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Match Day Thread Toon v Hammers

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  1. Roland Deschain

    Roland Deschain Well-Known Member

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    A few things that worked really well yesterday, and one has to hope Howe can learn:

    1. Having attacking full backs on the pitch turned us into an offensive machine. The 4-3-3 with Burn at left back ran out of steam absolutely ages ago, and it's blatantly obvious Hall is good enough. Raw, but good enough. If Howe wants us proactive, shoving the immobile Burn and Longstaff repeatedly into this formation is baffling and MUST change.
    2. Anderson was a step up on Longstaff and really showed good touches, awareness and is mobile. Whether knackered or just crap, Longstaff needs to be benched. Maybe getting Anderson into the middle and keeping him there is worth exploring.
    3. Murphy was reasonably useful but I would keep him on the bench when everyone's fit, with Barnes and Gordon playing wide of Isak. Those three are potentially excellent if that Barnes cameo can be built on. For me, it's time to sell Almiron who is repeatedly useless.
    4. One of the best changes in the game was Isak dropping deep and getting Gordon/Barnes to push forward - Isak has so much ability, and rather than trying to play with him as a focal "9" he's much better deployed as a 10. I hope this tweak can remain in place moving forward as well.

    There's life in the 4-3-3 with the right personnel running the show. With the defence we have our best option is to outscore the opposition consistently, then maybe deploy a wing back system against the stronger teams.
     
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  2. Judge Death

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    I think Anderson could do well in the "focal" role too
     
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  3. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    Lascelles out for 6-9 months.
     
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  4. Prince Isak (GG)

    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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  5. Prince Isak (GG)

    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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    In that Leicester City game in 1997 we went 3-1 down. Came back to win 4-3.

    The goals we scored were in the 77th 83rd and 90th minute.

    How spooky is that.
     
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  7. Roland Deschain

    Roland Deschain Well-Known Member

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    Wasn't our penalty in the 3rd minute?! That's WEIRD.
     
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  8. Prince Isak (GG)

    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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    So all 4 of our goals where at exactly the same times. That is mental.
     
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  9. Hung Drawn and Quartered

    Hung Drawn and Quartered Well-Known Member

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    and I was at both games, how weird is that <laugh> <monster>
     
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  10. It's_all_Greek_to_me

    It's_all_Greek_to_me Well-Known Member

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    Burn at CB for the rest of the season.

    Tripps/ Tino RB
    Hall/ Targett LB
     
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  11. Rum & Black for 2

    Rum & Black for 2 Champion’s League Prediction League Champion Forum Moderator

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    Unless it's a zip injury. We have an expert on those.

    <laugh>
     
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  12. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    <laugh>
     
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  13. Prince Isak (GG)

    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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    Hey it has its benefits now.
     
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  14. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Trev is too old to receive those benefits
     
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  15. Prince Isak (GG)

    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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    IMG_4995.gif
     
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  16. Somebodys pinched my sombrero

    Somebodys pinched my sombrero Well-Known Member

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    Sure that’s HDQ on there?
    Bollocks, hasn’t copied!
    It’s on Newcastle United FC fans on fb. I’m sure someone could copy it. I’m a Luddite.
     
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  17. Hung Drawn and Quartered

    Hung Drawn and Quartered Well-Known Member

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    <laugh>

    Same boat as me
    I dont do Fb or whatever X is called
     
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  18. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Screenshot?
     
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  19. Somebodys pinched my sombrero

    Somebodys pinched my sombrero Well-Known Member

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    It’s a video clip. I’m sure he’s on giving it large to the WHU fans after one of the goals.
     
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  20. Rum & Black for 2

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    That will be PB then. 1960’s hooligan.

    <laugh>
     
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