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Can we finally admit that we need better than Burn at LB?

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Darth Plagueis, Apr 6, 2023.

  1. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    Not saving face either. Think he’s average at best. Yes he’s having a good season.
     
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  2. Toonitus

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    You're a straight shooter tbh so I'm going to leave this one and go after another target.
     
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  3. QWOP

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    Burn out! Yes the defence is doing well but I'd argue that's despite of him rather than him being an integral cog. Botman has to cover his side a hell of a lot. Give Targett a go. He was doing well before his injury. Burn does not play LB, consistently, for a team in the top 10. We are trying for top 4!!
     
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  4. Rum & Black for 2

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    Burn has played for us all season. I would call that playing consistently for a team in the top 10.
     
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  5. Toonitus

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    He's part of the recipe.
     
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  6. Rum & Black for 2

    Rum & Black for 2 Champion’s League Prediction League Champion Forum Moderator

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    A team does not win anything playing 11 Messi’s.

    A team is a mix of everything, talent, flair, effort, running, passing, aggression etc. It’s how the ‘mix’ is which dictates how successful or not a team is. At the top level there are thin margins between success and failure.

    For me Burn is not a left back. I can see him being replaced but not for a while. He’s part of the ‘mix’ and the ‘mix’ is working. There are others I would look to replace or get before Burn.
     
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  7. Toonitus

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    A new improved recipe can be anything but btw.
     
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  8. Prince Isak (GG)

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    It was disallowed because of a early finish.
     
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  9. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Who do you think you are? VAR?
     
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  10. Prince Isak (GG)

    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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    Indeed I wish I was. We would get more goals like Joelintons.
     
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  11. Toonitus

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    Onside goals? You're generous
     
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  12. QWOP

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    Recipies can be improved.
     
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    And he is the glaring weak link!
     
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  14. Toonitus

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    The recipe is already the best recipe around.
     
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  15. QWOP

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    Doesn't mean it can't be improved. He's a clear and obvious weak link. He gets targeted all the time and provides no support to ASM. He's a good CB and I'd keep him there, as back up.
     
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  16. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    And ASM offers no support to Burn
     
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  17. Toonitus

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    I don't agree tbh I've not seen many players get the better out of him ...bowen rinsed him but Burn was winning headers left right and centre.
     
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  18. QWOP

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    Mate, he's useless. I've seen him fumble simple passes. Feel free to defend him but his performances are indefensible for me
     
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  20. QWOP

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    I'm right. Everyone knows it. You're just clinging onto vain hope. Watch what he does and hua performances. Our defensive record is in spite of him, not because of him
     
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