NUFC vs Qarabag

[Ragatino]

Tripz wanted someone else to take the pen as Gordon was on a Hatrick. However, Gordon was having none of it.

Nothing serious. All sorted at half time in the dressing room.

[Jammy89]

Also understandable.

Trips looking out for team.

Gordon looking out for his goals scored - would Shearer have handed it over . . . No chance.

[Jammy89]

Just discovered we had 7 English players start for us last night as well.

This is the most English players, starting for an English team in the CL since Man Utd in 97/98.

[Ragatino]

Just discovered we had 7 English players start for us last night as well.

This is the most English players, starting for an English team in the CL since Man Utd in 97/98.

Neave looked at home, produced a decent cross which could have been converted and he got into the right positions on many occasions. He should have bagged a goal.

I hope he get's the start in the home leg.

[Jammy89]

Neave looked at home, produced a decent cross which could have been converted and he got into the right positions on many occasions. He should have bagged a goal.

I hope he get's the start in the home leg.

Agreed.

With a 5 goal lead and at home, you'd think this is the ideal game for him to start.

[Jammy89]

Neave started for U21s tonight and got on score sheet as well.

[toptoon]

He won?t start v Qarabag. Hope he gets on at HT which he should if the tie is over by then.

[toonphil]

I'd like to see him get more minutes definitely.

[Jammy89]

He won?t start v Qarabag. Hope he gets on at HT which he should if the tie is over by then.

You're right that he won't but I would like to see him start.

We're 5 goals up and we'll be at home.

Start some youngsters and have names on bench ready for swapping over if needed, otherwise, let them have a break.

[Ragatino]

At 6-1 up the team should be heavily rotated.

With Tonali taking a kicking from Rodri yesterday he needs a break.

I'd play Alex instead of Hall.

Ramsdale instead of Pope but the keeper can carry on.

Sean Neave should start up top with Gordon out wide left. Swapping for Barnes at half time to give both a run out without emtying the tank.

J.Murph for Elanga.

Woltemade should start again in the dropped 9 position. I want the lad to get some confidence and goals.

Alas, Shahar should get a run out at RB but I doubt Eddie will take Tripz out.

Keeper
Shahar, Thiaw, Burn, Murphy
Ramsey, Joelinton
Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
Neave

[Jammy89]

Agree with that team Rag.

Trips should be taken out, he's 35 and cannot play 90 minutes every game with the way we play.

It's noticable at best of times now, let alone when he is knackered.

[toptoon]

If we happen to go 0-2 down after 10 mins what will you be thinking?

[Jammy89]

If we happen to go 0-2 down after 10 mins what will you be thinking?

Bugger - lets get the big names on.

We still have a 3 goal lead.

[Curian]

Newcastle to win on penalties after extra time 10-9

[Ragatino]

If we happen to go 0-2 down after 10 mins what will you be thinking?

The levels of player in the squad, the youth especially, Need the acid test. Clearly Qarabag are not Premiership level, they would be a decent chimpo team.

With the injuries and the need to rest players to ensure the lads beat Everton at the weekend and a 5 goal cushion, there is no better time to put trust in those fringe players.

Give them a chance to impress. With 5 subs these days & the showing in Baku, Newcastle United's squad players aren't so bad as to capitulate ao dramatically for this fixture to be anything other than score draw at worst.