Momo - the future

[cobain]

Don't think people realise how imense a fit on form Harry Kewell can be (which is fair enough seeing as he's hardly ever been in that condition since he signed with us). Can be right up there with the Carra's, Gerrard's, Alonso's and Kuyt's

Agree with that mate.

And I believe we miss that very much! He's the only winger at the club at the moment that can take defenders on, cross a perfect ball, dribble past defence and score a goal.

Those groin injuries are ruining his career unfortunately, but he'll be back with a bang! Hope Rafa doesn't sell him yet...

[El Diego]

I feel that we should keep Gerrard and Alonso for most games and only play Sissoko when we are playing attacking teams. I feel that Momo doesn't create enough against a team that we can control.

[CAD]

I must say that I find it absolutely amazing and a bit disappointing that the majority of people think we should switch system and play with a 3 man midfield to accomodate Sissoko. Talk about taking the blinkers off. I know you will want to rip me a new asshole when I tell you that it it doesn't exactly displays fantastic insight into the world of football. To change a winning format in mid-season...well, I just don't know where to begin. Just get a grip and think it over again

The people advocating for Momo in a DM position knows zipp. He can't play there. He never did! Momo is not a holding midfielder! Not yet anyway. Doubt he ever will be!

Shaggy; I understand where you're coming from. I think we both do and there really is no point in a prolonged debate. None of us are willing to listen ;-) Suffice to say that both of us can't be right!

[tomasjj]

I must say that I find it absolutely amazing and a bit disappointing that the majority of people think we should switch system and play with a 3 man midfield to accomodate Sissoko. Talk about taking the blinkers off. I know you will want to rip me a new asshole when I tell you that it it doesn't exactly displays fantastic insight into the world of football. To change a winning format in mid-season...well, I just don't know where to begin. Just get a grip and think it over again

The people advocating for Momo in a DM position knows zipp. He can't play there. He never did! Momo is not a holding midfielder! Not yet anyway. Doubt he ever will be!

Shaggy; I understand where you're coming from. I think we both do and there really is no point in a prolonged debate. None of us are willing to listen ;-) Suffice to say that both of us can't be right!

I am with you on this, mate.
If it is any comfort...

[CAD]

I am with you on this, mate.
If it is any comfort...

It is indeed! You are one of the posters I respect most here.

[cobain]

It is indeed! You are one of the posters I respect most here.

Now isn't that beautiful

[Shaggy]

Well CAD is right insofar as Momo is not a holding midfielder. People need to differentiate between a holding, sitting defensive midfielder and a defensive midfielder who breaks up play (all over the pitch). Momo will always be a defensive midfielder but he is often higher up the pitch than Gerrard. He doesn’t have the positional discipline of a Makelele or a latter-day Hamann. He doesn’t “protect the back four” per sé by sitting in front of them – although one could argue he offers protection simply by virtue of his irrepressible work-rate and uncanny ability to win the ball back.

[CAD]

Well CAD is right insofar as Momo is not a holding midfielder. People need to differentiate between a holding, sitting defensive midfielder and a defensive midfielder who breaks up play (all over the pitch). Momo will always be a defensive midfielder but he is often higher up the pitch than Gerrard. He doesn’t have the positional discipline of a Makelele or a latter-day Hamann. He doesn’t “protect the back four” per sé by sitting in front of them – although one could argue he offers protection simply by virtue of his irrepressible work-rate.

No way you think we should change to 3-5-2 or 4-5-1 in mid-season?! Say it isn't so!!

[Shaggy]

No way you think we should change to 3-5-2?! Say it isn't so!!

No I don't, although there's no reason why it shouldn't be a viable option for us. Possibilities, no? It's good to have a few effective formations up our sleeve.

[CAD]

The poll suggest a permanent switch: "We should play with a 3 man CM"

Shaggy; You think that Momo should play CM and Gerrard should play RM. Short and sweet: You don't think that taking out Pennant and playing Momo would make us a less attacking side and also more boring to watch? Give us less width and balance? What is it that Momo offers us in regards to actually playing football? He is not an asset on the final 1/3.

You are willing to push out Pennant, who is finally starting to show a little promise, and move Gerrard (he will be very upset after 27 points out of 30 at CM - thoughts on possible ramifications?), to use a player who in effect only is an asset when we are not on the ball.

I don't understand...

[El Jefecito]

The poll suggest a permanent switch: "We should play with a 3 man CM"

Shaggy; You think that Momo should play CM and Gerrard should play RM. Short and sweet: You don't think that taking out Pennant and playing Momo would make us a less attacking side and also more boring to watch? Give us less width and balance? What is it that Momo offers us in regards to actually playing football? He is not an asset on the final 1/3.

You are willing to push out Pennant, who is finally starting to show a little promise, and move Gerrard (he will be very upset after 27 points out of 30 at CM - thoughts on possible ramafications?), to use a player who in effect only is an asset when we are not on the ball.

I don't understand...

Momo, is great for our attacking play. He wins the ball 30yds further forward than Xabi. If you don't have the ball you can't attack.

Anyway Stevie is far more effective in a free role starting on the right. That's the way to get the best TEAM on the pitch.

[CAD]

Momo, is great for our attacking play. He wins the ball 30yds further forward than Xabi. If you don't have the ball you can't attack.

Anyway Stevie is far more effective in a free role starting on the right. That's the way to get the best TEAM on the pitch.

"Momo, is great for our attacking play." :whatever:

[Shaggy]

You can't attack if you don't have the ball.

[AFII]

Momo isn't a good enough passer to play week in week out. He slows down our game. He is a good option to have against some teams but he isn't starting XI player.

Momo is fantastic to break up the attacks and he works his socks off but that's about it. He isn't that good in the air and his passing game isn't good enough.

He is still very young but he isn't even near Vieira class yet.

[El Jefecito]

"Momo, is great for our attacking play." :whatever:

Is that really necessary? Just stating my opinion.