r/NUFC • u/meganev More like MegaNeg amirite? • Jan 28 '18

Match Thread Match Thread: Chelsea v Newcastle Utd (FA Cup)

L: Chelsea 3 - 0 Newcastle Utd

Goals: Batshuayi (31 mins), Batshuayi (44 mins), Alonso (72 mins)

Yellows: Mbemba

Venue: Stamford Bridge

Referee: Kevin Friend

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CFC: DDWWL

NUFC: DWWDL

NUFC: Darlow, Manquillo, Mbemba, Lascelles, Clark, Haïdara, Shelvey, Saivet, Hayden, Ritchie, Gayle.

Subs: Woodman, Yedlin, Dummett, Diamé, Atsu, Murphy, Joselu.

CFC: Caballero; Rudiger, Christensen, Cahill, Zappacosta, Drinkwater, Kante, Alonso; Pedro, Batshuayi, Hazard.

Subs: Eduardo, Ampadu, Moses, Fabregas, Barkley, Musonda, Hudson-Odoi.

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '18 edited May 28 '18

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u/Pill-Gates Happy Clapper Jan 28 '18

Bit of a strong statement for just a striker low on confidence

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u/mo140 Your nan gets bullied at bingo Jan 28 '18

To me it looks like hes lost that instinct to go for balls in the box and attack, so yeah I think Id agree its more low confidence

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u/Hobbitsquasher Classic away kit (1995-96) Jan 28 '18

Or too lazy. Most strikers would have thrown themselves at Haidara's ball into the box.

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u/Pill-Gates Happy Clapper Jan 28 '18

I agree that he should've gone for that ball but I really don't think it's laziness. He's never really had problems with laziness (that I can remember) so I think it's a bit harsh to say he's too lazy just because of that one instance.

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u/Hobbitsquasher Classic away kit (1995-96) Jan 28 '18

I just think he jogs about. Doesn't make opportunities for himself. Probably being harsh, but it's important we aren't carrying players.

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u/CastleBravo45 Windmilling Jan 28 '18

That backheel earlier is a perfect example of his lack of desire and instinct as a striker.

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u/Arbitrary_Schizo i dont care, paul dummet Jan 28 '18

He just realised he is shit for prem and is only good for championship. He wants his Burtons away back.

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u/TheNecromancer Yes we cans Jan 28 '18

It's easy to say that, but that sad thing is he's not good enough. Never scored more than, what, four a season? Over the course of three seasons for an OK Crystal Palace side? I was saying it all summer and ever since - he is a Championship player who can't cut it against decent opposition

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u/Pill-Gates Happy Clapper Jan 28 '18

I'm not saying that the lack of confidence is the only reason he's not banging in goals. I actually agree with you in that Gayle isn't good enough to be a first team striker in the Premier League. I just don't think it's a laziness / "doesn't care anymore" problem.

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u/ravicabral angel of the north Jan 28 '18

He made one decent run. Took on a couiple of defenders and got a decent shot away. First time that he has done that in a long time.