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What would be the ideal line up 2021/22?

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Darth Plagueis, May 18, 2021.

  1. Darth Plagueis

    Darth Plagueis Well-Known Member

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    --------------Wilson---------------
    New LM------Willock---------ASM
    --------New CM-----New CDM------
    Willems---Clark---New CB---New RB
    -----------------Dubravka--------------

    Hopefully we'll get rid of Shelvey, and we need two new CM's, a creative midfielder, and a defensive midfielder.

    I know Hayden is good but cannot be relied on on his own, we need another defensive mid, because I believe the absence of one has also hurt our defence.

    I obviously want us to buy Willock. Already our 2nd top scorer and not been in the team 5 minutes, seems to fit in well. Would be worth 20m easy.

    We also, I think, need a captain at the back. A leader of a CB. Lascelles is not good enough.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. Fork Handles

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    Totally unrealistic. We will never afford Willems
     
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  3. Toonitus

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    -------------------Wilson---------------
    Almiron -------ASM--------------lozano
    --------willock----Gallagher ------
    Willems---Lejeune ---schar ---N miles
    -----------------Dubravka--------------
     
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  4. Darth Plagueis

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    I left out Almiron purposely because unless you play him centrally there's no point in playing him. He's not a winger, he's really CAM, and I think we should aspire for better personally. He'd be far better suited going back to the MLS or a foreign league.

    He's been our best player in the absence of our best players, but he's not good enough for this level of play if we want to move forward. Hard working, has skill and talent, but I think we should be aspiring for better.

    I'd not put him in the side over Willock, we need a CDM, and I'd not rely on Almiron as a primary creative CM either.
     
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    Actually he is a aml.


    Almiron will cover willems a bit too
     
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    Willems in a back 4 would get roasted
     
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  7. Prince Isak (GG)

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    Wilson
    Lookman ASM
    Willock Loftus-cheek Yokuslu
    Willems Schar Ajer Adarabioyo Lamptey

    5-3-2-1
     
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    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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    When someone spots it. Please hit like........
     
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    Toonitus Well-Known Member

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    Almiron on the left for that reason.
     
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  10. JokeInEre

    JokeInEre Well-Known Member

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    Dubravka

    Murphy
    Schar
    Lascelles
    Dummett
    Willems/Ritchie

    Hayden
    Willock
    Almiron/Pereira (WBA)

    ASM
    Wilson

    5-1-2-2
     
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    Ben 10 Well-Known Member

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    That's worse than what we have at the minute <laugh>
     
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  12. JokeInEre

    JokeInEre Well-Known Member

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    Yes but we have Ashley in charge so just being realistic.
     
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  13. Darth Plagueis

    Darth Plagueis Well-Known Member

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    So are people seriously wanting us to play 5 at the back next season?
     
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  14. Prince Isak (GG)

    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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    It’s more of a 3-5-2 for me. With wingbacks.
     
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    At some point nufc fans will realise willock is a box to box cm
     
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    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    My ideal line up

    Woodman
    Reece James
    Ruben Dias
    Laporte
    Alaba
    Kante
    Bellingham
    Foden
    Mbappe
    Haaland
    Messi.
     
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  17. G4rdToonArmy

    G4rdToonArmy Well-Known Member

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    Dubravka
    Schar-Lacselles-Lejuene
    Manquillo-Willock-Longstaff-Willems
    ASM-Miggy
    Wilson
     
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  18. Darth Plagueis

    Darth Plagueis Well-Known Member

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    No ronaldo? Bastard.
     
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  19. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    He's fat and retired years ago
     
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  20. Darth Plagueis

    Darth Plagueis Well-Known Member

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    ;)
     
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