flobaba wrote:

IBL wrote:

Sissoko rarely does this stuff for Newcastle

He does it all the time I think

He did last season at least. We could do a lot worse than picking him up.

sissoko is pretty much a perfect utility midfielder

Paul Pogba is a poor man's Abou Diaby.

i bet Wenger is looking at Sissoko and is thinking..."i've found the prime Diaby!"

Still gutted about Ronaldo. But if this summer has proven one thing, Maradona is still the GOAT.

Klaus wrote:

flobaba wrote:

He does it all the time I think

He did last season at least. We could do a lot worse than picking him up.

Yup, we could use that kind of drive, directness and physicality in the middle to complement Ozil

Sissoko's not very consistent but, then again, neither are Newcastle. I would take him as well.

innervisionscm wrote:

Paul Pogba is a poor man's Abou Diaby.

But at least he is fit.

innervisionscm wrote:

Paul Pogba is a poor man's Abou Diaby.

He's a lot more like (the ideal version of) Diaby than Pirlo or Vieira, that's for sure. There seems to be a general misconception about what type of player he is. The bloke needs free reigns to play if you want to get the most out of him. He's all about touch, movement and superior technique. It's a little weird that he's so restricted for France even though they have two hardworking central midfielders behind him.

Clrnc wrote:

innervisionscm wrote:

Paul Pogba is a poor man's Abou Diaby.

But at least he is fit.

And talented.

Umtiti has been brilliant this tournament IMO.

First half a good representation for the tournament at large - fucking boring.

innervisionscm wrote:

Umtiti has been brilliant this tournament IMO.

I just googled him to see how long he had left on his contract. Of course Barca picked him up last week.

what a shitty half of football that was

Rex wrote:

First half a good representation for the tournament at large - fucking boring.

When your biggest talking point is an injury, you know it's bad.

Can't stand Ronaldo but I do feel for him.

sissoko has been the best player on the pitch, which isnt something i thought id say at half time of a major international final

Klaus wrote:

innervisionscm wrote:

Umtiti has been brilliant this tournament IMO.

I just googled him to see how long he had left on his contract. Of course Barca picked him up last week.

Yeah, brilliant pickup for them in a very tough market. Very assured for his age.

Gazza M wrote:

sissoko has been the best player on the pitch, which isnt something i thought id say at half time of a major international final

It's not just the final either; he has easily had as good a tournament as Payet. I'm really impressed.