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Match Day Thread Newcastle United v Chelsea

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by ToonArmy1892, May 4, 2025.

  1. Roland Deschain

    Roland Deschain Well-Known Member

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    I think if we go 5-4-1 against Arsenal, which I think we will, Barnes needs to be dropped and go back to Gordon, Isak, Murphy. Get Trippier in for RWB. But Barnes had an absolute stinker again today.
     
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  2. cronemeister

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    Think we really missed Tripps today as well, by no means the quickest but reads the game very well and leads that back line very well in my opinion.
     
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  3. Geordie Ginola

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    Joelinton is back though. He’s the machine we need.
     
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  4. Hung Drawn and Quartered

    Hung Drawn and Quartered Well-Known Member

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    Forest getting beat
     
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  6. Charlie Dogscock

    Charlie Dogscock Well-Known Member

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    Lol Forest.

    They seem to having a bit of burnout now, likewise with Bournemouth. Both those teams have been awesome this year, but thankfully we're getting the results when it matters.
     
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    1-1

    Didn't last long lol, Leicester are **** remember
     
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  8. Hung Drawn and Quartered

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    Manure getting beat, no surprises here
     
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  9. Charlie Dogscock

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    Amorim's finally got them in 17th. Took a while, but he got them there.
     
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  10. Hung Drawn and Quartered

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    Eddie speaking really well

     
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  11. Roland Deschain

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    Wish someone would ask him about this ****ing insane two keepers on the bench ****. No other team does it.
     
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  12. Roland Deschain

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    Willock injured yet again. Surely time to shift him on.
     
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  13. Geordie Ginola

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    Good interview with Eddie.

    He basically says it how it is. He’s boring. But that’s fine.

    At least we have him.
     
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  14. Hung Drawn and Quartered

    Hung Drawn and Quartered Well-Known Member

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    I think he speaks with honesty
    none of this ****e you get from septics when they beat
     
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  15. Geordie Ginola

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    Maybe. I think he’s a bit soft. He would do well in a different league.

    Mental strength is pivotal at this level.
     
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  16. Hung Drawn and Quartered

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    Forest 2-1 Leicester
     
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  17. Geordie Ginola

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    I agree. He’s probably one of the most honest managers ever. Which I do like.

    He even admitted the second half was poor which is good that he recognises that.

    I do think he’s to soft on his players. They needed a boot up the arse.
     
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  18. Dr Venkman

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    Still need a win then.
     
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  19. Roland Deschain

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    I'm intrigued to see what he does after this Summer. I mean, we simply have to bring in better than we have.
     
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  20. Geordie Ginola

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    I
    do get frustrated with his tactics sometimes but the players really like him.

    We get champions league football and we can make the step up with two or three top signings.

    Howe can manage players I give him that.

    I guess he’s about to deliver our best season for a long time so I can’t complain.
     
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