Apparently Leicester last scored a league goal at home on 8th December. Tonight they have the chance to avoid completing their 4th month without a goal!

The fans may be bringing their arrows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7WJgToNRps

Can't wait to get promoted!

I have a ticket for tonight-I will have been three times during this dreadful home run and sadly its a reminder of how dark days can now been in the PL. I have to say Leicester are playing even worse than we did at this stage of the season last year, and doubt they will get close to our 24 points season end

They’ve not helped themselves sacking Cooper for Van Nistelrooy, but it’s sad how soul destroying it can be for clubs like ours to be in the premier league these days. It’s just impossible.

ksrclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 12:50 pm

They’ve not helped themselves sacking Cooper for Van Nistelrooy, but it’s sad how soul destroying it can be for clubs like ours to be in the premier league these days. It’s just impossible.

Hi ksrclaret,

I agree with your sentiment but I have no sympathy whatsoever for Leicester City.

I know fans will say how poor we were last season and wanted Kompany sacked but I think this season highlights just how difficult it is these days. Ipswich spent more than we did and have looked worse.

I actually think upon reflection we did quite well, no doubt our horrific start gave us a mountain to climb and I think we had far too many red cards overall.

Some fans will make out like the players lacked spirit and didn’t care, but you don't go and do what we did at Old Trafford, Anfield, The Emirates, Brighton ground, Villa park, Stamford Bridge and Spurs’ ground without some kind of collective spirit and desire.

Fine margins in the end, threw away so many points conceding late goals and not treated well by the officials.

I will be disappointed if we don’t get promoted but only for financial reasons. I won’t be unhappy though nor will I be over the moon if we go up.

dsr wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 11:13 am

Apparently Leicester last scored a league goal at home on 8th December.

They scored 3 in January
And scored against Liverpool on Boxing Day

But no goals in Feb or March is pretty pathetic going

2-0 Newcastle after 10 mins.

0-2 Toon
Remarkable second goal.

Newcastle threatening to run away with this game.

Leicester are awful. They are losing the ball so easily in the middle.

Leicester's defenders are local league level.

1st goal - 5 defenders ball watching with no awareness of where their direct opponents are.

2nd goal Murphy is 30 yds ahead of them in reacting to the effort coming back of the bar.

Surely if we do get promoted we won't be this bad?!

Atmosphere could get toxic here!

I was a little disappointed that the Beckham-esque shot didn’t go in! If only as it was a central defender shooting!

Is there any way we can take the premier league money, should we get promoted, but remain in the championship please.

0-3

Looking like Leicester will be playing Championship football next season.

ksrclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:37 pm

Is there any way we can take the premier league money, should we get promoted, but remain in the championship please.

0-3

I certainly get your perspective but so, so much has gone wrong at Southampton and Leicester. Like it did for us the season before. You simply can’t afford to make such big mistakes. Leicester’s back 5 here is simply nowhere near PL level. In fact their 11 is weaker than what Maresca had in the Champ. That’s before mentioning the woeful mid season appointments they both made.

Suppose it doesn't help that RVN is completely out of his depth.

Should be his last job in England.

I do genuinely believe Parker’s defensive approach will fare us better next season

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:41 pm

I do genuinely believe Parker’s defensive approach will fare us better next season

It’s this combined with a) signing the correct profile of player (athleticism & physicality being key) and b) keeping the team spirit and togetherness.

Rileybobs wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:39 pm

Looking like Leicester will be playing Championship football next season.

RVclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:44 pm

It’s this combined with a) signing the correct profile of player (athleticism & physicality being key) and b) keeping the team spirit and togetherness.

I think our summer strategy will be considerably different this summer.

I suspect we will sign only 4-5 but maybe spend a bit more on wages and fee.

I agree on the type of player. I suspect we will go after big athletic players and sprinkle in a level above our usual standard technically wise.

Edwards and Another (I personally think Tresor might even make a comeback). Then go for some real athletic power houses in midfield to compliment Cullen.

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:41 pm

I do genuinely believe Parker’s defensive approach will fare us better next season

Let’s get promoted first.

