At times you can almost think there is a cosmic masterplan ;)
I think Curbs will try and play it really tight, pack the midfield and just try to pull out the result as we have seen him do with us in the past.
Think Pards will keep it tight and disciplined at the beginning but then be really urging the team to get at them and go for the win if it is still level at half time.
Both teams could still easily go down whatever the result, but there will be a huge amount of pride riding on it for both managers.
And 3 points for either team keeps some hope alive.
It's quite a scenario eh?
Can't help feeling it is a shame it is against Curbs, but he will be planning for the win just like us.
I think it is going to be a fantastic atmosphere.
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i think before the game starts it'll be roaring, but as it starts, people will be biting their nails hoping we dont let a goal in!
got to try to make sure we keep the cheering going!
I actually cant wait
Part of it is now that we are coming up against teams we feel we should beat.
Which is always a worry:)
Don't think i have looked forward to a match so much!
Carm on!
League Cup final? Arse v Chels. Villa and City their league opponants I'd guess.
Also it's funny how people moan we play too many games in this country but from last weekend through to March 31st we play just 3 games (4 including the 31st). 3 games in 6 weeks yet we have to cram 4 in about 8 days over xmas. Bit stupid that!
We are then meeting up after the game, so as the lonesome Charlton fan I'm either gonna be able to laugh at them all or be tortures with insults all night long.
I'm worried in case the atmosphere is muted by being too respectful to Curbishley. It'll be roaring till it starts and then when Curbishley comes out it'll be 'Welcome back Alan it's a pleasure to see you back at The Valley, good luck and let's hope we can give you three points to take back with you' then the crowd will get all soppy and clap him to his dugout, the atmosphere will be lost and we will end up sending him home happy.
IMHO we should treat him as we would with any other visiting manager and not even mention him before the game and then afterwards when we win we can say something polite to send him on his way. If we lose (not that I'm comtemplating that) then ignore the bugger. THIS IS TOO BIG A GAME TO BE NICE.
Obviously people should give him a extra clap, i think the west stand will see to that.
But i think the NU should be starting up the songs while he comes out !
Can't wait !
We don't want our crowd sitting in silence watching the big screen - we need everybody pumped up, big noise and intimidating atmosphere.
Can you fix it, Henry ;-)
We have GOT to win this game and the first goal will be priceless so, especially as they are missing their skipper and midfield anchor in Reo-Coker, I reckon Pardew will encourage us to go 150% from the outset and try and get it sewn up before they come to grips with the game.
I don't see anything to be gained by sitting back and giving them the chance to get into the game, they are on a desperate run and we have got to do to them what the likes of Forest and Wycombe did to us.
The club should insist that all fans spend at least 2 hours in a boozer prior to KO
That is good enough for me, I might even be more "committed" than that!
Will be meeting ollie, ketters et al for a few pre/post match.
Rothko, i think you might just be celebrating mate. Whoever said if you go 1 up early doors its all over is spot on. I've never seen a west ham side hide from the ball us much as the current crop of *ahem* players.
What they are about and can you get in on the door on the night?
Lucky Soul are like this and it's £7 on the door with tickets on the door
Checked one track out, is St Etienne-ish a fair assessment?