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Rice and Mount

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by G4rdToonArmy, Jun 1, 2023.

  1. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    Never said that either but he is not a young player. He is 27 this year.
     
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    I never said he was young
     
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  3. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Then if they get to mid 20s as a central midfielder and are not proven when they are already in the Pl for a team that is above us then words fail me
     
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    Not every player will be signed on such a basic principle.
     
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  5. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    If you are spending £30m plus then I’m pretty certain there are some basic principals
     
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    Longstaff isn't better than many players all over the world, but he runs around alot and does a job.
     
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  7. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    What’s he got to do with anything?

    You clearly want McTominay to sign to show that you were right after predicting it months ago just like you did with Steve Bruce.

    As I’ve mentioned Bruce I suppose I’d better mention Rafa. Hi, Rafman
     
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    You seem to be focusing on the individual rather than the side.... a good team isn't always 11 big names.

    Newcastle have been bringing in a good mix and definitely like something called character.
     
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  9. llcoolc157

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    So with it being Man U you wouldn’t take Rashford if he was offered to us… or Martinez? I would…
    Is McTominay better than Longstaff… not sure to be honest but he’s an international captain who has won various honours.. and is experienced… would I take him over Mount or Rice? Course I wouldn’t.. but I reckon they’ll be on at least £250k per week… and we ain’t paying that yet I’m afraid…
    Look what happened when Longstaff got injured, we needed cover in that position and it didn’t really work with Bruno… would he challenge Longstaff, definitely…
    What we need players in who are going to be an improvement on those currently on our books… so the question I would ask is, is McTominay better than Hayden or Hendrick… I reckon so…
     
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    I don’t want their crap. No.
     
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    Never said that idea but I’ve watched McTominay play on numerous occasions and I think he’s **** in the same way you think Bruce is a great manager
     
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    You thought Joelinton was ****.
     
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    Your mistakens as usual. Off you pop and find the screenshots
     
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    You aren't going to tap dance your way out of this one.
     
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    Yes I will. He was **** as a striker.
     
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  18. llcoolc157

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    Well unless we field of team of homegrown academy players we’re going to have to take someone’s crap I’m afraid…
     
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    There is a difference between Rashford, Erickson, Martinez and the lines of McTominay, Lindelof etc

    No need to be obtuse CC
     
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