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Match Day Thread Newcastle United v Sunderland - Official Joint Match Day Thread

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Albert's Chip Shop, Mar 14, 2016.

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What will the result be?

Poll closed Mar 20, 2016.
  1. Newcastle win

    25 vote(s)
    49.0%
  2. Draw

    12 vote(s)
    23.5%
  3. Mackem win

    14 vote(s)
    27.5%
  1. General Lee Speaking

    General Lee Speaking Well-Known Member

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    I don't think 33.3% of games end in a draw though. Less than that I believe.
     
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  2. InBiscanWeTrust

    InBiscanWeTrust Rome, London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Madrid
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    Well probability doesn't work in football for that reason but was doing it on basis that someone above said if you take out the factors and say for example there is 33% chance of each result.
     
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  3. General Lee Speaking

    General Lee Speaking Well-Known Member

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    I assume all of this will take place in Fenwicks window?
     
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  4. Nobby's Trumpet

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    I have a soft spot for headed goals. Not that if I was a footballer I'd do well with heading as I'm 5'6.
     
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  5. MrRAWhite

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    If 6x = Y X the power of Pi...According to Einsteins theory of detromynogenics: that means that Sunderland will win 2-1..<ok>
     
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  6. General Lee Speaking

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    You've got ask how we are going to score the goals we need, not just in this game, but in the other 8 remaining games. The only conclusion for me is that you go with the only player who has (semi) regularly scored goals here, and that is Papiss Cisse. Fast, good finisher decent work rate. If he's fit then Rafa should build the team around creating chances for him in the box, especially if there is an emphasis on counter attack football. Play De Jong or Perez off him or behind him in a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 and I think that's our best chance.

    If Cisse is fit on Sunday then I would play the following:

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    I don't think Mbemba is meant to be back in time for this one which is a shame so we'll probably have to go with Lascelles for his pace. Taylor and Colo will struggle with the pace of Defoe. Tiote or Saivet for DCM - only the manager will know which is in the best form. 3 from 5 in attacking midfield from Townsend, Wijnaldum, Perez, Sissoko and De Jong. If Cisse is not fit then in comes Doumbia an hope for the best.
     
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  7. Nobby's Trumpet

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    That would fill me with confidence if I'm honest
     
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  8. fredor

    fredor Well-Known Member

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    And in the process send Albert's Warm Glow down to 0 degrees Celsius
     
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  9. fredor

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    Shut your mouth !!!!!!!
     
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  10. Travelsick07

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    I've stood up for Taylor in the past, but he can't be anywhere near the first team. He's simply not on the level. He needs to learn to play football again in a lower division.

    I too am hoping Cissé will come back sooner rather than later and that we play him, but I wouldn't throw him in at the deep end in this match after 3 months out. I'd go with Mitro And Gini, Townsend right; Sissoko left. Then swap out for Perez and Doumbia if need be. Also Tiote>Saivet>Anita.
     
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  11. What flavour is the pie?
     
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  12. G4rdToonArmy

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    Yeah I have backed Taylor as well but think it s time to move on - both him and the club.
     
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  13. Charlie Dogscock

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    Is Mbemba really not ready yet? This is a problem! Another of Brolly Wally's inspired decisions to play him when he wasn't fit and get him crocked; a central defence of Laescelles and Colo/Taylor will get bulldozed through at will by any team.

    De Jong needs to start now, get him in the hole and Perez up front, stick Mitro and Cisse on the bench and bring them on if it's not working.

    Rafa seems to have a hard on for Sissoko so I guess we're stuck with him for the foreseeable.

    hmmmm, hardly a convincing team right now.
     
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  14. Rafa has a good record with players named Sissoko <whistle>
     
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  15. Sunderpitt

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    Statistics and damn lies....

    Please win on saturday lads
     
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  16. 73% of stats are made up <ok>
     
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  17. monty987

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    It's all just banter man, I want us both to stop up, but watch out for PVA and Kahzri. Colback better not mark Borini either.
     
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  18. TheJudeanPeoplesFront

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    He'll probs have the chance with us, then.

    To be fair, our defence might be ****, but it's the attackers relegating us. It was embarrassing vs Leicester. I've not seen a worse premier league striker than Mitro, ever. Sissoko and him were running into each other like it was ****ing FIFA.
     
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  19. General Lee Speaking

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    We've had plenty worse than Mitro. Sissoko should take the blame for that coming together IMHO but Mitro has been a bit ****e I will admit. Whole team has though. He needs time to develop but he needs someone to specifically work on him - I don't think he's going to sort his weaknesses out on his own. I agree we need to focus on scoring goals and someone else, even Perez up top, needs to start ahead of him.
     
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  20. fredor

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    Have to admit this lineup worries me
     
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