Team for Newcastle (A)

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If we're ever going to use Joey in midfield then this is the day.

Al-Habsi; Gunter, McShane, Cooper, Obita; Swift, VDB, Evans; McCleary, Kermogant, Beerens
Subs: Jaakola, Gravenberch, Watson, Quinn, Williams, Harriott, Rakels

I think this is the best selection so far - however, I'd swap Rakels with Kermorgant in the starting line-up simply because he is more mobile and gets into some really good positions. Deniss will score goals, regardless of his opening game wastefulness.

I agree with this. He is no superstar but at the moment his mobility would probably suit us better. Kermie hasn't really done much outside of 1 game either. At least Deniss has scored in a few games including the preseason.

I think Rakels is the better striker but Kermogant suits our style of play better. We're putting lots of crosses into the box so we need the big guy.

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Or just take them down the wings

-----------Al Habsi------------
-----------McShane----------
-Gunter---------------Obita-
-Watson--------------Quinn-
-Beerens--------------Swift-
-McCleary---------Harriott-
--------------Meite------------

+1 lure them into the weak centre, then surround and crush them

If we lose it's purely because Stam didn't pick this side to start.