LFEE Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Reckon he'll flop big time if we don't change how we play / don't appoint a proper manager. Totally agree. Doesn't fit in at all the way we attack at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Siem de Jong @siemdejong 1m1 minute ago Played 45 minutes today in a friendly game! #almostthere #NUFC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Great news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Psyched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 From De Boer to Pardew to Carver. Better have this guy on suicide watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Make him player manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weznufc Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 scored aswell apparently, glad to hear he's back hopefully he'll make the bench for saturday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Unsure Sissoko can play CM in a 2 man midfield. He needs freedom although Abeid looks to be better positionally than Tiote, can cover the pitch easier than Colback and doesn't own the Anita invisibility cloak so it's worth a try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Don't see why Sissoko has to be a CM in a two man midfield if I'm honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Like a new signing. Timing couldn't be better with Sissoko moving on too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 If we ask him to sit out the rest of the season we'll save on appearance bonuses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Forgot he existed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Don't see why Sissoko has to be a CM in a two man midfield if I'm honest. In a 4-2-3-1 with De Jong, SDJ is part of the attacking unit and the 2 CM have to be strong defensively - but you want Sissoko to drive forward at will and not be afraid to lose it. At home against weaker sides i'd like to see it but I fear in most games it would just shackle Siss or make us much worse defensively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I think it could work if Sissoko is paired with a true DM like Abeid, I don't think you necessarily need 2 purely defensive midfielders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Sell moussa, De Jong ready to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobS Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I think it could work if Sissoko is paired with a true DM like Abeid, I don't think you necessarily need 2 purely defensive midfielders. is Abeid a true DM though? did he not score for fun in Turkey playing in a more advanced position? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
basjen Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I think it could work if Sissoko is paired with a true DM like Abeid, I don't think you necessarily need 2 purely defensive midfielders. is Abeid a true DM though? did he not score for fun in Turkey playing in a more advanced position? *Greece, but you are right. He played more advanced and scored 7 goals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 You don't need 7 defensive players on the pitch, it's a waste. Play one DM if we must and free the others to get forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hardto get excited by this. It's always minor positives within a maelstrom of dogshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Southampton are a well-balanced side and they often play with 2 sitters. City's best results have come with 2 in midfield capable of sitting simultaneously. Even Spurs look better with 2 players comfortable in defensive situations. For me, getting the most out of this current team is about getting the most from Siss which will create space for the forwards. I think he's best with a licence to attack from deep. Playing in a midfield 2 he'll either have to play more conservatively which might hinder his game or more likely - become a bit of a liability on the ball. I'd love to see it given a go, I just don't think it would work for Siss. SDJ just turned 28. Happy birthday to the lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I don't think Sissoko deep would be a problem against most teams, to be honest. I'm sure he dropped back against Spurs and put in a great performance, stealing the ball on a few occasions and getting us moving forward, IIRC. Him starting runs from a deeper position would mean he has more options to pass to when breaking forward too, he's often only had one or two players in support this season. It'd require Abeid to be incredibly disciplined with his positioning but, from what we saw in that run of games, he looks like he could do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'm looking forward to him making those kind of runs. Exactly what we need from midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymc1 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'm looking forward to him making those kind of runs. Exactly what we need from midfield. Is that Abeid winning the ball at the start of that move? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'm looking forward to him making those kind of runs. Exactly what we need from midfield. Is that Abeid winning the ball at the start of that move? Think so, great tackle and excellent pass after winning the ball as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Entirely the fault of the CB who breaks from the defensive line to mark the space in front. Give de Jong the pocket to run into. Pretty grim play, aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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