SUPERTOON Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 He hasn't been seen for weeks has he? Was training yesterday, all the north east journalists were allowed in to watch and talk to Rafa and he was in training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Ah right, I was just thinking of his mystery injury and the press stories about players being asked to leave training etc. Carry on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Yup. Mbemba would fit there. I think it's Jarvis who plays there. Mbemba could handle him apart from his pace. Mbemba is quick enough I'd say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 There were reports in the media implying Tiote was a bad influence who had been banished. The next thing we hear he's back from an unspecified injury and is flying in training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Isn't the source for that Lee Ryder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Isn't the source for that Lee Ryder? Chris Waugh mentioned it in his Benitez article, then there was this from Ryder: However, Benitez is keen to give Cheick Tiote his chance in the final eight games. The Ivory Coast international came close to leaving the Magpies when a couple of moves to Chinese Premier League clubs fell through last month. Papiss Cisse is also close to starting a game for the first time this year. But Benitez has been paying close attention to both players Looks like it's something that has been discussed at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I meant him flying in training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 That was from the earlier article: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-desperate-state-hope-11094729? The sight of Cheick Tiote running around tirelessly and putting in challenge after challenge was one we have not been treated to often enough on matchdays in recent months, nevermind on the training field. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Wouldn't be averse to switching Perez and Mitro with De Jong and Cisse. I think the defense has already tightened up, but by Christ do we need a new lease of life from an attacking perspective. There's just no goals in us at present. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Could Cisse play off Mitro? I'd rather see half-chances fall to Cisse, but think Mitro is more likely to win the ball in the final third. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I wouldn't bench Mitro after his goal against Sunderland. Hopefully that will give him a big boost and some much needed confidence. Wijnaldum, Shelvey; Perez, De Jong, Townsend; Mitrovic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I wouldn't bench Mitro after his goal against Sunderland. Hopefully that will give him a big boost and some much needed confidence. Wijnaldum, Shelvey; Perez, De Jong, Townsend; Mitrovic. Every time I look at that group of players I think they should be capable of playing some top stuff. I just hope Rafa can get that out of them from Norwich game and onwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Whether Mitrovic plays or not, I think it's imperative that Cisse does. His best football has long since been and gone, but there's no one else in the squad I'd rather rely on for goals. ----------------------------- Elliot -------------------------------- Anita ------ Mbemba ------ Lascelles ----- Mbabu Townsend -- Shelvey -- Wijnaldum --- Sissoko ----------------- Mitrovic ------ Cisse ---------------------- If poss. Perez and De Jong dangerous off the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 That's what I think it'll be tbh (is Mbabu back?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thought Mitrovic seemed to get a lift when Cisse appeared so I'd play them both up front v Norwich. A draw is no good, we need to win so we probably need to score at least twice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Wouldn't be against that team if you swapped the wingers, Yorkie. Townsend right and Sissoko left with Mitro and Cisse up top, though? Neither full back any real threat to overlap and deliver good crosses either. It'd be a narrow, easily defended abortion of a setup IMO. Get Townsend and Sissoko out on the touch lines, get balls into the box. Think that's essential if you want to try Cisse and Mitro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Sissoko, normally poor on the right, managed to outdo himself on the left. Completely ineffective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I wouldn't bench Mitro after his goal against Sunderland. Hopefully that will give him a big boost and some much needed confidence. Wijnaldum, Shelvey; Perez, De Jong, Townsend; Mitrovic. Every time I look at that group of players I think they should be capable of playing some top stuff. I just hope Rafa can get that out of them from Norwich game and onwards. The two home games v West Ham & West Brom should have been the norm for us. Wasn't brilliant, was just decent football with chances created and looking fairly comfortable throughout. Hopefully someone like Rafa can get that more consistently from that group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Elliot Anita Lascelles Mbemba Sissoko Shelvey Wijnaldum Townsend de Jong Perez Mitrovic ..is what I think it'll be and, to be honest, what I would probably go with as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I'd play Cisse before De Jong if it's between them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Elliot Anita Lascelles Mbemba Sissoko Shelvey Wijnaldum Townsend de Jong Perez Mitrovic ..is what I think it'll be and, to be honest, what I would probably go with as well. No chance it will be that attacking. I wouldn't be suprised if Janmaat made it and I fully expect Lascelles or Mbemba to play at LB with the other partnering Taylor at CB. I also think there's a good chance that one of Tiote and Cisse, if not both, will start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Any idea where in Orlando (based in Buena Vista) to watch this ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 http://www.orlandogeorgeanddragon.com/ It's about a 15 minute drive from you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Cheers Ron. May be taxi as driving may not be an option drink wise. Least it seems like it'll be on . Any closer would be helpful anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Cuba knows the Dr. Phillips area really well so you should PM him. That's closer to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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