A game without Sissoko

[Hazardousman]

This thread is fucking hilarious. (Don’t) Keep Calm and Carry On chaps.

lol! To be fair mate this thread has been quite civil compared to some on here.

Most threads devolve into who has the better smelling cornhole claps and people don’t realise that they all smell bad.

Actually, none of us have a fucking scooby doo when it comes to football, we might as well be watching netball at this rate.

 

[Robbiepope]

I think Sissoko can have a use and can be really effective in some games particularly if it’s stretched but we certainly looked more fluid yesterday.

But whether or not I agree with the sentiment of the thread what I find a shame is that some people on here criticise those who start a thread talking about Tottenham.

It’s like they work for the Tottenham PR machine and they jump on those who have an opinion that might be slightly critical in some way shape or form.

More specifically it’s those who are moaning at the creation of a thread rather than debating the point in question. One member even called this thread disgusting... I mean really!?! Get a grip of yourself, it’s a fan forum for Christ sake , if you don’t like the subject matter bugger off to another one that bum licks levy.

 

[C0YS]

Sissoko played well against Real Madrid in the best game of the season. Similarly we have looked flat without Sissoko in the team. The team was more balanced today than it has been in other recent performances, but that doesn't mean you can't have a balanced side with Sissoko.

There are so many reasons we did well today, players who have been in bad form came to life again, like Trippier and Dembele and there was a desire to our play which has been missing in the last few weeks.These things have nothing to do with Sissoko.

 

[Nebby]

This is such a bogus argument it's ridiculous. He's neither Zidane or Deschamps. As a busy ****, He’s not even Lee Catermole. And we sure as shit didn't need to spend 45m in fee and wages to have a player who does nothing particularly well except "keep himself in tip top shape".

If there was no Sissoko, we could have bought a much cheaper version from anywhere in Europe for about a quarter of the fee and wages than we did him.

If there was no Sissoko, our beloved head coach might have been forced into doing something innovative like playing Onomah as a CM or even Lesniak or Amos, or Skip or Marsh. And instead of using Sissoko to cover Lamela he might have been forced to use Edwards. None of these options would have been any less of a disaster and not only could it have saved us 45m, it might actually have earned us a few million.

If we can't produce a kid, after 10 years of some of the best coaching this country has to offer (including Pochettino's), to keep himself in tip top shape and be technically mediocre at CM/AM then we might as well close the academy now.

I'm not saying he's Zidane or Deschamps. What I'm saying is that too many "flair" players doesn't necessarily get you anywhere. Sometimes you need a more limited jack of all trades to give a squad balance - and provide essential cover.

As limited as you might think he is, I'd say he's proving to be an important member of the squad.

As for Onomah: you would seriously pick a 20 year old clearly still learning his trade over a 28 year old with 50+ international caps and 5 or 6 years Premier League experience? You think Onomah could step in and cover as many positions? You think he's got the strength to cope? You think he's got the tactical awareness or discipline? Why do you think he's playing in the Championship?

 

[southlondonyiddo]

We beat Man City 4-1 a few seasons ago without Harry Kane

5 pages of bollox. Well done

 

[Sp3akerboxxx]

Not even saying whether or not I agree, but this entire thread could be moved into the Moussa Sissoko thread.

 

[yido_number1]

State the obvious why don't you, jesus. We all know Sissoko is a bit shit but whilst he's at the club most people appreciate we need to rotate the lineup and rest other players and that is when he has been used. I would be incredibly surprised if he is not gone in the next window when we attempt to improve again. Clearly he is the worst player in the first team fold and probably easiest to improve but there's no need to beat him down every week, when he at least stays fit and puts in a solid shift.

In other news:

Lloris > Vorm
Kane > Llorente
Spurs > Arse
> Arse

 

[Hazardousman]

We beat Man City 4-1 a few seasons ago without Harry Kane

5 pages of bollox. Well done

What's that got to do with Sissoko shinning more balls than a 6ft man in a dwarf gangbang?

 

[Bulletspur]

This game really highlights how well Spurs can play without Sissoko in the side.
Surely Poch can now see that.

The passing, the understanding, the fluidity, the skill, the crispness of passing and the movement has been off the scale tonight.
Right up there with the best in Europe.
Poch has been blinded by some crusade to prove everyone right about Sissoko, but at the detriment of the way we play best.

Sissoko has great endeavour and purpose, but his skill levels are simply not up to the standard of our 'A' game.

Surely Poch has to see this now.

You may want to read the post below, which highlights how shallow your thinking is.

I'm afraid the OP has missed the point entirely.

Last night's performance didn't highlight the weaknesses of Sissoko, it did the complete opposite. It proves just how valuable he is to the team and to Poch.

No Sissoko means Lamela gets rushed back to soon. No Sissoko means Wanyama gets rushed back to soon. No Sissoko means Dembele and Eriksen don't get a break every now and then. And boy did they benefit from that last night.

