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Newcastle vs Tottenham

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Toonitus, Aug 29, 2024.

  1. Givemeursaltytears

    Givemeursaltytears Well-Known Member

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    That’s my thinking on it too. The lad is probably doubting himself after only 2 mins against Slovenia.
     
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  2. It's_all_Greek_to_me

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    It will click and he'll be back to his best.
     
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  3. Toonitus

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    Gordon wanted to leave he's had his head turned. It's fairly obvious
     
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  4. ToonArmy1892

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    You have a heart mate, i can tell.
     
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  5. Geordie Ginola

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    Well it’s up to Howe to manage him and reinstall that confidence.

    A lot of players are off atm. And we have still got a good 7 points. When it clicks. We might be top 4.
     
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  6. Givemeursaltytears

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    Are these boys on drugs?
     
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  7. Toonitus

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  8. Toonitus

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  9. Givemeursaltytears

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    The Bobby Robson doc is on Sky Docs for anyone looking for something to watch
     
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  10. ToonArmy1892

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    Pope made some important saves despite his mistake.
     
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  11. Toonitus

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    Pope is a conundrum.
     
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  12. JakartaToon

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    I didn't see any lack of effort - just poor decision making. He just wasn't playing very well today. It happens to almost all players and it can often affect confidence.
     
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  13. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    That’s twice you’ve used the word conundrum - is that your word of the day? <laugh>
     
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  14. Toonitus

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    Possibly
     
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  15. Roland Deschain

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    <laugh><laugh><laugh>

    Sure! How many votes are the Howe family allowed?
     
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  16. Toonitus

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    Nick Pope makes saves but unfortunately we lose possession alot because of him in the first place
     
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  17. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    Tbf it would help if like players didn’t keep passing it back to him when opposition players are chasing him down. They could just boot it away themselves
     
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  18. Geordie Ginola

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    Just slightly out of form. When he comes good and he will we will be rocking.
     
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  19. Rum & Black for 2

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    Who is going to set up Isak to score the winner.

    <laugh> <laugh>
     
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  20. Welshie

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    Pope is just a top end shot blocker, super traditional run of the mill GK and would have been fantastic years ago.

    However in the modern game you need someone better on their feet and he just isn't that.

    I don't dislike the lad and he was cheap, he does the job but we will one day need to replace with an improvement

    That being said, there are far bigger targets to go for and they haven't bothered so Pope will be with us for a while.
     
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