Pilko Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I'm going to keep mentioning it until it's referred to as often as Ronnie's Haidara/Liverpool 0-6 comment, but his showing in the 7-3 at Arsenal was probably the worst individual performance from any midfielder we've had since we were promoted. I was 'done' back then, and clearly so was he. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 It's all coming up Colback. That's the kicker, it's all very well getting rid of Tiote, we could do with a better player in that position, but Colback isn't it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Colback protects the defence every bit as 'well' as Tiote and actually occasionally gives you something going forward. While Tiote's in our midfield we'll always be liable to fail to control the game at home and get utterly dicked away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest n4e Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Anyone know our record with and without him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 No. I do know he appeared in each of the worst/heaviest defeats I can think of during the past 5 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Colback protects the defence every bit as 'well' as Tiote and actually occasionally gives you something going forward. While Tiote's in our midfield we'll always be liable to fail to control the game at home and get utterly dicked away. I know we all have our favourites and players we hate, but that's just blatantly untrue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I used to like him. Thought for all his mistakes and flaws. He was an effective DM for us. Then, he got a big contract, Pardew wanted him to be 'our Essien' and he's been injured and shit ever since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Anyone know our record with and without him? I remember reading we have tended to do worse without him. Still, wish we had much better options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I used to like him. Thought for all his mistakes and flaws. He was an effective DM for us. Then, he got a big contract, Pardew wanted him to be 'our Essien' and he's been injured and shit ever since. A bit like essien Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Anyone know our record with and without him? Yes, it's crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Anyone know our record with and without him? Yes, it's crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 let him go free if someone wants him, keep and play abeid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Anyone know our record with and without him? Yes, it's crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Colback protects the defence every bit as 'well' as Tiote and actually occasionally gives you something going forward. While Tiote's in our midfield we'll always be liable to fail to control the game at home and get utterly dicked away. I know we all have our favourites and players we hate, but that's just blatantly untrue. Bang on. The only way Colback can protect the defence effectively is if we sit deep, if we play a pressing game he is too slow to stop the runners in an open game. Both Tiote and Abeid are far better equipped physically to do the defensive role. I'd have Abeid ahead of both Tiote and Colback personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Colback protects the defence every bit as 'well' as Tiote and actually occasionally gives you something going forward. While Tiote's in our midfield we'll always be liable to fail to control the game at home and get utterly dicked away. Nah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Colback protects the defence every bit as 'well' as Tiote and actually occasionally gives you something going forward. While Tiote's in our midfield we'll always be liable to fail to control the game at home and get utterly dicked away. Nah. Even if you don't rate Colback, it's obviously Tiote has been terrible for at least 18 months now. Can't remember his last good performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Colback protects the defence every bit as 'well' as Tiote and actually occasionally gives you something going forward. While Tiote's in our midfield we'll always be liable to fail to control the game at home and get utterly dicked away. Nah. Even if you don't rate Colback, it's obviously Tiote has been terrible for at least 18 months now. Can't remember his last good performance. He was good when he came back in for a few games this season IIRC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Anyone who thinks Tiote is vaguely competent at protecting the defence is thick as fuck, like. He's shit, and this should've been blatantly obvious for some time. Fortunately I think our manager already knows it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 To be honest, the discussion is pointless as none of our so called " defensive midfielders" are good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 To be honest, the discussion is pointless as none of our so called " defensive midfielders" are good enough. When Bigirama was in the squad he was better than Tiote, then he had a falling out with Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I think Abeid is good enough for us to give him a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Anyone who thinks Tiote is vaguely competent at protecting the defence is thick as f***, like. He's s***, and this should've been blatantly obvious for some time. Fortunately I think our manager already knows it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I like Abeid, but I still think we need someone better at recovering the ball quickly. Quick feet and strength. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Tiote can cover the pitch effectively. That's something at least 2 of our other central CM midfielders can't do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Still think Kara Mbodj would be a bargain from Genk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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