Oh shut up. It was the marvelous mince pies that did it. Although I do like the term victory trifle. I didn’t really comment on the Bournemouth game as I thought we played very well with 10 men even with ridiculous decisions going against us.
Today the Isak penalty was a joke and I thought here we go again but was pleasantly surprised that Newcastle were knackered. Woods finishing was incredible (what a buy by Coops!!!) and Elanga was being all Franz Carr again. Danilo and sangare weren’t at the races but MGW certainly was. A majestic performance. If only he has his shooting boots turned into gold. Looks like a brand new coaching staff. No idea what happened to Reid or Reidy but suspect the worst.
Anyway, our playing at the back made me scream more than once. Clearly Turner can catch, punch and save but to have him play from the back is cruel. It does say a lot when the German/greek cannot get a game. Apparently he is a moaner so Nuno probably took one look at that and told him to shut his yap. Toff’s has been playing great so to replace him was somewhat confusing but if it’s rotation then I am okay with that. Montiel to be fair was decent, even though the gobby twat got himself a card for demanding a caution.
I had a feeling even when we were banging in the goals and missing them that Isak would fluke another penalty and we would shit ourselves but it seems the Geordie’s are going full ‘Arry Kane and becoming dead legs.
Yates winding up Joelinton was hilarious and Morgan constantly on Bruno was definitely a strategy. Unlucky on Mangala but hopefully it’s a rest thing.
I put this down to great finishing. With MGW pulling the strings. Franz Carr could be world class but he makes Franz Carr decisions. I can relate. I was way faster in my prime than anyone on the pitch but my brain couldn’t keep up. If Steven Reid is still there then his job is to get our speedy Swede right. If so, then I would be very very happy and he could become world class.
Hudson Adoi looks unfit still. You can see his skill set is there but was nowhere near as dangerous which is a shame. I expect another forward/winger in January,
Like Tricky, I put this down to Newcastle not being at the races. Take nothing away though we battled with occasional bouts of class. If Luton weren’t so annoying I would be more confident. Currently I am not yet.
Importantly the real test will be the Scum. We never beat them and hopefully someone can get a handle on Rashford and MGW can do a Bruno on Bruno.
Get a result on Saturday and I will start to feel a bit of relief. But, as with all things Forest. It Ain’t boring!!!
Chicago: Pleasantly surprised.