league cup v newcastle build up

[Nick]

By wasted I mean he wasn't getting in the team despite being shit hot.

Hmm why do we always struggle to get kid strikers.

[sheblue]

Pep made it pretty clear the Arsenal and Leipzig matches were more more important and he wanted to minimise the chances of another injury to a key player.

Not expecting much from this other than game time for young / fringe players, which will be the main interest.
Clearly Pep not bothered. Newcastle will be taking this far more seriously and it would be a shock if they didn't progress.

I wouldn't be too sure Newcastle will take it seriously as you think. Don't forget they have CL games coming thick and fast and they aren't easy ones

They haven't won a trophy since the 50s. They got to the final last year and blew it. They probably feel they have unfinished business in this comp, plus it's their most realistic opportunity to get a trophy.
I can see them pitting out a strong side.

[john@staustell]

By wasted I mean he wasn't getting in the team despite being shit hot.

Hmm why do we always struggle to get kid strikers.

Because the standard required is pretty colossal these days

[Harry Dowd scored]

Pep made it pretty clear the Arsenal and Leipzig matches were more more important and he wanted to minimise the chances of another injury to a key player.

Not expecting much from this other than game time for young / fringe players, which will be the main interest.
Clearly Pep not bothered. Newcastle will be taking this far more seriously and it would be a shock if they didn't progress.

I wouldn't be too sure Newcastle will take it seriously as you think. Don't forget they have CL games coming thick and fast and they aren't easy ones

They haven't won a trophy since the 50s. They got to the final last year and blew it. They probably feel they have unfinished business in this comp, plus it's their most realistic opportunity to get a trophy.
I can see them pitting out a strong side.

Does the Fairs Cup ( Eufa cup predecessor) which they won in 1969 count? Just saying