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Match Day Thread Blackburn v Toon

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  1. Givemeursaltytears

    Givemeursaltytears Well-Known Member

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    Should be not throw in young Murphy next to Schar?
     
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  2. Toonitus

    Toonitus Well-Known Member

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    Nah the plan seems to be to just go back to Ashley's side in case they aren't still ****e like they always were.
     
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  3. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Yes, hell yes
     
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  4. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    WTF you going on about now CC?

    Of the 11 who started against Arsenal, only 3 were from the Ashley era.
     
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  5. Roland Deschain

    Roland Deschain Well-Known Member

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    All I know is if Howe doesn't win this match, he's done.

    Arsenal, there was no desire, no fight. Felt like players were just not interested. If fans are looking at it thinking "why doesn't he try something new", then you'd imagine players are too.

    We just don't seem to be improving or learning. I don't know if there's a wider malaise at the club, frustration at the shackles, or whether there are questions being asked of the coaching. It all just feels really flat and uninteresting.
     
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  6. Toonitus

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    Most the squad and people suggesting we play them instead of our best players.
     
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  7. Toonitus

    Toonitus Well-Known Member

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    Wolves will be interesting regardless... our fans think we're superior so if they lose Eddie Howe will finally be exposed along with the never ending excuses the fans are making.

    We're dreadful.
     
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  8. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    Right, so by "the plan" you mean the views of fans online, not the actual team selection by Howe?

    As I said, I'd like to see this starting 11:

    Karius
    Tripps
    Schar
    Botman
    Livramento
    Longstaff
    Bruno
    Willock
    Gordon
    Isak
    Barnes
     
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  9. Toonitus

    Toonitus Well-Known Member

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    I absolutely agree mate but Howe is a boring **** and doesn't know which way is up when things aren't his way.

    He's already submitted I can see it is his demeanor before ,during and after games.

    This game should be a win ... wolves is a more accurate test... he's definitely got to sort this out fast or get rid.
     
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  10. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    OR it might just mean he's going all out for the cup... like you requested.

    :bandit:
     
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  11. Toonitus

    Toonitus Well-Known Member

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    He played some of them vs Arsenal... totally futile aswel. The worst thing is I watched his presser and he said the plan was right ! He's also boring .. he sinks into his shell passively... just floats along.... he did exactly the same at Bournemouth which is why I can recognise it.
     
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  12. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    So who do you want to see him starting v Blackburn and then v Wolves?

    Who would you select for those 2 games and in what formation(s).
     
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  13. Toonitus

    Toonitus Well-Known Member

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    I don't know why I keep having to explain this, but I couldn't care less about Wolves or the rest of this Premier League season.

    When I say all about the cup I mean it... go all out .. make sure if we get through our best players are reserved for the cup fixture.

    Are you with me ? It's been 70 years mate going on 1000. Finishing 8th I couldn't care less about might aswel be 17th to me.
     
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  14. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    Yes I am with you on goung for it in the cup. I really want to see us give it a go. But where I disagree is when you even contradict yourself.

    You can't have it both ways just because it suits your anti-Howe feelings. If we go for the cup, at the risk if the league position, it's exactly that. You can't then moan about a league game against Wolves.

    I mean, I know you WILL, but you're arguing with yourself.
     
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  15. Toonitus

    Toonitus Well-Known Member

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    No because I didn't say lose to Wolves on purpose did I ? Perhaps the word prioritise means something different if you're a black belt ?

    Now sit down and just accept I want to win a cup more than 8th place and accept howes job isn't as important either.
     
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  16. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    Ahhh, so you want him to win the cup AND finish the league in a European place.

    Right, why didn't you just say that was your level of expectation for Eddie? You clearly think very highly of him then.

    You might want to edit your poll prediction as I'm sure you said we'd finish lower.
     
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  17. Toonitus

    Toonitus Well-Known Member

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    What I want is him to put winning a cup before the Premier league games. I don't care if he loses his job that's his problem.

    I voted 8th or below and never changed it! Others I've watched filtering down the poll.
     
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  18. Toonitus

    Toonitus Well-Known Member

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    Please forgive me for thinking winning a cup would be better than finishing 8th in the league. I'm sick of seeing Newcastle win cups.
     
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  19. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    Soooooo, who do you want to see as our starting 11 tomorrow night?

    Offer something other than just criticism.
     
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  20. Toonitus

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    Are you on glue tonight mate I agreed with your suggestion twice. What do you want me to suck your cock while I tell you that once more ?
     
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