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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

MegaBreak is over. #NUFC head to Coventry City on Monday. Which means the MFTOON match previews are back. In a Nutshell: Frank Lampard’s Coventry City operate with the PL’s lowest defensive line and fewest chances created, but they got full points at City Ground. Here's what I saw in that match 🧵

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hull City next at St James' Park. 🧵 In a Nutshell: Sergej Jakirović’s Hull operate as a hyper-direct “bunker and counter” unit (24% possession, 25% field tilt). They sit 4th in the table by abandoning ball control for rapid vertical breaks. #NUFC #HCAFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our out-of-possession structure was confusing. We spread high for a press that never committed:[Pic 1] In another instance, MFP again moves toward a press, then switches off: [Pic 2] This half-hearted pressure allows a simple line-breaking pass to bypass four Newcastle players at once: [Pic 3]

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Early minutes reveals a side broken in both possession and transition: [Left pic] After kickoff, Stach waltzes un-marked between Nico, Hall, and Botman into the final third [Right pic] 02:19: Hornicek holds the ball for 5+ seconds with no one showing, forces a long boot to a Leeds defender

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Leeds United Match Preview Watched Brighton-Leeds. In a nutshell: Farke's 5-3-2 operates with a very low defensive line, low possession, and low field tilt. They surrender territory to force high-vertical chaos and rely heavily on set pieces. 🧵 #NUFC #LUFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Individual Spotlights 🔍 • Nico: Struggled off ball & hesitant deep under pressure • Lew Miley: 1 prog. pass + 1 prog. carries total • Ramsey’s subbing in added much-needed energy and central shot threat to the midfield

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

How It Unfolded ⏱️ • 0'–35': Bournemouth's high press suffocated our build-up. Tavernier (9') & a Thiaw OG (35') put us 0-2 down while physically outworked • 37': Barnes drags us back into it out of nowhere via Hall setup • 88': Ramsey slots home a late equalizer after going direct

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

By the Numbers 📊 → xG: 0.64 – 1.33 → xT: 1.11 – 0.72 → Possession: 57.0% – 43.0% → Field Tilt: 55.1 – 44.9 → Def Line: 52.9 – 50.4 → PPDA: 5.5 – 8.7 → Danger Poss Lost: 30 – 14 → High Turnovers: 2.0 – 5.0

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth: Match Review 🧵 Vibes are still positive for the campaign, but match review time— A late Jacob Ramsey equalizer rescued a desperate point after falling 0-2 down inside 35 minutes #NUFC #AFCB

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Newcastle vs Bournemouth: Tactical Preview 🧵 Bournemouth under Marco Rose are transitioning from Iraola's chaos to a controlled, possession-heavy 4-2-3-1. They prioritize ball control & methodical buildup, but early results show it's going to be a slow process. #NUFC #AFCB

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Spurs' were more coherent compared to the Brentford match. Key observations: → Porro played as a RW, but only 1 cross completed → They had 4 more shots on target, and a higher xG sum → Newcastle's 442 mid-block nullified De Zerbi's 4-box-2 → Miley aggressively marked Bentancur, stifling build-up

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Newcastle's shape was compact and direct. Key observations: → Nico dropped between CBs to spray diagonals – 94% passing accuracy → Dedic pushed high to overlap; Elanga tucked narrow → The goal came from that exact pattern: Nico → Dedic → Elanga → Spurs press was bypassed repeatedly

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

72': Woltemade nods down a corner → Wissa hooks it over his head and in. His first goal in 17 appearances. Hall's goalline clearance in the dying stages preserved the clean sheet. 🧹

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Goalless first half. Newcastle compact, Spurs had possession but no incision. Hornicek was key early: parried efforts from Tel, Robertson, and van Hecke to keep it 0-0. 62': Nico diagonal → Dedic header down → Elanga spins, turns, fires in off the far post. Second goal in two games for Elanga.

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

By the Numbers 📊 → #THFC-#NUFC → xG: 1.16 – 0.96 → Possession: 57.5% – 42.5% → Field Tilt: 66 – 34 → Def Line: 52 – 41 → PPDA: 9.2 – 15.7 → High Turnovers: 3 – 3 Spurs dominated territory and pressed aggressively, but Newcastle were more efficient

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle: Match Review 🧵 Jaissle's first win. Newcastle's first clean sheet since March (a run of 12 matches). Elanga and Wissa on the scoresheet. Here's how it happened. #NUFC #THFC (this might be a new series for this season. who's to say this will stick.)

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

MW 2 tactical preview: #NUFC go to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. I watched Brentford-Tottenham, also took into account De Zerbi's tendencies. In a nutshell- Spurs under De Zerbi will (try to) bait presses with patient buildup, then spring forward through vertical passes and wide combinations. 🧵

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

That's NOT Nico's profile. Here are the metrics for a 6, compared to Tonali: → Ball-winning: 98th %ile vs Tonali's 56th → Aerial duels: 86th %ile vs 26th → xPass Overperformance: 93rd %ile vs Tonali's 42nd → Active defence: 97th %ile vs 65th He will improve Newcastle's structure in all phases.

