Mamadou Sakho

[meffin]

Sakho is miles better than Agger.
Younger, quicker, stronger, better in the air and probably very similar when passing the ball.

If Sakho got YNWA tattooed on his knuckles everyone would rave about him as well.

You'd never see it because of his gloves

[Darkon]

Not sure it's fruitfull to compare them outright; they are different type of defenders, and good to have in the squad.

Sakho was a much better match against the Carroll long ball style yesterday. Much better at matching a guy Carroll's size than Agger.

Agger however have, to me at least, proven his worth when defending against the guys playing on the ground, and is so far much better at covering when Skrtel goes forward in a challenge. To me Agger is a more intelligent/positional defender. I also firmly believe Agger is more comfortable on the ball, or at least looks like it to me so far.

We need both types in the team really depending on who we are up against.

They are both at about the same level, but with different peak attributes. We need both here really.

[RedReet]

Sakho is miles better than Agger.
Younger, quicker, stronger, better in the air and probably very similar when passing the ball.

If Sakho got YNWA tattooed on his knuckles everyone would rave about him as well.

What a load of ****. Everybody does rave about him. So because you clearly don’t rate Agger, you think everybody else does because he has a tattoo?

[Zapater]

I was very impressed with him yesterday, thought he was quality in possession, especially considering the time he's been out and the fact he's was under the microscope with this Carroll business.

You'd never see it because of his gloves

He'd have to have them knitted on.

[Vermilion]

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[The Birdman]

You'd never see it because of his gloves

[Mike]

Yet again was really impressed with Sakho - always been a huge fan and was actually relieved in a way that he started ahead of Agger.

Considering how long he has been out it was a fantastic performance from him and Skrtel.

His passing is brilliant. People who say he is a potential liability and risky don't have a clue - his passing is the best out of any of our defenders and the stats back it up; the amount of forward passes really is encouraging and something that we need. His aerial ability is also great.

He will only get better, and he's going to be boss

[The Birdman]

What a load of ****. Everybody does rave about him. So because you clearly don’t rate Agger, you think everybody else does because he has a tattoo?

Er no everyone doesn't rave about Sakho but you're right they should.
My point being is that every fan ignores obvious failings in certain players, and because Agger got a YNWA tattoo, then told everyone about it doesn't mean he's great.

If you weren't worried that Spurs targeted him, that Soldado did him for pace when Agger had a 5 yard head start (and Soldado isn't quick) and if you weren't concerned that Cardiff targeted his side and scored with ease then cool.

Agger will be sold in the summer, I just hope if he plays again he doesn't cost us before then.

[RedReet]

Er no everyone doesn't rave about Sakho but you're right they should.
My point being is that every fan ignores obvious failings in certain players, and because Agger got a YNWA tattoo, then told everyone about it doesn't mean he's great.

If you weren't worried that Spurs targeted him, that Soldado did him for pace when Agger had a 5 yard head start (and Soldado isn't quick) and if you weren't concerned that Cardiff targeted his side and scored with ease then cool.

Agger will be sold in the summer, I just hope if he plays again he doesn't cost us before then.

Have you even read the post match posts in this very thread?

So what are you basing your theory that every fan ignores Agger’s failings on? And what the **** has it got to do with his tattoo?

And you are right I wasn’t worried. Unlike some fans I don’t obsess with every slight perceived error, but rather look at the defence as a whole which generally looks more solid with Agger in the team. It’s laughable that you use a 4-0 victory to illustrate you point, especially when you are promoting Sakho who has only kept 1 clean sheet in 13.

And ****, how nervy will it be if Agger does play again? We are only more likely to win and more likely to keep a clean sheet, but if he loses one header or gets beat in one race, a Liverbird tattooed across his cock won’t save him from the almighty backlash.

What a f*cking nonsense argument anyway. Agger and Sakho are both great players, and as Darkon mentioned above, both have certain qualities that strengthen the team.

[captainfog]

Sakho had a very good game. He's always been able to pick a pass, it's his first touch that is a bit shaky. He had one yesterday that bounced off his shin, he was able to recover, but it did put us under pressure briefly.

Personally I'd have Agger back in for the next game, he's just a bit more calm and assured. Not because Sakho has done anything wrong, but Agger is first choice for me and so should start when he's fit.

[PTP]

just to echo what a few others have said

his passing is very good, always looks to go forward, always finds feet.

moving forward - ideally it would be amazing if we signed a top, top class centre half - and have

new cb
sakho
agger
skrtel

all fighting it out, but to be honest that would be very difficult to keep them all happy.

i'd say toure will prob go this summer - or if he stays it will just be as a back up/last resort.

I really like agger but he has his injury record going against him.

[Gibbo]

Immense again today. He's deffo first team, I love Agger but I think Sahko/Skrtel could well be our strongest pairing now.

[Daniel 7]

His forward passing is excellent, I think he only gave one away today. His ungainliness belies how good a passer and how composed he is - let's hope he's here for the long haul.

The back heel flick on the edge of the box too - he's got balls!

[captainfog]

lucky not to give a penalty away today. But apart from that he was great.

[Rigadon]

Immense again today. He's deffo first team, I love Agger but I think Sahko/Skrtel could well be our strongest pairing now.

I'd possibly bring Agger back against Norwich - allowing Gerrard to 'push up' (especially with Henderson and Sturridge missing). However, Sakho is awesome.

We are blessed with three excellent centre backs who could play for any top team.