Roosterbooster wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:08 pm

They scored 3 in January
And scored against Liverpool on Boxing Day

But no goals in Feb or March is pretty pathetic going

But those goals were away from home
Dsr’s post was correct. Their last goal at home in the PL was Dec 8th

Spijed wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:40 pm

Suppose it doesn't help that RVN is completely out of his depth.

Should be his last job in England.

Kompany was out of his depth in the premiership. RVN could be a top Manager in the Championship for all we know. He’s received some very unfair criticism at times. “We dodged a bullet” that’s been mentioned on other threads is another comment with no foundation.

The 3 promoted teams have only won 10 games between them with 66 total losses.

I'd definitely trust Scott Parker far more than the last manager to put ego to one side and use a pragmatic system, and also to fully appreciate the value of team spirit and good characters who want to graft for each other. Hopefully we wouldn't be quite so bad if we did win promotion again.

I just can't imagine us being able to sign many of these "athletic power houses" that every established PL team seem to have by the bucket load. Newcastle are a team of mutants.

over 12 hours since Leicester scored

ksrclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:08 pm

I'd definitely trust Scott Parker far more than the last manager to put ego to one side and use a pragmatic system, and also to fully appreciate the value of team spirit and good characters who want to graft for each other. Hopefully we wouldn't be quite so bad if we did win promotion again.

I just can't imagine us being able to sign many of these "athletic power houses" that every established PL team seem to have by the bucket load. Newcastle are a team of mutants.

Certainly won’t be easy to find them. Only one I’ve seen in this league that I think could step up physically is Bellingham and I’m still not 100% convinced he has the technical ability.

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:32 pm

Certainly won’t be easy to find them. Only one I’ve seen in this league that I think could step up physically is Bellingham and I’m still not 100% convinced he has the technical ability.

Didn't you start a thread this morning saying Bellingham would be a great addition if we went up?

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:36 pm

Didn't you start a thread this morning saying Bellingham would be a great addition if we went up?

Yes I did? I think he would be a great addition. The above comment is a compliment

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:32 pm

Certainly won’t be easy to find them. Only one I’ve seen in this league that I think could step up physically is Bellingham and I’m still not 100% convinced he has the technical ability.

Well I wouldn't worry about players being the full package. Burnley are always going to have to compromise between players with physicality and technical ability. Players with both have always been out of reach.

Last time we prioritised fancy little technical players (despite the manager assuring us all summer he knew how physical the league was). If we get the opportunity again, it has to be the opposite.

nil_desperandum wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:50 pm

But those goals were away from home
Dsr’s post was correct. Their last goal at home in the PL was Dec 8th

Ah, indeed. Misread / didn't read

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:41 pm

Yes I did? I think he would be a great addition. The above comment is a compliment

"Not 100% convinced about his technical ability" is a compliment?

Leicester pretty much walked the Championship last season.

Not good.

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 10:33 pm

Leicester pretty much walked the Championship last season.

Not good.

They lost 11 games, though. Won more than us, but were vulnerable.

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 10:33 pm

Leicester pretty much walked the Championship last season.

Not good.

Then lost their manager. And sacked his replacement before he had chance to establish himself.

I'm not saying whoever goes up as champions this year will necessarily fare any better but Leicester aren't a good example to compare against.

dsr wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 10:58 pm

They lost 11 games, though. Won more than us, but were vulnerable.

And conceded 41 goals

warksclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 12:46 pm

I have a ticket for tonight-I will have been three times during this dreadful home run and sadly its a reminder of how dark days can now been in the PL. I have to say Leicester are playing even worse than we did at this stage of the season last year, and doubt they will get close to our 24 points season end

Just back-I saw a night a team that was resigned to relegation. Everyone seemed to have downed tools from kick-off. A stroll for Newcastle.THey have a manager who is starting each game with the same team, when they have not scored for 12 hours. Many callers on local radio want him and Rudkin (director of football) out, and the chairman to sell the club as his heart is not in it. The club is crying out for someone like Dyche to rebuild the team, bring in some experienced pros, and get rid of some of the old guard drawing high wages from the club.

The Leicester board has a next manager topic and quite a few are saying Dyche. They wouldn't 'touch him with a bargepole' a few years ago. Isn't it funny how people change their minds.

