Newport County v Manchester United - FA Cup 28/01/24 4:30pm - Official Match Thread

Different continent, same bellers

2-1 Newport

Well Jeff I see this game as being dominated by United but as ever they will squander chances

I’m going 2 nil United but don’t expect an entertaining game

0-3

Erik to play his strongest team.

7-0

Originally Posted by Ethers

7-0

30-1 Newport. Always worth a tenner.

Time to sort that goal difference out ....

6-1

Originally Posted by Bunker Buster

Time to sort that goal difference out ...

Great point

Originally Posted by Bunker Buster

Time to sort that goal difference out ....

6-1

Originally Posted by RedNick80

Great point

Agree. It’s a draw for me too.

1-3

0-5

Another 3 points for Erik to beef up that average.

Antony to score a hatty.

Originally Posted by NedKelly

Antony to score a hatty.

More chance of 3 points.

Expecting a clean sheet with a proper keeper between the sticks. Hopefully our forwards can snatch at least one goal if the atmosphere doesn't get to them

He will play full strength , 5-0 United . Hopefully we see some players back from injuries, Casemiro, Amad, etc

0-0

Lots of injuries

can't wait to watch us try and play out from the back in a penalty area that looks like the somme.

Hope he plays the following:
Bayindir

AWB
Varane
Martinez
Shaw

Mainoo
Casemiro

Amad
Bruno
Garnacho

Hojlund.

Easy money.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

can't wait to watch us try and play out from the back in a penalty area that looks like the somme.

Martinez has been a big loss. Putting Newport as a team aside. generally in the next few weeks hopefully we can see some proper composure on the ball when the defence has it.

Martinez technical ability to be able to pass and find good pockets of space have been sorely missed. Ideally everything has a knock on effect. If we have a defender who can pass through the lines the opposition team will have to adjust, maybe that’s commit more players forward which opens up gaps , or get played from wing to wing.

I think all season we have been too easy to play against, defenders have the ball and just can’t pass through the lines or have the sense to take up good positions .

I hope we can end the season good. An FA cup, is still a strong possibility, then the summer roles in, big Jim and big Omar to start to implement changes.