Ishmael Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Wait, now I haven't looked at page 141 as of yet... But, did somebody really compare Tiote to one of the best midfielders of the contemporary footballing age? * *repeat ∞ (possibly a shaking head / facepalm / embarrassed smiley might pop-up somewhere) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Oh, right. OK, not in the context I had in mind. Carry on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Maybe not the best midfielder we've ever had, but to think back to last Summer and how we would be going into the season with Alan Smith unless we signed someone... He's as close to a perfect signing as you can get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Maybe not the best midfielder we've ever had, but to think back to last Summer and how we would be going into the season with Alan Smith unless we signed someone... He's as close to a perfect signing as you can get. He is immense. His passing skills is unbelievable, especially when you consider that he's a defensive midfielder. Because he's able to execute pinpoint passing even under severe pressure, that enables us to keep the ball to a greater degree. Because Tiote win the war in the central midfield, the opponents players are constantly running between us. Before we had to substitute Loven and Best, I think we had the ball 67% of the time in 2nd half. The match against Blackburn was even a better example of this..They weren't allowed into the game because of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Going to be a battle to keep him!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 He got 4 years left of his contract. So we're not forced to sell him. IMO he's the best dm in the league. So he won't be sold unless money is hurled at us. Because the regulations will be enforced after the closing if the coming transfer window, we will see some panic buys from the likes of chelsea and city. So he will cost at least £30 mill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheSummerOf69 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Because the regulations will be enforced after the closing if the coming transfer window, we will see some panic buys from the likes of chelsea and city. So he will cost at least £30 mill. The Financial Fair Play regulations are kind of already here, in terms of players bought. The transfer fee gets divided up over the length of the contract - so a £30m player signed on a 5 year contract will have £6m a year cost (+ his wages, of course) shown on the club's balance for each of those 5 years. Clubs can't just go and splash the cash this summer and think it leaves them ahead of the game for the regulations starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Some of his passing was exceptional last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 The shot he hit was going in the top corner.. i hate keepers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Whoever discovered this bloke is a genius like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Whoever discovered this bloke is a genius like. Tony Cottee(think it was him commentating) mentioned KK scouted him at Roda and Hughton followed up on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmoregeordie Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 i know i've said this before, but the more i see him, the more he reminds me of essien in his prime. can control the midfield, tackle, pass with accuracy, hold the ball under pressure, and his foot packs a mighty wallop when he gets a shot lined up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 To the tune of 'Yesterday' by the Beatles. 'Tiote, the best midfielder in the league Today, I'm so glad he chose to leave Twente, oh I believe in our Tiote'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Some of his passing was exceptional last night. The ball to Barton towards the end was a beaut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Lose the Cheik and that's an excellent song. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 To the tune of 'Yesterday' by the Beatles. 'Cheike Tiote, the best midfielder in the league Today, I'm so glad he chose to leave Twente, oh I believe in our Tiote'. Think of the syllables man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Whoever discovered this bloke is a genius like. Tony Cottee(think it was him commentating) mentioned KK scouted him at Roda and Hughton followed up on it. i think it might have been tony gale commentating, not 100% sure though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 To the tune of 'Yesterday' by the Beatles. 'Cheike Tiote, the best midfielder in the league Today, I'm so glad he chose to leave Twente, oh I believe in our Tiote'. Think of the syllables man! Like it a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Nixon and Interpolic the new Lennon and McCartney. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander68 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Isn't his name spelled Cheik? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 According to skysports he got 10 YC now, is he banned for the next match? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 According to skysports he got 10 YC now, is he banned for the next match? Wrong, he had 9 yellows before the match against Bham. Was not booked in that game, so he should play against Bolton. 9 cards also stated by PL-statistics, which should settle the discussion: http://www.premierleague.com/page/Statistics/0,,12306,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridman Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 According to skysports he got 10 YC now, is he banned for the next match? Wrong, he had 9 yellows before the match against Bham. Was not booked in that game, so he should play against Bolton. 9 cards also stated by PL-statistics, which should settle the discussion: http://www.premierleague.com/page/Statistics/0,,12306,00.html 2nd for most fouls Player Team Fouls 1 Kevin Davies Bolton 79 2 Cheik Tiote Newcastle 53 3 Tim Cahill Everton 50 4 Hendry Thomas Wigan Athletic 49 5 Fernando Torres Chelsea 46 6 Didier Drogba Chelsea 44 7 Alex Song Arsenal 44 8 Luke Varney Blackpool 44 9 Charlie Adam Blackpool 43 10 Mohamed Diame Wigan Athletic 43 11 Andrew Carroll Newcastle 41 12 Clint Dempsey Fulham 41 13 Leiva Lucas Liverpool 41 14 Fabrice Muamba Bolton 41 15 Youssouf Mulumbu WBA 38 16 Robert Huth Stoke City 36 17 Rory Delap Stoke City 35 18 Joey Barton Newcastle 34 19 Christophe Berra Wolves 34 20 Marouane Fellaini Everton 34 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 According to skysports he got 10 YC now, is he banned for the next match? Wrong, he had 9 yellows before the match against Bham. Was not booked in that game, so he should play against Bolton. 9 cards also stated by PL-statistics, which should settle the discussion: http://www.premierleague.com/page/Statistics/0,,12306,00.html 2nd for most fouls Player Team Fouls 1 Kevin Davies Bolton 79 2 Cheik Tiote Newcastle 53 3 Tim Cahill Everton 50 4 Hendry Thomas Wigan Athletic 49 5 Fernando Torres Chelsea 46 6 Didier Drogba Chelsea 44 7 Alex Song Arsenal 44 8 Luke Varney Blackpool 44 9 Charlie Adam Blackpool 43 10 Mohamed Diame Wigan Athletic 43 11 Andrew Carroll Newcastle 41 12 Clint Dempsey Fulham 41 13 Leiva Lucas Liverpool 41 14 Fabrice Muamba Bolton 41 15 Youssouf Mulumbu WBA 38 16 Robert Huth Stoke City 36 17 Rory Delap Stoke City 35 18 Joey Barton Newcastle 34 19 Christophe Berra Wolves 34 20 Marouane Fellaini Everton 34 That's fucking shocking amount of fouls. How many times has Davies been suspended this season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Now look at that, I found a picture of Tiote as a child: http://evilleague.org/media/steam_roller.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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