Sissoko - Central Midfield Powerhouse or Strong Wideman?

[Cravenspurs]

Where has this misconception come from that Sissoko has poor passing ability/ end product? He may look awkward on the ball but he's far from a poor passer; he created shitloads of chances last season, and as said above only three players have created more chances in the PL since Newcastle signed him.

He's actually a really good crosser of the ball, couple that with his speed and he can be a true threat for us on the wings.

dude will help create chances, that is for sure. He does have a decent cross on him and has some good one-two work with players in the mid.

He isn't going to be pulling strings and starting attacks with well placed balls. He is direct. He will create with a quick short burst or short pass to get the ball up the field, which is welcome and greatly needed.

 

[AndyReid_N17]

Was at a wedding yesterday.The brides family are all Geordies,they seem to think he's a donkey and are glad to see the back of him.

 

[rio bryan]

Didn't think it worked him coming on on the right side, seemed to stifle Walker getting forward, would have made more sense to put him on the left side !

 

[matthew.absurdum]

Didn't think it worked him coming on on the right side, seemed to stifle Walker getting forward, would have made more sense to put him on the left side !

I think he plays ARM in France national team

 

[WalkerboyUK]

I know we need to give him time, but he looked like a great big waste of money when he came on last night.

 

[Jamturk]

I know we need to give him time, but he looked like a great big waste of money when he came on last night.

I thought he looked strong, quick and motivated, beating 3 men and putting in 2 good crosses.

 

[WalkerboyUK]

I thought he looked strong, quick and motivated, beating 3 men and putting in 2 good crosses.

He gave the ball away a lot though. Some poor control and passing.

 

[Ribble]

I thought he looked strong, quick and motivated, beating 3 men and putting in 2 good crosses.

Yeah I thought he made a positive impact, very willing to run at them at a point where we needed to be direct.

 

[HildoSpur]

I know we need to give him time, but he looked like a great big waste of money when he came on last night.

Should have just stopped at the BUT. You have wrote him off already after what... 12 minutes of play? Something like that? Possibly a new record.

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

Agree with critic of him after the few minutes, but also agree with him being handed a few starts before we really decide.