The Official Newcastle United Thread

[fathomfive]

Crappy goal aside, there's effort there.

Wilson should have made the keeper work at least.

[Skyedriver]

Mannginger said:

(would Dubs have got it)?

Think so.
We're playing better against Liverpool than City were.
We've had a couple of attempts at goal and City were 2 goals down by half time.

[TX1]

Weak goal, couple of deflections to be fair.
Do not have much faith in Wilson creating a goal, if a header comes his way he stands a chance but he looks really rusty.

[Xenoous]

I believe Dubravka saves that. I don't think Pope deserves to get back after the run Martin had. Wilson is so rusty.

That being said, 1-0 at half time. Anything can happen. HWTL.

[TX1]

Totally agree Dubravka should probably be playing.

[fathomfive]

I'd rather have Dubs in goal, as I think he offers more mobility than Pope.

Wilson never really going to trouble the Liverpool defence with pace, so it's comfortable for them.

[Mannginger]

By the way, did anyone else hear the commentators say that even the rain doesn't touch Salah? Absolute piss take really

[Skyedriver]

Could this be the time for Osula to shine?

[Xenoous]

Mannginger said:

By the way, did anyone else hear the commentators say that even the rain doesn't touch Salah? Absolute piss take really

Yeah they really are so far up Liverpools hole at the moment, Salah especially.

[fathomfive]

Masters of our own downfall.

[Skyedriver]

Feck.
Thought we were getting into the game.

[Xenoous]

Expected. Shame. Never really thought we'd get anything. They're unstoppable at the moment.

Can only hope we have a completely different game plan in two weeks time.

[Mannginger]

My only hope is champions league makes them keep a few out to rest for the final. Mind you they can probably relax a bit on the premier league now

[fathomfive]

I think we'll be a different proposition with Isak, Joelinton and Botman back.

[ellroy]

Just said the same thing, we have some good players but to try and get a result against this lot at their place without those three was always a forlorn hope.

[Mannginger]

fathomfive said:

I think we'll be a different proposition with Isak, Joelinton and Botman back.

Agreed. We weren't shamed tonight albeit Liverpool felt well within themselves.

Hall excellent as usual, Bruno really quiet, oddly so, same with all our midfield really.

Liverpool are just really good this year but at least we tried this evening.

[Skyedriver]

fathomfive said:

I think we'll be a different proposition with Isak, Joelinton and Botman back.

Was just thinking the same.
Willock played OK in Joelinton's place, Bruno seemed a little short of his usual self. Always liked Schar but he's only been 90% this season.
Lewis Hall a star, Lewis Miley getting stuck in, impressive. AG10 worked hard the full 90 mins, Murphy kept out of the game by their defence.
Wilson just no longer the star player he was and Osula needs time (and some lessons from Isak).

[Chicken Chaser]

Hall again our best player. Dubs should have been in net, Schar showing his age. Wilson miles off it.

[SWoll]

Mannginger said:

My only hope is champions league makes them keep a few out to rest for the final. Mind you they can probably relax a bit on the premier league now

The final is after the CL games and right before an international break so I wouldn't expect anything other than a full strength side.

You'll be a much tougher challenge in the final if Isak is fit obviously.

[fathomfive]

Chicken Chaser said:

Hall again our best player. Dubs should have been in net, Schar showing his age. Wilson miles off it.

Schar miles off it now by the looks of it.