STM Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 For me the lone striker role is Gayle's to lose and by lose, I mean play poorly, not get injured. If Gayle goes through a dry spell, then Mitro should step in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I would play the one who's in best form, if they're more or less as good as each other i would rotate every now and then. Right now i think it would have a negative effect if Mitrovic gets dropped at first chance after waiting patiently for ages for his time to come, and when he's now got it and grabbed it by scoring 4 goals in 2 games he should continue at least the next game which is tomorrow to get the signal he isn't gonna be dropped every time Gayle is fit. It would be too harsh too soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Besides because he's trained doesn't mean he's fit enough to play and play well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Besides because he's trained doesn't mean he's fit enough to play and play well. I'm going under the assumption that he's fit. If he's not quite there, I'd start Mitro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-best-squad-championship-12127769 I think he rates us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 For me the lone striker role is Gayle's to lose and by lose, I mean play poorly, not get injured. If Gayle goes through a dry spell, then Mitro should step in. He had the spot in the first place when Mitro was unavailable though, swings and roundabouts. Incredibly harsh to drop a striker who's just scored 4 in 2 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 The winter ball being used for the first time I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Gayle will start and should start. Imho........its his spot, he's fit so he will get the nod Just my opinion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Benitez said: “He was training, but still we have to be a little bit cautious with him. “We will see in the next few days. We have some time, and it depends how he feels. At the moment he is training and improving, but it depends how he feels.” I'd be massively surprised if he starts like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Benitez said: “He was training, but still we have to be a little bit cautious with him. “We will see in the next few days. We have some time, and it depends how he feels. At the moment he is training and improving, but it depends how he feels.” I'd be massively surprised if he starts like. It's at home and Mitro is scoring goals. There's no reason at all to rush Gayle back, he's more crucial away from home anyway where his pace on the counter is a great weapon. Mitro's waited patiently for his chance, he deserves the chance to keep the shirt while he's doing the business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Benitez said: “He was training, but still we have to be a little bit cautious with him. “We will see in the next few days. We have some time, and it depends how he feels. At the moment he is training and improving, but it depends how he feels.” I'd be massively surprised if he starts like. It's at home and Mitro is scoring goals. There's no reason at all to rush Gayle back, he's more crucial away from home anyway where his pace on the counter is a great weapon. Mitro's waited patiently for his chance, he deserves the chance to keep the shirt while he's doing the business. These are exactly my thoughts as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Sounds like Mitro to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 It'll be Mitrovic with Gayle as sub "just in case" IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 When Gayle's fit he'll be back starting. Rightfully so, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Mitro should start. No point risking Gayle when we've got Leeds away after an international break where we can make sure he's 100% fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 When Gayle's fit he'll be back starting. Rightfully so, too. Basically, aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 If Mitro scores again I don't get that tbh. His goals record under Rafa equals if not betters Gayle's since his arrival so seems a weird stance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Mitro to play tomorrow, would be ridiculous to risk Gayle when we have an in-form replacement. Drop Diame and play the both against Leeds, he never will, but a man can dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 If Mitro scores again I don't get that tbh. His goals record under Rafa equals if not betters Gayle's since his arrival so seems a weird stance It's a weird stance to want our most proven goalscorer to stay in the team? Fwiw I'd play both him and Mitrovic. Rafa will play one of them, and it'll mostly be Gayle imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Win and Rafa to go on and beat Keegan's 11 in a row. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Benitez said: “He was training, but still we have to be a little bit cautious with him. “We will see in the next few days. We have some time, and it depends how he feels. At the moment he is training and improving, but it depends how he feels.” I'd be massively surprised if he starts like. to be fair if thats Rafas comments it looks like Mitro, fair enough, i love the bloke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 If Mitro scores again I don't get that tbh. His goals record under Rafa equals if not betters Gayle's since his arrival so seems a weird stance It's just about who you rate personally to do the business more consistently. I'd back Gayle as well long term, especially considering the way Rafa prefers to set his team out. He's smart enough to give Mitro the chance to stake his own claim though while he's on hot form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheBallWinner Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Mitro should start this. Gayle to come off the bench at 65. Can't wait. 3 points is a must! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Its going too well for us. We're being seduced into expecting to win all the time again. A draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 4-0 Mitro hat trick and Atsu. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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