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Match Day Thread NUFC v Bradford (Carabao Cup)

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Albert's Chip Shop, Sep 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM.

  1. Gangsta Ginola

    Gangsta Ginola Well-Known Member

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    There’s so much love in here tonight it makes my heart warm. :emoticon-0152-heart
     
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    Our corners are still ****
     
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    Mikey is finding some nice pockets of space. I know it’s only Bradford. But I was expecting them to be a physical side.
     
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  4. Gangsta Ginola

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    Osula looks a raw talent. He needs a loan I think to get his confidence up.
     
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    We need him this season!
     
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  6. Gangsta Ginola

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    Thiaw and Botman look technically brilliant. But I am aware it’s not brilliant opposition.

    But this is a great training exercise now.
     
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    **** corner count: 4
     
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    Ideally yes. But we have Wissa coming back soon and Woltemade. I think there is a player in there but he just might take a late development curve.
     
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    Sloppy there…

    Then Ramsdale nearly KO’s our defender with a punch
     
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    Elanga can be frustrating mind.
     
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    I think our best side has both Wissa and Big Nick in it. So we need a backup striker for exactly this kind of game or as a late sub.
     
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    Bruno looks sharp as ****.

    We need to rest him more often. He’s controlling the game.
     
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    Yes I agree but I also would like him getting a season of playing week in week out. He’s 22 and he needs to playing. Hes got the ingredients.
     
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    How would you like to line the team up with them both in?
     
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  16. GeordieHalfbreed

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    Are you doing a narrated ground tour of the Stadium of Light?
     
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    <laugh>
     
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    we'll get the usual cbs and Trippier vs arsenal.. It's bloody obvious Thiaw botman and Hall are operating on a far superior level though
     
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  19. GeordieHalfbreed

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    Good point - I think Wissa would be a great 9 to Nick’s 10. But not sure how that lines up in a modern system.

    Maybe 5-3-2 with wingbacks? And then 3-5-2 against weaker opposition?


    Tino-Burn-Schar-Botman-Hall
    Joe-Bruno-Tonali
    Wissa-Nick

    then swap in Elanga and Gordon for the fullbacks as required.
     
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    F@ck me, if this keeps up we'll be throwing our keys into a bowl in the middle.
     
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