Newcastle (A) 12/3: Build-Up & Match Thread

[SSB]

The sun’s shining in Newcastle and in the pub for one or two pre match beers.

 

[Del Woppio]

 

[leedswolf]

 

[Tony Towner]

Lopetegui gets a lot of credit for his in game changes, it would be nice if it didn't have to by keeping picking the wrong team to start with

 

[Wilf Wolf]

Podence in, no Sarabia and Nunes benched.

 

[Jinky]

Surprised by that starting 11. At the risk of being accused of “always moaning”, I do feel like Moutinho and Adama are both better used off the bench for me. Raul is better with Cunha playing next to him too.

In Lop we trust, though.

 

[Wilf Wolf]

Looks like plan is be solid defensively and hope to hit them on break then play them off the park after an hour when Nunes and Cunha come on. Well no harm in dreaming…

 

[Dire Wolf]

Podence. Marvellous. Must be due his 1 game in 5 decent effort.

 

[WsWolf]

I can see why he'd start Adama against Dan Burn even if I wouldn't. Would have dropped Nunes myself but Moutinho wouldn't have been my choice.

 

[The Bear]

I just hope it isn't inevitable that Jimenez looks isolated up top.

 

[prawnking]

Sarabia injury?

 

[NicholasG1973]

Surprised no one has reminded us that Podence is our top scorer yet?

Still time, I guess……

 

[PuntsWolf]

If Moutinho is in this novelty #10 role we have him playing then it will be a bit shit just like all the other times. We’ve just spent £45m on a guy who is supposed to play there?

Podence and Adama in by default really with Neto and Hwang not fit, Sarabia out the squad. Adama worthy of a start anyway and I hope Podence turns up.

Strong bench to make changes when/if needed.

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Would have any of Neto, Hwang or Cunha starting ahead of Moutinho.

 

[StuardoWulf]

I hope Podence can do summat except fall over every five minutes

 

[Wilf Wolf]

I hope Podence can do summat except fall over every five minutes

Fear not, there’ll be rolling about as well!

 

[sycophantia]

Surprised by that starting 11. At the risk of being accused of “always moaning”, I do feel like Moutinho and Adama are both better used off the bench for me. Raul is better with Cunha playing next to him too.

In Lop we trust, though.

I think most would agree with you with all those comments.
I'll fall back on my back up hope that JL knows fat more than me and has a 'plan' still think it will be 1-1

 

[Banjo]

Sarabia injured according to JL.

 

[Jinky]

Julen says Sarabia has a “small problem” so hasn’t travelled. Bit of a blow, that.

 

[The Bear]

A draw would do nicely here for me. Just keep picking up points.