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by Slim999
Sun Apr 19, 2026 10:38 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Hypothetical - Next Newcastle Manager
Replies: 36
Views: 745

Re: Hypothetical - Next Newcastle Manager




It seems Eddie's view of rotation is simply to drop different players into the 433 structure . Doesn't work.



He admitted this is the case in his post match presser. He said that he will only play the players that fit "HIS" system, he said that he can only play one striker and at the moment ...
by Slim999
Sun Apr 19, 2026 9:27 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Weekend football - 18/20 April 2026
Replies: 12
Views: 268

Re: Weekend football - 18/20 April 2026

Thought Arsenal were better today after a few dodgy performances- it was a close run thing .

City xan catch them if they win game in hand

With Saka back in a week , Oddegard , Havertz back - I still make Arsenal favorites given their much easier run in.

City's next 2 away - Arsenal both at home ...
by Slim999
Sun Apr 19, 2026 2:45 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Hypothetical - Next Newcastle Manager
Replies: 36
Views: 745

Re: Hypothetical - Next Newcastle Manager

Two things have poisoned my view of Howe

1. Tactical inflexibility and the constant desire to plsy 433 even when it's not working .

For the latter half of this season we've had the conundrum of how to get the best out of Wolt .

Clearly 433 cannot do it as we cannot make him one of the midfield ...
by Slim999
Sat Apr 18, 2026 3:45 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Cherries
Replies: 27
Views: 517

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Cherries

Its brain against brawn

Posession agaisnt hopeful punts upfield.

Howe will stick with 433 until the day hes sacked

I think we need changev
by Slim999
Sat Apr 18, 2026 3:21 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Cherries
Replies: 27
Views: 517

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Cherries

Watched 30 mins

Pretty clear that Bmouth are better than us

Tactically, energy wise , possession.

I can understand the energy benefit as they've played fewer games.

But not why theyre better in other ways.

Id say watching it that they attack and defend as a team / unit. We do it in bits ...
by Slim999
Thu Apr 16, 2026 7:22 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Champions League 2025 /26
Replies: 282
Views: 30098

Re: Champions League 2025 /26





Id personally like to see Saka back & firing for WC

Seeing him see off AM would be a good start

Id also like Arsenal to hang on & break Peps dominance in PL


My thoughts on this post:

https://media.tenor.com/32Wssa5zStoAAAAe/mikel-arteta-arsenal-fc.png

<laugh> <laugh>
by Slim999
Thu Apr 16, 2026 4:20 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Champions League 2025 /26
Replies: 282
Views: 30098

Re: Champions League 2025 /26


Whilst they've obviously got the easiest draw they could, again, I'd love for Arsenal to get handily turned over by Athleti. Which isnt that unlikely a possibility, though can't see past Bayern as ultimate winners.


Id personally like to see Saka back & firing for WC

Seeing him see off AM would ...
by Slim999
Mon Apr 13, 2026 6:04 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Big summer blow out!
Replies: 62
Views: 1289

Re: Big summer blow out!


I think people need to stop thinking Anderson will come back, no chance. Doesn’t matter he’s a fan, he’s not turning down the likes of city to play for us. It’s not the 90s now, cash is king. And why would he turn down guaranteed major honours at city for the odd cup run here.


You might be ...
by Slim999
Mon Apr 13, 2026 3:48 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Big summer blow out!
Replies: 62
Views: 1289

Re: Big summer blow out!

All of this really depends on who wants to go & value in many cases

If Bruno wants to stay- keep him
Ditto Tino

If he wants to go its going to be £100m+

Ditto Gordon
Ditto Tonali

Tino doesn't leave for less than £80m

If we get a £50m offer for Wolt - cut our losses

So we could see £300m ...
by Slim999
Mon Apr 13, 2026 3:16 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Hypothetical - Next Newcastle Manager
Replies: 36
Views: 745

Re: Hypothetical - Next Newcastle Manager

Ilke Frank- think he would have turned Spurs around had they kept him - but that failure means he needs to prove himself again at a smaller club imo

I like Tuchel - but I think he'll either stay with England or be looking for a bigger fish

I like Glasner , Iraola , Poch

Glasner:- pretty good ...
by Slim999
Mon Apr 13, 2026 2:23 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles
Replies: 83
Views: 956

Re: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles





Im not dute its lack in intensity

Its lack of ability . Ability to keep possession, ability to hold the ball, ability to see games out .

Intensity was something we showed in first half of the season. But can you maintain intensity after you've played almost 50 games like Thiaw. No you can't ...
by Slim999
Sun Apr 12, 2026 4:54 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles
Replies: 83
Views: 956

Re: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles


At the end of the day. There's more to life than football.

I'm going to enjoy the rest of my Sunday by walking my dog, then after that pouring myself a large glass of red and then have a bubble bath. After that I'm going to watch a film and eat chocolate.

Oh and if anyone is thinking about ...
by Slim999
Sun Apr 12, 2026 4:53 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles
Replies: 83
Views: 956

Re: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles


Sick of our lack of intensity.
Unbelievably the inevitable happens yet again
It’s truly mind bending our ability to toss games away.


Im not dute its lack in intensity

Its lack of ability . Ability to keep possession, ability to hold the ball, ability to see games out .

Intensity was ...
by Slim999
Sun Apr 12, 2026 2:41 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles
Replies: 83
Views: 956

Re: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles

Its official

We are shyte

No change in formation, tactics - anything

Just new pieces replacing old

I've had it
by Slim999
Sun Apr 12, 2026 1:54 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles
Replies: 83
Views: 956

Re: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles

Good finish to the half -

We need to have our shooting boots on more when 20-25 yards out - lots of shot opps not taken.

That free kick at the end was screaming to be laid back to the edge of the box for a shot . Tino with nobody within 10 yards of him .
by Slim999
Sat Apr 11, 2026 10:15 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles
Replies: 83
Views: 956

Re: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles


Of all the lower/midtable managers potentially on the move this summer, Iriola probably is the best (after Howe). However there's going to be plenty of clubs with bigger pulling power in need of a new manager. Arsenal, city, Liverpool, man u could all be up for grabs. As well as potentially both ...
by Slim999
Sat Apr 11, 2026 6:39 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles
Replies: 83
Views: 956

Re: Matchday thread - Magpies v Eagles

Glasner may be this as part of his interview process.

If they turn us over - its possible EH coukd be heading out - Glasner in ?
by Slim999
Sat Apr 11, 2026 6:35 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Weekend football - 10/13 April 2026
Replies: 32
Views: 541

Re: Weekend football - 10/13 April 2026



Don't know what's going to be funnier. Arsenal bottling the title or Spurs getting relegated. <laugh>

Think both are going to happen!


I really hope Spurs get relegated and Arsenal bottle the title on the last day of the season.

I'd rather see Forest relegated and give us a shot at re ...
by Slim999
Sun Mar 22, 2026 9:31 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Howe under pressure?
Replies: 180
Views: 13530

Re: Howe under pressure?


Has to go, I cannot see any argument for him to stay. The football this season is abysmal I honestly don't think there has been a run of games where we have been good and it's looked like we were going to kick on. I can't recall a game where we have been the dominant team and won comfortably, it ...
by Slim999
Sun Mar 22, 2026 9:26 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Howe under pressure?
Replies: 180
Views: 13530

Re: Howe under pressure?


I definitely think now we're out of Europe and all cups, unless we somehow go on a run and finish at least 5 or maybe 6th then his time will be up come end of season.


Were not going to finish 5th or 6th

We've only 7 games left to play

After today we finish behild Lpool and Chelsea

I think ...