Our midfield is stretched, with two players still recovering after longterm injuries, Dembele needing regular rest because of his well documented hip problems and Winks now out injured too. And now we're going into squeaky bum territory.

So thank fuck for Sissoko. He plays were he's told, he keeps himself in tip-top shape, and he doesn't seem to mind his role within the squad as a supporting player. He knows that when everyone is fit, he's back on the bench or watching from the stands. And when that happens I bet he won't be giving Poch a moment of grief in training. He's a solid pro who just gets on with the job.

He may have his limitations technically, but so what. I'm sure we'd all love a Zidane in the squad, but sometimes what you actually need is a Deschamps.

Well said Sir. I believe that people are finding it hard to recognise that without Sissoko doing his bit for the cause, we would not still be challenging for top 4. I am sure Dier, Toby, Rose, Wanyama, Dembele, Lamela, Eriksen, Aurier and co are grateful for the time to fully recover and rest, which has enabled us to keep up with the rest. But unfortunately the haters and the OP wont see it that way, so much is the hate for Sissoko, one of our own.

 

[BringBack_leGin]

@Bulletspur did you find me post unfunny, not realise it was sarcastic, or were you just being funny yourself after I had a go at lufti?

 

[roslau]

What I witnessed in St. Mary, apart from Aurier, none of our teammates wanted to pass the ball to him. He destroyed our attack flow as if a blackhole. I swore we would have won the game if he had just stayed outside of the corner flag. 10 men tottenham could do better than 11 men tottenham with sissoko started.

 

[Bulletspur]

@Bulletspur did you find me post unfunny, not realise it was sarcastic, or were you just being funny yourself after I had a go at lufti?

To be honest I thought you were serious, but then seeing your subsequent posts I then realised it was all tongue in cheek! Then forgot to change ratings, now fixed!!

 

[SirNiNyHotspur]

Glad that's figured out now, drop Sissoko and the CL, FA cup and PL are ours, shit I just stubbed my toe, I bet that ass Sissoko left that box there...

 

[fortworthspur]

I wouldnt be surprised if its Lamela not in the CL side. Heads will explode if that happens.

 

[DiscoD1882]

It’s been done to death. He’s marmite. We get it. But whilst he’s a spurs player. Get behind him. Is it really that hard? There is nothing to prove or disprove that we would/wouldn’t have won last night with him In the team. Who fucking knows.

 

[slartibartfast]

Imo he's just not good enough and if someone comes in with a reasonable offer in the Summer I think he'll be gone.
I can't believe anyone honestly thinks he's a good player, regardless of how hard he tries, the cover he gives so others can have a rest (fk me grasping at straws much) or the fact that he's a spurs player.
He's just not good enough to be in this team or any team that has serious ambition unfortunately.
Let me ask this, does ANYONE seriously think there is a cat in hells chance that ANY of the other top 6 PL teams would even entertain the idea of making a move for him in the Summer???
No me neither.
That tells me everything you need to know about him.
For some reason I read that last bit in my head to the voice of Adrian Durham

 

[Phomesy]

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I can't believe anyone honestly thinks he's a good player, regardless of how hard he tries, the cover he gives so others can have a rest (fk me grasping at straws much) or the fact that he's a spurs player.

You really have to take it up with Poch.

 

[thehipster]

Wow.

Well I really got that wrong didn't I.

I'm not used to posting here.
I'm a big rugby fan (as well as a Spurs fan) and I regularly post on forums over there. It's obviously a different set-up to this and fans just start a thread whenever they please, regardless of whether we have just won or lost a game. Apologies to the fragile souls over the timing of my post. I wasn't aware you couldn't post constructive criticism after a win.

There was no 'attention-seeking', no agenda, I simply didn't realise how things were done over here.
I now realise my post should have gone in the existing Sissoko thread. I just wasn't aware one existed.

I watched the match, I saw something, I wrote a post with my thoughts. It's that simple.

Quite frankly, I'm not sure it's worth it.
I'll head back to my rugby forum. Less hassle over there.

 

[scat1620]

Wow.

Well I really got that wrong didn't I.

I'm not used to posting here.
I'm a big rugby fan (as well as a Spurs fan) and I regularly post on forums over there. It's obviously a different set-up to this and fans just start a thread whenever they please, regardless of whether we have just won or lost a game. Apologies to the fragile souls over the timing of my post. I wasn't aware you couldn't post constructive criticism after a win.

There was no 'attention-seeking', no agenda, I simply didn't realise how things were done over here.
I now realise my post should have gone in the existing Sissoko thread. I just wasn't aware one existed.

I watched the match, I saw something, I wrote a post with my thoughts. It's that simple.

Quite frankly, I'm not sure it's worth it.
I'll head back to my rugby forum. Less hassle over there.

I'm sure that a standard, "Well, you guys are a bunch of dicks, you've certainly seen the last of me" post will win people over to your thoughts in this thread...

 

[King of Otters]

It’s been said already, but the eagerness to jump in with both feet on someone for starting a mildly negative thread is fucking embarrassing.

Same old suspects as well,.