So Newcastle (Premier League)

[Athens]

Good from Allen.

 

[Shadey]

There will be goals.

 

[Judge Jules]

They beat Citeh the other day in the Capital One Cup by knocking the ball in behind their overlapping FBs. Looks like they're out to do the same today.

 

[Woland]

Love the way we keep giving the ball away

 

[FoxForceFive]

I don't get why Rodgers isn't playing two upfront.

Whenever we've switched to it we look instantly better, markedly so.

 

[i_rushie]

Is it too much for Gerrard to assume some responsibility and set the tone with quick one touch passing, not hopeful hollywood balls at every turn?

 

[RedStar]

Weve started really poorly, sloppy passes all over the place, not linking well upfront. Newcastle playing with confidence, hopefully that results in a bit more space for Sterling and Coutinho

 

[Red Astaire]

Hate to wade in and be all pessimistic but we really look like a sack of shit. Awful so far. I'm tempted to turn it off.

 

[Woland]

No pace anywhere. What's happened? Most of that starting eleven played last season. Five of the front six. Last year they were fizzing with rabies, now they look clueless.

 

[gkmacca]

It's ironic that, after waiting for so long for a team with pace, we have a team with pace and (unlike last season) we're not using it.

 

[RedStar]

Much better, we strung 4 quick passes together and nearly worked a good shooting chances

 

[Holle]

Rodgers seems to be in full Rafa mode.

 

[Athens]

Balotelli kicking a poor, defenseless ginger lad. The rotter.

 

[Judge Jules]

Quite the ginger crusader, aren't you, Ruairi? 😉

 

[Hansern]

I don't get why Rodgers isn't playing two upfront.

Whenever we've switched to it we look instantly better, markedly so.

Well, given that Newcastle are playing 4-5-1, I'm guessing he doesnt want to overrun in midfield

 

[Holle]

What has Manquillo done to be dropped again?

 

[Hansern]

Johnson is shocking

 

[gkmacca]

They're thinking slow.

 

[Athens]

Quite the ginger crusader, aren't you, Ruairi? 😉

Someone has to be!

 

[Dirty Sanchez]

Haven't read the rest of the thread, but we are slow, ponderous, negative, and static. Johnson seems intent on passing backwards every time, and no one seems to want to run forwards or take a man on. Pathetic football.

 

[Red Astaire]

What in the name of holy fucking Zeus was that abomination. 10 passes to no-one out the back. First attempt to get to into midfield and Hendo fucks it. This is painful.

 

[Holle]

What in the name of holy fucking Zeus was that abomination. 10 passes to no-one out the back. First attempt to get to into midfield and Hendo fucks it. This is painful.

...and isn't even arsed to track back. Which is worrying.

 

[Farkmaster]

Awful from Henderson there. On several occasions the defense has had a more aggressive forward ball on due to a runner, and instead we've plodded our ways sideways.

 

[Athens]

Your man fell down injured and Lovren still couldn't get the ball off him.

 

[RedStar]

We seem to have taken on the mentality of a lazy boxer, looking for the quick knockout loading up the punches and swinging wildly rather than trying to work the opportunity and unlock the opposing defence.

 

[FoxForceFive]

Well, given that Newcastle are playing 4-5-1, I'm guessing he doesnt want to overrun in midfield

Sterling or Borini would be my choice, they both track back & run like fuck all match so that wouldn't be an issue.

 

[My_Blood_Bleeds_Red]

Why are we playing so cautiously ????

 

[Athens]

Why are we playing so cautiously ????

Ebola.

 

[RedStar]

Johnson gonna be retired by this kid

 

[Dahuge]

90 year olds could move the ball quicker than us at present.

We seem to be a team so devoid of any confidence that the entire team is scared to pass quickly, make runs..