Bolton Wanderers vs Newcastle United

[JawD 99]

There is going to be a massive over reaction to this but we have to look at the bigger picture. At the start of the season if someone told me we'd be 9th after 14 games I would have been fucking ecstatic.

 

While thats true, what the table doesnt show is that we have had many of the so called "easy" games and home and yet have to play many of the harder games.

[RobH 0]

BBC Radio Newcastle commentators have very short memories. The defence has one/two poor games and suddenly Enrique's been 'decent' until now, Coloccini 'weak', and Williamson 'iffy'. In reality they have all performed above expectations this season (except Enrique who was expcted to do well) until this point. The more concerning issues, for me, from this game are the inevitable bans for Coloccini and Williamson.

[Guest alex]

BBC Radio Newcastle commentators have very short memories. The defence has one/two poor games and suddenly Enrique's been 'decent' until now, Coloccini 'weak', and Williamson 'iffy'. In reality they have all performed above expectations this season (except Enrique who was expcted to do well) until this point. The more concerning issues, for me, from this game are the inevitable bans for Coloccini and Williamson.

Williamson has been iffy at times tbf. He's weak as water for the size of him. The other two have been excellent on the whole but I wouldn't mind seeing Campbell at CB.

[Holden McGroin 6783]

There is going to be a massive over reaction to this but we have to look at the bigger picture. At the start of the season if someone told me we'd be 9th after 14 games I would have been fucking ecstatic.

 

While thats true, what the table doesnt show is that we have had many of the so called "easy" games and home and yet have to play many of the harder games.

 

We've also played Man U, Man City, Arsenal away though. Other than the top 4-5 we can expect to take points from anyone. We MUST strengthen in January though. A pacey striker to play next to/just behind Carroll is a must.

[Guest]

Of all the fucking scorelines man

[OTF 7485]

If this is how we play when missing only two first-teamers I shudder to think how we're going to be next sunday without Barton, Colo or Williamson.

 

On the strength of their performances in this game neither Colo nor Williamson will be missed. Steven Taylor and Sol couldn't do worse, but with Chelsea the team visiting you hardly want to be debuting a new defensive partnership.

 

Can't think why Hughton would rather play Guthrie wide right than Routledge. Must not rate him at all, but he looked decent when he came on. Routledge on the wing and Guthrie instead of Smith would've been much better.

 

It really doesn't make any sense. Guthrie wasn't horrible but is so clearly out of position. Miles better than Smith and Nolan in this match, but not given a look in in his preferred position. It's hard to judge Routledge on this match because of the position that we were in when he came on (ie. Bolton not that worried defensively) but he did look decent and put in a good ball or two. We need someone down both flanks who will look to go outside their player rather than having to check back constantly because they don't have the pace to do so.

[Holden McGroin 6783]

BBC Radio Newcastle commentators have very short memories. The defence has one/two poor games and suddenly Enrique's been 'decent' until now, Coloccini 'weak', and Williamson 'iffy'. In reality they have all performed above expectations this season (except Enrique who was expcted to do well) until this point. The more concerning issues, for me, from this game are the inevitable bans for Coloccini and Williamson.

Williamson has been iffy at times tbf. He's weak as water for the size of him. The other two have been excellent on the whole but I wouldn't mind seeing Campbell at CB.

 

He'll get his chance v Chelsea. Chelsea have lost 3 out of 4 apparently. Surely that cant go on.

Edited November 20, 2010 by Holden McGroin

[Guest alex]

Guthrie is the most 'Barton-like' replacement. There's the logic behind it. The fact Routledge has struggled is also a factor. Guthrie really struggled there in the Championship though so he'll never be comfortable playing there in the PL. I'd play Routledge rather than Guthrie like.

[JawD 99]

There is going to be a massive over reaction to this but we have to look at the bigger picture. At the start of the season if someone told me we'd be 9th after 14 games I would have been fucking ecstatic.

 

While thats true, what the table doesnt show is that we have had many of the so called "easy" games and home and yet have to play many of the harder games.

 

We've also played Man U, Man City, Arsenal away though. Other than the top 4-5 we can expect to take points from anyone. We MUST strengthen in January though. A pacey striker to play next to/just behind Carroll is a must.

 

Completely agree with you ending statement. that is a must.

 

But, our next 3 home games? Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City. Makes it absolutely vital to get maximum points from West Brom and Birmingham away in between those.

[Holden McGroin 6783]

There is going to be a massive over reaction to this but we have to look at the bigger picture. At the start of the season if someone told me we'd be 9th after 14 games I would have been fucking ecstatic.

 

While thats true, what the table doesnt show is that we have had many of the so called "easy" games and home and yet have to play many of the harder games.

