Monroe Transfer 0 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) All the makings of an absolute hiding. Don't quite get this - we're still one of the most in form clubs, just had a (very) off day. Don't get me wrong, on paper I'd expect them to win (better players, at home etc). People have expected "absolute hidings" from a few teams this season, Spurs have been the only ones who delivered on that. Hardly thought we'd be getting thrashed by the likes of Fulham and Wigan especially after beating them both at SJP. Edited April 29, 2012 by Monroe Transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Bells tits 1 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 We are but 0-4 to wigan is a serious chink in the armor wouldnt you say MT? We deserve credit for one thing though, when we do lose, we do so properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Only one club off the top of my head has scored less than 3 goals and beaten us (Arsenal). And then I think West Brom are the only other side to beat us a single goal margin. You're right, when we lose, we really lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Bells tits 1 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) Has to do with the fact that we get found out, we really get found out and the back four dissolves into nano particles. Basically it buckles under pressure, Simpson and Williamson the usual suspects. It would be funny if it wasnt for the small matter of a certain continental competition who has decided on some silly rules regarding conceded goals over 2 legs.. Edited April 29, 2012 by Lake Bells tits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 far too negative you lot. One dodgy result doesn't negate an entire season; this will be a result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Has to do with the fact that we get found out, we really get found out and the back four dissolves into nano particles. Basically it buckles under pressure, Simpson and Williamson the usual suspects. It would be funny if it wasnt for the small matter of a certain continental competition who has decided on some silly rules regarding conceded goals over 2 legs.. At least we'll have improved the clear weakness in the team (the defence) by next season. It's pleasing to see that almost all of the transfer speculation links us to defenders. Must be something in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Bells tits 1 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hopefully, it should have been rectified in january though. I guess the "long lines" transfer policy that has yielded our success so far deserves a break from critizism though, but I really feel like our quantum leap from Championship to top-6 have made a few positions very weak all of a sudden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYD 0 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 This is a nailed on draw, Chelsea will be happy with a draw so will us. Chelsea will win the rest of their games and we wont. We'll finish 6th, and I'm over the moon with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5937 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 But you seem to think that fifth puts us in the Champions League and it doesn't. No I don't. You seem to think the Europa league doesn't have a group stage and it does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34595 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 We're in the Europa League regardless though. 6th gets in regardless of combinations of results. We might have a qualifying round, but if we can't get through that then we might as well pack it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5937 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Partizan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Bells tits 1 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 We're in the Europa League regardless though. 6th gets in regardless of combinations of results. We might have a qualifying round, but if we can't get through that then we might as well pack it in. if chelsea win the CL and finish 5th, 4th and 6th get EL yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34595 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Partizan? That was a CL qualifier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34595 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 if chelsea win the CL and finish 5th, 4th and 6th get EL yes? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Time to pick ourselves up for Wednesday. As Mummy always said "you can only do your best". Still all to play for and still a great season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Mark Halsey will referee Newcastle United's Premier League fixture away at Chelsea on Wednesday night (7.45pm kick-off). It will be the third time this season that the Lancashire-based official has overseen a Magpies' match. Halsey has twice been in charge of 2-1 wins for Alan Pardew's side - at Wolves in October, and at home against Aston Villa in February. In total this term, Halsey has refereed 30 games, issuing 70 yellow cards and not a single red cards. The 50-year-old began officiating in 1989 and it wasn't long before he got appointed to the National List of referees. Halsey was promoted to the Premier League in 1999 and his first game in the top flight came in August of that year with a 1-1 draw between Wimbledon and Coventry. In August 2009, Halsey was diagnosed with lymphoma of the glands and underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour in his throat. He made his refereeing comeback in April 2010 and has re-established himself as one of the best in the top flight. At Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, Halsey will be assisted by Simon Beck and Andy Halliday, with Andre Marriner the game's fourth official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5937 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 That was a CL qualifier. It was a qualifier nonetheless. The less games we have to play to get into the group stages the better. Not sure what the issue is? 5th gets us more league money and fewer qualifiers to play in Europe. It's better for the club all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3206 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I think our only hope is that Chelsea play a weakened team with one eye on the FA cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestBaNone 0 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I think we'll beat them. We'll be looking to bounce back, and this isn't their biggest game this week. In a way, the Wigan loss could be a good result if it gives us a kick up the arse for the next 3 games. They're canny shit this season Chelsea, Sturridge gave Ryan Taylor at left-back the run around at our place, I worry that if he plays that Santon might not be defensive-minded enough to deal with him. Anyone else thinking start Perchino at LB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 We usually do alright at Stamford Bridge. One of those games where Shola sees red and white. I think we'll get something - Chelsea aren't all that special this season and they'll be knackered. Pards will have read the riot act so the team will put in a better performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Bells tits 1 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 We usually do alright at Stamford Bridge. One of those games where Shola sees red and white. I think we'll get something - Chelsea aren't all that special this season and they'll be knackered. Pards will have read the riot act so the team will put in a better performance. Sure looked knackered vs QPR.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Chelsea scoring for fun and full on confidence, us just taking a hiding from a team that might still get relegated. 0-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestBaNone 0 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 The very thought of Cisse going two games in a row without scoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4224 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/may/01/alan-pardew-newcastle-united-chelsea?CMP=twt_gu I impressed, and surprised, with the way pardew studies the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Andrew modding the Chinese language forum there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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