GallowgatePigeon Posted May 6, 2025 Share Posted May 6, 2025 Ah shit wrong forum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Optimistic Nut Posted May 6, 2025 Share Posted May 6, 2025 Don't think a single Sunderland player would touch a Newcastle squad of 25 in my lifetime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GallowgatePigeon Posted May 6, 2025 Share Posted May 6, 2025 I think Defoe and Bent are the only Sunderland players I can ever remember being remotely impressed with and slightly jealous that they had them and not us. Even then, those two wouldn't even threaten a NUFC 25 man squad from the PL era. Shearer, Isak, Cole, Ferdinand, Ba and Wilson are miles clear imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 Sorensen might push 3rd choice keeper behind Given & Pope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 3 hours ago, GallowgatePigeon said: I think Defoe and Bent are the only Sunderland players I can ever remember being remotely impressed with and slightly jealous that they had them and not us. Even then, those two wouldn't even threaten a NUFC 25 man squad from the PL era. Shearer, Isak, Cole, Ferdinand, Ba and Wilson are miles clear imo. Here’s one of them giving ‘best ever C21st XI’ (effectively a PL-era XI). It’s almost depressing to see what passes for a great XI for them. https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2017/6/25/15868656/1-to-11-sunderlands-best-xi-of-the-21st-century Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 3 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: Don't think a single Sunderland player would touch a Newcastle squad of 25 in my lifetime. The Smoggies would have players who’d challenge it, which should be the most depressing thing for a Mackem to ever read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 8 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: The Smoggies would have players who’d challenge it, which should be the most depressing thing for a Mackem to ever read. I think there'd be more Boro than Sunderland players in a combined Smogkems squad. Smog Cattermole better than Mackem Cattermole but Mackem Arca ahead of Smoggie Arca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 Just now, Optimistic Nut said: I think there'd be more Boro than Sunderland players in a combined Smogkems squad. Smog Cattermole better than Mackem Cattermole but Mackem Arca ahead of Smoggie Arca. The Alf Common All Stars XI. Wouldn’t be a great side, but at least it would have Brian Clough in it telling them how shit they are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 Sorensen, Schwarzer, Valdes Mills, Reiziger Arca, Gray Southgate, Ehiogu, Woodgate, O'Shea, Pearson Emerson, Boateng Juninho, Mendieta, Henderson Downing, Zenden Malbranque, Summerbee Ravanelli, Phillips, Bent, Hasselbaink Something like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 6 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: McGhee ahead of Kelly? Was being cheap and going for the gravitas of the names, figuring McGhee's successes in Scotland would stand out at that level as opposed to Kelly who had a mostly 2nd Division career. Same with Sellars. Kelly's arguably my favourite ever player, at least on Mount Rushmore, no offence meant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 8 minutes ago, Jonas said: Was being cheap and going for the gravitas of the names, figuring McGhee's successes in Scotland would stand out at that level as opposed to Kelly who had a mostly 2nd Division career. Same with Sellars. Kelly's arguably my favourite ever player, at least on Mount Rushmore, no offence meant. None taken on behalf of Ned Kelly - was just curious as to rationale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 On 18/03/2025 at 22:10, Dr. TC said: Full hand around the throat, yellow card. Those were the days. And people say Gordon's was a clear red. With VAR that's 3 red cards for Batty on one move Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GallowgatePigeon Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 5 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: Here’s one of them giving ‘best ever C21st XI’ (effectively a PL-era XI). It’s almost depressing to see what passes for a great XI for them. https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2017/6/25/15868656/1-to-11-sunderlands-best-xi-of-the-21st-century Gee whizz, thats utterly pathetic. Even if all those players were in their prime, they still wouldn't threaten the top 4. Especially if they play the formation the article suggests: GK RB CB LB RW CM CM LF FW FW FW Not only Boro, but I dare say other dross teams like Stoke, Wigan, Swansea and Norwich probably have better PL 11s How dare these slugs consider themselves our equals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 Imagine only being able to name one centre back who is not shit from a quarter of a century, and that centre back only having played 33 games on loan for the club Also, Phil Bardsley in the team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 15 minutes ago, GallowgatePigeon said: Gee whizz, thats utterly pathetic. Even if all those players were in their prime, they still wouldn't threaten the top 4. Especially if they play the formation the article suggests: GK RB CB LB RW CM CM LF FW FW FW Not only Boro, but I dare say other dross teams like Stoke, Wigan, Swansea and Norwich probably have better PL 11s How dare these slugs consider themselves our equals. Schwarzer Mills, Southgate, Woodgate, Zeige Zenden, Juninho, Mendieta, Downing Viduka, Hasselbaink Plus Valdes, Given, Boateng, Quedrue, Ince, Ehiogu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 Yakubu & Ravanelli a decent alternative strikeforce as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 25 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Yakubu & Ravanelli a decent alternative strikeforce as well. Yakubu aye - knew there was a striker I forgot! Ravanelli left in 1997. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 7, 2025 Share Posted May 7, 2025 Ah I thought it was just Premier League era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I reckon the side we've had in the last few seasons will slowly start to move on/ retire over the next few years. It's fair to say quite a few of them will make my favourite All-time XI. Pope Tripps Schar Burn Hall Nobby Bruno Joelinton Robert Hba Shearer Manager : Howe That's 7/11 + Howe. What a team man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Favourite rather than best I'll go Given Trippier Hall Schar Albert Solano Robert Batty Bruno Beardsley Shearer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Favourite (born in 1992 so the players I'm selecting from is like 2000 onwards): Given Trippier Schar Burn Hall Bruno Cabaye Joelinton Ben Arfa Shearer Robert Was tempted by Remy, Ba and Wilson at CF, as Shearer kind of annoys me with his shite punditry nowadays. In fact aye, Ba. Special mention for Murphy & Barnes too, but obviously Hatem & Robert. These lists we're much more difficult a 4-5 years ago, this current squad has made it very easy, not only are they generally all really likeable, but they're also the most successful team in most of our lifetimes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moose Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) Fuck it, I'll say it: Isak is going up front with Shearer Note: Please don't ban me Edited March 11 by Moose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Given Trippier Schar Albert Hall Bruno Rob Lee Speed Beardsley Shearer HBA Thats mine I reckon. Gutted though cause I loved Andy Cole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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