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Match Day Thread Newcastle United v Leicester City

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Albert's Chip Shop, Dec 8, 2024.

  1. Magdad

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    Willock injured again with a Hamstring. Made of Balsa Wood this lad <whistle>
     
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  2. Fox Mulder

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    Feel sad for him tbh injuries are ruining his career.
     
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  3. Welshie

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    Yeah, will go far as to say the lads a write off tbh. I don't think we will ever see him play a full season again.

    Shame cos my god, when in form that lad was a baller, that back pass to Isak is one of the best passes I have seen a Newcastle player pull off, inch perfect, a goal on a silver platter.
     
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  4. Charlie Dogscock

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    Still says new awaited on nufc.com, but I assume this is right cos he's always injured these days.

    He's the new Carl Cort.
     
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  5. Gangsta Ginola

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    Wilson’s injured again puts massive pressure on Isak. Maybe Howe will try out the young lad Osula.
     
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  6. Obi Wan

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    Yep, Osula does need to start being tested. He won't get experience by sitting on the bench. Forget his age, plenty of other teams utilise young players. Would like to see Eddie bringing him in more, not just for 2 minutes of injury time. As you say, it will also help to take the pressure off Isak, who also has a history of injuries.
     
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  7. Gangsta Ginola

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    He needs game time to see if he can cope with it.

    Hes young but if hes good enough then use him.
     
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  8. Roland Deschain

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    58 appearances in total, 8 goals. All of his goals have come against League One or lower opposition. I think the problem is in the "if he's good enough" part.
     
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  9. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    He seemed pretty handy in the 5 minutes he has had
     
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  10. JakartaToon

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    He has had 1592 minutes (equivalent of 17.5) games and he is 21 years old. Far too early to judge him.
     
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  11. Roland Deschain

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    I wasn't judging, just the facts. I'd have loved him to get more minutes this season when we've been short of energy and ideas, he's looked decent in the fleeting cameos he's had.
     
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  12. ToonArmy1892

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    Pope out for 3 to 4 weeks.

    Good job we signed about 20 keepers, pity they are all ****e.
     
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  13. Benjamin_Sisko

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    Vlachodimos has to start.

    **** Dubravka
     
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  14. ToonArmy1892

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    Dubravka has been the one on the bench, it's him.
     
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  15. JakartaToon

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    I think the problem is in the "if he's good enough" part sounds pretty judgy to me.
     
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  16. Benjamin_Sisko

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    I hope not.
     
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  17. ToonArmy1892

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    Well it's gonna be innit
     
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  18. Benjamin_Sisko

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    Unless he picks up an injury too
     
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  19. ToonArmy1892

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    In one day? <laugh>
     
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  20. Benjamin_Sisko

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    It's NUFC. Can happen in 5 minutes.
     
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