Tom 14013 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Anyway - CT - my opinions on Anita/Sissoko are in this thread somewhere. The rest of yee - PHILLIP LAHM MOTHERFUCKERS! *Just Kidding *runs out* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheMag 4 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Decent mini-podcast Derby preview with Caulkin, Edwards, and some cathword named Simon Bird. Would be cool if they did more things like this. https://soundcloud.com/caulkinthetimes/north-east-derby-ask-the-hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToony 41 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I didn't say he does need to be a good tackler I was highlighting what he does / doesn't do compared to the others to arrive at why I think Anita should pip it. Perhaps you can give your opinion as to why you think Sissoko should be in instead? What he offers that Anita doesn't? Height and strength? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 god no , plenty i'd have ahead of him, he's a hateful wee git who playacts when his hardman attempts don't go to plan. Shocked at that like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 He's good, underrated. But certainly not the best. Schweinsteiger is better, for one. That's not Schweinsteiger's role. I think I'd maybe have Javi Martinez ahead of him actually but can't think of many others who are better at breaking up play like he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I didn't say he does need to be a good tackler I was highlighting what he does / doesn't do compared to the others to arrive at why I think Anita should pip it. Perhaps you can give your opinion as to why you think Sissoko should be in instead? What he offers that Anita doesn't? I don't see how that's relevant seeing as I've said I'd play them both together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Firstly the majority of those that you've mentioned aren't even specialist DM like Busquets is. There's only Khadeira, Martinez and De Jong that still are. Essien was never a defensive midfielder but the complete box to box player but his versatility counted against him. I've already mentioned Martinez, Khadeira is slightly below them both and De Jong isn't in the same league as them. Mascherano doesn't even play as a defensive midfielder anymore and was overrated when he did play there as his distribution and ball retention is very average. Finally you don't have to be an "enforcer" to be good at that role. Redondo is the best DM I've ever seen and he was far from an enforcer. Busquets is great because of his anticipation and distribution which is all you need to play that role, if you're diving in all of the time then your positioning is suspect and Busquets' is impeccable. You seem to be basing your judgements on him as a player on your opinion of him as a man and cheating cunt to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17643 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 What about Davey Mac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hostile_statue 0 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 That's not Schweinsteiger's role. I think I'd maybe have Javi Martinez ahead of him actually but can't think of many others who are better at breaking up play like he does. Schweinsteiger sometimes plays as the defensive midfielder of a central 3, yes, i.e. the same role as Busquets. Of course Schweinsteiger is a more complete midfielder who can also play further up the pitch. Yup, Martinez was the other one I thought of who I definitely rate as better than Busquets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4821 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I don't see how that's relevant seeing as I've said I'd play them both together. It's relevant because Tiote and Cabaye are first choice. Not answering is bottling the question tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 "Bottling" the question. Pub night is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4222 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 To be fair I think Busquets is underrated if anything, the diving part of his game doesnt help. Its funny how often that 'he's got great players around him' argument gets thrown around for Barca players, and for how many of them. Circular reference and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Bottler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 WHY WON'T YOU ANSWER THE QUESTION? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4821 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 "Bottling" the question. Pub night is it? Not at all as it happens, it's just what you normally do lately. You make a statement and then run scared when challenged. It's a simple question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Not at all as it happens, it's just what you normally do lately. You make a statement and then run scared when challenged. It's a simple question By your twisted logic though Sissoko is also first choice so it doesn't need to be answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Not to play devil's advocate - but basically Tooj is saying he'd have a midfield of - Anita Cabaye Sissoko CT is saying he'd play - Tiote Cabaye Anita Given the initial debate was whether to start Anita or Sissoko in the supporting role to Cabaye I don't really see the argument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 but surely TIOTE Cabaye Sissoko is the selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5295 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) You watch us end up with Obertan in there somehow, after all this... Edited October 24, 2013 by Rayvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 CISSE OBERTAN GUTIERREZ S. AMEOBI S.AMEOBI GINGER KID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 but surely TIOTE Cabaye Sissoko is the selection. For me it is aye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I hope Pards is reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I've got faith in pardew. Got a good feeling about things at the minute. long may it continue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 but surely TIOTE Cabaye Sissoko is the selection. It will be aye but I was saying that I'd prefer Anita in that position to Tiote (although if he can continue on from last week then that might soon change) simply as he's better in that role because of his ball retention which I feel is such an important part of football. Like how I would also like us to adopt a pressing game but I don't think that's how Pardew operates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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