The whole point of having a decent squad is you play who fit and in form and not keep playing players who have injures and who are playing rubbish.
plus a 4-4-2 when attacking, and a 4-5-1 when the opposition have the ball. plus closing down and pressing.
I live for the day when we have players who have a core fitness, who can play this way.
Burnley played this way when they finished 2nd in the Championship plus
Leicester and Watford do in most games.
Can only work if the strikers who drops has bags of energy or forwards take turns to drop in this formation.
I hope Poyet regains his mojo for his career and to help us reach the dizzy heights of 21st or 12th. If he can perform to 90% of his previous form here, he will be picked every week .
Whilst this is a good move, good player and all that, it's so frustrating that this happens every January and appeases a few fans before the circus starts again in August.
We are in a relegation fight and need players for crying out loud
Hence why I said it is a good move....
It's frustrating that they make these moves every January to avoid relegation. Why not make decent signings in August, so we don't even get into a relation dogfight?
Two words: Ahmed Kashi
We wouldn't be signing Poyet now if he wasn't crocked
Whilst this is a good move, good player and all that, it's so frustrating that this happens every January and appeases a few fans before the circus starts again in August.
We are in a relegation fight and need players for crying out loud
Hence why I said it is a good move....
It's frustrating that they make these moves every January to avoid relegation. Why not make decent signings in August, so we don't even get into a relation dogfight?
Two words: Ahmed Kashi
We wouldn't be signing Poyet now if he wasn't crocked
Buy cheap buy twice
Kashi had a good injury record and was obviously a good player at this level
Putting aside the manner of his departure, I'm pretty amazed at some of those questioning what he gave us in the 2nd half of the 13/14 season. He was absolutely outstanding in the defensive midfield role, which lead to him being voted our Player of the Year. For me he was the biggest reason we eventually managed to avoid relegation that season. If he stays fit, he is going to be a huge player for us from now until the end of the season.
I feel that DP was in a very similar situation to Dale Stephens. Both good players that are comfortable on the ball and can pick a pass, who would be incredibly valuable to us if they receive the ball on half way or in the final 3rd.
In my eyes, their talents were wasted in their time with us by having them sat in front of the back 4. We now have Diarra for this, so let them 'do their thing' higher up the pitch and give our poor strikers a chance.
Whilst this is a good move, good player and all that, it's so frustrating that this happens every January and appeases a few fans before the circus starts again in August.
We are in a relegation fight and need players for crying out loud
Hence why I said it is a good move....
It's frustrating that they make these moves every January to avoid relegation. Why not make decent signings in August, so we don't even get into a relation dogfight?
Two words: Ahmed Kashi
We wouldn't be signing Poyet now if he wasn't crocked
Buy cheap buy twice
Kashi had a good injury record and was obviously a good player at this level
I cant find any details regarding his injuries but he played 77 games in 3 years at Metz before coming here and 85 in the 5 years before that. That's not full seasons.
And I'm not certain he's a 'good player at this level'. I think he started brightly, scored a worldy in the cup but then began to seem a bit one dimensional. Not sure he's played enough to judge either way.
Either way you're right in saying that Poyet is a temp replacement for him in the squad. Whether thats a good decision or not I dont know, but it feels like we're getting back with our exs
Whilst this is a good move, good player and all that, it's so frustrating that this happens every January and appeases a few fans before the circus starts again in August.
We are in a relegation fight and need players for crying out loud
Hence why I said it is a good move....
It's frustrating that they make these moves every January to avoid relegation. Why not make decent signings in August, so we don't even get into a relation dogfight?
Two words: Ahmed Kashi
We wouldn't be signing Poyet now if he wasn't crocked
so true
The minimum you need in each position is two players. You could say that Diarra is the second holding midfielder, but then considering we only had two centre halves at the start of the season he was essential cover there too, and when you start relying on one player to fill several roles you see your 'squad' unravel at the first sight of injury. It's true that Poyet is covering Kashi's injury, but it's still an indictment of our consistent refusal to sign enough players to get us through a punishing season.
