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Match Day Thread Toon v Chelsea (Cup Game)

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Albert's Chip Shop, Oct 27, 2024.

  1. Geordie Ginola

    Geordie Ginola Well-Known Member

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    It’s an own goal unfortunately but he did get that touch.

    As I said earlier. Turning point of our season.
     
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  2. Geordie Ginola

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    No: are you crazy. You’re mad if you want him out.

    Ahem.
     
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  3. Mick O'Toon

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    Departure lounge:cheesy:
     
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  4. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Wheres this been all season (apart from v man city)
     
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  6. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Tonali on the right wave length with Isak
     
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  7. Geordie Ginola

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    We look like a completely different team tonight.

    Interesting that it’s when Bruno is out and Longstaff is in.

    Maybe Longstaff is the glue. I admit. It’s possible.
     
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    Almost a third. Tonali again the clog
     
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  9. ToonArmy1892

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    Tonali as the DM is the way..been saying it for ages.
     
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  10. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Or maybe Bruno has just been **** all season yet all play tries to go through him and not Tonali
     
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    Great block by Kelly
     
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    Longstaff just not bothering to track Felix.
     
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  13. Albert's Chip Shop

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  14. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Almost a perfect ball there by hall
     
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  15. Toonitus

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    So that was the issue
     
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  16. Geordie Ginola

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    That’s what I was saying. Without saying it risking a beating.

    Bruno is a great player but is he and Tonali and Joelinton the answer.

    I still maintain that Longstaffs legs are great for the midfield/ he doesn’t get the credit he deserves.

    And I admit because I don’t see him as Hollywood I’ve had a go at him. I hang my head in shame. I think the stats back the fact that he’s important.
     
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  17. Geordie Ginola

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    Cog. Yes. Tonali and Longstaff give us defensive cover. Maybe Howe needs to push Bruno up to the no 10.

    It’s a great problem to have.
     
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  18. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    I think longstaff is just a coincidence. Willock has been a big positive
     
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  19. Geordie Ginola

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    Possibly. But apparently longstaff was dropped 5 games ago and that coincides with us not winning.

    I think longstaff does a lot of work that doesn’t get the recognition.

    Willock is good.
     
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  20. Geordie Ginola

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    I would love to see Our young striker on at half time: we are winning 2-0. Let’s give him some minutes.
     
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