The Fish

She wants the sweeps to push/pull the detritus up the flue? I wouldn't think that was a goer.

You've predicted Newcastle to score 4+ in each game, and yet your pessimism contradicts those predictions entirely. You're being Contrary Tree again and it's boooooooring. "too depressed about Newcastle to argue" Get a grip, you Mumsnet Mimsy.

What was the resolution in the end? Get a man in to tear the wall down and get rid of the carcass?

Worried that we've fallen into the old habit of focussing on 1 target (Galloway, Knockaert, Forestieri) and when that falters/fails, we're not far enough down the line on another to get it done in a timely fashion.

Makes sense. I think our game will look a lot more balanced once Mitrovic (or another big striker) takes part.

Kenny Baker Ri-P2

Abso-fucking-lutely. Although, I wouldn't actually mind Anita playing if it's at RB; Janmaat isn't covering himself in glory with his defending at the moment so let him loose on Championship fullbacks, stretch the pitch! Give Shelvey someone to find with longer balls. Anita all too often pulls into the already congested centre and offers little going forward anyway. Dummett has been terrible, so lets give Gamez and Clark their chance.

GK - Krul, Elliott, Sels, Darlow RB - Janmaat, Gamez, Mbabu, Sterry, Anita* CB - Mbemba, Lascelles, Hanley, Clark, Dummett, Hayden* LB - Dummett*, Gamez*, Clark, Haidara, Colback*, Mbabu DM - Hayden, Tiote, Anita, Colback, Saivet, Clark* CM - Diame, Shelvey, Anita, Colback, RW - Ritchie, Aarons, Gouffran, Perez*, Janmaat* AM - Diame, Perez, Ritchie* LW - Aarons, Ritchie, Gouffran*, Perez* CF - Mitrovic, Gayle, Armstrong, Perez, That's depth, and when a couple of positions are strengthened (either by returning players or new additions) and it clicks, it's strength in depth. Also, if you're this pessimistic, why the fuck have you predicted Newcastle to win by 4+ goals in each of the three rounds of games?

Tupperware box with leftover bolognese/chilli/whatever you can microwave is perfect to get you through a hangover at work.

Pretty much same first team isn't it?

and elbow patches.

Reckon they've got a better balance to their first teams, but we've better depth. It's just currently unbalanced. 2-3 more signings and we're in much, much better shape imo.

I know that most of it is an instant knee-jerk emotional reaction to a disappointing result against a side most didn't fancy. But Huddersfield are going to surprise a lot of teams this year imo. I think worrying about not getting promoted after 2 games is way too early, especially when we've not yet played what most would consider our 1st team.

Nope, and wouldn't bother, but I reckon it's the marketing that's bothering people more than the actual product.

Anonymously.

Who does?

misses 2 more games through suspension, should be back for the Cheltenham cup game, or the Brighton game in the league.

there's a few stats doing the round on twitter;

Just so I'm clear, we're losing our collective shit at the way a packed lunch box is being marketed?

No, it's not a great start. But there's still 132pts still to be played for. There's still 22 home games and 22 away games left. We could lose 10 more games and still finish with over 100pts*. It's not time to be saying "if we continue like this we'll go down." because we don't know what the side will look like when the new players are settled, any future signings are finalised and 1st team are all back. Mitrovic will provide focus and a physical presence up front. I think he'll bring more out of Gayle and Perez and certainly more from our wide players. I think that'll add to our ability to defend set-pieces too. I think Diame and Ritchie are good players in this division and will produce for us, given time. I think our form is going to come from the realisation that we've the strongest squad in the division and the confidence that players like Mitrovic, Ritchie and Diame will bring out of the others. Rafa's got a few things wrong and should be criticised for them, but lets not meltdown after 2 games. *I, in no way, think this is going to happen.

Aye, that's what I meant, Diame central, Perez/Gayle playing off Mitrovic with 2 of Ritchie, Aarons and the other of Gayle and Perez playing the wide positions.

Looks like Jaap Stam wants them playing a possession game and because of this it could be another turgid affair, with neither side actually fucking creating anything. Wolves beat them by playing a high intensity pressing game and seizing on defensive mistakes. Hopefully we can start with Ritchie as I don't think I could cope with Anita pretending to be a right winger. I'd also give Gamez a run out as he surely, SURELY can't do any worse than Dummett? Drop Shelvey as well. Is it just me or is he not a creative source he's just... I'm struggling to explain what I mean so bear with me. It's like if Janmaat makes a good run into space, Shelvey can find him with a 40yd ball to feet. But if Perez begins a good run, Shelvey lacks the vision or alacrity of thought to slide a pass through. Cabaye could launch a long ball for Ba to volley (Norwich?), or slide it through for Cisse to get on the end of (Swansea?). Shelvey seems to need the recipient to do telegraph the move for him to spot it. I dunno, I don't think I'm explaining myself very well. Was really hoping we'd have Galloway (or another specialised left back) in by now. Forestieri could be a good signing, but on top of people saying it's a non-starter, I think we need more.

Isn't he an injury concern? Anyway I'd expect us to play Diame alongside Hayden/Anita/Colback when Mitrovic comes back.

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