Mole_Toonfan Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 He was deffinitely a CM when he played for Wigan and for a time at West Ham. Hull fans don't seem too happy he's leaving either. Aye because he played behind the striker at Hull probably just means Steve Bruce being Steve Bruce tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Looking at the youtube video, seems he might be a direct replacement for Sissoko. You'd hope not like, he looked a decent Premiership player until he was moved about the pitch. I hope the plan is to play him in the centre alongside a partner or 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 He's the same type. Great athlete for his size, though not as quick or explosive as Moussa. Makes direct runs forward with the ball, similar to Moussa, but not in the same dynamic fashion let's say. However, he is better technically IMO, better shot and general control of what he is doing. I like the signing if it comes off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I hope we're still in the market for a defensive midfielder then, assuming Tiote will be leaving. Unless Hayden turns out to be better than expected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We played our best stuff by far in the Championship last time without a DM. There's no need for one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We have both Hayden and Saivet too, doubt we'll be in for another one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Could we play Diame and Shelvey together? Do we really need a dedicated holding player? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Could we play Diame and Shelvey together? Do we really need a dedicated holding player? Don't think we could get away with those two as a midfield pair. I would love to see Hayden holding, with those two then ahead of him with license to be more forward minded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Is this guy the Sissoko replacement, then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Could we play Diame and Shelvey together? Do we really need a dedicated holding player? In the championship probably not. We're going to be the big fish here so it's more likely the onus will be on us to break teams down who are sitting deep. I hope we're also looking to bring in someone with a bit of creativity in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Is this guy the Sissoko replacement, then? Cabaye replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Wanted him a few seasons ago. Obviously declined since then but still a very good addition given our current situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Could we play Diame and Shelvey together? Do we really need a dedicated holding player? In the championship probably not. We're going to be the big fish here so it's more likely the onus will be on us to break teams down who are sitting deep. I hope we're also looking to bring in someone with a bit of creativity in the middle. various people keep saying this but no-one really says what they mean or what type of player they are talking about, is a(nother) number 10 you're on about or a different type of CM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Could we play Diame and Shelvey together? Do we really need a dedicated holding player? In the championship probably not. We're going to be the big fish here so it's more likely the onus will be on us to break teams down who are sitting deep. I hope we're also looking to bring in someone with a bit of creativity in the middle. various people keep saying this but no-one really says what they mean or what type of player they are talking about, is a(nother) number 10 you're on about or a different type of CM? Different type of CM personally, although with this signing I doubt that happens now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Could we play Diame and Shelvey together? Do we really need a dedicated holding player? In the championship probably not. We're going to be the big fish here so it's more likely the onus will be on us to break teams down who are sitting deep. I hope we're also looking to bring in someone with a bit of creativity in the middle. various people keep saying this but no-one really says what they mean or what type of player they are talking about, is a(nother) number 10 you're on about or a different type of CM? Someone with 15-20 for Flair, Vision, Anticipation, Technique and Passing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Not getting the hype around the lad. Always plays as an AM or Winger when I see him play. He's a CM. Not according to Big Sam & Bruce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 He's a CM. Not according to Big Sam & Bruce. I don't think that makes the point you think it does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 He's a CM. Not according to Big Sam & Bruce. I don't think that makes the point you think it does. I'm stating the facts. Perhaps we'll play him at CM but he hasn't done so for awhile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Seriously, don't get too excited by this transfer. He's not that good and is about to have a second straight season in the Championship for that very reason. He's better than Colback, Anita and Tiote, though. All that matters. Does he play in the same position? I always assumed he was a midfield anchor man when he was playing for Allardyce, but now there are suggestions he's an attacking midfielder. He's an AM who is really good at hide and seek but will score a screamer every 5/6 games. Well Sissoko scored 1 every 38 games last season, so we're good. ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We have a reasonable central pool. Diame, Anita, Hayden, Shelvey, Saivet and Colback. Should be easily capable in the Championship and able to boss the midfield. Although, none other than Diame actually add anything offensive through the centre. Could count DeJong and possibly Ayoze and Saivet as attacking mids. Talking about Saivet. What the hell happened. I know Rafa went with premiership experience at the tail end of the season which may have dented his confidence/likewise settling in to the uk might be a problem. Hope he gets some chances and shows and achieves the promise and reputation he had when we bought him. Hopefully he is our squads sleeper that will actually wake up and find his feet. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3397687/Henri-Saivet-signs-Newcastle-4-5m-forward-Bordeaux.html http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/henri-saivet-scouting-report-football-7164243 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Diame's 'more or less done' according to Caulkin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Could we play Diame and Shelvey together? Do we really need a dedicated holding player? In the championship probably not. We're going to be the big fish here so it's more likely the onus will be on us to break teams down who are sitting deep. I hope we're also looking to bring in someone with a bit of creativity in the middle. various people keep saying this but no-one really says what they mean or what type of player they are talking about, is a(nother) number 10 you're on about or a different type of CM? Different type of CM personally, although with this signing I doubt that happens now. such as? genuine question mind, i'm really at a loss to understand what people want that's different from say diame, shelvey & hayden for example will hughes or someone like that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We have a reasonable central pool. Diame, Anita, Hayden, Shelvey, Saivet and Colback. Should be easily capable in the Championship and able to boss the midfield. Although, none other than Diame actually add anything offensive through the centre. Could count DeJong and possibly Ayoze and Saivet as attacking mids. Talking about Saivet. What the hell happened. I know Rafa went with premiership experience at the tail end of the season which may have dented his confidence/likewise settling in to the uk might be a problem. Hope he gets some chances and shows and achieves the promise and reputation he had when we bought him. Hopefully he is our squads sleeper that will actually wake up and find his feet. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3397687/Henri-Saivet-signs-Newcastle-4-5m-forward-Bordeaux.html http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/henri-saivet-scouting-report-football-7164243 Saivet spent a lot of his career playing as a winger iirc so he might have something about him going forward. Don't think we've seen enough of him to judge either way yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 He's a CM. Not according to Big Sam & Bruce. I don't think that makes the point you think it does. It does man, Chris Samba's a centre forward and Alex Bruce is a footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Could we play Diame and Shelvey together? Do we really need a dedicated holding player? In the championship probably not. We're going to be the big fish here so it's more likely the onus will be on us to break teams down who are sitting deep. I hope we're also looking to bring in someone with a bit of creativity in the middle. various people keep saying this but no-one really says what they mean or what type of player they are talking about, is a(nother) number 10 you're on about or a different type of CM? Different type of CM personally, although with this signing I doubt that happens now. such as? genuine question mind, i'm really at a loss to understand what people want that's different from say diame, shelvey & hayden for example will hughes or someone like that? Hughes would be a class signing next and final would give us a good mix in Midfield really. And they said Rafa wouldn't know this league, he seems to know exactly the type of player he needs to get out of it and understands balance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now