Newcastle (A) 8pm Monday 25th November (live on Sky)

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  • As I said elsewhere I don't think the board are expecting much from our games against Newcastle and Arsenal but they will not be happy if we don't get results against Leicester and Wolves
  • As I said elsewhere I don't think the board are expecting much from our games against Newcastle and Arsenal but they will not be happy if we don't get results against Leicester and Wolves

    Agreed. Any points from the next 2 games are bonus points.
  • I think that may be true regard the results but I feel they will have their eye on the performances. They will be as perplexed as the most fans have been regard a tactical identity, no one seems to be able to identify what we are even trying to do or working towards. I think even the pro's find it hard as I recall the Brentford coach (I think) when interviewed after our match with them, something along the lines of ' They were hard to play against, no one plays like West Ham in this league'. I think he meant we couldn't work out what they were trying to do and so within the accepted counter tactics against different systems we didn't know what to do.

    Were I Sullivan I would be asking Lopetgui to articulate what he is trying to do, asking which players he sees as implementing that aim and asking if he feels he has the players capable of this.

    If asking that of Moyes I suspect it would have been along the following lines.

    As soon as we lose possession the defence resets to agreed positions which ensures we are difficult to play through or around. It doesn't follow players as the midfield are expected to do that but the defence immediately resets to it's position. In gaining possession we look to break fast out to the wingers with Bowen and Kudus covering ground quickly, when holding possession we seek Paquetta to pick a pass to Bowen or Kudus coming in from wider or Antonio to get his head down and drive forward, and Sucek to be following up from deep.
  • edited November 2024
    I’m in Mauritius on my honeymoon. I was planning on streaming the game at midnight tonight, but I also need to go on a two hour drive tomorrow morning so I’ll probably have to pass. If a MOTM thread isn’t forthcoming, I’d appreciate it if someone else would set it up. If nobody sets it up, expect it at about 3am GMT.
  • alderz said:

    I’m in Mauritius on my honeymoon. I was planning on streaming the game at midnight tonight, but I also need to go on a two hour drive tomorrow morning so I’ll probably have to pass. If a MOTM thread isn’t forthcoming, I’d appreciate it if someone else would set it up. If nobody sets it up, expect it at about 3am GMT.

    Enjoy yourselves......Whatever happens tonight ( football wise !!! ) have a fab honeymoon.. <3
  • I suspect you'll enjoy the evening more than we will! Sounds wonderful....
  • Yes alderz have a great honeymoon .Sure you can find something better to do tonight then watch us loose .If you get my drift =)
  • For goodness sake please don't watch the match, why would you want to spoil your honeymoon?

    I hope you both have a wonderful time.
  • So with Alvarez suspended the team I imagine will be:

    Fabianski
    Wan-Bissaka - Todibo - Kilman - Emerson
    Soucek - Rodriguez - Paqueta
    Bowen - Antonio - Summerville
  • Cheers guys. It’s been pretty excellent so far. Steve, let’s keep it PG
  • Lukerz said:

    So with Alvarez suspended the team I imagine will be:

    Fabianski
    Wan-Bissaka - Todibo - Kilman - Emerson
    Soucek - Rodriguez - Paqueta
    Bowen - Antonio - Summerville

    Pretty sure Alvarez is available to play if chosen...


  • Pretty sure Alvarez is available to play if chosen...

    We'll likely have some idea in 20 minutes time; even if not starting I'd think it's very likely he'll be on the bench if he's available.

  • He’s suspended, second red of season is a two game ban & the league cup plus league counts as one competition.
  • Lukerz said:

    He’s suspended, second red of season is a two game ban & the league cup plus league counts as one competition.

    That's my feeling, but there seems to be some confusion. I believe he was listed on the Premier League's Fantasy Football site (so kinda official) as being available.
  • edited November 2024
    Lukerz said:

    He’s suspended, second red of season is a two game ban & the league cup plus league counts as one competition.

    It does...? There is soooo much confusion....
    Pretty pony IMO, but if there's any doubt, I guess then don't risk it, UNLESS they have in writing from the PL he can play....
  • edited November 2024
    Fabiański, Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson, Soler, Souček, Paquetá, Summerville, Bowen ©, Antonio
    Subs: Areola (GK), Coufal, Cresswell, Mavropanos, Scarles, Rodríguez, Irving, Luis Guilherme, Ings

    Not a huge amount on the bench to change things up in an attacking sense.

    "Edson Álvarez serves the second game of a two-match suspension after being sent-off at Nottingham Forest earlier this month"
  • wanted Ings to start,Think he has shown more in what little time he has had then Antonio
  • Time to see what Soler is about, in his natural position, from the start. Not on the left or as a sub.
  • So far I’ve seen nothing from him, but let’s hope we see some promise.

    What we need tonight is a performance with potential, whether we win/lose/draw.
  • No Eddy A 😳 😜

    Seriously tho with him not available would have put Rodri in
  • edited November 2024
    The Toon




  • This is gonna be such a solid comfortable loss
  • have to admit not looking forward to it
  • edited November 2024
    I really hope we surprise people with a solid display & a good result. But I don’t see it.

    I want it to click & JL to prove a success.
  • I'm already annoyed by the Comms guy referring to Areloa.
  • edited November 2024
    Oh dear, I fear that may be onside.

    Edit: fortunately just off.
  • Get in, Soucek.
  • It's like the Moyes era all over again 😂
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