GingerCollins29 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Bissouma may or may nog be the answer. Put filling that position with top class quality will go a long way to ensuring the success of digne n coutinho 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 If we were to get this guy, or someone else of his pedigree, it would be our best signing of the whole window IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 22 minutes ago, pas5898 said: This is complete groundwork for a summer move. By the summer he should be 10mill cheaper + his legal case will be sorted (1 way or the other). And more likely to sign for a top 4 side. If SG wants him, get it done now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted January 13, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2022 Our window has already been fantastic. Signing this guy would put it on another level. If you'd told me 2 weeks ago we'd be signing Coutinho, Digne and Bissouma I'd have had you sectioned. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) 53 minutes ago, A'Villan said: Yes, for sure. Great players are exceptional because they rise above and have a standard beyond the average ability of those around them. They usually either command a fee and wage proportionate to their influence or opt to commit to a project that they feel holds promise. I got a fair amount of dismissive comments and jibes for my praise of Yaya Toure, when I said he's just as much to thank for City's success as David Silva. He was one of the best at doing exactly what you've just pointed out. I was taught there are four key elements that make a professional basketballer, and its certainly one piece of insight that I took on because I think it true, and the same could and probably does apply to football. The four: 1. Physicality 2. Tactical nous 3. Technical ability 4. Mentality Mentality being by far the most important and what determines whether a player can excel at applying his development and skills when it matters, or if he simply doesn't end up rising up to the occasion when given his chance. It's more difficult to make the decisions necessary for ideal or optimal outcomes when you are in the middle of a contest fighting for an edge, than it is to observe from a pov that is far removed. The latter is afforded the chance to speak about the situation and suggest what mightve been rather than having to be involved, the former must act and have faith that they come off best. Very few players can play both ends masterfully. If we get a DM who can influence attacks as well as halt them at the other end, we have the makings of a team that will challenge for silverware and European placing. No arguments from me there...The CDM we seek has to have quality and Bissouma has....not only can he win the ball with efficient consistency he can dribble and launch attacks too....he is very close to a complete midfielder...but labelled, I guess as a CDM For me, the description is immaterial....we can call them what we like, its more about doing the job.....and when we watch our team, I find it odd, that some fans don't think we need one. Additional point... Confidence is another word well used in football and I would guess it relates to all non singular sports......It's one thing having confidence in your own abilty, its another thing having confidence in your team mates....I would guess the former is more common, than the latter...but its hugely significant, in building teams. When players lack confidence in their team mates, it affects their own game, and it is usually a thing kept under wraps, unless you are very close to players and they confide in you. good points,in your post....... I agree with you. Edited January 13, 2022 by TRO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, duke313 said: Seems like he'll be signing for United. He'd walk into their midfield, so don't think he would choose us. He walk in to ours too. Hasn't he heard of the Steven Gerrard factor. If we can get Philippe Coutinho.... we can get anybody. Edited January 13, 2022 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Our window has already been fantastic. Signing this guy would put it on another level. If you'd told me 2 weeks ago we'd be signing Coutinho, Digne and Bissouma I'd have had you sectioned. Quite. Just the first name would have been enough. Bissouma may well not be likely given the other issues, but it does seem like we're looking for someone in this mould to complete our window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, CVByrne said: We are a Bissouma away from competing for the top 6 I actually endorse that....and it is becoming a more popular opinion, as we go. all the podcasters are saying similar to you.....Pete the Canadian, who I think makes some sensible references on the whole...has done a good rendition on our last game against United. I think he makes some very good observations of our weaknesses. Edited January 13, 2022 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said: It really has been a position that we have struggled with for a long time. Trying to think of the players we have signed to remedy this problem position over the last decade and a bit: Moustapha Salifou Nigel Reo-Coker Jean II Makoun Karim El Ahmadi Ashley Westwood (maybe signed as a more offensive-minded player?) Carlos Sanchez Idrissa Gueye (would obviously come good elsewhere) Yacoubu Sylla Glenn Whelan Birkir Bjarnason Mille Jedinak I appreciate that the game has changed, players like Gavin McCann and George Boateng perhaps wouldn't get near a modern DM role, and Glenn and Jedi were lumps for the Championship , but it feels like a while since we've had confidence in that position. spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete101 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 2 hours ago, joshharris12 said: Close thread he is in no rush to leave apparently Time moves faster where he is at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MentalM Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Probably stuck in AFCON until the Tunisians come out to finish the overtime anyways 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Brighton will want to sell asap if they plan to get rid as they will need time to geta replacement in. If this happens think its the end of nakambas time here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 For what it’s worth… on 12:00 mins in video below Fabrizio Romano claims Bissouma only wants a top 4 club in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Just now, MentalM said: Probably stuck in AFCON until the Tunisians come out to finish the overtime anyways That was the most embarrassing thing ive ever seen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Brighton will want to sell asap if they plan to get rid as they will need time to geta replacement in. If this happens think its the end of nakambas time here I don't necessarily see that. In a squad of 25 and a position, where its easy to get injuries....to have one only in the squad, is naive. not only that it breeds competition, which we have been short on, for too long. It also gives an option to play 2 in a double pivot, against the better sides like city. Edited January 13, 2022 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I don’t think we will get him. Think he has the self confidence to wait for one of the top 4 I don’t think it will be a matter of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Villa87 said: I don’t think we will get him. Think he has the self confidence to wait for one of the top 4 I don’t think it will be a matter of money In which case we move on to our next target. but if the top 4 want him.....we are barking up the right tree, aren't we? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 13, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, pas5898 said: This is complete groundwork for a summer move. By the summer he should be 10mill cheaper + his legal case will be sorted (1 way or the other). 10mill cheaper to buy and 10m more expensive in wages. It's a totally false economy waiting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Just now, TRO said: In which case we move on to our next target. but if the top 4 want him.....we are barking up the right tree, aren't we? Exactly. He's the kind of signings we need to keep making each year to improve on what we have. A gradual improvement in key positions will transform the team from mid table to top 4 chasing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I know there are some on here who love jumping all over these however FWIW there is some chatter on Twitter that this Bissouma to us is a done deal. It was in a thread so he is not claiming any applause, just he'd heard from an ex-player that it was done. Looking at his profile he is respected and not a kid looking for glory. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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