Barnes23 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 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. 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Fair play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Don't think he is myself tbh, saw him play as a b2b many times in France and he never performed to the level he has so far for us. His shackles have been let off so to speak and he's thriving. Do i think we should use him as b2b on occasion against certain opposition? Sure but long term i don't think its his best and most effective position. Defensively he was never the best anyway and full credit for Pardew in putting him in a role which would get the best from offensively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Thing is, we need a no.10, and he plays the role very, very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Moussa in the no 10 role has become our best attacking outlet in the last few games, his and Gouffran's movement/forward runs are a new dimension and something I'd describe as vital to our attacking play. Playing him deeper would take that away from us and make us more reliant on Ben Arfa/Santon like earlier in the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I agree, I'd only play him deeper against teams set up like Stoke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 ChrisFordTV Cheik Tiote busting some moves at training today #NUFC vine.co/v/bdKddKK7YUF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 ChrisFordTV Cheik Tiote busting some moves at training today #NUFC vine.co/v/bdKddKK7YUF he looks about 12. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 His head looks huge too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Don't think he is myself tbh, saw him play as a b2b many times in France and he never performed to the level he has so far for us. His shackles have been let off so to speak and he's thriving. Do i think we should use him as b2b on occasion against certain opposition? Sure but long term i don't think its his best and most effective position. Defensively he was never the best anyway and full credit for Pardew in putting him in a role which would get the best from offensively. Moussa in the no 10 role has become our best attacking outlet in the last few games, his and Gouffran's movement/forward runs are a new dimension and something I'd describe as vital to our attacking play. Playing him deeper would take that away from us and make us more reliant on Ben Arfa/Santon like earlier in the season. 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Oh in certain games i definitely agree playing Sissoko alongside Cabaye and Marveaux behind Cisse makes perfect sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Pretty much out of patience Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Shocking first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 This is the type of game that should be well suited to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 He's not even that good tbh. Passing is terrible, tackling is terrible, shooting is terrible, discipline is terrible. We need to replace him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 He's come into it a bit since made captain oddly. Before that looked dumb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Like he has been the only poor player on the pitch... the lot of em need a fkn rocket.. apart from Tayls he needs a fkn hug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Tiote's been mostly crap for over a year, though. That's the difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Tiote's been mostly crap for over a year, though. That's the difference. Not mostly, but he's nowhere near the player he was when he first came to the club. It's either the injuries taking a toll on his form, or it's him just being thick and thinking he's a hollywood star now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Poor form in a season where many others have been poor and the team has underachieved coupled with disruption due to injury and ACON is hardly a recipe for a good season. He needs to improve for sure, but I'm gonna stick by him a little longer before insisting that he's suddenly absolute shite and needs to be moved on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Poor form in a season where many others have been poor and the team has underachieved coupled with disruption due to injury and ACON is hardly a recipe for a good season. He needs to improve for sure, but I'm gonna stick by him a little longer before insisting that he's suddenly absolute shite and needs to be moved on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 He's hard to watch at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Been okay tonight but things like that pass to Haidara in the 84th minute, that freekick now. Fucking hell man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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