Cajun Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The new Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brendan_Rice Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 He plays in the hole mostly. He operates nearer the box, he's not a CM like Cabaye. But I suppose with Sissoko and Tiote it would be a decently balanced midfield. Thats handy he'll find plenty of holes in our team class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Well in that case, I'd rather go for someone else. Yeah yeah we can't be fussy now, 12 days etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 "three in by Saturday" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Based on what I saw at Milan he's twice the player Cabaye is on his very best day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Based on what I saw at Milan he's twice the player Cabaye is on his very best day. I think you must be lying here, because he was nowhere near good enough for Milan man. Looked a pace to slow and didn't ever seem to care, sure I didn't watch all of his games or so, but you can't seriously have seen a lot to say that. His best football came probably at Bordeaux the season after he left Milan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 He's a hugely gifted player imo if a little soft. Think he needs a new challenge away from Lyon but he needs his head checking if he wants that here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Based on what I saw at Milan he's twice the player Cabaye is on his very best day. I think you must be lying here, because he was nowhere near good enough for Milan man. Looked a pace to slow and didn't ever seem to care, sure I didn't watch all of his games or so, but you can't seriously have seen a lot to say that. His best football came probably at Bordeaux the season after he left Milan. Whether or he is or he isn't, he's right on his best day he's a much better player very different however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/TqCXm6f.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Based on what I saw at Milan he's twice the player Cabaye is on his very best day. I think you must be lying here, because he was nowhere near good enough for Milan man. Looked a pace to slow and didn't ever seem to care, sure I didn't watch all of his games or so, but you can't seriously have seen a lot to say that. His best football came probably at Bordeaux the season after he left Milan. Whether or he is or he isn't, he's right on his best day he's a much better player very different however. Oh absolutely, but I just thought using Milan where he was nowhere near good enough as an example was a bit weird. Gourcuff on his best days is an amazing player. Haven't seen him for the past 18months or so though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I would say he was a better player. How long ago since Gourcuff last had a good season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I would say he was a better player. How long ago since Gourcuff last had a good season? He was good for first 6 months last season before a injury set him back. Then before that i'd say the season he carried Bordeaux to the league. He's definitely an inconsistent player maybe he needs a change of scenary... i.e. leave France. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Suppose we have to look like we're doing something now, so leak some shit to the local journo. Absolute bollocks that like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thauvin might not go to Marseille, but he'd be stupid to sign for us (Would love it though) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'd sitll rather see us spend a big sum on Thauvin than Gourcuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Suppose we have to look like we're doing something now, so leak some shit to the local journo. Absolute bollocks that like. Doesn't even have any 'the Journal understands' nonsense to get excited about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'd sitll rather see us spend a big sum on Thauvin than Gourcuff. I'd rather us sign both.... if Cabaye is going to PSG for big money there's no excuse not to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I see the Journal are applying Pardew's big-game mindset to Villa with their headline there. Phew, didn't get bummed this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 He's a hugely gifted player imo if a little soft. Think he needs a new challenge away from Lyon but he needs his head checking if he wants that here. Sounds like a waste of time, especially if he isn't keen on coming here. Maybe this is just a smokescreen for a more under the radar signing like Fernandes? Plus it will piss off Arsenal who might lose out to PSG for Cabaye and be in for Gourcuff as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Based on what I saw at Milan he's twice the player Cabaye is on his very best day. I think you must be lying here, because he was nowhere near good enough for Milan man. Looked a pace to slow and didn't ever seem to care, sure I didn't watch all of his games or so, but you can't seriously have seen a lot to say that. His best football came probably at Bordeaux the season after he left Milan. Whether or he is or he isn't, he's right on his best day he's a much better player very different however. Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Based on what I saw at Milan he's twice the player Cabaye is on his very best day. I think you must be lying here, because he was nowhere near good enough for Milan man. Looked a pace to slow and didn't ever seem to care, sure I didn't watch all of his games or so, but you can't seriously have seen a lot to say that. His best football came probably at Bordeaux the season after he left Milan. I don't lie. Whenever I saw him for Milan he looked exactly what we need through the middle right now. A much, much better fit than Cabaye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Based on what I saw at Milan he's twice the player Cabaye is on his very best day. I think you must be lying here, because he was nowhere near good enough for Milan man. Looked a pace to slow and didn't ever seem to care, sure I didn't watch all of his games or so, but you can't seriously have seen a lot to say that. His best football came probably at Bordeaux the season after he left Milan. I don't lie. Whenever I saw him for Milan he looked exactly what we need through the middle right now. A much, much better fit than Cabaye. I'm sorry but... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 TBF a Gourcuff-Sissoko-Anita midfield would be better than anything else we could put out right now (though Gourcuff-Sissoko-Cabaye would be the best). If you see Gourcuff as an improvement at AM over Marveaux (which he probably is) instead of a replacement for Cabaye (a CM), it's not bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Problem with Gourcuff is that going off what I've seen him these years in the CL with Lyon (and his Ligue stats don't suggest otherwise), his best days seem to be further and further spaced. Yesterday he was truly ineffectual against Real Sociedad, and Real Sociedad didn't actually dominate the game despite the scoreline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Gourcuff is a luxury player imo. Inconsistent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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