Begbie Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Very irritating player. You know he has the ability to become a world class player, but he just has the wrong attitude and most of the time isn't bothered to show up. Also atm we dont have anyone to replace him, and he still is our most dangerous player when he is motivated. I hope we have a replacement for him before he is sold, and if we are to cash in on him I hope it is to PSG or some other foreign team.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 The state of our team and people advocating we sell one of our better players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Considering the Euros is around the corner, it's strange that he can't find enough motivation to do his best yet thinks that he should play for a CL club. The best thing that could happen is if France drops him for a game or two to give him a kick up the arse to get him playing again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Hope we don't sell him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hope we don't sell him. I think he's one of those that we'll definitely feel it when he's gone, for all the intermittent shitness that comes with him playing anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hope we don't sell him. I think he's one of those that we'll definitely feel it when he's gone, for all the intermittent shitness that comes with him playing anyway. End of the day he wants away, we shouldn't forget that, it's not like we're doing a Pardew and trying to sell him every five minutes. If he goes it'll likely be from his own push to move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Is he a sulky, moody twat? Or does his style of play just mean he's wildly inconsistent? Either way. He's such a frustrating player. As on his day, he's probably our best player. But his good performances are always wedged in between shite games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 He's French. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Yeah. I was going to go with the sulking Frenchman stereotype. But I wasn't sure how it would go down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 He plays better against teams that give him loads of space on the counter. It isn't that hard to understand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 He plays better against teams that give him loads of space on the counter. It isn't that hard to understand Easy there Ronaldo If that is the case and it may well be true. Then he is deluded if he thinks he's going to be some top Champions League player. Champions League Qualifiers for Celtic, maybe. Massively inconsistent, due to only being able to play on the counter? That isn't really going to work for a top team is it? Oh and he had chances to counter towards the end of the game Saturday and kept fucking it up. He wants too many touches and tries to cut back a lot of the time, instead of just releasing it, playing a one two and then powering forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 He plays better against teams that give him loads of space on the counter. It isn't that hard to understand Easy there Ronaldo If that is the case and it may well be true. Then he is deluded if he thinks he's going to be some top Champions League player. Champions League Qualifiers for Celtic, maybe. Massively inconsistent, due to only being able to play on the counter? That isn't really going to work for a top team is it? Oh and he had chances to counter towards the end of the game Saturday and kept fucking it up. He wants too many touches and tries to cut back a lot of the time, instead of just releasing it, playing a one two and then powering forward. I never said he was going to be a top Champions League player. He was just bad the other day but generally whether he plays badly or well depends on if the other team are giving him space to run into or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Of the three players 'linked' with moving in Jan he is the one I would be least gutted over. We cannot let Janmaat go or Ayoze imo, but could cope with Sissoko leaving (providing we use the money wisely). Such an infuriating player, neither nowt nor summit...but effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 You only allow Sissoko to go if you're signing a right winger with electric pace and ones who's capable of beating a man, and providing crosses. Fact is we don't have anyone to drive forward with the ball besides him and Wijnaldum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 As much as I don't like him or his poor attitude, I honestly feel he'd be excellent for us part of a 3 man midfield in the centre and far more consistent to boot. He's just not a winger at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Agree we need real width. But priorities must be CH/CM and LB in Jan for me. Aarons (if he is fit/not another heads turned young un) ? Thauvin until we get to the summer? Or play Wijnaldum wide rightish? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 There's no way we'll buy a LB in January, surely. We already have (arguably) 3 on the books. And it's not a high-priority position at the best of times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 He plays better against teams that give him loads of space on the counter. It isn't that hard to understand Easy there Ronaldo If that is the case and it may well be true. Then he is deluded if he thinks he's going to be some top Champions League player. Champions League Qualifiers for Celtic, maybe. Massively inconsistent, due to only being able to play on the counter? That isn't really going to work for a top team is it? Oh and he had chances to counter towards the end of the game Saturday and kept f***ing it up. He wants too many touches and tries to cut back a lot of the time, instead of just releasing it, playing a one two and then powering forward. I never said he was going to be a top Champions League player. He was just bad the other day but generally whether he plays badly or well depends on if the other team are giving him space to run into or not. I know you didn't. I was merely pointing out that, if you're right with your views on why he's inconsistent. Then I struggle to see why he thinks so highly of himself and why he'd be coveted by top clubs? It's like the N'Zogbia scenario all over again, except Sissoko is obviously a better player. I don't want to lose him. I think he creates chances, scores goals and will drag us through games. But he often looks half arsed and makes stupid decisions. I don't think his technique and touch are particularly decent, either. As it stands. I think I'd rather have a player with his ability. That plays well here and there. Than to trust the board to replace him with anyone that is an upgrade or that even fits our system better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 There's no way we'll buy a LB in January, surely. We already have (arguably) 3 on the books. And it's not a high-priority position at the best of times. Aye but they are all s**** or at best unproven. CM/CH are a must imo. A proper experienced LB would be on my list too. I think you are right though we won't sign one....................nor a CH or CM. We will end up having to scrape around replacing Ayoze, Janmaat and Sissoko in all likelihood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Is he a sulky, moody twat? Or does his style of play just mean he's wildly inconsistent? Either way. He's such a frustrating player. As on his day, he's probably our best player. But his good performances are always wedged in between shite games. I'm pretty sure that his lack of performance on Saturday was more down to him being asked to stay back and provide cover for Janmaat. He didn't look like he was relishing it much either, but the same can be said for Wijnaldum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I don't think it's a matter of temperament or attitude with Sissoko. It's just that his game consists of extreme strengths and weaknesses, and it all seems to depend on what gets exposed in a particular game. If he gets time and space to run forward in possession, he's difficult to stop and can open things up for us. He's a very good athlete. On the other hand, his touch on the ball is poor and he often loses it when put under pressure. And although he tries to defend, he doesn't have the ability to adjust his position or balance quickly to counteract what his opponent is doing. At the moment, we have to accept the package he's offering. But his lack of technique limits how the side can develop. If we want to improve the way we work the ball forward, I think we need to bring in a different sort of player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Sounds like he is spouting off in the French papers again..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I don't like him! Yes he might have some ambition which this club doesn't seem to have, but a start for him would be to perform well in the PL on consistent basis to "earn" his move. He should shut up! The way he performs overall, i'd be surprised if a quality CL team went for him, unless it's for backup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Don't get the anger directed at him tbh. Cabaye had a worse attitude; he just had more ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Cabaye's attitude and desire on the pitch was much better. Even if it did mean at times he could cross the line the handsome little bastard that he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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