Delighted with the news, let's be honest we were all gutted he went, the way he went, what he went for!! etc etc BUT we were ALL raving about the boy when he broke into our first team in a very difficult time and done extremely well. He will bring some new enthusiasm some new energy and more importantly some class, who knows we might even keep him if he does well for us and is surplus to West Hams requirements? Definitely feels like a new signing, can't wait to see him back in that red shirt (or purple or white or black!!!)
I know i'm going to get pelters for saying this , but i'm really not looking forward to the next 5 months of the season, having the ball being passed sideways and backwards , i was pleased when Diego went, but not at the manor of his departure (ie no fee) i really hope i'm wrong, sorry if i've upset anyone.
Sorry mate, but that's ridiculous. Yes Poyet passed the ball sideways quite a bit, but he PASSED the ball.
No one in our midfield this season has been capable of controlling, keeping and passing the ball.
If Poyet plays like he did last time, winning the MOM on nearly every occasion, we can still survive.
Superb signing, exactly one of what we needed and just a damn shame RD is too tight to assemble a squad for the whole season, rather than half a season. I know it saves him a lot in wages, but even restaurants serve food when you get there. They don't make you sit there for an hour, before serving.
Putting aside the manner of his departure, I'm pretty amazed at some of those questioning what he gave us in the 2nd half of the 13/14 season. He was absolutely outstanding in the defensive midfield role, which lead to him being voted our Player of the Year. For me he was the biggest reason we eventually managed to avoid relegation that season. If he stays fit, he is going to be a huge player for us from now until the end of the season.
Agree with this totally. I am happy to see him come in and am sure that a couple of good performances will see the fans take to him again. In my opinion he is exactly what we have been missing in midfield.
Firstly a good ball from Poyet out to Harriott and then he (DP) puts in a solid tackle to set Adjarevic up for the shot and JJ scores an injury time winner from the corner.
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Jacko over Diarra no thanks
and not keep playing players who have injures and who are playing rubbish.
plus a 4-4-2 when attacking, and a 4-5-1 when the opposition have the ball.
plus closing down and pressing.
I live for the day when we have players who have a core fitness, who can play this way.
Burnley played this way when they finished 2nd in the Championship plus
Leicester and Watford do in most games.
Can only work if the strikers who drops has bags of energy or forwards take turns to drop in this formation.
I hope Poyet regains his mojo for his career and to help us reach the dizzy heights of 21st or 12th. If he can perform to 90% of his previous form here, he will be picked every week .
He was absolutely outstanding in the defensive midfield role, which lead to him being voted our Player of the Year. For me he was the biggest reason we eventually managed to avoid relegation that season.
If he stays fit, he is going to be a huge player for us from now until the end of the season.
Solly - Bauer - Johnson - Williams
----------Diarra
---Cousins------Poyet
JBG----------------Harriott
--------Makienok
In my eyes, their talents were wasted in their time with us by having them sat in front of the back 4. We now have Diarra for this, so let them 'do their thing' higher up the pitch and give our poor strikers a chance.
And I'm not certain he's a 'good player at this level'. I think he started brightly, scored a worldy in the cup but then began to seem a bit one dimensional. Not sure he's played enough to judge either way.
Either way you're right in saying that Poyet is a temp replacement for him in the squad. Whether thats a good decision or not I dont know, but it feels like we're getting back with our exs
He will bring some new enthusiasm some new energy and more importantly some class, who knows we might even keep him if he does well for us and is surplus to West Hams requirements?
Definitely feels like a new signing, can't wait to see him back in that red shirt (or purple or white or black!!!)
COYR..........
No one in our midfield this season has been capable of controlling, keeping and passing the ball.
If Poyet plays like he did last time, winning the MOM on nearly every occasion, we can still survive.
Superb signing, exactly one of what we needed and just a damn shame RD is too tight to assemble a squad for the whole season, rather than half a season. I know it saves him a lot in wages, but even restaurants serve food when you get there. They don't make you sit there for an hour, before serving.
Poyet was MOM nearly every game he played.
I just prey he can reproduce the same.
http://www.concreteroundabout.co.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=16209
More of the same second time round please Diego