David Kelly 1117 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 His game is solely based on pace and power and if he can't be arsed (which he can't most of the time) he's useless. I suspect he'd be arsed even less in the championship and we'd see even less decent games from him. I suppose if he were to end up somewhere like Arsenal then he might be more up for it so you might see the best of him more regularly. But I don't think the best of him is close to champions league standard. I watched Diame in the play off final and he looked twice the player Sissoko is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19826 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 He's a good athlete but his attitude stinks. And his complete lack of football brain meant he never fulfilled his early promise as the next vieira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/laughable-thinks-hes-good-enough-11438702#ICID=FB-Chron-main If anyone can be arsed watch the 50 second video on there, the Chronicle really is a fucking joke. Sissoko's career in numbers, I thought it would give something insightful like passing percentages, chances created etc. Instead it stated the date he arrived, the amount he arrived for, how many yellow and red cards he has, appearances and goals, a random "10m valuation" and the best bit:"6 games he captaioned NUFC" do they bother proofreading? A fucking fanzine would be embarrassed with this shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I fucking hate the chronicle, mackems are obsessed with it too. Utter embarrasment of a newspaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 His game is solely based on pace and power and if he can't be arsed (which he can't most of the time) he's useless. I suspect he'd be arsed even less in the championship and we'd see even less decent games from him. I suppose if he were to end up somewhere like Arsenal then he might be more up for it so you might see the best of him more regularly. But I don't think the best of him is close to champions league standard. I watched Diame in the play off final and he looked twice the player Sissoko is. That's what will definitely put any potential buyer off imo, you have to buy the bloke in the hope that he might be up for it. Honestly though as I say even on his good days he'd not up to standard, he'd never get a game over the likes of Ozil, Sanchez, Cazorla, even Walcott, Chamberlain, and that Campbell lad are better. As you say his ability is purely based on the fact he's a good athlete, that's why he's at his level at a mid-table/relegation scrapping side, you can't be a CL level player if you're not also very good technically. I agree Diame is better, I think he'd struggle to get into a lot of PL sides as most (including us in all honesty) can't afford to carry him on the hope of seeing one good game once in a while and the teams that can have blokes that are either better technically or turn up more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 That's what will definitely put any potential buyer off imo, you have to buy the bloke in the hope that he might be up for it. Honestly though as I say even on his good days he'd not up to standard, he'd never get a game over the likes of Ozil, Sanchez, Cazorla, even Walcott, Chamberlain, and that Campbell lad are better. As you say his ability is purely based on the fact he's a good athlete, that's why he's at his level at a mid-table/relegation scrapping side, you can't be a CL level player if you're not also very good technically. I agree Diame is better, I think he'd struggle to get into a lot of PL sides as most (including us in all honesty) can't afford to carry him on the hope of seeing one good game once in a while and the teams that can have blokes that are either better technically or turn up more often. I'll be interested to see who comes in for him. He's a player who gets talked up a lot by pundits who I can only assume only watch his highlight reel. If a club like Arsenal do come in for him it will tell you a lot about the level of scouting these clubs do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26877 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I fucking hate the chronicle, mackems are obsessed with it too. Utter embarrasment of a newspaperYet it's still better than the Sunderland echo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I'll be interested to see who comes in for him. He's a player who gets talked up a lot by pundits who I can only assume only watch his highlight reel. If a club like Arsenal do come in for him it will tell you a lot about the level of scouting these clubs do. Aye I remember a game of ours recently where a commentator talked about how gutted the Newcastle fans will be when Sissoko leaves, he's integral to the squad apparently, commentators always have their fingers on the pulse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I remember that too Was the Spurs game I think? They clearly pay no attention whatsoever. Hopefully it's the same for everyone and not just us though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Majority of neutral fans I talk too say how good they think Sissoko is tbf, he'll go for 'big' money imo he's very much rated by the French national team and media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I remember that too Was the Spurs game I think? They clearly pay no attention whatsoever. Hopefully it's the same for everyone and not just us though.I think it was aye, he's a MoTD type player to be fair so I guess for people that never watch us he must be canny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-make-transfer-breakthrough-11534821 Newcastle United are set to make their first signing of the summer Gent goalkeeper Matz Sels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8994 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Oh good, a 'keeper. We're short on them. Only the 5 now. More 'Keepers than Centre Backs or Strikers. Must surely mean Krul is off, maybe Elliott too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Oh good, a 'keeper. We're short on them. Only the 5 now. More 'Keepers than Centre Backs or Strikers. Must surely mean Krul is off, maybe Elliott too? I really didn't think we would sign another goalkeeper tbh but yeah pretty much means Krul will be sold. Elliot won't be fit until until September? So I think him and Darlow will stay with Woodman going out on loan 4.5m is the cost apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30433 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Krul's only got a year left on his current contract anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Krul's only got a year left on his current contract anyway. I actually didn't know that, that's his price dropped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16688 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Krul will be off surly and Elliot is crock for a while yet. So it's competition for Darlow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8994 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Krul will be off surly and Elliot is crock for a while yet. So it's competition for Darlow? Reckon he'll be quite pleased about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2427 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8994 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 *sigh* My "gag" or the signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2427 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I can't remember... which one results in us not having a long-winded discussion? I'll take that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8994 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I can't remember... which one results in us not having a long-winded discussion? I'll take that one. Me too, I hate discussions on a discussions board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 How much will we get for Krul then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Krul's only got a year left on his current contract anyway. Goodbye Krul world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I can't remember... which one results in us not having a long-winded discussion? I'll take that one. Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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