NUFC vs Sheffield Utd match thread

[Geordie1974]

Got to be happy with the result but we were defensive under Rafa but this is dire to watch results apart.Its a lot worse and more defensive than Rafa ever played.
But the job is getting done so the slug will be happy,just in time for another Christmas fakeover story.

[HughieG]

I thought we played alright today, actually. Well, as expected, but more efficient and structured.

Carroll up front seems to be a better option than Joe Linton running into cul-de-sacs constantly. Jeez he's bad.

[Geordie1974]

I thought we played alright today, actually. Well, as expected, but more efficient and structured.

Carroll up front seems to be a better option than Joe Linton running into cul-de-sacs constantly. Jeez he's bad.

Its effective but I bet if it was any other team playing that way instead of us the majority of us would turn it off.

[Curian]

Its effective but I bet if it was any other team playing that way instead of us the majority of us would turn it off.

Such is the curse of being a Toon fan!!!

[HughieG]

Its effective but I bet if it was any other team playing that way instead of us the majority of us would turn it off.

Absolutely. Quite a few teams are playing this way though.

The way I see it, these tactics are a poor man's Rafa Benitez.

[Derek57]

Once our luck runs out we will be found out with the little amounts of possession and chances we have. If i had been a Sheff Utd fan i would feel robbed.
We must be the worst team to watch from a neutral point of view.

[Curian]

Once our luck runs out we will be found out with the little amounts of possession and chances we have. If i had been a Sheff Utd fan i would feel robbed.
We must be the worst team to watch from a neutral point of view.

Sheffield had there chances and sum but thanks to Dub and solid defense there were denied. Nothing robbed about that, just out smarted them defensively . Not attractive but effective. The "Special One" was a master at that. At least the forwards have started to move slowly in the right direction. Lets hope we have a long run of luck .

[Curian]

Sheffield Manager not gracious in defeat.

[Curian]

Sheffield Manager not gracious in defeat.

Listen to the interviews of the two managers, very telling.

[ghostrider]

I'm over the moon we won 2-0 but not sure how we managed it.
That's the worst performance I've seen us play this season.

The first half was cringeworthy apart from the goal.
The second half was slightly better but definitely not a game to take many positives from, apart from the obvious 3 points.

The defence did play well and I agree Clark was the man of the match.
It looked like we were a bit intimidated with their physicality and definitely struggled with their set pieces and balls into the box, even though we dealt with them, because, at times, it was more a case of carrying luck than decent defending.


The good thing was the defensive organisation.
The bad thing was our inability to actually play some decent football.


However, I'm happy for the win and 3 points and now look forward to our next game against Southampton on Sunday, with more hope for a good result and performance.

I'd hate to have to watch that again.