 

We've also played Man U, Man City, Arsenal away though. Other than the top 4-5 we can expect to take points from anyone. We MUST strengthen in January though. A pacey striker to play next to/just behind Carroll is a must.

 

Completely agree with you ending statement. that is a must.

 

But, our next 3 home games? Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City. Makes it absolutely vital to get maximum points from West Brom and Birmingham away in between those.

 

 

Judging by this season we are more likely to pick up points v the big teams that the West Brom & Brum !!

[RobH 0]

BBC Radio Newcastle commentators have very short memories. The defence has one/two poor games and suddenly Enrique's been 'decent' until now, Coloccini 'weak', and Williamson 'iffy'. In reality they have all performed above expectations this season (except Enrique who was expcted to do well) until this point. The more concerning issues, for me, from this game are the inevitable bans for Coloccini and Williamson.

Williamson has been iffy at times tbf. He's weak as water for the size of him. The other two have been excellent on the whole but I wouldn't mind seeing Campbell at CB.

 

I can see where you are coming from on Williamson but I'd say iffy is a bit harsh. We will probably be seeing both Campbell and Taylor against Chelsea and I'd predict whoever does better will take Williamson's place for a while.

[dan1990 0]

Anyone got the time? My watch is stuck at 5 past Newca5t1e

[Guest alex]

BBC Radio Newcastle commentators have very short memories. The defence has one/two poor games and suddenly Enrique's been 'decent' until now, Coloccini 'weak', and Williamson 'iffy'. In reality they have all performed above expectations this season (except Enrique who was expcted to do well) until this point. The more concerning issues, for me, from this game are the inevitable bans for Coloccini and Williamson.

Williamson has been iffy at times tbf. He's weak as water for the size of him. The other two have been excellent on the whole but I wouldn't mind seeing Campbell at CB.

 

I can see where you are coming from on Williamson but I'd say iffy is a bit harsh. We will probably be seeing both Campbell and Taylor against Chelsea and I'd predict whoever does better will take Williamson's place for a while.

Probably is harsh like but I've noticed even going back to last season he's a bit of a tart. I quite like him though.

[RobH 0]

Anyone got the time? My watch is stuck at 5 past Newca5t1e

 

Canny gag, dickhead.

[JamesD 0]

Anyone got the time? My watch is stuck at 5 past Newca5t1e

 

Canny gag, dickhead.

 

[Tooj 17]

I wonder would it be worth dropping Colo for a while and bringing back Saylor if he's fit

 

EDIT suppose we'll see soon enough now that he's banned!

Why are you even suggesting that? Coloccini had a nightmare today - but he's been one of our best players all season. A much better defender than Taylor.

[Ayatollah Hermione 14051]

Wahey, here's the mong parade.

[Howay 12496]

Collo and co look assured when playing behind a capable midfield that gives support anyone would have a tough game when playing behind a waste of space like Smith.

We're missing most of our 1st choice midfield tbh and we all knew we had fuck all behind them so it's not a shock we lost im just pissed it had to be by so much.

When are Essien, Lampard, Terry due back? that's the only reason Chelsea are losing to useless fuckers like the mackems tbh lose your teams spine and you're fucked the quicker Barton and Tiote are back in the team the better.

[David Kelly 1260]

Day to forget. The whole back four and midfield were absolutely hopeless.

Colo should be fined for that like too, just as stupid as Barton!

[Kid Dynamite 7169]

Anyone got the time? My watch is stuck at 5 past Newca5t1e

 

I'd happily have lost 15-0 today if it meant I got to see this again

 

[Kid Dynamite 7169]

and this . . .

 

[Kid Dynamite 7169]

oh and this . . .

 

[JamesD 0]

Who do you have next? Williamson will surely get banned by the F.A and Colo is out suspended.

[Holden McGroin 6783]

Collo and co look assured when playing behind a capable midfield that gives support anyone would have a tough game when playing behind a waste of space like Smith.

We're missing most of our 1st choice midfield tbh and we all knew we had fuck all behind them so it's not a shock we lost im just pissed it had to be by so much.

When are Essien, Lampard, Terry due back? that's the only reason Chelsea are losing to useless fuckers like the mackems tbh lose your teams spine and you're fucked the quicker Barton and Tiote are back in the team the better.

 

Terry will be out for a while, Alex is due an op on thursday, Essien will be serving the last game of suspension v us (I think). Lampard is due back imminently. Drogba will probably be over his sickness by then as well

[Kid Dynamite 7169]

Who do you have next? Williamson will surely get banned by the F.A and Colo is out suspended.

 

Sol Campbell and Steven Taylor were probably a lot of peoples first choice partnership if you asked them at the start of the season so im not too worried on that front.