2015/16 Barclays Premier League Thread - General Discussion - FM24/25 Update

Number 1

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04 Oct 2015 00:21:50

I only saw this from MOTD, which is obviously a distorted picture, but it does look as though Newcastle should've added to the Mitrovic goal - and not just in the goal that was scored but offside.

But its a bit uneasy that after Aguero got one, he was soon pretty much granted free rein to get another four on top of that, and via some hideous defending. Although in fairness his third and fourth goals were excellent finishes. Also felt De Bruyne got such an easy opportunity, even with an unconventional and artistic finish.

Much as NUFC fans are happy to wail about the familiar scapegoats (Coloccini, Sissoko, Anita, Janmaat, Gouffran - although he will agree he's not a DM), there's a lot that needs to be done. I do agree there's been some positives of the last pair - should've beaten Chelsea and better for the first part today - but if we don't beat Norwich next time out, then a desperate relegation battle looms. So, no pressure.

Its not a comfortable scene because McClaren said "Judge me after 10 games"... we have ten in all competitions and our only conquest so far is the side currently 9th in League Two. Not ideal.

Shola

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04 Oct 2015 00:57:34

We've got most of the hard games out of the way - West Ham and Watford maybe the only two I would be expecting to win. Everton and Sours maybe the only two 'hard' games remaining. So Newcastle need to be aiming to get something like 25/33 points - from the 'easier' games

Jason

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04 Oct 2015 01:48:10

The only bit of credit he comes out of that interview with is about the players being responsible for results and that a run of games cannot be pinned on just the manager.

I agree with that. Everything else he says is bollocks.

Number 1

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04 Oct 2015 11:29:06

Advocaat has reportedly quit Sunderland.

Looks like they're trying their "replace manager two games before the derby and bank on a lift in that game" trick again.

By Shola | On 04 October 2015 - 00:57 AM

We've got most of the hard games out of the way - West Ham and Watford maybe the only two I would be expecting to win. Everton and Sours maybe the only two 'hard' games remaining. So Newcastle need to be aiming to get something like 25/33 points - from the 'easier' games

I do agree we've been given a proper arsehat of a fixture list, which at least is more understanding than our run of no wins from a comparatively easy opening 8 last season. But we're at a major disadvantage already, and if we don't get wins sharpish, we're in the shit. It is perhaps a bit easy to wonder if the club has an inbuilt losing mentality, but surely we can be better than the shite currently being produced.

mr.SPANKY

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04 Oct 2015 11:35:00

Just finished watching the NRL grand final and now waiting on Liverpool. Soooo pumped. Hopefully tonight is a good night!

Ninja

15 years ago

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04 Oct 2015 12:13:41

Genuinely conflicted between wanting Liverpool to get humped for the hilarity of it all or wanting them to win so Brenton can carry on his stellar work.

Jason

18 years ago

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4,641

04 Oct 2015 12:15:20

Both games to finish 0-0

mr.SPANKY

18 years ago

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04 Oct 2015 12:17:12

Hope not, wanting a Coutinho screamer from 30 out for a decent payout.

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04 Oct 2015 12:35:43

By Jason | On 04 October 2015 - 12:15 PM

Both games to finish 0-0

Yeah I bet Swansea-Spurs will be the most entertaining of these three games because its the one not on TV.

Sam

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04 Oct 2015 12:36:40

Advocaat gone.

Based Jorge

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04 Oct 2015 12:38:16

Not surprised. Felt sorry for him at the end, he did all he could/

Ninja

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04 Oct 2015 13:09:44

I'd be a bit pissed off if I was a Sunderland fan.

He did well enough last year, should have left in the summer. Recruited badly after the season started, and now is running away.

Not necessarily his fault, but from the way its panned out it doesn't look like his hearts been in it this season. The club perhaps should have seen that happening.