Newcastle, Gakpo & Ligue 1 Wingers | The Trends

“Disagree with Josh on Szob. Quite happy with him being a double pivot, however, if he goes his partner needs to hold (and vice versa). Szob's engine is his calling card, him being the primary box to box.”

“Also shocked at Neil saying he’s alright with no midfielder being brought in🤣🤣 gobsmacked how such a smart bloke can come out with that after what we’ve seen”

“Their first goal was so annoying because you're away from home in a noisy, hostile atmosphere. Surely the message was 'keep it tight first 15-20 minutes, full backs stay back, midfielders don't get ahead of the ball, quieten the crowd'. You…”

“I completely agree with Josh. The current mix of fullbacks and center midfielders just doesn't fit, unless some - probably one fullback and one midfielder - are willing to sit / hold position (which goes against their natural instincts). As…”