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

New #NUFC Nico Gonzalez is the best midfielder brought in this summer, and likely lifts both our floor and ceiling. But is he stylistically replacing Bruno?

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

New season, #NUFC Bsky. Unveiling tweaks to these tactical previews. (Also, since this match 1, this one is deeply speculative.) In a Nutshell: Liverpool under Iraola will (likely) press high, attack with intensity, and progress the ball directly. Heavy metal football with a modern edge. #LFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

You’re not lying. Wasn’t ready for this level of smut today

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

🤍 #FulhamFC Tactical Thread 🤍 Final tactical preview of the season... and what a season it's been. Watched Wolves-Fulham 1-1. These are dangerous in attack but Andersen is a huge miss. #NUFC

Fulham FC's crest and Newcastle United FC's crest, against the a background of Fulham's Craven Cottage stadium stand, filled with fans with the football pitch at the edge of the picture

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

🌳 #NFFC Tactical Thread 🌳 Watched Chelsea-Forest. These will be tough, especially at City Ground. #NUFC

The club crests for football clubs Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United, centered over a dimly lit football stadium.

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🍒 #AFCB Tactical Thread 🍒 Watched Bournemouth beat Arsenal. Here's how they'll look at SJP. #NUFC #HTL

Newcastle United's crest against a black background, next to AFC Bournemouth's crest against a red background. Howay the lads.

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🔴⚪ #SAFC Tactical Thread 🔴⚪ Watched Sunderland/Brighton to prepare for the derby. Here’s how they’ll likely set up at SJP. #NUFC

newcastle's crest, and sunderland's crest, against a black background.

🔴⚪ #SAFC Tactical Thread 🔴⚪
Watched Sunderland/Brighton to prepare for the derby. Here’s how they’ll likely set up at SJP. #NUFC #HTL

(2/5) ⚽️ WITH THE BALL:
→ Attacking identity built around wide combinations: FBs, wingers & advanced CMs forming triangles.
→ Centre‑forward (Brobbey) pins centre‑backs or drops to link & flick on passes.
→ FBs are primary creative outlets—they push high & stretch the pitch. Without them, build‑up relies on centre‑backs playing line‑breaking passes. #SAFC

(3/5) 🛡️ WITHOUT THE BALL:
→ Defends in a 4‑4‑2 mid‑block in the middle third, shifting to a 5‑4‑1 low block.
→ Shape is compact, forcing opponents wide to win second balls.
→ Pressing triggers are selective—they jump when a pass is telegraphed or a touch is loose. #NUFC

(4/5) 💪 KEY STRENGTH:
Well‑drilled wide combinations & Brobbey’s intelligence to occupy defenders or drop to connect play.

⚠️ KEY WEAKNESS:
Mounting injury crisis has stripped key areas—their system relies on specific player profiles to function. #SAFC

(5/5) 📊 CONTEXT & CONCLUSION:
Recent Form (Last 5):
(H) BHA 0‑1 L (0.87‑1.52)
(A) LEE 1‑0 W (0.69‑0.85)
(A) BOU 1‑1 D (2.10‑0.94)
(H) FUL 1‑3 L (1.66‑2.16)
(H) LIV 0‑1 L (0.89‑1.90)

Injuries:
SAFC: Traore, Ta Bi, Mundle, Angulo (OUT). Roefs, Mukiele, Ballard, Le Fee (late tests).
NUFC: Bruno, Schär, Miley (OUT). Tonali (late test).

Final Thought:
Sunderland: Clear attacking system but currently a patchwork version. Reinildo’s return helps, but key late tests decide how much of their ideal structure can be fielded.
Newcastle: At home in a derby against a depleted, uncertain opponent—test their makeshift areas early, force them stretched, let the crowd tilt it. #HTL

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🔵 #FCBarcelona Tactical Thread 🔵 Watched Atleti/Barca. Here's how we can expect Barca to look today at SJP. Champions League Ro16, here we go- #NUFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

💎 #MCFC Tactical Thread 💎 The Premier League has evolved, and so have City. They've surrendered some control in exchange for attacking open spaces in transition. I've down way too many of these for City this season, so I'll it high level this time- #NUFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🔴 #MUFC Tactical Thread 🔴 When our fixture list is the way it's been, I welcome any opportunity to double dip on scouting opponents. My oppo preview for Everton just happened to be against Man Utd- #NUFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

#MCFC Tactical Thread 💎 I've watched City countless times the past couple of months. Here's the broad strokes ahead of their clash with #NUFC at the Etihad.

