NorthCarolinaYellow 199 Posted February 6, 2022 Let's talk the Tuesday and Wednesday matches involving the 8-9 clubs at the lower end of the table ... Tuesday Newcastle–Everton West Ham—Watford Burnley—United Wednesday Norwich—Palace Spurs—Southampton City–Brentford Villa–Leeds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthCarolinaYellow 199 Posted February 6, 2022 West Ham, United, Spurs, and City are all fighting for a trophy/place in Europe and should be highly motivated to beat their opponents. Does anyone see one or more of Watford, Burnley, Southampton, or Brentford picking anything up? Maybe a surprise point by the Saints or Bees? It's hard to see too much there. Newcastle–Everton will be fascinating ... no result is terrible for us but I think we'd like to see a draw? I'm convinced Everton are a total mess, Lampard was a bad choice, and they are very much in the relegation fight for now. That leaves our match against Palace. Huge to say the least. Not a "must" win but ... it would be oh so nice to get something out of it and I know that we can. Carrow Road will be buzzing. I cannot wait!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 6,279 Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) Everton didn't look much of a mess yesterday. Obviously new manager bounce is a possibility, and Lampard is unlikely to do much for their defence, but they just look to me to have too much going forward to be in serious trouble. I think we want them to stuff Newcastle. It's Brentford we want to drag into it, and they're conceding so many goals at the moment, I think that's entirely possible. Edited February 6, 2022 by Robert N. LiM 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghoul 13 Posted February 6, 2022 Games like Newcastle Vs Everton and Villa vs Leeds you should always want a draw at this point in the season, because that way a point goes missing, and neither team makes full advantage. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spillay 194 Posted February 7, 2022 9 hours ago, Robert N. LiM said: Everton didn't look much of a mess yesterday. Obviously new manager bounce is a possibility, and Lampard is unlikely to do much for their defence, but they just look to me to have too much going forward to be in serious trouble. I think we want them to stuff Newcastle. It's Brentford we want to drag into it, and they're conceding so many goals at the moment, I think that's entirely possible. Everton and probably Newcastle will be fine, as you rightly say its Brentford for me that we have to try and reel in. They are in woeful form lately, we still have to play them at the Carra, which will be a huge game, beat them and they are right in the mire if they arent already by that point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,204 Posted February 7, 2022 17 hours ago, NorthCarolinaYellow said: Let's talk the Tuesday and Wednesday matches involving the 8-9 clubs at the lower end of the table ... Tuesday Newcastle–Everton West Ham—Watford Burnley—United Wednesday Norwich—Palace Spurs—Southampton City–Brentford Villa–Leeds We’re playing twice on Wednesday then? That’s got to be a stretch for the squad… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 864 Posted February 7, 2022 17 hours ago, NorthCarolinaYellow said: West Ham, United, Spurs, and City are all fighting for a trophy/place in Europe and should be highly motivated to beat their opponents. . … That leaves our match against Palace. Huge to say the least. Not a "must" win but ... it would be oh so nice to get something out of it and I know that we can. Carrow Road will be buzzing. I cannot wait!! LDC would applaud your confidence and high ambition for the season 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,924 Posted February 7, 2022 Everton won't be in any serious danger and we've already played them twice. Any games they have v the bottom 6 I'd be strongly in favour of them winning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthCarolinaYellow 199 Posted February 7, 2022 You lot are very confident in Everton despite their terrible form, having scored fewer goals than Brentford, having the 6th worst GD in the league, now being managed by Frank Lampard, etc. Sure, they'll probably be fine in the end but they are woeful. They're nowhere near mid-table safety alongside Villa etc. at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthCarolinaYellow 199 Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, GenerationA47 said: LDC would applaud your confidence and high ambition for the season "Look, we've 16 matches left to play for which means 48 points for a total of 64. Being conservative and saying we won't win 2-3 of those matches ... that still puts us squarely in serious contention for Europa League which I believe we should be aiming for. Why not?" