If you could only pick one

[fidelcastro]

Continuing the obsession with bringing back our former players on here, if you could only pick one from the following, who would it be?

Ings
Heaton
Trippier
Mee
Keane
Westwood
Cornet
O'Shea
Taylor
Harwood-Bellis

I've not included ex-players who I think are unrealistic (Wood, McNeil, Berge etc).

Just pick ONE. It's just a bit of fun!

[matttheclaret]

Trippier. Past his best now but could easily do a job for a couple of seasons. Right character/experience to add to the group too

[Claretnick]

Trippier. Past his best now but could easily do a job for a couple of seasons. Right character/experience to add to the group too

Plus his set piece delivery is better than what we currently have. So yeah Tripps for me as well...

[Oshkoshclaret]

Tella

[fidelcastro]

Tella

Not sure that one is realistic now.

[exilecanada]

Westwood for his corners, assuming he still has the knack

[ClaretTony]

Continuing the obsession with bringing back our former players on here, if you could only pick one from the following, who would it be?

Ings
Heaton
Trippier
Mee
Keane
Westwood
Cornet
O'Shea
Taylor
Harwood-Bellis

I've not included ex-players who I think are unrealistic (Wood, McNeil, Berge etc).

Just pick ONE. It's just a bit of fun!

Six of those have hardly kicked a ball all season or not at all.

Can only be Tripps surely.

[Tribesmen]

Trips

[GetIntoEm]

On current form or as they were when they left?

On current form absolutely zero. We are miles better now

When they left probably Ings or trips

[fidelcastro]

On current form or as they were when they left?

On current form absolutely zero. We are miles better now

When they left probably Ings or trips

Not sure why I have to clarify, but yes, currently.

You say zero, but is Roberts really better than Trippier currently?

Would you rather have Foster or Barnes in the squad over Ings (if he could stay fit?)

[GetIntoEm]

Not sure why I have to clarify, but yes, currently.

You say zero, but is Roberts really better than Trippier currently?

Would you rather have Foster or Barnes in the squad over Ings (if he could stay fit?)

Trips maybe

Ings no

[taio]

Trippier

(while unlikely, Tella is more likely than some of those listed).

[fidelcastro]

Trippier

(while unlikely, Tella is more likely than some of those listed).

It was a list I compiled because the players mentioned are either out of favour or are maybe looking for a return to the PL.

In retrospect, I should have just started a thread entitled 'Would you have Trippier back?'

[Hutchy]

From that list, it would have to be Harwood-Bellis for me. A class defender.

I know he's not on the list, fidel, but if it was an all time thing, there's only one player for me.

A legend of the Premier League. I couldn't believe it when he signed for the Clarets. That hat-trick at QPR. Oh yes.

"Andy Cole, Andy Cole,
Andy Andy Cole
He gets the ball, he scores a goal
Andy Andy Cole..."

[fidelcastro]

From that list, it would have to be Harwood-Bellis for me. A class defender.

I know he's not on the list, fidel, but if it was an all time thing, there's only one player for me.

A legend of the Premier League. I couldn't believe it when he signed for the Clarets. That hat-trick at QPR. Oh yes.

"Andy Cole, Andy Cole,
Andy Andy Cole
He gets the ball, he scores a goal
Andy Andy Cole..."

I meant to play for Burnley though, not at Deadwood.

If I wanted that, I'd have put Nick Pickering on the list!

[ClaretTony]

Would you rather have Foster or Barnes in the squad over Ings (if he could stay fit?)

Ings doesn’t play now, hardly kicks a ball. One league start this season and three the season before.

[fidelcastro]

Ings doesn’t play now, hardly kicks a ball. One league start this season and three the season before.

So, he does play... Just not very often?

[Vegas Claret]

Mee

[GetIntoEm]

Mee

The same mee who's hardly played for 2 years?

[boatshed bill]

Keane

[Goliath]

Ings doesn’t play now, hardly kicks a ball. One league start this season and three the season before.

He was sensational against us at their place last season. The talents there still but not sure the body would allow it. If we could do a deal largely based on appearances then it'd be pretty low risk. Not sure those deals really happen anymore though.

