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Match Day Thread Newcastle United v Aston Villa

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Albert's Chip Shop, Dec 21, 2024.

  1. Schlem Boogerman

    Schlem Boogerman Well-Known Member

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    Looking forward to this.
     
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  2. Dr Venkman

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  3. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Yes
     
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  4. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    What a difference a few days make.
    Last 3 league games, 3 wins, 3 clean sheets, scored 11.
     
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  5. Dr Venkman

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    I hope they keep dubs... Pope is the one to flog.. they can play with dubs.
     
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  6. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    Dubs scares the crap out of me whenever the ball goes near him. Pope is marginally better, but he also needs to be upgraded.
     
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  7. Dr Venkman

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    Wow I'm completely the opposite dubs is good on the ball Pope is an anxiety nightmare.

    We need a new keeper though I agree.
     
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  8. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    I agree they both need replacing.
    I'll be more specific:
    -Dubs scares me whenever the ball is near him in the air.
    - Pope scares me whenever the ball is near his feet.

    Between them (if you could merge them), there is a decent keeper. But also therefore the chance of a really **** one.
     
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  9. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    We need a new goalkeeper. Pope is by miles the better keeper however 1) Howes insistence on playing it to him with his feet and 2) his dodgy shoulder
     
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  10. Dr Venkman

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    James Trafford seems possible..
     
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  11. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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  12. Dr Venkman

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    The problem is that Pope isn't capable with his feet and the defence gets nervous. You can see the dramatic improvement with dubs in goal. I think we had a good run without Pope last sesson too.
     
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  14. Consett Mag

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    Of the two, imo Pope's the better keeper..
    But after the last three games, and with Botman coming back, I honestly dont know where we need to upgrade.
     
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  15. Roland Deschain

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    Odd little match, we made it look so easy we literally walked through the final half hour. Schar weirdly impressive again, Hall is going to be one of the best left backs in world football, and even when Tonali isn’t at his best he’s still imperious. Isak and Gordon also magnificent, the former clearly one of the best in the world.

    Vast improvement on early season, and with the fitness management now clicking we could really well. As always, Gk and RW are concerns and a lack of cover for Schar also a worry, need to fixate on sorting these three between now and August.
     
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  16. Roland Deschain

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    Eric Garcia, Kelleher and Bakayoko would be perfect.
     
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  17. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    That would give us a squad to really compete for CL places and domestic cups.
     
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  18. It's_all_Greek_to_me

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    Emery can shut up. Outplayed and outclassed.

    They should have had two sent off as well.
     
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  19. Dr Venkman

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    He really let it all out didnt he.
     
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  20. G4rdToonArmy

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    Comment of the year award for 2024 goes to…
     
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