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 864 Posted February 7, 2022 16 minutes ago, NorthCarolinaYellow said: "Look, we've 16 matches left to play for which means 48 points for a total of 64. Being conservative and saying we won't win 2-3 of those matches ... that still puts us squarely in serious contention for Europa League which I believe we should be aiming for. Why not?" Excellent Now confirm the United you meant was also the one we all assumed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeymarSmith 136 Posted February 7, 2022 So what are the three teams people think are going come end of may? I think you can make a case with Brentford but they do have points on the board already Everton you would fancy will stay, even if poor form, Frank surely can't make that big a mess can he? We have to have been considered dead and burried but deano and shakey have gave us a chance, we are prob the form team down there Watford. Should be gone but Roy is handy, do we fancy him to pull them out? Burnley. Games in hand, and dyce knows what he is doing as does the squad, but is this one year too many (much like Wigan 6/7years ago) Newcastle. Hmm, didn't exactly go for it this window, it wouldn't fill me with confidence if I was a fan. Eddie Howe is a 🃏 Is there a side I'm missing who should be considered as part of the scrap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 6,279 Posted February 7, 2022 No, I think you're right. To stay up we need to finish above three out of Brentford, Watford, Newcastle and Burnley. I think it's tough, but just about doable. Going to need a win and a draw from the games against Palace and Southampton to keep us in contention, given that you have to expect two defeats from the Citeh and Liverpool games. Goes without saying that Wednesday is hoooooooooge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeymarSmith 136 Posted February 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: No, I think you're right. To stay up we need to finish above three out of Brentford, Watford, Newcastle and Burnley. I think it's tough, but just about doable. Going to need a win and a draw from the games against Palace and Southampton to keep us in contention, given that you have to expect two defeats from the Citeh and Liverpool games. Goes without saying that Wednesday is hoooooooooge. Agreed! Got me ticket and night off sorted and gunna scream me lungs out! Come on you yellows! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeymarSmith 136 Posted February 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: No, I think you're right. To stay up we need to finish above three out of Brentford, Watford, Newcastle and Burnley. I think it's tough, but just about doable. Going to need a win and a draw from the games against Palace and Southampton to keep us in contention, given that you have to expect two defeats from the Citeh and Liverpool games. Goes without saying that Wednesday is hoooooooooge. Agreed! Got me ticket and night off sorted and gunna scream me lungs out! Come on you yellows! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 6,279 Posted February 7, 2022 I used to live in Croydon and have experienced so much suffering at Selhurst Park. It's about time a game against Palace brought us some joy. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,951 Posted February 7, 2022 I know it looks like they are comfortably placed mid-table, but Leicester yesterday looked dire defensively and have been letting in shedloads since just before Xmas. Still an outside chance they may get dragged in, and with the behaviour of some of their fans yesterday that would be just reward (although if the Foxes board made a public stand on identifying and banning those idiots I might reconsider that last bit). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrD66M 149 Posted February 7, 2022 8 hours ago, NeymarSmith said: So what are the three teams people think are going come end of may? I think you can make a case with Brentford but they do have points on the board already Everton you would fancy will stay, even if poor form, Frank surely can't make that big a mess can he? We have to have been considered dead and burried but deano and shakey have gave us a chance, we are prob the form team down there Watford. Should be gone but Roy is handy, do we fancy him to pull them out? Burnley. Games in hand, and dyce knows what he is doing as does the squad, but is this one year too many (much like Wigan 6/7years ago) Newcastle. Hmm, didn't exactly go for it this window, it wouldn't fill me with confidence if I was a fan. Eddie Howe is a 🃏 Is there a side I'm missing who should be considered as part of the scrap? Fat Frank has made a mistake I think. Not because of rejecting us, but a coach with as limited experience as himself would be wise to join a club in the summer to have time to know and shape a squad. Pressure to deliver. Toss of a coin, whether Everton survives. My prediction - Brentford, Burnley, Newcastle. NCFC finish this season 5 points above relegation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluefloyd 58 Posted February 7, 2022 Everton Seem to have this 'they're too big to go down' rhetoric swirling around their name. They have a decent player in Richarlison. January business was underwhelming and defensively they look poor. Frank's bounce might lead to goals but I bet they concede plenty too. They are very much still in the mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted February 7, 2022 I feel there are 5 teams in this battle, and Brentford are one of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
