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Match Day Thread Another Semi-On - NUFC vs Saints

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Albert's Chip Shop, Jan 21, 2023.

  1. Toonitus

    Toonitus Well-Known Member

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    I'm not really criticising him I just like a player up there that can use is strength.

    As soon as Wilson came off on Saturday the ball was coming back.

    I'd not change anything for this leg tbh away keep it tight nick a goal
     
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  2. QWOP

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    We need Wilson and Isak up top together. They seemed to link up quite well together and could be our version if Kane and Son. I also want to see ASM start. He gives us way more balance and we don't rely on Almiron all the time. It appears Miggy is tending back to the mean, with regards to his output, but he is still much better than he was. We need to eliminate this predictability that we have.
     
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  3. ToonArmy1892

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    Wilson was ****ing useless on Saturday.

    It's time for Isak to be the main man now.

    You don't sign a striker for 63 mil for them not to be.
     
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  4. Toonitus

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    Wilson may have been poor in front of goal but he occupied the cbs and was why they couldn't get in the game.

    Isak is made of thin air.

    Play both
     
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  5. QWOP

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    We need to play both. They linked up well but they need each other. Isak will likely bulk up but until then we need Wilsons hold up play. Wilson needs Isaks movements.
     
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    Logged in on laptop to pick extra tickets up, got 4,000th
    Logged in on phone to see if I could boost it and got 28,637th <laugh><laugh><laugh>
     
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  7. Charlie Dogscock

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    Big difference when Isak came on. Not only does he far more likely to get a goal, he actually gets the balls, runs , takes people on and creates chances for others.

    He's been smoothed back in with the sub appearances enough now, time for him to start.
     
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  8. JakartaToon

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    Wilson is a better goal scorer than Isak. Latter has never been that prolific in front of goal.
     
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  9. Charlie Dogscock

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    Wut?

    Double figures in all the last 4 seasons and 3 goals in 5 games for us already.
     
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  10. Toonitus

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    Wilson is 100% needed
     
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  11. ToonArmy1892

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    3 in 3 really.

    Starts.
     
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  12. ToonArmy1892

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    Wilson is a good goalscorer but not great, and if he doesn't score he doesn't really offer anything.

    Isak is just a better player generally, offers way more around the pitch.
     
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  13. Roland Deschain

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    Faster, more mobile, more modern in general terms. Can drop to receive then turn and go past people, good movement all round. He's an upgrade; Wilson's a decent player, but really should be there for experience as a sub.
     
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  14. Toonitus

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    I find it bewildering that you lads are suddenly anti Wilson thh. He's our best cf by a Mike..

    Isak is a totally different player and he can't hold up a fart.
     
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  15. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    Yes, Wilson is our best cf by a Mike.
    And Isak is our best cf by PIF.
    Maybe they could both play together.
     
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  16. Toonitus

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    Exactly what I said ... it's a classic case of people not realising Wilson is a proper cf and can stop the ball coming back in games.

    I believe the great isak missed a header on Saturday but of course it was all Wilson and Joelinton's fault.

    Who assisted isak vs fulham?
     
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    I'm not anti Wilson in any way, shape or form. He's not played anywhere near to his normal level since the World Cup. His movements not the same, the efforts not the same and in some instances his positional play isn't the same. Now that could be him following a new tactical direction but I reckon he's perhaps nursing a hernia or some other form of niggling long term injury that perhaps needs operated on.
     
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  18. Obi Wan

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    He's also been ill, so maybe not 100% in terms of energy levels.
     
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    He'll play away at saints and I hope he scores.... Woods gone
     
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  20. ToonArmy1892

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    Speak for yourself.
     
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