Hanshithispantz Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 In all seriousness though, during our better performances he's always been heavily involved, when we've been shite he's been shite along with everyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Aye, I agree with that 100%. I guess Rafa sees that too based on his decision to make him centre piece and captain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I think up until around Christmas him, Perez and Wijnaldum were all comfortably our best performers, since then though everyone has been really really bad, it makes picking our best player a bit of a thankless task tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-transfers-moussa-sissoko-11214202 Moussa Sissoko has once again been linked with a summer move to AC Milan - as well as Newcastle United’s Premier League rivals West Ham United. Reports in Italy claim that Milan have never dropped their interest in Sissoko and will almost certainly attempt to sign the French international at a knock-down price if the Magpies are relegated. Calciomercato.com also suggest that West Ham could attempt to rival the Rossoneri for the 26-year-old’s signature this summer as the east-London club prepare to start life in the Olympic Stadium from the beginning of next season. It is claimed that Milan attempted to sign Sissoko in January but would not pay the £15million-plus United were asking for. Sissoko has often flattered to deceive this season but has rediscovered his form during the last two matches. Waiting for everyone to criticise Sissoko for this...despite no quotes from him whatsoever in the article. That doesn't really work since what people criticise him for are actual quotes saying he wants away, that appear in articles quite regularly He never actually says he wants to leave, he says that he wants to play in the Champions League in the future but is happy here. Its the frequency of the interviews that is annoying, not the content Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-transfers-moussa-sissoko-11214202 Moussa Sissoko has once again been linked with a summer move to AC Milan - as well as Newcastle United’s Premier League rivals West Ham United. Reports in Italy claim that Milan have never dropped their interest in Sissoko and will almost certainly attempt to sign the French international at a knock-down price if the Magpies are relegated. Calciomercato.com also suggest that West Ham could attempt to rival the Rossoneri for the 26-year-old’s signature this summer as the east-London club prepare to start life in the Olympic Stadium from the beginning of next season. It is claimed that Milan attempted to sign Sissoko in January but would not pay the £15million-plus United were asking for. Sissoko has often flattered to deceive this season but has rediscovered his form during the last two matches. Waiting for everyone to criticise Sissoko for this...despite no quotes from him whatsoever in the article. That doesn't really work since what people criticise him for are actual quotes saying he wants away, that appear in articles quite regularly He never actually says he wants to leave, he says that he wants to play in the Champions League in the future but is happy here. Its the frequency of the interviews that is annoying, not the content Well yeah, the fact that he's saying he wants to play in the champions league every couple of months when we're invariably in the bottom 5 is a bit of a hint that he's not on about doing it with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-transfers-moussa-sissoko-11214202 Moussa Sissoko has once again been linked with a summer move to AC Milan - as well as Newcastle United’s Premier League rivals West Ham United. Reports in Italy claim that Milan have never dropped their interest in Sissoko and will almost certainly attempt to sign the French international at a knock-down price if the Magpies are relegated. Calciomercato.com also suggest that West Ham could attempt to rival the Rossoneri for the 26-year-old’s signature this summer as the east-London club prepare to start life in the Olympic Stadium from the beginning of next season. It is claimed that Milan attempted to sign Sissoko in January but would not pay the £15million-plus United were asking for. Sissoko has often flattered to deceive this season but has rediscovered his form during the last two matches. Waiting for everyone to criticise Sissoko for this...despite no quotes from him whatsoever in the article. That doesn't really work since what people criticise him for are actual quotes saying he wants away, that appear in articles quite regularly He never actually says he wants to leave, he says that he wants to play in the Champions League in the future but is happy here. Its the frequency of the interviews that is annoying, not the content He heavily implies it like, it's why I've never really liked him despite being a fan of him as a player. Since Benitez has come in I'd be happy to fuck him off regarless of whether we stay up unless he commits and shuts the fuck up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 That's one of my largest gripes with him. Don't talk the talk if you're not walking the walk. Lascelles in recent weeks has been the opposite but actually has backed his words up with stronger actions. Hence why he's fast becoming a fan favourite and Moussa well...isn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 But surely every player wants to play in the Champions League in the future of their career? He's obviously thick in that he keeps giving the interviews but I don't really see anything bad in them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Aye, it's not what he's saying that's the issue though, it's the fact he's been nowhere good enough to get in a Champions League team. He can say that if he wants when he is consistently performing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Aye, it's