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Match Day Thread Toon v Arse

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Albert's Chip Shop, Oct 28, 2023.

  1. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    Cough cough!

    We’re going to win the quadruple
     
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  2. Toonitus

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    I'm highly optimistic about the future.
     
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  3. Toonitus

    Toonitus Well-Known Member

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    This however is a text book case of unrealistic expectations.
     
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  4. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    No it’s not. I prefer @Luke Munson
     
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  5. FadgewackeR

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    You would be. Free press passes to the Saudi WC.
     
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  6. ToonArmy1892

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    Pope

    Trippier
    Lascelles
    Schar
    Burn

    Bruno
    Longstaff
    Joelinton

    Almiron
    Wilson
    Gordon

    Think the only debate is maybe Willock for someone, but i think he'll start him at Dortmund.
     
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  7. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    I’d like to see Tino in at right back and Trippier in at left back
     
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  8. ToonArmy1892

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    Same for some future games this season but i'm picking what i think Howe will pick for this match.
     
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  9. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    **** EH, I want Tino <laugh>
     
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  10. Judge Death

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    I know it's raining out there, but **** me , the bed wetters are out in force
     
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  11. Judge Death

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    Tripps was **** playing at LB for England, but to be fair, it was England ....
     
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  12. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    According to QWOP **** is better than Burn
     
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  13. Judge Death

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    He really seems to have an issue with the local lads - Longstaff, Burn, Anderson.

    Probably spent too long on the mackems board
     
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  14. Roland Deschain

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    An observation from the Man U match. We looked good with a proper DM in situ, which is what Joelinton did. I thought we looked less effective when Bruno came on. I think having a real unit at CDM would work better, and then use Tonali/Bruno as a double pivot instead. Too many good teams work on Bruno and it’s shot us in the foot a few times.
     
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  15. Somebodys pinched my sombrero

    Somebodys pinched my sombrero Well-Known Member

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    This, all day. Need a bit of experience to keep Saka quiet. Either Trippier or Hall, who’s got a bit of pace. I fear for BDB having to face him.
     
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  16. Roland Deschain

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    This has been said a lot about BDB but it rarely happens. He doesn’t advance enough to get caught out as such.
     
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  17. Somebodys pinched my sombrero

    Somebodys pinched my sombrero Well-Known Member

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    One on one v Saka, I know who my money would be on.
     
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  18. JakartaToon

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    Trippier would be a big mistake. When he plays for England there he is half the player he is on the right side. I actually think Dan Burn is the right guy to play against Saka - ****house it and throw him off his game. There is a lot of criticism of Dan Burn but I think he adds a lot to our overall defensive capability.
     
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  19. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Basically I want Tino to play so was being kind to Trippier and would put him in at left back. Personally though, harsh as it may be, I think we should be going Tino and Hall
     
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  20. Toonitus

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    Hall yes but trippier is class
     
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