[Indecisive]

Trippier I think is the one who would likely improve us. Although he probably is getting close to that point where age really inhibits the ability to really compete in the premier league.

It would be a pretty incredible coup, but tempting Tella back, would really get the fans backing. Does seem like Pace and the club has a decent relationship with him, but I’m just not sure we will be spending the likely money required, or paying the wages (and giving any contracts that don’t have heavy relegation contingencies).

[ClaretTony]

He was sensational against us at their place last season. The talents there still but not sure the body would allow it. If we could do a deal largely based on appearances then it'd be pretty low risk. Not sure those deals really happen anymore though.

Those sort of deals just don't happen. He always seems to come up and score against us but he just never plays much football now. He's started just two PL games since he scored against us.

[Goobs]

We have two of the best young CBs in the game right now and Beckenbeyer coming back and people want to re-sign Ben Mee and Michael Keane???

From that list it has to be Tripps (give Roberts a run for his money), Ings better than any forward we have (assuming he can stay fit) or Cornet as an alternate for Jaidon or Edward's.

[Hanoverusaclaret]

Ings or Trippier. Both would be fantastic additions. Despite Ings not being used a lot, he's been fit enough for their bench most of the season, so he's been fit to play. Still an excellent player and would be a step up for us from our current forwards. Trippier is also a class above what we have and as previously mentioned has fantastic set piece capability. Sounds good to me... if not ALK's usual recruitment strategy.

[Vincent'sCap]

Ings would be the last player I'd want back at the Turf.

FB_IMG_1746976614459.jpg (13.39 KiB) Viewed 2426 times

[Vegas Claret]

The same mee who's hardly played for 2 years?

no, the other one

[Goobs]

Ings would be the last player I'd want back at the Turf.
FB_IMG_1746976614459.jpg

I don't even know where to begin on how stupid that post you have quoted is.

Very few players who are regular subs score a ton of goals. Most forwards need a run of games for them to show their best form.

Ok maybe I did know where to begin.

[Longsider]

Tripps

[Poulton-le-Claret]

THB

[Goobs]

THB

Why? Who are you dropping?

[Tricky Trevor]

Absolutely depends who stays and goes but purely on current ability Tripps. Still a top PL FB.

[Vincent'sCap]

I don't even know where to begin on how stupid that post you have quoted is.

Very few players who are regular subs score a ton of goals. Most forwards need a run of games for them to show their best form.

Ok maybe I did know where to begin.

If he was any good he wouldn't have sat on the bench for the best part of 2 years like I say Ings would be the last player I would want to return to the Turf,that's my opinion and to call me stupid was uncalled for,no wonder people don't post on here anymore.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Why? Who are you dropping?

Not dropping, but I think we might lose at least one of CJ or Esteve unfortunately. If not, THB is also better than Worrall and probably has the best resale value of that list. The only others on the list who are under 30 are DOS (I think THB is better) and Cornet (made of glass).

Trippier is a good shout, but he will be 35 in September, so would he do a job for a full season? (If so, I'd love him back).

[Goobs]

Not dropping, but I think we might lose at least one of CJ or Esteve unfortunately. If not, THB is also better than Worrall and probably has the best resale value of that list. The only others on the list who are under 30 are DOS (I think THB is better) and Cornet (made of glass).

Trippier is a good shout, but he will be 35 in September, so would he do a job for a full season? (If so, I'd love him back).

Fair play. Have you forgotten Beyer or do you rate THB higher? I think tripps would do the best part of a season and Roberts is a great backup/rotation for him IMO. Yes Cornet has had injuries so I get the trepidation there.

[Goobs]

If he was any good he wouldn't have sat on the bench for the best part of 2 years like I say Ings would be the last player I would want to return to the Turf,that's my opinion and to call me stupid was uncalled for,no wonder people don't post on here anymore.

Unless the post you quoted was your own then I didn't call YOU stupid.

Assuming it was not your own X / twitter post and you got mightily offended over my opinion of your source then if such snowflakery (I'm trade marking that btw) is the reason that people don't post on here (traffic seems ok to me) then I think that says more about society today than it does about my post.

