jdckelly Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I still don't think we'll do very well with Wijnaldum and Sissoko in their weird pseudo-positions, but a decent midfield would help. thing is I'm not convinced by either in cm either, consistently sissoko has been most effective on the right and wijnaldum has not impressed me in cm when he's moved there or started there, seemed fairly anonymous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Only know him as FM wonderkid. Assume he's gone to shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Only know him as FM wonderkid. Assume he's gone to s***. Likewise, looks like our scouting network have broadened their horizon's from Youtube. We'll be in for Adu next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 My only impression of Saivet is as a brainless head-down winger. Can't imagine his transition to CM being that successful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Have been speaking to a French guy who I work with who follows Ligue 1 very closely. He said: Sagnol (Bordeaux manager) loves to reposition players, but IMO [saivet] is more a winger. He lacks the aggressiveness and positioning to be an effective DM. You can clearly quickly see that he's a bit passive and there should be a reason that Sagnol is so likely to sell him. Let's hope you don't expect him to tackle too much. SOLD! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Have been speaking to a French guy who I work with who follows Ligue 1 very closely. He said: Sagnol (Bordeaux manager) loves to reposition players, but IMO [saivet] is more a winger. He lacks the aggressiveness and positioning to be an effective DM. You can clearly quickly see that he's a bit passive and there should be a reason that Sagnol is so likely to sell him. Let's hope you don't expect him to tackle too much. SOLD! Like we don't have enough non-tackling midfielders on our books. I hope your French mate is talking shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Well, I've seen this guy like twice and he looked alright to me. Not sure how he handles this next step should he officially join us but our midfield engine needs something because we sure as hell have to try something new or we're dropping. What sort of player did he look like to you? Has he got a bit of physical presence or will he turn out to be another number 10 wannabe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Fee agreed according to Skysports. Hoping to announce the deal in the next 24 hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 £5 m Breaking | Henri Saivet has reached a contract agreement with Newcastle for 5 years, according to L'Équipe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Bet he's a shitcunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Have been speaking to a French guy who I work with who follows Ligue 1 very closely. He said: Sagnol (Bordeaux manager) loves to reposition players, but IMO [saivet] is more a winger. He lacks the aggressiveness and positioning to be an effective DM. You can clearly quickly see that he's a bit passive and there should be a reason that Sagnol is so likely to sell him. Let's hope you don't expect him to tackle too much. SOLD! Like we don't have enough non-tackling midfielders on our books. I hope your French mate is talking s***. Well he's the head French Researcher on Football Manager so knows a fair bit about the French league, but we'll see as he's not spoken to the Bordeaux researcher in a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Stats really aren't a true barometer for anything but his tackling and stuff seems pretty decent, like. Certainly doesn't seem to be a classic 10, in that regard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 5 years We hate short contracts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Get French Football @GFN_France 20m20 minutes ago Breaking | No fee agreement yet between Newcastle & Bordeaux for Saivet. Bournemouth might try to scupper the deal, according to L'Équipe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Gazumped by Bournemouth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Gazumped by Bournemouth. More likely that we have pulled out if we've secured Shelvey. It always seemed unlikely that we'd be signing both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Whoscored seem to think he likes a tackle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Bet there will be a relegation bailout clause. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Bet there will be a relegation bailout clause. Would hope so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/henri-saivet-newcastle-premier-league-status-can-he-sai-vet/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Bordeaux's kit in that link looks like ours Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Get French Football @GFN_France 20m20 minutes ago Breaking | No fee agreement yet between Newcastle & Bordeaux for Saivet. Bournemouth might try to scupper the deal, according to L'Équipe. No brainer for him, surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/henri-saivet-newcastle-premier-league-status-can-he-sai-vet/ That guy reads the game very well, his description of the Anita/Colback partnership is spot on. I really hope we get this lad now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Have been speaking to a French guy who I work with who follows Ligue 1 very closely. He said: Sagnol (Bordeaux manager) loves to reposition players, but IMO [saivet] is more a winger. He lacks the aggressiveness and positioning to be an effective DM. You can clearly quickly see that he's a bit passive and there should be a reason that Sagnol is so likely to sell him. Let's hope you don't expect him to tackle too much. SOLD! Hmm, every other bit of info I've seen suggests he's been shit on the wing when he's played there but taken to central and defensive midfield very well Also while far from conclusive Who Scored have him rated at 6.1 when he's played attacking left wing and 7.5 in defensive midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 About fucking time we utilised the French market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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