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Official: Yoan Gouffran signs new contract with Goztepe


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Guest chopey

Oh the joys of being "versatile"

 

Didn't do Anita any favors. 

 

I had the oppposite reaction of most on here. Didn't want to keep Anita,not bothered about Gouffran. The transfer fees not spent on a replacement utility/Cup specialist, will go towards a better player--one that'll keep Gouff on the bench.

 

Agreed

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I know Rafa likes his rotation, but the only position he played Gouffran in last season was LW, and hes already signed Atsu to play there too, so is it a case of them two fighting it out for that spot, I'd be seriously worried if that's the case as we know one certainly isn't good enough, and the other looked average half the time in the championship too.

 

Early days but concerning, its a gonna be a massive disappointment if both him and Colback are in the squad when the season starts.

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Think it's probably just a case of not being able to replace everyone.

 

This. I imagine Rafa has a budget and knowing how much of an overhaul we need, the budget probably doesn't stretch that far so he thinks he can cover a squad filler with him.

 

Not ideal at all, but understand we can't sign quality players for every first team and back up position in one window.

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If it's a case of Atsu replacing Gouffran, Gouffran's new contract replacing Sammy Ameobi for desperate injury situations and we're still looking at a left-winger or inside forward for that position, I'm not sure what the harm is.

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Guest neesy111

Think it's probably just a case of not being able to replace everyone.

 

But we have to replace Anita though?

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You know it could be that Rafa just likes Gouff. He knows what he's going to get from him, someone willing to play wherever Rafa wants him too. Someone who doesn't complain if he's on the bench for extended periods.

 

He's the perfect squad player, a lack of quality but he does a job (i think he should go) but Rafa trusts him, and trusting in a player, is something Rafa seems to value above nearly all else when picking a team.

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There is precedent for Rafa keeping players around for their character. How much did Jesus end up playing last season?

 

Don't think this is that big of a deal. Say what you will about his quality as a player, but Gouff has always been a top professional for us.

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There is precedent for Rafa keeping players around for their character. How much did Jesus end up playing last season?

 

Don't think this is that big of a deal. Say what you will about his quality as a player, but Gouff has always been a top professional for us.

 

Hmm, not sure I agree with that last bit. Wasn't it against Man City once where there was a video of him not even bothering to stop a counter attack and just walking around not trying?

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Guest chopey

There is precedent for Rafa keeping players around for their character. How much did Jesus end up playing last season?

 

Don't think this is that big of a deal. Say what you will about his quality as a player, but Gouff has always been a top professional for us.

 

Hmm, not sure I agree with that last bit. Wasn't it against Man City once where there was a video of him not even bothering to stop a counter attack and just walking around not trying?

 

Yes..................but Pardew!!

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