Official Matchday Thread 27: Nottingham Forest v Newcastle Utd. Friday 17th March. Kick off 8pm.

[Cortez the Killer]

I bet Newcastle now regret the clause in the contract prohibiting Chris Wood from playing against his parent club.

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[Shearstone]

Navas
Aurier Worrall Felipe Lodi
Freuler Shelvey Colback
MGW
Dennis Ayew

Not the team I want but the team I expect to see.

 

[Trents]

Navas
Aurier Worrall Felipe Lodi
Freuler Shelvey Colback
MGW
Dennis Ayew

Not the team I want but the team I expect to see.

You expect to see Jonno benched? That'll never happen, especially at home. Yates back in please, even if not quite 100%.

 

[Major Oak Morgan]

You expect to see Jonno benched? That'll never happen, especially at home. Yates back in please, even if not quite 100%.

He’s injured

 

[Major Oak Morgan]

Navas
Aurier Worral Felipe Lodi
Yates Danilo
Scarpa MGW Dennis
Surridge


This is my shit or bust team assuming Brennan is injured.

Time for Dennis to kick on and finish the season with 10 goals

 

[Major Oak Morgan]

Alternatively:

Navas
Aurier Worral Felipe Lodi
Yates Shelvey Danilo
MGW Scarpa
Surridge

 

[valspoodle]

" Valley of death"! It's only a football match.

Mind you, could be death of our hopes if we succumb, depending on results over the rest of the weekend.

 

[Strummer]

That’s the Light Brigade for you.

Should have brought a couple of companies of Tanks, that would have sorted matters.

 

[OLDMANRED]

That’s the Light Brigade for you.

Should have brought a couple of companies of Tanks, that would have sorted matters.

Germany wouldn't give permission for the Leopard 2 to be sent in time

 

[REDDERS78]

We need the players giving something back here, I want us fighting for every ball, covering every blade of grass and looking to have a real go. Show us some minerals, some intesity and some bollocks.

Im not going to suggest a team because I know a couple probably wont even be in the squad so I'll just say I'd include Dennis up top and I'd remove either Frueler or Shelvey from the starting 11.

Newcastle arent invincible, 1 win in 6. Im going for a 1-1 draw.

 

[MaxiRobriguez]

--------------------Navas--------------------
---Aurier----Felipe-----Niakhate----Lodi---
-------------------Freuler--------------------
-----------Yates------------Danilo-----------
--Johnson--------------------------Scarpa--
--------------------MGW---------------------
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Bring on the false 9.

Ayew for Johnson if Johnson aint fit.

 

[Mcbeth99]

Hoping we can fight our way to a draw against Newcastle.

Can anyone tell me why Coops got a yellow card in the Spurs game?

 

[wrexhamred]

Didn't Scarpa win his Brazilian player of the year award playing on the right for Palmeiras, in BJ's position?
So if BJ is out then surely Scarpa would be a shoe in?

 

[REDDERS78]

Im putting my tin hat on for this one but does anyone think Neco could run that right side in place of Jonno?

 

[MASE]

Did a points prediction a couple of weeks ago and didnt expect anything from this one, nothing Ive seen recently changes that, I think theyll have too much, particularly with Johnson crocked.

Id play

Navas
Aurier Niakhete Felipe Lodi
Kouyate
Yates Danilo
Ayew MGW Scarpa

 

[rockhopper]

Did a points prediction a couple of weeks ago and didnt expect anything from this one, nothing Ive seen recently changes that, I think theyll have too much, particularly with Johnson crocked.

Id play

Navas
Aurier Niakhete Felipe Lodi
Kouyate
Yates Danilo
Ayew MGW Scarpa

That looks much stronger in midfield than we're currently setting up. Gives us energy and drive. I get some are wary about putting Danilo in as he's raw, but we aren't getting anywhere with the recent picks anyway and Danilo will only get stronger with the more games he plays.

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[Haych]

Hoping we can fight our way to a draw against Newcastle.

Can anyone tell me why Coops got a yellow card in the Spurs game?

I believe he was arguing with the Spurs coaching staff near the end of the game.

 

[Notcher]

Im putting my tin hat on for this one but does anyone think Neco could run that right side in place of Jonno?

Good question, wondered if myself. No idea though. We definitely need to go with Surridge through the middle if that's the case though as he's unlike to drive or jink into the box and it'll be crosses from wider deeper positions

 

[Mr RayReardon]

Hold up. We haven’t lost in the league at home for yonks. Friday night under the lights. Crackling WFCG atmosphere. Time to stick some points on the board.

Newcastle starting to look like the Newcastle they probably should be on paper. Some decent players for sure but never a Champions League challenger in a million years

Don’t want Yates to have any set backs as he’s going to be vital in the run in but if he’s fit, even fit enough for an hour, he plays…and scores…so bring your wetsuits ‘cause the Trent will be chilly!

2-1 Forest. Late Late winner. We’re all back on the positive train to Survivalville…

Navas
Big Serge
Lodi
Wozza
Felipe
Yates
Danilo
JJS
Scarpa
MGW
Dennis (assuming Johnson is out)

PS. Let’s get behind our Captain. He’s had his downs this season but he’s our leader and he needs and deserves our support. Look how Yates has grown and developed with the love of the fans. Worrall perhaps should be on the bench if others are fit and he’s learning the hard way, on the job. Pretty scandalous he doesn’t even have a song and some of the shite that’s been fired at him in the last 24 hours is totally uncalled for

COYR!

Completely agree about Wozza. He'll know more then anyone when he's made errors - he certainly doesn't need reminding. Arm round the shoulder time ...

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[rockhopper]

Im putting my tin hat on for this one but does anyone think Neco could run that right side in place of Jonno?

Actually think in a couple games when he's been put in that position he's looked at his best, even wondered if he could do a job on the left where we are desperate for someone until Awoniyi is fit

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[Major Oak Morgan]

Im putting my tin hat on for this one but does anyone think Neco could run that right side in place of Jonno?

I’ve quite liked Neco in that more advanced position, especially when we’re looking to keep things tight. I’d play Scarpa on the right if we’re missing Jonno and chasing the game tho

 

[Captain Sinister]

Actually think in a couple games when he's been put in that position he's looked at his best, even wondered if he could do a job on the left where we are desperate for someone until Awoniyi is fit

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Surridge or Dennis can play left.
However, Dennis prefers the right side, so I would expect Dennis to get the Johnson shirt.

 

[Notcher]

Now that we can assume BJ is out and Scarpa is potentially in Brazil.

I'd would be looking at this. As my side. Freuler and Shelvey can't play together and I believe Freuler needs a stint out. We need more attacking intent

 

[REDDERS78]

Im loving some of these more positive looking line ups to be honest.

Is Coops really gonna bring Sam back in from the cold though, after his refusal to use him this season. I'd f***ing love him too but I just cant see it.

 

[Notcher]

Im loving some of these more positive looking line ups to be honest.

Is Coops really gonna bring Sam back in from the cold though, after his refusal to use him this season. I'd f***ing love him too but I just cant see it.

Coops options have narrowed significantly now that Wood and BJ are unavailable on Friday so he's got to be in with his best shot for a while