But still, Sissoko
Rather we didn't flog him off for imagined sins. I'm not a big fan, but he shows flashes. Has been pretty good the past two weeks. (And the Villa game will be televised.)
Let's see if he progresses under McClaren. It's possible. (He'd only regress under Pardew or Carver) If he plays his way into a big move, that's fine.
I have no animus towards ambitious players that want to play for ambitious clubs. Feel absolutely no hatred for Enrique or Carroll or Ba or Debuchy or Cabaye.