I don't think anyone is above criticism, but the patronising, obnoxious "shouldnt be near the team" approach is what others are talking about. Like wise, criticism of GP on occasions about how some want to see him publicly denounce the team, its performances etc. the players - without it, to...
My fear... a sub-conscious, psychological dip that can happen when a team hits a significant milestone.. getting the first win at home, put a little more clear water between us and the pack.. could we be too relaxed as no-one expects us to do anything at Anfield ?? The counter-argument is that...
I'm not sure about a corner being turned.. I am not sure that last night's performance was much different overall than many others we have had, including Fulham. In both recent wins, we didn't make any silly mistakes, but scored presentable chances, albeit last night we missed the most...
I think PG impact has been because Lamptey has been missing. Lamptey will fill the spaces that Gross normally loves to find and Veltman compliments this perfectly. Consequently we are seeing Gross collecting the ball in wider areas, which in turn creates space for Ali Mac in the middle. I think...
0-0 : Spurs will not want to lose and be more defensive than normal! We will not lose to keep what momentum we have going.. If not a draw, The Albion will win! Just have a feeling this is not a game that Spurs will win..
Agree with much of this. He has us playing this way because he is brave enough to do it. Crucially he has been able to get the players to commit to it, and be brave. He will staunchly defend them publicly so as not undermine that trust and retreat within themselves, but guess he challenges etc...
I completely understand your sentiment.. but... of course the joy is winning. The moment you highlighted was such a special moment, it lives long in the memory, But wasn't it so special because it was so unexpected at the time - we were relatively poor side vs. others. This is the difference for...
I can't think of any manager in the PL, that isnt fantasy land that realistically I would want either - feels like a pointless poll. Dean Smith might be one for me here, but Villa struggled out of the Championship, should have been relegated and have spent some good money, so not that sure...
I would argue that the "performance" was better than the one at Leeds... we restricted Fulham to less, created more good chances than we did at Elland Road and dominated possession for longer. The only difference we didnt take the most presentable chance that came our way. There was no...
I think it will be a draw - I don't subscribe to fact that a draw is a bad result, or indeed that a defeat is the end of the world, hence there is no reason to settle for a draw right now...
I had a smart grey mid-layer top that appears to be associated with us not winning! I didn't wear it against Leeds or Blackpool, and it will be staying in the cupboard tonight!!!
On a related note, I used to coach a kids football team and following a win on the 1st game we played at U17s, I...
GP will have the boys excited at this one - an "opportunity" not a threat!!
It really is a bigger deal for Fulham for whom the threat of an 8 point gap to us is a real issue, albeit even they will look to Newcastle and see them as the team to focus on next . Our destiny is not sorted either...
Win for Leeds for me.. Keep Newcastle plummeting like a stone - that said, Newcastle could be the sort of side that Leeds struggle with again - sit deep, pace on the counter if they can commit players forward. I am pretty calm about our game - but dreading the reaction on here. It would be...
Not sure our form in these games is THAT bad recently is it?? Double over Norwich last season, win against Bournemouth at home, Watford away (but 1st game of the season). I know there was the horrible run in the season that saw CH lose his job, and last season defeats vs Watford and Bournemouth...