not what he's saying that's the issue though, it's the fact he's been nowhere good enough to get in a Champions League team. He can say that if he wants when he is consistently performing. Pretty sure he'd be good enough for Malmo tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Aye, it's not what he's saying that's the issue though, it's the fact he's been nowhere good enough to get in a Champions League team. He can say that if he wants when he is consistently performing. Pretty sure he'd be good enough for Malmo tbh [emoji38]piss off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I think up until around Christmas him, Perez and Wijnaldum were all comfortably our best performers, since then though everyone has been really really bad, it makes picking our best player a bit of a thankless task tbh. My vote goes to Armstrong tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I'm one of his biggest critics. But since Rafa has come in, he has always worked his arse off and there has been a definite change in attitude, IMO. Unfortunately, it has also coincided with him playing left wing, where he is absolutely useless. If the last two games are anything to go by. He's back to playing well in a more central role and he is still working hard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 The change in attitude is obviously a major factor, but we need rememeber he was a DM at Toulouse where he gained international recognition and Deschamps was pissing himself laughing when he found out Pardew was playing him as an AM. He's totally shirked his defensive responsibilities when playing in advanced positions, but I think playing him as a CM to implement his physical presence and tackle and transport the ball is where he's best suited. Edit: Top players (whether you categorise Sissoko in that bracket or not, in terms of ability is one of our best) are rarely going to play for managers they don't respect when they've got eyes on their next move. Jokers like Pardew, Carver and McClaren were never going to be able to get the best out of him long term. Maybe Rafa can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 He doesn't play as a DM for France. Struggle to believe he was ever a DM tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 He doesn't play as a DM for France. Struggle to believe he was ever a DM tbh. He was a DM for Toulouse and by his own admission he modelled his game based on the style of Vieira. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1512720-newcastle-signing-moussa-sissoko-is-a-superstar-in-the-making During the Frenchman's time at Toulouse in Ligue 1, Sissoko featured as a defensive midfielder, generally appearing as an anchor in a five-man midfield. I can't say if he plays DM or CM for France or anything, but I recall Deschamps being amused when he found out Pardew was playing him as an AM and told him not to expect to play for France in that position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I just appreciated that he was blowing out of his arse after 80 minutes on Tuesday, and not from being unfit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Odd article because he was there prior but definitely was moved more advanced than Etienne Capoue who played the holding role in the 4-5-1 (4-1-4-1) formation they ran and played next to Didot. Essentially always seemed suited to be played next to a technical and passing CM partner (Didot/Cabaye) and in front of a holding tackler (Capoue/Tiote). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Players do often change their positions like, just because he started getting recognition as a dm doesn't mean that's necessarily always the best place to play him. Fuck knows what his best position is, I thought he was best suited to right wing because I didn't think he had the touch or passing for cm or the same and finishing for am, but he has had his moments there and was good the other night. It makes a refreshing change to be able to just say 'I trust the manager's judgement' and not get frustrated every time a teamsheet comes out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Pathetic footballer Captain my arse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 As True Geordie said if there is one guy that sums this club up its this cunt, shows up once every 6 month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 He doesn't play as a DM for France. Struggle to believe he was ever a DM tbh. He was a DM for Toulouse and by his own admission he modelled his game based on the style of Vieira. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1512720-newcastle-signing-moussa-sissoko-is-a-superstar-in-the-making During the Frenchman's time at Toulouse in Ligue 1, Sissoko featured as a defensive midfielder, generally appearing as an anchor in a five-man midfield. I can't say if he plays DM or CM for France or anything, but I recall Deschamps being amused when he found out Pardew was playing him as an AM and told him not to expect to play for France in that position. The idea of him playing DM is far funnier, given how atrocious he is defensively at the best of times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtained Wasp Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 total cunt, get rid. Throw under a bus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I think there's an outside chance he could stay. Seems to be enjoying it since Rafa joined but more importantly I can't see anyone decent wanting to buy him. Also no international tournaments next summer to worry about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 If anyone was watching that game in isolation, we'd get about £30 million for him. Unfortunately there's 3 years of apathy to counteract it, so he'll only fetch about £7m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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