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He's been impressive so far on the whole, but those saying he is better than Colo clearly jumped the gun.

Great post . The bit in bold is what it ultimately boils down to- I don't want to look back in a few years remembering Pardew as the man who failed to realise the potential of a great squad of players, which I believe we have (especially in light of the january additions). Wigan looking superior to us today in terms of ball retention, movement and attacking fluidity wasn't anomalous- this has been the case practically all season, whoever we have played.

Yep. Another good game, I thought. Especially considering where the team is in terms of movement and fluidity.

He's not a box to box midfielder either as you need to be able to tackle and he can't. Would want to see him in our team playing a box-to-box role before making that judgement, but I would imagine his physical presence and energy would be useful defensively in a deeper position.

Not a number 10.

Yep. Shown up by Wigan (a team with inferior players across the board) in terms of movement and fluidity today. Embarrassing with the talent we possess.

Horrible tackle . Reminded me of Roy Keane on Inge-Haaland.

Hope the bench doesn't indicate we'll be clinging on for dear life at the 60 minute mark (or 'seeing the game out' as Pardew likes to call it..).

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This combined with his sloppy passing/slowing down of our attacks makes him infuriating to watch at times.

Pleasantly suprised with his performance today

Yep. Box-to-box player.

Lucky avatar . Brilliant game today. Has to be accommodated in the first team .

Very impressive first half.

Pretty poor half. Taylor and Marveaux best of the bunch.

Very much this. Don't think Anzhi will perform anywhere near as poorly as they did in the first leg.

I think he is taken out of the game more by being played further forward,especially given the way we play under Pardew. His energy,physical presence and composure on the ball would be better utilised in a box-to-box role, which wouldn't sacrifice the marauding runs which have revitalised our attacking play. He is more than competent as a number 10, but personally I would play Marveaux there (who I rate higher in terms of 'football IQ'). I also don't think we require a DM in a lot of our games, especially at home, so don't mind Tiote making way.

You haven't been happy with Sissoko's performances or why would you do that? Also Tiote has been keeping it simple the past few games. Think Sissoko is better suited to a box-to-box role. Tiote has looked a little better in recent games, but has yet to replicate the role/form of his first season. Bit like saying Cabaye is better suited to CM than Shola. I meant I see Sissoko as a box-to-box player rather than as a number 10.

You haven't been happy with Sissoko's performances or why would you do that? Also Tiote has been keeping it simple the past few games. Think Sissoko is better suited to a box-to-box role. Tiote has looked a little better in recent games, but has yet to replicate the role/form of his first season.

I might be in favour of selling if I thought we could get a decent price for him, especially as I favour Sissoko dropping deeper position wise. Agree with those saying he would be a lot more effective if he kept it simple,too.