lake district canary 4,520 Posted February 1, 2020 Hope Vrancic gets more than ten minutes...... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 836 Posted February 1, 2020 Really disappointed Vrancic isn’t starting😢 with the adding of Rupp I think we have enough strength in midfield to sacrifice mcclean for Vrancic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 118 Posted February 1, 2020 Yeah think Vrancic deserved a start after last week's performance. If that didn't get him a start -what would? He must be disappointed. We won't get that level of performance out of McLean or Tettey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,473 Posted February 1, 2020 Looks like a team to cope with the initial onslaught. let's hope Daniel uses his subs this week ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,655 Posted February 1, 2020 ...still maintain McLean has something on Farke...prove me wrong 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renskay 33 Posted February 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: ...still maintain McLean has something on Farke...prove me wrong I reckon it's more likely Mario has an inkling of something in him that Farke doesn't like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,092 Posted February 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Renskay said: I reckon it's more likely Mario has an inkling of something in him that Farke doesn't like. He's a hard man to please for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,473 Posted February 1, 2020 I agree that Mario has much more to offer than The Mayor, but we need to be solid more than anything - creativity isn't our problem. I've seen Vrancic bypassed too often, & that loses us games. Could we play him further forward? I don't think he's as effective from there. It's a problem. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,520 Posted February 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, ron obvious said: Looks like a team to cope with the initial onslaught. let's hope Daniel uses his subs this week ... That makes some sense, but Vrancic scored at Leeds away in the first few minutes last season because of his class. He was on top form last week and simply owned the pitch when he had the ball. Utterly brilliant. I don't think you should leave a player in that kind of form and who has that kind of class on the bench...but....in Farke and the other players we trust - I just hope he gets on the pitch with enough time to show what he can do. We've had several free kicks this season that have just been wasted - have we scored from a direct free kick yet? Vrancic would soon change that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 512 Posted February 1, 2020 Strong side but would rather Vrancic. Watch Mclean play a blinder! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chumino 57 Posted February 1, 2020 19 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Hope Vrancic gets more than ten minutes...... Should have started for me. Earnt his place. Without him and Emi we lack creativity with that starting line up. We have nothing to lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted February 1, 2020 A bit disappointed that neither Vrancic nor Buendia have started. I can understand the case for being a bit forward heavy with both on at the same time but surely with Rupp in for Buendia that frees up the central midfield role? And after McLean's exploits further afield in the number 10 spot in recent games, I'm no longer convinced the CM role is his best position. I don't doubt that if we are losing, Farke won't be afraid to make early substitutions with both coming on around the 60 minute mark - or even earlier depending on our position. Where I do have doubts is if we are 1-0 up, or drawing, Farke may dither in making a proactive substitution to freshen things up and it may cause the momentum to shift as so often seems to be the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,690 Posted February 1, 2020 I hope I'm wrong but are we setting up in fear of Newcastle instead of taking the game to them? We have to win. I don't care if its 1:0 or 5:4 to us. We need creativity and incisiveness. That's what Vrancic does. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 929 Posted February 1, 2020 We'll if it starts to go pear shaped we have the quality on the bench to turn the game around. But the big questions are will Farke realise it's going pear shape and if he does notice it will he do anything about before it's too late. We will see. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,315 Posted February 1, 2020 Although a big fan of Vrancic, i can see why DF has not started with him . Newcastle will almost certainly come at us from the off and have some real pace in their team , not one of Marios fortes' , dealing with runs from deep. ....both maxima and almiron do this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,315 Posted February 1, 2020 Farke explained why Emi doest start in the Presser, returning from injury not 100% ,won't risk him unless needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,821 Posted February 1, 2020 This is the season right here. If we win today then survival is possible; anything else and relegation awaits. I'm not being negative or blaming anyone in particular. We've probably picked up fewer points than our performances have deserved. We probably could have recruited better. We've definitely been unlucky with injuries. I've still enjoyed it and will continue to do so. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted February 1, 2020 Disappointed with vrancic not starting hopefully he'll get on early ,but I feel confident we will win today otbc 😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 498 Posted February 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said: Farke explained why Emi doest start in the Presser, returning from injury not 100% ,won't risk him unless needed. I didn't hear him say that in the press conference & have just reread the live tweets from ncfc & Archant journos. He said Emi has been back in full training since Wed & was in contention today. Nothing about him not being risked today or not being 100% unless Ive missed it ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Vadis 150 Posted February 1, 2020 Stream anyone? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,520 Posted February 1, 2020 Buffstream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted February 1, 2020 Ducking hell! Newcastle’s players look like absolute units in the tunnel. I hope we’re not going to be bullied out of this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Il Pirata 249 Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) Disappointed with no Vrancic, Hernandez or Buendia. I feel like a broken record of late.. but that starting eleven lacks any real pace or directness. It oozes slow build up play, no physicality and general predictability. Here's hoping.... OTBC. Edited February 1, 2020 by Il Pirata Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,701 Posted February 1, 2020 Fancy us for this one, 1-2 🙏. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,315 Posted February 1, 2020 Just now, Diane said: I didn't hear him say that in the press conference & have just reread the live tweets from ncfc & Archant journos. He said Emi has been back in full training since Wed & was in contention today. Nothing about him not being risked today or not being 100% unless Ive missed it ?? Ooops! i'm sure thats what i heard, listened to a podcast of the presser in the bath this morning. thought he said that after the lay off though not injured any more was not , obv , match fit. Could have had Shampoo in my ears though, so apologies all round if im spreading false info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted February 1, 2020 https://buffstreams.tv/live-newcastle-united 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,232 Posted February 1, 2020 Disappointed no Vrancic starting, would have dropped McClean.....just me though.....come on City...little miracle step one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaltimoreBird 127 Posted February 1, 2020 Byram with a great header off of a corner, unfortunately the save was even better. Shame not to be 0-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 1, 2020 Good start, look a bit narrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites