW is

 

[Modo]

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[MomoWASright]

He won't be able to keep up with whoever their LW is

Possibly Harvey Barnes who never seems to complete 90 minutes.

 

[Fabio]

Possibly Harvey Barnes who never seems to complete 90 minutes.

With livramento on the overlap.

Gravy and ibou are going to need to be in the form of their lives

 

[Bradley]

This is going to be a struggle.

Only hope that it'll be comfortable is if they have hyped themselves into a frenzy (the squad), the crowd will already be foaming at the mouth. We stay cool, keep it tight for 20 minutes and then start hitting them.

 

[Fabio]

This is going to be a struggle.

Only hope that it'll be comfortable is if they have hyped themselves into a frenzy (the squad), the crowd will already be foaming at the mouth. We stay cool, keep it tight for 20 minutes and then start hitting them.

I can see certain players getting overawed, or not prepared for their physicality.

I'm looking at wirtz and szob.

 

[Markeh]

to quote the top comment in that reddit post:

Macca’s partner is pregnant. Not sure how far along she is, but she might be in labor. I guess we will find out tomorrow.

contractually our players should only be allowed to bang in october/early november from now on

 

[Bradley]

Szob will be ok, he knows the deal.

I'd be tempted to leave Wirtz on the bench until later in the game.

Gravy, Jone and Szob?

Bradley and Gomez will need to do 45 each or something.

 

[Fabio]

Szob will be ok, he knows the deal.

I'd be tempted to leave Wirtz on the bench until later in the game.

Gravy, Jone and Szob?

Bradley and Gomez will need to do 45 each or something.

I don't hate that midfield, but I think if we don't start wirtz then pressure builds on the lad. Plus we're taking out a vital cog in our build up.

I'm hoping his heads right

 

[MomoWASright]

Szob will be ok, he knows the deal.

I'd be tempted to leave Wirtz on the bench until later in the game.

Gravy, Jone and Szob?

Bradley and Gomez will need to do 45 each or something.

Absolutely no jones. They will be on us like a rash for the first 15 minutes and we can’t take chances with him holding on to the ball too long.

We need to pass through their intensity so Wirtz will be key to this. Hopefully the lad learnt a lot about the pace of the game 10 days ago.

 

[Frogfish]

I didn't think macca would start anyway, so that doesn't overly concern me. Issue remains over who starts at RB. When did bradley last kick a football competitively?

I said it earlier in the thread : Gomez got a 20 min run out vs Bournemouth and then a whole week's training - he'll get 60 mins then Bradley 30.

 

[Bradley]

Absolutely no jones. They will be on us like a rash for the first 15 minutes and we can’t take chances with him holding on to the ball too long.

We need to pass through their intensity so Wirtz will be key to this. Hopefully the lad learnt a lot about the pace of the game 10 days ago.

I'm no Jones fan and have the same concerns.

Wirtz it is.

 

[Buddha]

I said it earlier in the thread : Gomez got a 20 min run out vs Bournemouth and then a whole week's training - he'll get 60 mins then Bradley 30.

I thought he wasn’t able to train properly last week after his 20 min run out?