Of course it is
We've had way worse line ups many times.
We have. With most of the first team injured. Our best 11 (and 18 especially) now is an absolute fucking joke.
Newcastle: Given, Carr, Boumsong, Taylor, Babayaro, Faye, Bowyer, Clark, N'Zogbia, Shearer (Bramble 74), Owen.
Subs Not Used: Elliott, Harper, O'Brien, Brittain.
'dat midfield and defence.