Topic: Newcastle United vs Norwich City - Pre Match Thread. 3pm KO 1/2/20

[Robster]

Jammy t*** will still get a win.

[St1pe]

I really think we’ve got to have at least one of Schar or Lejeune at cb, especially in this 5 at the back we’re playing. You need some of those centre backs to be able to pick out a pass.

Huge game for Bentaleb after only having the cup game in months too.

Gut feeling is we’ll make a tit of ourselves today and lose. Hope I’m massively wrong and Joelinton bangs some in.

[xLiaaamx]

That back three didn't even defend well last time. Horrendous.

[Infinitely Content]

Danny Rose walking into the dressing room with a copy of Rhonda Byrne's The Secret.

[Infinitely Content]

I really think we’ve got to have at least one of Schar or Lejeune at cb, especially in this 5 at the back we’re playing. You need some of those centre backs to be able to pick out a pass.

Huge game for Bentaleb after only having the cup game in months too.

Gut feeling is we’ll make a tit of ourselves today and lose. Hope I’m massively wrong and Joelinton bangs some in.

Ridiculous not to start Schar.

[joeyt]

Even more daft when Lazaro or Rose can't play midweek

[Tiresias]

Yes, and if ever there was an opportunity for Bruce to start to demonstrate the apparently 'attacking' football he wants us to play but pragmatism has stopped him now is it, instead he is cedeing the possession game to norwich and setting up to defend for a draw.

[Big Geordie]

Just more of the same, isn't it? Set up to not lose.

[TRon]

So why is Matty not in the squad? Is he in Milan?

[Tiresias]

However I think Bruce will honestly believe that is the first choice best CB combination.

[Ian W]

The bench would batter the team.

[Kanji]

Look at that bench lolol

[Kanji]

Even more daft when Lazaro or Rose can't play midweek

If not registered for first tie (Lazaro) can’t play for next one?

[neesy111]

Even more daft when Lazaro or Rose can't play midweek

If not registered for first tie (Lazaro) can’t play for next one?

Yes

[Disco]

Good for the Bruce Brigade that Buendia isn’t playing.

[Dokko]

TEAM-NEWS 🚨

This is how we line-up for #NEWNOR at St. James' Park this afternoon as Valentino Lazaro and Danny Rose are named on the bench. ⚫️⚪️#NUFC pic.twitter.com/68HNQRIKbg

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 1, 2020

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Wtf is this s****? 

[xLiaaamx]

Ritchie has looked really poor since coming back as well.

[TBG]

Least the fans can resort to booing Krul to keep themselves entertained

[joeyt]

Good for the Bruce Brigade that Buendia isn’t playing.

Should be a good day

[toon25]

Will look forward to some defensive subs later from Wuh Steve

[TheInfiniteOdyssey]

Least the fans can resort to booing Krul to keep themselves entertained

Don't worry, the loyalest football supporters will find a way to chant about Sunderland too

[Big Geordie]

Lee Ryder 'entertaining' the listeners on Radio Newcastle.

[reefatoon]

I agree with Bruce that we didn’t need a striker. Look at all the goal talent on the bench in Schar and Lejeune he can bring on. The bloke knows what he is doing.

[sadnesstan]

However I think Bruce will honestly believe that is the first choice best CB combination.

Just waiting for Lascelles to get in amongst the goals.

[LV]

Danny Rose walking into the dressing room with a copy of Rhonda Byrne's The Secret.

Nowt wrong with a bit of The Secret.