Optimistic Nut Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Diame was good but I hope we’re not planning on him being first choice next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Diame was good but I hope we’re not planning on him being first choice next season. We quite obviously are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Merino is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Eh? Why wouldn't Diame be first choice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Because can he really maintain this? It was more than likely a purple patch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Just needs more Snuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Because can he really maintain this? It was more than likely a purple patch. Aye, a six month "purple patch". He's sorted his attitude out (cheers Jamaal), his fitness out (cheers random PT), he's retired from international football (cheers Mo) and he's 31 (my age). People go on like he's 34/35. Like proper old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 If anything, he faces stiffer competition from Ki and will have to work hard to keep his place. Let Ki, Shelvey and him fight it out for the 2 spots, with Hayden as 4th choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 If Mo maintains the form he had second half of the season and its the new "standard" we will get from him, we have another two seaons or so until age will start catching up to him. That is enough time to find a replacement for him. Too long for Merino to sit and wait for a break through. That is a big if imo, as I am still not confident that what we saw from Mo end of last season is what we will get from him consistently from now on, but if it is, we are doing the right thing bringing in Ki to fight for a place without getting unhappy about playing time while we will have time to find the best possible replacement and focus on more important positions this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Because can he really maintain this? It was more than likely a purple patch. Aye, a six month "purple patch". He's sorted his attitude out (cheers Jamaal), his fitness out (cheers random PT), he's retired from international football (cheers Mo) and he's 31 (my age). People go on like he's 34/35. Like proper old. I think we need another CM for competition (I don't think Hayden adds anything) but Diame is the last player we need to be looking to actively replace imo. He might not reach the ridiculous level he was at last season but I don't think there's anything to suggest he'll massively fall off. It wasn't like his form was based on potential luck either - he just looked really fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Just turned 31 though, he'll not be 32 until next season. I know it's not an exact science when someone's legs will go but I cannot see him deteriorating too much in the next season. When you're hitting 33 it's starting to get sketchy like - regardless of how fit you seem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Also have to factor in that he will be drug tested at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 We can just get Jamaal to twat him again if his form drops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Merino wouldn't be a replacement for Diame anyway would he? We'd still need a midfielder who is physical and can win the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Also have to factor in that he will be drug tested at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Because can he really maintain this? It was more than likely a purple patch. Aye, a six month "purple patch". He's sorted his attitude out (cheers Jamaal), his fitness out (cheers random PT), he's retired from international football (cheers Mo) and he's 31 (my age). People go on like he's 34/35. Like proper old. I think we need another CM for competition (I don't think Hayden adds anything) but Diame is the last player we need to be looking to actively replace imo. He might not reach the ridiculous level he was at last season but I don't think there's anything to suggest he'll massively fall off. It wasn't like his form was based on potential luck either - he just looked really fit. I mean 31 is old for his style of play. I'm not saying he's going to completely go to shit, but there is only so much you can do with your legs. He was immense, no doubt, but it's not crazy to suggest there will be a drop off. Depends on how he's looked after himself over the summer more than anything. We'll see if he's been more Cabaye or Tiote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Because can he really maintain this? It was more than likely a purple patch. Aye, a six month "purple patch". He's sorted his attitude out (cheers Jamaal), his fitness out (cheers random PT), he's retired from international football (cheers Mo) and he's 31 (my age). People go on like he's 34/35. Like proper old. 31 is getting there, mind. And you do get 6-month purple patches, one-season wonders and other stock football phrases. I like Diame as our first back-up and really hope that, going forward, we improve on central midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Because can he really maintain this? It was more than likely a purple patch. Aye, a six month "purple patch". He's sorted his attitude out (cheers Jamaal), his fitness out (cheers random PT), he's retired from international football (cheers Mo) and he's 31 (my age). People go on like he's 34/35. Like proper old. Shut your noise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Diame's been a good footballer most of his career. It was only with us that he didn't play well really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 There is definitely a good player in Merino, but I'm not sure he's quite at the point of commanding a starting position in the prem, but he needs game time to get there. I don't knowmuch about Ki but he has been a regular in the prem over the past four years, and is likely a safer option. It's a shame for us, but it would probably be best for the player. Although a loan option would suit both parties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Ideal world we shift Hayden on and get someone in to challenge Diame, to avoid the risk of complacency as much as anything. Totally happy with that, but he's completely earned the right to be a starter next season based on his last 6 months of form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I would if he'd have me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Is this Spanish team signing him or what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Definitely imo. Just a matter of time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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