(Yes I like a bracket)

[Colburn_Claret]

Trips and Cornet are the only ones that could improve our squad.

[Jakubclaret]

Some of our footballing opinions could be considered as delusional to realistic outsiders. Not going into the old argument about the chris wood release clause but at the time boxer shorts were completely drenched at the reputed £25m a few seasons later it could launch NF into europe. Outside people who really know football will readily dismiss the knowledge of the majority on here & silently acknowledge the people on the periphery.

[Wile E Coyote]

cornet

[bfcmik]

None of them. I think we have better here, so taking any of them to replace anyone we lose would be a negative step. Not seen much of Trips this season so I have no idea what he would bring to the squad nowadays.

[ElectroClaret]

Keane could do a job, but not ahead of our current centre back pairing.
I hope to god we keep them.

[CharlieinNewMexico]

Cornet

Just has a crazy X factor about him that might sneak us a win somewhere. And that extra win might be enough

[SouthLondonexile]

I would pick none of them.
We have an excellent all round squad, with a fit Foster.
I was wondering why it would be unrealistic for us to get Berge back .
I don’t know if anyone has seen the recent interview with Alan Pace, speaking about the difficulties of trading in the Premier League. Thank goodness he has his feet on the ground and that he has some shrewd advisors around him.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Fair play. Have you forgotten Beyer or do you rate THB higher? I think tripps would do the best part of a season and Roberts is a great backup/rotation for him IMO. Yes Cornet has had injuries so I get the trepidation there.

I actually rate Beyer higher than THB, but I don't think it is a given that he gets back to his absolute best after the length of time he has been injured (huge boost if he can do it).

From the list, I would be very happy to see both THB and Trips back

[aggi]

Harwood-Bellis and O'Shea would be the only two I'd want us to go for. Both very good defenders who would suit our style with the potential to improve.

O'Shea in particular chipped in with a fair few goals and assists and improved a lot as the season went on.

[RVclaret]

Harwood-Bellis and O'Shea would be the only two I'd want us to go for. Both very good defenders who would suit our style with the potential to improve.

O'Shea in particular chipped in with a fair few goals and assists and improved a lot as the season went on.

Personally thought Harwood-Bellis was just an average defender, but very classy on the ball. I rated Al-Dakhil and Ekdal as better defenders. Bit slow to react and not quite physical enough in duels. And now he has been a mainstay in the defence of the 2nd worst team in PL history - not for me. Ipswich fans seem to have rated O’Shea to be fair, though the way he left the club is a big no.

Off that list it would be Trippier for me, without doubt - he has been delivering top performances for an excellent Newcastle side this season.

[jlup1980]

Keane on a free would be a sensible signing. He'd bring a lot of experience with him, and he has a goal threat from set pieces.

Trippier would be a huge coup for us. He's still got genuine quality. Can't see that one happening.

I wouldn't bother with THB. The asking price was too high two years ago, and it still is today. As good as I thought he was, I never thought he had the quality for the PL. Beyer was the better of the two, and was the correct signing at the time.

O'Shea would be better than THB, but the fact he now has three PL relegations on his CV puts me off a little!

None of the others are even worth considering!

[LeadBelly]

On current form Trips for a year would be useful, he's doing well enough in a very decent Newcastle squad. He can play LB at a push as well as RB and is excellent with the dead ball deliveries.
At their former peak, Ings is the sort of player we are missing.

[aggi]

Personally thought Harwood-Bellis was just an average defender, but very classy on the ball. I rated Al-Dakhil and Ekdal as better defenders. Bit slow to react and not quite physical enough in duels. And now he has been a mainstay in the defence of the 2nd worst team in PL history - not for me. Ipswich fans seem to have rated O’Shea to be fair, though the way he left the club is a big no.

Off that list it would be Trippier for me, without doubt - he has been delivering top performances for an excellent Newcastle side this season.

Egan-Riley has been used to create a fair bit this season and another defender with similar capabilities would be good, particularly if we find ourselves going long a bit more next season.

Obviously this is assuming a sensible asking price, I wouldn't be breaking the bank for him and out of the two I'd prefer O'Shea.

[ecc]

The OP did say it was for fun.

Trippier would be my choice.