AY Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I somehow think Marveaux is a better no 10 than Cabs. Yo is more like Pirlo, a playmaker with great passing but cant go past players. Marveaux should be behind Cisse and Cabs and Anita sitting deeper. Dont know where Tiote fits in though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 He doesn't. At least at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I somehow think Marveaux is a better no 10 than Cabs. Yo is more like Pirlo, a playmaker with great passing but cant go past players. Marveaux should be behind Cisse and Cabs and Anita sitting deeper. Dont know where Tiote fits in though I agree i think Pards likes Cabaye more because of the added work rate and arguably higher consistency with Tiote and Anita behind him, arguably with Santon and Debuchy bombing forward i can't blame him for wanting that extra bit of security. Considering Tiote's form though i would definitely look at alternatives/competition and Sissoko would be great honestly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Tiote the destroyer, Cabaye the metronome and Anita/Sissoko the box-to-box player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Tiote the destroyer, Cabaye the metronome and Anita/Sissoko the box-to-box player. I like this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I think Anita can be our destroyer over Tiote, in the majority of matches. I know he's been played as a box-to-box midfielder for us but his strengths (central positioning, speed, intelligence and passing) really lie as the furthest back midfielder IMO. Tiote can still be a really useful player for us still but I think his 'purple' status is under threat, he's more of a specialised player in my eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AY Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Tiote the destroyer, Cabaye the metronome and Anita/Sissoko the box-to-box player. I like this Yep, Anita has the legs to make late runs to the box. Dont know if he can score though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loven Mag 11 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Erm were you asleep when he fired that volley home in europe, marra? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I think Anita can be our destroyer over Tiote, in the majority of matches. I know he's been played as a box-to-box midfielder for us but his strengths (central positioning, speed, intelligence and passing) really lie as the furthest back midfielder IMO. Tiote can still be a really useful player for us still but I think his 'purple' status is under threat, he's more of a specialised player in my eyes. Anita is in no way a destroyer, we need someone like Tiote in there just sitting when our full backs run on and breaking up play. Unfortunately Anita/Cabaye are no replacement for Tiote in that respect no matter what some think of Tiote these days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm not convinced of the importance of the destroyer in the modern game tbh, oo often conceding dangerous pieces etc, better a high pursuing midfield and ball playing cbs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm not convinced of the importance of the destroyer in the modern game tbh, oo often conceding dangerous pieces etc, better a high pursuing midfield and ball playing cbs i would much prefer a driving midfielder with physical presence like Sissoko alongside Anita with Anita playing a role like Arteta does for Arsenal than Anita alongside a pure destroyer like Tiote. To me a midfield of Anita-Sissoko-Cabaye has more balance to it, they can all pass, defend, tackle, intercept, create and can all chip in with goals too. Most midfields are going in this direction i would like to see us go that direction too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I think Anita can be our destroyer over Tiote, in the majority of matches. I know he's been played as a box-to-box midfielder for us but his strengths (central positioning, speed, intelligence and passing) really lie as the furthest back midfielder IMO. Tiote can still be a really useful player for us still but I think his 'purple' status is under threat, he's more of a specialised player in my eyes. Anita is in no way a destroyer, we need someone like Tiote in there just sitting when our full backs run on and breaking up play. Unfortunately Anita/Cabaye are no replacement for Tiote in that respect no matter what some think of Tiote these days Saying 'destroyer' makes it sound like you need some physical player, you don't. In actual fact, Anita is our most experienced defensive midfielder and from what I've seen, is our best. He might not have Tiote's power but he's far cleverer, much quicker and has more consistent distribution. I think he'd be an excellent sitter for us and would contribute far more in terms of retaining possession too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AY Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Erm were you asleep when he fired that volley home in europe, marra? No, but I also remember certain midfielder (who looks a bit like Mr T) who scored once against Arsenal. Cant really say he is a goalscoring midfielder can you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loven Mag 11 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I would still trust Anita to get in goalscoring positions far more often than Tiote. There completely different styles of player anyway, so its a terrible comparison tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Our best midfield will be cabs Anita and mar from now on, a nice mix of three different styles imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I do hope Anita develops to the extent that we're comfortable playing him instead of Tiote and letting him sit deep as he isn't a box-to-box player at all. I hate the idea of playing a destroyer at home against most of the league, let alone one as limited as Tiote. I hope Cheick does himself a little more justice this half of the season and we can move him on for a decent wedge in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Anita looks weak as anything. Good ball player but no similarities to Tiote at all. As much as Tiote has had a bad season, I really think we miss someone with genuine physical presence in midfield. In this league athleticism is just as important as ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Tiote is strong, but he's quite sluggish and isn't very dynamic over distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Anita looks weak as anything. Good ball player but no similarities to Tiote at all. As much as Tiote has had a bad season, I really think we miss someone with genuine physical presence in midfield. In this league athleticism is just as important as ability. Which is why i'd like to see us bring in someone like Sissoko and have him play alongside Anita in the pivot and Cabaye in front. Anita could be the sitter DM, with Sissoko as the driving force but also brings physicality and Cabaye as the advanced midfielder spraying passes and opening up defenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toondave Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Tiote the destroyer, Cabaye the metronome and Anita/Sissoko the box-to-box player. http://24.media.tumblr.com/de55ca9bc7c57ba365ec5c74f6f7d29a/tumblr_meyjysWii61r7tto1o1_500.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AY Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I still think Tiote is just having a bad season, he is not a bad player. 11/12 and 10/11 especially he was great. He should be the one picking the ball from centre back and finding either Cabs, Marv or fullback. Anita can do this against weaker teams and offer more in the final third. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'd hope to see Anita or Bigi develop into the deep lying defensive midfielder that can put in a decent-tackle (doesn't have to use brute force, just use his ability to read the game pick out a simple pass and snuff out danger before it happens). A Sissoko, who is a true box-to-box strong midfielder with an eye for goal and can put in a shift on either end of the pitch, and Cabaye the playmaker from midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Can't wait to see Cabaye in the side again. A class act. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Everytime he had the ball, the first thing he did was see if he could get Cisse a chance on goal. We looked threatening for once! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Sissoko is good, but wrong to mention him and 'an eye for goal' in the same sentence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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