Newcastle v West Ham Match Thread - Saturday 26th August - 15:00

Expat_HammerExpat_Hammer
edited August 2017 in Match Threads
Well, Baz looks like he's left last years run well and truly behind him, so time for a change.

Of course I've got a 100% track record for match threads ;lol

But if Baz has turned to the dark side then maybe I've become the new hope

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Comments

  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    I've no idea what the score will be, but one thing I'm sure of is that we will concede.
  • adecokeradecoker
    I know that we would save on air fares, hotel bills and the rest but I doubt that we would actually concede even though Newcastle is an awful long way to go just to get beaten.
  • WHU_Champo_league_in_7_yearsWHU_Champo_league_in_7_years
    Rice did enough to keep his place imo

    Fonte and Ayew were imo awful and have been since they joined (Ayew has got some goals but never actually had a 'great' game) and should be dropped...but we haven't exactly got depth at centre back if Reid injury is serious

    Happy Antonio is back he showed the drive and determination that has made him such a key player for us and Hernandez already showing us what he's capable

    Really hope we can push Carvalho over the line although atm it doesn't look good/confident
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    Good luck Slav and the Lads.
  • LukerzLukerz
    Hart
    Zabaleta - Collins - Ogbonna
    Byram - Obiang - Rice - Cresswell
    Ayew - Antonio
    Chicharito

    Adrian, Fonte, Masuaku, Kouyate, Noble, Lanzini, Sakho
  • Pearces_Left_FootPearces_Left_Foot
    If we lose this bilic will be under immense pressure even a draw not good we need a big performance. Going for a nervy 2-1 win
  • Putney_HammerPutney_Hammer
    Can't see us winning up there we never do just glad we aren't the only ones on 0 points but that won't last forever that Huddersfield game will be huge now just hope we don't crack under the pressure of it ;weep
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    Rice was alright but I think Obiang was better while he was on and has a more active impact on our midfield. If it's between the two I'd go with Obiang (though hopefully Rice plays against Cheltenham). Maybe they could play together instead of Noble but that's unlikely.

    We really need Kouyate back. Without Obiang and Kouyate, our midfield is very passive – Noble throws himself at things but doesn't drive us forward.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Noble throws himself at things but arrives after the event!
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Even if we don't it should.
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    What happens if we beat Cheltenham ;hmm TWC only does cup game threads?
  • NEoldironNEoldiron
    What other PL team would Noble get into? ;hmm
  • Pearces_Left_FootPearces_Left_Foot
    Bottom of the table clash
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    The Alan Pardew derby ;biggrin
  • VorselaarhammerVorselaarhammer
    They have a much better defence than us....
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    edited August 2017
    Newcastle?

    No they have not.
  • VorselaarhammerVorselaarhammer
    3vs7.... ;thumbsup

    We need a sarcasm emoji.....
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    ;lol
  • FortuneseekerFortuneseeker
    Vorse,

    If they had played Man U it would be 5v7 as they score four goals every game.
  • MunichHammerMunichHammer
    Newcastle haven't scored in a PL goal since May 2015 so expect a hattrick.
  • PengemanPengeman
    Our last win at Newcastle was in 2012 with a Kevin Nolan goal. We are due another one but I fear for our defence - slow and pedestrian without Reid. That said I would prefer Collins (always gives 1000%) to Fonte (has he had any good games for WHU?). Assuming that the Cheltenham game does cause any upset or injuries and Lanzini is fit I would go for.

    Adrian
    Collins -Reid- Ogbonna
    Byram - Obiang - Kouyate - Cresswell
    Lanzini - Antonio
    Hernandez

    Subs: Hart, Masuaku, Zabaleta, Rice, Noble, Sakho, Haksabanovic.

    Nothing against Rice but need more experienced players to get the season rolling.
  • alderzalderz
    Assuming 3 at the back remains off the table:

    Hart; Zabaleta Collins Ogbonna Cresswell; Obiang Kouyate Rice; Antonio Hernandez Ayew
  • chicagohammerchicagohammer
    What we need here is 3 points to steady the ship, at least a clean sheet, Newcastle will be feeling the need as well so it is going to be an intense affair.

  • alderzalderz
    I think Hernandez in a 3 is more because people want a 3 in midfield rather than a 2 to give more protection.
  • LukerzLukerz
    Does Arnautovic's 3 game ban include Cheltenham?
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    I hope so.
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Yes, all senior competitive games count towards the ban.
  • VorselaarhammerVorselaarhammer
    Little Pea was certainly the pick of the performances (honorable mention for Antonio) not only his goals.

    He also played on the Left wing and put in a really good shift.

    Excellent attitude which is what we hoped for when signing recognized players.

    Lets hope Arnie decided to follow his lead.. Not only the fully deserved red card but his crosses and corners, please try to beat the first man...
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    Still think we should go back to the 4-4-2 diamond that Allardyce used.

    Obiang holding, Lanzini at the tip, Antonio up top with Hernandez, Not sure who plays either side of the diamond though.
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    Yeold - Sam used Noble and Kouyate with the fullbacks overlapping to provide the width.

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