Kanj Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 No, he does have a really good cross. I always thought the same. He absolutely whips those in. If Sissoko signs, I honestly hope we keep Tiote unless we get a big bid from abroad. I'd not want to see him in the PL if I'm honest. Really think we'll see him get back to much better form for all reasons mentioned above. I hope so at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 The only way he's going to return to anything like the quality player of his first season is if he adapts. He needs to alter his game drastically because teams have got him completely sussed. He needs to adapt his mentality too, because it's pretty terrible imo. So fucking indisciplined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Just me that thinks that Tiote's crossing is decent?! He can swing a ball in with pace better than most that have been playing regularly this season (not saying much). I think he's the best crosser we have at the club. Something you wouldn't expect when you see his other strengths and weaknesses. I agree that signing Sissoko could rejuvenate Tiote, our CM options are pretty scary now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I think the new signings will bring out the best of everyone. Even Cabaye / Ben Arfa willl be better for it. No reason not to believe that Tiote will not return to the form. If his job is purely to protect the back 4 and leave the creative bits to the rest of the team, i think he can excel. Limit his passing to 5 meters and he will be immense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 p.s. Id add Cisse to that list. His runs wont be aimless now. We have a team capable of finding him now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 This guy back to his best with Cabaye and Sissoko would be so good we would probably have one of the best midfield in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Would've been in his element in that midfield second half - miss his physical presence when the tackles are flying around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 He would've got sent off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Quite anxious to see how we'll line up with him back. Him protecting the back 4 with Sissoko and Cabaye deployed in front of him could be mouth watering if he just sticks to basics, snuffs out attacks - gives us his fight and doesn't try to go crazy with his passing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 recently some on here has suggested that we should sell tiote in the summer because of his lack of form this season and the new recruitments in midfield. Personally i think we should keep him + perch, anita, sissoko, cabaye, marveaux and Bigi. He should be used to cover our back 4 and have focus on defending/ball winning and short passing. If he keeps it simple and have passing options then he could be quality. Our Makelele. With cabaye and sissoko just in front him we will have a really good midfield with all the qualities you need. Perch and bigi as (cheap and young) cover. Marveaux + Anita to cover cabaye and sissoko. jonas, gosling not needed. Sammy, ferguson, abeid, amalfitano, vuckic loan. Some of these are not really CMs i know....but i think they all would benefit from a loan move and hopefully first team football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hear that Tiote has had his head turned by Chelsea - good riddance, I'd true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 If Chelsea are still willing to pay some ridiculous amount I wouldn't be against it at this point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 If Chelsea are still willing to pay some ridiculous amount I wouldn't be against it at this point. Me neither I suppose, but I don't see any reason why they would be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 If Chelsea are still willing to pay some ridiculous amount I wouldn't be against it at this point. Me neither I suppose, but I don't see any reason why they would be. I thought they might earlier in the window, Romeu and Mikel out for long periods and Ramires was out at the time too plus playing Luiz in midfield and now he's out atm. But i don't think they will now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I'm looking forward to him coming back and getting back to basics. An imperious player at his best and he will be much better off having viable passing options in midfield. Him Cabaye and Sissoko would be one of the hardest working midfields in the league. Have to agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 When is he back, Southampton match? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hopefully we might see him in at least 1 of the Europa games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 The Ivory Coast look strong again and I can see another final for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I'm looking forward to him coming back and getting back to basics. An imperious player at his best and he will be much better off having viable passing options in midfield. Him Cabaye and Sissoko would be one of the hardest working midfields in the league. Have to agree. He should also have to do less fullback covering than before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samag Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Hope we can him back to his best. then what a midfield three we have . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 If his job is to break up play and give a simple ball to Cabaye, Sissoko, or HBA, I can see him being a real asset again. Assuming that's enough to beat the midfield we're playing. Some teams overload the area. Asking him to create has been a bit of a disaster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 If his job is to break up play and give a simple ball to Cabaye, Sissoko, or HBA, I can see him being a real asset again. Assuming that's enough to beat the midfield we're playing. Some teams overload the area. Asking him to create has been a bit of a disaster. Aye, just touched on it in the Perch thread. Tiote being asked to do Perch's role today would be ideal for him. Keep it extremely simple in possession, and sit in front of the back four and destroy our opponents attacks. Trying to be an all-round midfielder doesn't work for him, he's not good enough in possession. But I honestly think he's got all the tools to be truly magnificent as a pure holding midfielder. This would allow Cabaye more freedom to attack and would also allow our fullbacks to bomb forward at every opportunity. He just needs the right coaching and he'll be back to his best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Pardew has no excuse not to play him like he was first season now with the signing of Sissoko. All he needs is to free up Cabaye and Sissoko, and he would have done an immense job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Back for spurs if Nigeria beat them tmrw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Completely agree with what everyone's saying, Tiote should be there to sit back and break up the play. Don't know what Pardew's been telling him this past year or so but he thinks he's Pele now and it's getting proper annoying. Wish our fans would quit encouraging his crappy shooting from distance as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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