norfolkbroadslim 225 Posted April 13, 2013 The Performance, the performance and the performance. That''s our hardest game (on paper) out of the way until the final game of the season. So now 4 games where we realistically can get points from. Reading at home next week. The tricky part is they really do have nothing to loose. However they also have the worst away record in the league and will be a Championship team next season. We have Grant Holt who has now been given the title of Championship Striker by some, so that is good that we are playing a Championship team next week as Holty will no doubt grab a brace. Wigan are currently beating Millwall and should they do so that will be yet another game for them to fit into their hectic schedule and another focus to distract them. The Cup final comes before the end of the season. I''m sure we will use our performance today as a catalyst to get the points we need, starting with Reading next week. Here''s hoping the Toon Army smash the Mackems tomorrow! Newcastle can now concentrate on the league after being eliminated from Europe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted April 13, 2013 Lots of positive individual performances today too NBS - Bunn was excellent - brilliant reactions to tip Podolski''s shot onto the bar, within inches of saving the penalty and very quick off his line on a number of occasionsHowson I''ve already mentioned on another thread.Tettey and Whittaker both came back in and played well overallAnd finally - Michael ''goal machine'' Turner. An excellent header from an excellent Snodgrass free-kick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,204 Posted April 13, 2013 As Churchill said when told the loss of Tobruk wasa blessing in disguise " it is very effectively disguised"But I agree, hopefully being shafted by officials will inspire the team to pull together and get the points we need. To get over the line starting next week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,150 Posted April 13, 2013 You have to hope the injustice can spur us on: this was not really a game we were expected to get anything from today so to have come close and been shafted again by crappy decisions will hurt the players. But it was always likely to be about the next four games, three of which are at home - that is probably where our fate will be decided. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted April 13, 2013 Isn''t it Stoke away next week, and Reading on 27th? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 78 Posted April 13, 2013 Yes - more drive, urgency and desire. A disappointing outcome but it was pleasing to see two forwards starting even if I would have subbed Holt after about an hour for Becchio. Hopefully, we''ll see that urgency and two forwards against the critical match next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted April 13, 2013 [quote user="Mister Chops"]Isn''t it Stoke away next week, and Reading on 27th?[/quote]Ugh. Obvious binner is obvious etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubai Mark 0 Posted April 13, 2013 Despite the loss I came away having watched the game confident we have enough.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 225 Posted April 13, 2013 Brilliant Wigan won, that can only be a positive![Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
