Mole_Toonfan Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'll admit, that above article tells a completely different story than what I had previously assumed about Sissoko. Though I'm not convinced racial stereotyping played any part in his comparisons to Essien and Vieira...that accusation is a bit ludicrous. Seems more like everyone sees something different in Sissoko. I assumed he'd be a box-to-box guy for us, but I haven't seen the kind of defensive play I was expecting (which is not to suggest he's poor defensively...on the contrary in fact). I certainly did not expect him to be such a force on the attack. Guy's got some absolute wheels on him. Not at all disappointed that he's not turning out to be the kind of player I had envisioned, because I'm even more excited from what I've seen so far. It'll be very interesting to see how a midfield troika of Sissoko-Cabaye-Tiote performs...could potentially be quite devastating. Agreed as i said there was a few stupid things in that piece but the points about him as a footballer i found myself agreeing with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Wait, he scores twice and now he's a striker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Wait, he scores twice and now he's a striker? No Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Wait, he scores twice and now he's a striker? Nope a "deep lying forward" was the term used which isn't the same thing, i think that has created some confusion but just to put that to bed. That is exactly the role he's been used in atm and he looks a better player for it. Even if he his playing this far forward for the rest of his NUFC career we still need another striker i don't think anyone will deny that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Wait, he scores twice and now he's a striker? Nope a "deep lying forward" was the term used which isn't the same thing, i think that has created some confusion but just to put that to bed. That is exactly the role he's been used in atm and he looks a better player for it. Even if he his playing this far forward for the rest of his NUFC career we still need another striker i don't think anyone will deny that. So where Rooney plays atm for manure? Personally think he's a little further forward due to hba absence, will drop deeper when he's back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Is he on attack or support duty? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 There's no reason why he should drop back when Ben Arfa come back in the side, with a free roam I can see all three of the am's dropping deep to get the ball and pushing forward to create space. Ben Arfa does it too, with enough fluidity it would work, putting the shackles on Sissoko in favour of other players is a bad idea IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 3 attacking midfielders (sissoko, hba & one on the left for balance) plus a striker, under Pardew? I think it will be: Tiote Sissoko Cabaye Hba Marv Cisse Still doesnt stop sissoko from going on runs, just means his presence is also felt right in the centre amongst all the action as well. You want him (in the formation above) between hba & Marv? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Krul Taylor Coloccini Debuchy Tiote Santon Cabaye Sissoko Ben Arfa Gouffran Cisse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Krul Taylor Coloccini Debuchy Tiote Santon Cabaye Sissoko Ben Arfa Gouffran Cisse That's more what I was thinking but too lazy to write out on my phone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Krul MYM Coloccini Debuchy Tiote Santon Cabaye Sissoko Ben Arfa Gouffran Cisse :sweetjesus: fyp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 We better get to see that team once this season. Fucking mouthwatering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jérémy75 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Krul MYM Coloccini Debuchy Tiote Santon Cabaye Sissoko Ben Arfa Gouffran Cisse :sweetjesus: fyp Mapou Yanga Mbiwa does not like to be called like that, he prefers to be called just Mapou or Mbiwa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I doubt he's reading this tbf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Mapou Yanga Mbiwa does not like to be called like that, he prefers to be called just Mapou or Mbiwa http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls4asliMG61qifsjko1_400.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Not a clue where Sissoko played at Toulouse (I thought he was a more traditional central midfielder) but he's dynamite in the position he's playing so far. It allows the team to benefit from all of his clear attributes. If that's down to Pardew then even better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Not a clue where Sissoko played at Toulouse (I thought he was a more traditional central midfielder) but he's dynamite in the position he's playing so far. It allows the team to benefit from all of his clear attributes. If that's down to Pardew then even better. We've Yaya'd him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jérémy75 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I doubt he's reading this tbf this is just for information Not a clue where Sissoko played at Toulouse (I thought he was a more traditional central midfielder) The same style as Matuidi or Mavuba. It is positioned in front of Capoue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Ah right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I doubt he's reading this tbf this is just for information Not a clue where Sissoko played at Toulouse (I thought he was a more traditional central midfielder) The same style as Matuidi or Mavuba. It is positioned in front of Capoue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Krul MYM Coloccini Debuchy Tiote Santon Cabaye Sissoko Ben Arfa Gouffran Cisse :sweetjesus: fyp Mapou Yanga Mbiwa does not like to be called like that, he prefers to be called just Mapou or Mbiwa He told the press when he signed he prefers Yanga-Mbiwa when referring to his surname, don't forget the Yanga. So you've just insulted him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 3 attacking midfielders (sissoko, hba & one on the left for balance) plus a striker, under Pardew? I think it will be: Tiote Sissoko Cabaye Hba Marv Cisse Still doesnt stop sissoko from going on runs, just means his presence is also felt right in the centre amongst all the action as well. You want him (in the formation above) between hba & Marv? Think Pards will prefer Gouffran to Marv and you can see his thinking.... more direct, more pace, higher work rate and arguably a bigger goal threat. None the less its canny to actually have options at last. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Marv is technically the better footballer than Gouffran by the looks of things but his work rate and pace is what we've needed up there in a front 3. Marveaux isn't a natural forward at all, it showed when he tried to cut in on his left towards 3 players a few weeks ago, Gouffran in the same position has a crack with his weaker foot and it leads to a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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