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

⚫️🔵 #QarabagFK Tactical Thread ⚫️🔵 First leg of the Champions League playoff at the Tofiq Bəhramov Stadium. Watched the tape and their 6-0 loss at Anfield. They looked decent early playing their preferred approach before eventually caving. Here's the breakdown. #NUFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

#THFC Tactical Thread 🔵 Spurs host #NUFC in a clash of two sides searching for a spark. Thomas Frank's men are amid a defensive injury crisis but showed incredible second-half resilience to draw with City. Here’s the breakdown 🧵

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

🐝 #BrentfordFC Tactical Thread 🐝 The Bees are the league's best transition side (9 fast-break goals) & boast the in-form Igor Thiago (16 PL goals). #NUFC #ttx

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

💎 #MCFC UCL Tactical Thread 💎 Watched Spurs-City. City remain a fluid attacking side with a defensive crisis, prone to second-half drops. For the second leg of this #CarabaoCup semi, #NUFC trail 0-2 & need to right many wrongs from the Anfield visit to have a prayer.

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

🔴 #LFC Tactical Thread 🔴 Watched Bournemouth-Liverpool. Here's a tactical preview of what #NUFC can expect tomorrow:

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

🔵 #PSG Tactical Preview Thread 🔵 Watched Sporting-PSG. Despite the loss, Luis Enrique's side are in good form, and will be tough to get anything off of. Here's what I saw: #NUFC #UCL

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

🔵 #AstonVilla Tactical Thread 🔵 Watched Villa-Everton. Elite resilience under Emery, but vulnerable. Here's what #NUFC needs to know about #AVFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🔵 #PSV #PSVEindhoven Tactical Thread 🔵 Watched PSV's 2-3 loss to Atletico Madrid. Dominant for 60 mins, then collapsed. Here's what #NUFC needs to know-

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

🏆 #ManCity Tactical Preview 🏆 #EFLCup Semi-Final, First Leg Newcastle are unbeaten in 13 at home & have won their last two League Cup ties vs. Man City. City are unbeaten in 12 overall but have struggled in this competition. A tight first leg is expected. #NUFC #MCFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

⚪️ #LeedsUnited Tactical Thread ⚪️ Watched Leeds/Man Utd. Daniel Farke's side is in a resilient 5-3-2 groove, unbeaten in 6. Key doubts: Rodon & Bogle (fitness tests). #NUFC #LUFC

Newcastle United's crest + Leeds United's crest, against a dark grey background

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

(1/5) 🔴 #CrystalPalace Tactical Thread 🔴 Watched Crystal Palace-Fulham (1-1). Oliver Glasner’s side is the league’s most direct & defensively stubborn, but arrives missing key players. Here's how I think they'll play at SJP. #NUFC #CPFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

🔵 #BurnleyFC Tactical Thread 🔵 Scott Parker’s side is structured & defensively compact, but arrives with just 1 win in 10. #BUR #NEW

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🔵 #CFC #Chelsea Tactical Thread 🔵 Enzo Maresca's Chelsea are a possession-heavy side built on control & tactical nuance. A look at their system ahead of a big #NUFC test. #PL

Newcastle United's badge and Chelsea FC's badge, side by side, with a birds eye view of a football pitch in the background.

Newcastle United's badge, which features elements from the city’s Coat of Arms, namely the supporting seahorses, castle, demi lion and an amended pennon. Inside an inner shield, gilded in gold, the club’s black and white stripes were added while the club’s name was added in a grand, scrolling blue banderole.

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

⚪️ #FFC #Fulham Tactical Thread ⚫️ Marco Silva's Fulham are a structured, possession-conscious side with clear attacking patterns. A look at their 4-2-3-1 system ahead of a big #NUFC clash at the Cottage. #PL

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

⚫️ #SAFC #Sunderland Tactical Thread 🔴 Derby day. The Mackems are this season's surprise package, built on a rock-solid defensive block and lethal set-pieces. A deep dive for #NUFC. #TyneWearDerby

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

⚫️ #B04 #Leverkusen Tactical Thread 🔴 Despite a bad loss to Augsburg, Hjulmand’s rebuilt side is dangerous. A proactive, possession-based team with a glaring soft underbelly. A big #UCL test for #NUFC.

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

🔵 #Everton Tactical Thread 🔵 David Moyes has Everton organized and hard-working, with a direct style built on crosses and physicality. For a #NUFC side struggling in attack, this is a classic Premier League battle. #EFC #NUFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

⚫️ #OM #Marseille Tactical Thread ⚪️ A chaotic, high-stakes clash awaits. Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille are built on tactical bravery and high-risk football. For a #NUFC side struggling to build attacks, and especially away from home, this is another tough test. #UCL #NUFC

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🔵 #MCFC Tactical Preview 🔵 A misfiring #NUFC attack faces the ultimate test: Manchester City. The Magpies' disjointed buildup and lack of vertical threat play perfectly into the hands of Pep Guardiola's system. A thread on City. 🧵 #NEWMCI

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MF TOON @mftoon.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Ok, watched Brentford's recent matches. Here’s how their style looks under Keith Andrews: #BRENEW #NUFC

Brentford's crest on a kit on the left side of the picture. Newcastle's crest on the right side of the picture.

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