His distribution has been really poor. Doesn’t look at all comfortable with the ball at his feet.
His distribution has been really poor. Doesn’t look at all comfortable with the ball at his feet.
I can think of another team also waiting for their new manager bounceBoth Wolves and Everton benefited from the “new manager” effect. Unfortunately we are still waiting for ours!
On a more serious note, can you see an improvement? Even if results aren't going your way
Slime
Tour Winner
Don't worry, Lindelof's got the armband.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Both Wolves and Everton benefited from the “new manager” effect. Unfortunately we are still waiting for ours!
Maybe you needed to get Beyoncé in to replace J-Lo
Swango1980
Well-known member
That is an understatement
The first half wasn’t great. The second half was awful. I’m not confident of getting anything on Thursday.
Slime
Tour Winner
The worst thing is that I think Onana will play on Thursday!
Sadly, I don’t think Amorim would be wise to start Bayindir. If the game hinges on one moment, and that moment is a Bayindir mistake, that would come in for bigger criticism than if it was Onana.
I like Bayindir. I think he’s a decent shot stopper. But against a team which presses high up the pitch he looks very flustered with the ball at his feet.
A new keeper in the summer is just another addition to the list.
How many players do you think the manager can and will change for next season? I'm not normally that pessimistic about clubs but having seen you a few times recently, it looks fairly grim. Players, style....... it's currently not working.
nickjdavis
Head Pro
The best thing about the Newcastle result today was the fact that we took advantage of rivals (Brighton, Forest, Chelsea) all slipping up when they would reasonably have expected to have won before the weekend started.
Just need to consolidate todays result by beating Palace on Wednesday and will be in the box seat in what is now a 5 horse race for 3 places. A lot is within our own control as we have to play Villa, Brighton and Chelsea in our remaining fixtures. Fulham will also have a big say in what happens as they have to play Chelsea, Villa and Man City.
Just need to consolidate todays result by beating Palace on Wednesday and will be in the box seat in what is now a 5 horse race for 3 places. A lot is within our own control as we have to play Villa, Brighton and Chelsea in our remaining fixtures. Fulham will also have a big say in what happens as they have to play Chelsea, Villa and Man City.
Tashyboy
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Probably rested.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Is it easier to say which players should stay
The squad prob needs massive changes , it’s hard to see the real quality
United need some very creative recruitment in the summer
In the past they could just spend their way out of this. Not sure they can do that this summer, the rules will hamper them. Not many, based on recent weeks, are nailed on to stay.
The interesting question in these situations, if you are making a combined team from Newcastle and Man Utd, how many Man Utd players are selected? Answer is obviously not many. Go down the division and ask the same question. How far down would you have to go before you really start to take a number of Utd players? It's further than it should be.
We need at least five signings - wingbacks on both sides, recognised central striker, probably another to play alongside, and some creativity behind. If you add a goalkeeper to the list that’s six.
Clearly PSR is an issue, but as I’ve said previously if Rashford and Antony go, Lindelöf and Eriksen will also be out along with Casemiro in all likelihood. If Mainoo and/or Garnacho also leave, all of that frees up significant squad space and cash.
A massive summer ahead, and the irritation is that selling clubs will cash in more than ever because of the mess.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
CB’s that can play in a back 3 ?
Does Brailsford have anything to do with it anymore
Everton are in a similar position although we are in a better position, I'd argue, because we don't need to get rid of deadwood at a loss. We've been through that stage already. Our loanees will both be going back, we have players out of contract. We will need to bring in 4-5 players but for us it's quite exciting for the summer. It's a new start, with a decent base behind us. Expectations are different, I do get that.
Recruitment for both clubs will be massive. Both will need to be very clever.
You could replace most of the squad in reality. But I don’t think CB’s are a priority. I like de Ligt, Martinez and Yoro, and there are other options available.
Fade and Die
Medal Winner
Yes definitely, although the results have not been great we are playing much better. He was given a very slow team, low on confidence, looking like a bunch of strangers… we are still very slow but we do look like a team again.I can think of another team also waiting for their new manager bounce
On a more serious note, can you see an improvement? Even if results aren't going your way
Chip&Run
Active member
This type of pushing is allowed. Beto done exactly the same in the derby when Everton won the game 2-2 only a few weeks ago and we were told defenders had to be stronger. Suck it up apparently
PJ87
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I can think of another team also waiting for their new manager bounce
On a more serious note, can you see an improvement? Even if results aren't going your way
Massive massive improvement
Everyone bangs on about sacking Moyes, he was never sacked. He was offered a deal. Didn't want to commit to the role offered and then parted mutually
We appointed the wrong manager , signed unbalanced
We now have the right manager... We don't have his players but he is getting a tune
He beat arsenal. We more than did enough for a point against Liverpool , normally we roll over at anfield for them. Moyes was never good for us against the top 6 we have given teams good games
He is trying a lot of things out to see what works for next season. We can't go down. It's just a long pre season for potter to assess the squad and see where he can strengthen
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