Commy wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:23 am

The Leicester board has a next manager topic and quite a few are saying Dyche. They wouldn't 'touch him with a bargepole' a few years ago. Isn't it funny how people change their minds.

SD would be good for them, just like SP will be good for us in the Prem next season, assuming we go up.

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 10:03 pm

"Not 100% convinced about his technical ability" is a compliment?

In reference to the premier league yes it certainly is.

Saying he has the physical attributes and not 100% certain on his technical ability is a big compliment. If he had both he would playing for city.

RVclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:44 pm

It’s this combined with a) signing the correct profile of player (athleticism & physicality being key) and b) keeping the team spirit and togetherness.

Agree…..and I would add pace as well.

However, you don’t want to end up with a more expensive Josh Laurent - a big uplift in footballing ability would also be required.

As others have said, let’s get there first. Lots of football left to be played yet.

If we do go up, a player worth a punt, assuming his demands are not too great is Caluum Wilson, who I believe becomes a free agent, and no longer a regular at Newcastle. He was a sub last night but still a threat when he came on

nil_desperandum wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:50 pm

But those goals were away from home
Dsr’s post was correct. Their last goal at home in the PL was Dec 8th

That's some achievement. Eight games without scoring at home.

Southampton have been crap but at least their fans have seen their team score goals (they've also seen them conceded shedloads but you can't have everything).

Even Derby did better in their legendary 2007/8 season.

warksclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 11:15 pm

Just back-I saw a night a team that was resigned to relegation. Everyone seemed to have downed tools from kick-off. A stroll for Newcastle.THey have a manager who is starting each game with the same team, when they have not scored for 12 hours. Many callers on local radio want him and Rudkin (director of football) out, and the chairman to sell the club as his heart is not in it. The club is crying out for someone like Dyche to rebuild the team, bring in some experienced pros, and get rid of some of the old guard drawing high wages from the club.

At least you don't have to pretend you're a Leicester fan.

Chris Wood has scored 18 goals this season. Mc Neil and Tarkowski are important players for Everton and Ben Mee won a Brentford fans award at the age of 33/34 only a season or so ago.

The team that got us into Europe would still challenge for a top 10 place. We have the nucleus of a good PL side as long as we are hard to beat and do the hard yards. Problem is we will likely lose good players.

I think the problem for promoted teams is a fashion for trying to out football better players and the fact that managers like Dyche, Allardyce and Moyes etc. are even more unfashionable than ever before - not forgetting it was less than a season ago Moyes was hounded out of West Ham.

The only way to succeed in the PL is to follow the Dyche model specialise in a style of football and do it better than other teams by working harder and getting in players who might not be great all round footballers but are very good at what they do like Wood, Tarkowski, Westwood and Cork etc.

SP can develop this team over the next couple of seasons; I'm just not sure he can do so within the model ALK want to operate.

Jakubs Tash wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 7:13 am

Agree…..and I would add pace as well.

However, you don’t want to end up with a more expensive Josh Laurent - a big uplift in footballing ability would also be required.

As others have said, let’s get there first. Lots of football left to be played yet.

Josh Laurent is a case in point he works very hard and is a specialist at what he does. No doubt Hannibal is a better footballer by far but Laurent is disciplined and works very hard off the ball. He does at times look clumsy and lacks technical quality but he makes Cullen's life easier and allows players like Brownhill to operate in between the lines.

ClaretPete001 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:21 pm

Josh Laurent is a case in point he works very hard and is a specialist at what he does. No doubt Hannibal is a better footballer by far but Laurent is disciplined and works very hard off the ball. He does at times look clumsy and lacks technical quality but he makes Cullen's life easier and allows players like Brownhill to operate in between the lines.

Yes, you’ve pretty much backed up what my point was.

Commy wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:23 am

The Leicester board has a next manager topic and quite a few are saying Dyche. They wouldn't 'touch him with a bargepole' a few years ago. Isn't it funny how people change their minds.

Now they've landed back on earth with a massive bang, they're realising what a mess they truly are
They've had players forcing managerial changes, and also a number of players are clearly just going through the motions now

RVN wasn't the right choice, he's never had to drag a club back up from a downwards spiral

Dyche would certainly sort them out, but the fans probably don't have the patience as they'll want pretty and ineffective football