A Load of Squit 5,224 Posted October 25, 2020 its so bad that Jacob Murphy is getting a game! 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 528 Posted October 25, 2020 As a wing-back allegedly. Also Everton played a defensive midfielder as a right back - not sure it did them much good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,285 Posted October 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, Trevor Hockey's Beard said: As a wing-back allegedly. Also Everton played a defensive midfielder as a right back - not sure it did them much good. We know he was played out of position but Everton fans seem to think our club ( so mr Webber ) have robbed them. Funny old game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,842 Posted October 25, 2020 Stuart "Arthur Daley" Webber. Does he wear a sheepskin coat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 256 Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Well b back said: We know he was played out of position but Everton fans seem to think our club ( so mr Webber ) have robbed them. Funny old game. If the Everton fans think we charged them too much for Godfrey then they complain to their club for putting the bid in. We had no need to sell and wanted to keep all our talent for this season, so were never going to let him go cheaply Edited October 25, 2020 by HazzaJet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted October 25, 2020 It's only fair given how much we paid for Naismith. Anyway they didn't buy him as right back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,285 Posted October 25, 2020 43 minutes ago, HazzaJet said: If the Everton fans think we charged them too much for Godfrey then they complain to their club for putting the bid in. We had no need to sell and wanted to keep all our talent for this season, so were never going to let him go cheaply You have summed it up lovely, we say he was a talent, they call him a duffer ( think that’s Scouse for Naismith as Surfer points out ). Football fans are wonderful things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 762 Posted October 25, 2020 Murphy's just equalised Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,224 Posted October 25, 2020 And he's scored!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was terrible keeping by Patricia-oh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted October 25, 2020 It’s funny, really liked and like Ben Godfrey, but last season we were arguably at our most solid and sound at the back during the spell Hanley and Zimbo played together. It was noticeable in that spell of games that there was less panic, flapping, and pressurised balls being played back to TK. We’ve now won 3 on the spin since Hanley came back in. Granted, it must be factored in that we have another Ben playing at the back now too, and perhaps he’s also made a big difference. But I do think Grant is quite underrated, and certainly as good a CB as you will find in the Championship. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,285 Posted October 25, 2020 Bet you wish you had got delayed when mentioning Murphy lol Nice freekick and looks as good at full back as Lewis today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,184 Posted October 25, 2020 2 hours ago, A Load of Squit said: its so bad that Jacob Murphy is getting a game! 😀 And Jacob Murphy - who has been Newcastle's best player according to the Radio 5 commentary - pops up with a vital equaliser. 🙂😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,224 Posted October 25, 2020 Just now, Thirsty Lizard said: And Jacob Murphy - who has been Newcastle's best player according to the Radio 5 commentary - pops up with a vital equaliser. 🙂😉 I'm not the official 'motivation coach' for Newcastle but after today I'm expecting to be given a full time role. 😀 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,285 Posted October 25, 2020 1 minute ago, A Load of Squit said: I'm not the official 'motivation coach' for Newcastle but after today I'm expecting to be given a full time role. 😀 Fair play for coming back, most would have avoided the message board, let alone this thread for a couple of days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crispeduk 282 Posted October 25, 2020 Wound Geordie mates up at the time by suggesting they bought the wrong Murphy (not true of course, they're both good lads) and guiltily hated it when it went wrong for Jacob. So absolutely delighted for him today and hope Brucie now gives him a run in the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted October 25, 2020 Murphy had a really good game, Ex Norwich wingbacks for the Toon Army today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,835 Posted October 25, 2020 Admittedly Murphy is a tad awful most of the time but that free kick was pretty neat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,085 Posted October 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Admittedly Murphy is a tad awful most of the time No he isn't. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,842 Posted October 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Van wink said: Murphy had a really good game, Ex Norwich wingbacks for the Toon Army today. A load of City rejects on display today. Forster. Ruddy. Bertrand. Godfrey. Lewis. Redmond. Murphy. Maddison. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,815 Posted October 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Herman said: A load of City rejects on display today. Forster. Ruddy. Bertrand. Godfrey. Lewis. Redmond. Murphy. Maddison. Some of those ' rejects ' added getting on for £100 million to the coffers so i assume that word was tongue in cheek Herman ? 🤔 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,552 Posted October 26, 2020 I don't often watch MOTD, but to see Lewis and Godfrey in action was too much not to miss. How Ancelotti could do that to Godfrey I don't know for his first match with Everton. Godfrey is versatile as we all know, but playing right back was barmy. From the highlights it looked as if Godfrey had two free players to cover on his side of the pitch and was receiving no or very little help from those around him. Lewis looks the real deal though and seemed to play well, but the highlight was that goal by Jacob - great to see him in action and doing well - and a little bit surprising that the more senior players around him allowed him to take that free kick. Great goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Block Y Seat 176 80 Posted October 27, 2020 Murphy earned his place in the side and practiced free kicks in training so👏👏👏. Lewis and Murphy having a City connection can only be a plus for their futures at Newcastle during good and bad times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,365 Posted October 27, 2020 We all know we shafted Newcastle over Murphy. Flatters to deceive most of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Block Y Seat 176 80 Posted October 27, 2020 I’d rather look at the positives. Time will tell over the coming season. It probably helps him playing in an empty stadium as fans aren’t on his back🎃. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites