Idrissa Gueye

Leeboy · August 21, 2016

Does the basic things very very well.

Hunts the balls, wins it, gives it to a forward player who can pick a pass.

Just what we need.

Fat Larry · August 21, 2016

Rudolf Hucker said:
He's settled in like he's been here forever. Nicks in, pinches the ball & gives it.

Looks like a very shrewd signing.

The Walsh effect.

billytoffee · August 21, 2016

Leeboy said:
Does the basic things very very well.

Hunts the balls, wins it, gives it to a forward player who can pick a pass.

Just what we need.

Agreed !
Watched him for the first time yesterday and thought that it was a very steady performance - as you said did the basics very well.

Looks quite promising.

Brownie · August 21, 2016

Little more than a stop gap and will be in the starting XI for 1-2 years max.

Flynnthistle · August 21, 2016

Brownie said:
Little more than a stop gap and will be in the starting XI for 1-2 years max.

Seriously? He is superb at what he does, breaking down play and keeping possession. His constant movement also creates so much space for others to get on the ball. There isn't many better at his specific role in the EPL, if any, and it's a massively important role in modern football. He is either going to be a long term fixture in our team or will move for a massive profit.

(Mate is a massive villa fan and raved about him so I've watched a fair bit of him, opinion not based on two game)

Goat · August 21, 2016

Brownie said:
Little more than a stop gap and will be in the starting XI for 1-2 years max.

WTF Browns?

dubfade · August 21, 2016

From the limited amount I've seen of him, he seems more than comfortable with the ball at his feet and doesn't seem frightened to go forward when the opportunity arises - something that McCarthy always seemed reluctant to do

FTY · August 22, 2016

Too early to be shouting Makagueyele but he's done really well so far

Gonna give him more than 180 minutes before calling him a boss signing though if that's okay?

carolinablue232 · August 22, 2016

FTY said:
Too early to be shouting Makagueyele but he's done really well so far

Gonna give him more than 180 minutes before calling him a boss signing though if that's okay?

It's not ok. He's boss. Cheap too. Double boss.

andy4efc · August 22, 2016

bluestevon said:
Keeps this up for an entire season and the Kante comparisions people made off stats etc won't seem so far fetched

You can see exactly why he's compared to Kante in the way he plays and protects.

Been my MOTM so far in both games. Just seems to be near the ball at all times waiting to stick his foot in and unsettle the player with the ball.

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Easy to forget that McCarthtit looked a player in the first season. Now been found out for the lack of footballer he is.

banno · August 22, 2016

Only 2 competitive games in so its difficult to give a full assessment but on the evidence of his 2 games so far then its a thumbs up. If he is consistent all season then we have a super bargain. He is all over the pitch snapping away and stopping the opposition doing any damage yet with the ball he is skilful and finds the pass.. I like him and has already increased the proficiency of our midfield and protects the back 4/3 very well.

bluestevon · August 22, 2016

andy4efc said:
You can see exactly why he's compared to Kante in the way he plays and protects.

Been my MOTM so far in both games. Just seems to be near the ball at all times waiting to stick his foot in and unsettle the player with the ball.

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Easy to forget that McCarthtit looked a player in the first season. Now been found out for the lack of footballer he is.

Thing besides what you said about Gana, that I like though is he seems to have the natural instinct to try get it forward rather than going safe, at early doors anyway looks to be a bloody brilliant buy.

royalbalou · August 22, 2016

Brownie said:
Little more than a stop gap and will be in the starting XI for 1-2 years max.

I remember people saying similar about Peter Reid when he signed from Bolton

just saying like

BlueToff · August 22, 2016

bluestevon said:
Thing besides what you said about Gana, that I like though is he seems to have the natural instinct to try get it forward rather than going safe, at early doors anyway looks to be a bloody brilliant buy.

think #going safe' has been McCarthy's issue and potentially that's from 6 years under RM's coaching as well...

McCarthy definitely lost a yard of pace after that string of injuries. Still think there's a chance he'd be sold if a 'big' offer came in, but equally I think Koeman likes him and will keep him - but will just want more from him.

Gana looks class.