Bacary Sagna - 2016/17 performances

[ChicagoBlue]

Pep has looked and decided he isn,t.

I think Pep has said to himself that Baca is not going to be around to fulfill Pep's long term remit and that both FB positions need younger talent. However, until then, he is #1 right back by a country mile. For his age, he is playing brilliantly. Sadly, the only real problem is his age.

 

[FJRMCFC]

When has he ever let us down? We 100% need another right back this summer but we wouldn't find better cover than Bac anywhere in Europe. Hope we consider it.

 

[Goater=Legend]

Bossed Antonio all match, and he was brilliant up and down the line.

 

[mosssideblue]

Pep looked at Kolarov and Zabaleta & thought they were good enough to stay, mate.

You and I both know, Joe isn't what Pep wants. Let it go coz he wont be coming back

 

[mosssideblue]

I think Pep has said to himself that Baca is not going to be around to fulfill Pep's long term remit and that both FB positions need younger talent. However, until then, he is #1 right back by a country mile. For his age, he is playing brilliantly. Sadly, the only real problem is his age.

Think we have crossed wires. I was responding to the poster who aid he wished he could now see Joe was a player

 

[meeesh]

Pity he's not 10 years younger,solid.clever defender,and puts a great cross in,been a good signing for us,he really has

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Think we have crossed wires. I was responding to the poster who aid he wished he could now see Joe was a player

Sorry, that was me, but it was a tag on comment to my thought about Pep seeing "players."

Yes, sadly, I agree. My apologies for the crossed wires regarding Hart on a Sagna thread. I should have stuck to the subject, but was trying to make a wider point.

 

[mosssideblue]

Pity he's not 10 years younger,solid.clever defender,and puts a great cross in,been a good signing for us,he really has

he is a great player but probably not as seasoned as he is now 10 years ago, but I take your point

 

[FJRMCFC]

You and I both know, Joe isn't what Pep wants. Let it go coz he wont be coming back

Huh? Who's talking about Joe Hart?

 

[mosssideblue]

Huh? Who's talking about Joe Hart?

Quiet, confident competence. Seems like it had gone out of style in the modern game, especially with the big clubs, but he oozes it. And, he is a "big strong lad" who doesn't allow himself to get beaten too often. Ball, or man, but not both...without being an obvious dirty bastard like Zaba comes across. Plus, I think with Zaba playing in front of him, it gives them BOTH more license to play more freely, knowing the cover is there.

Remember when Pep arrived and the players were talking about Pep playing everyone "out of position" in training so they could see and understand what is needed both IN other positions and FOR THE OTHER PLAYER in that position? Paying dividends now, as cover is needed here and there. Also, I think it told him who was a footballer and who wasn't...who could "play" and who could only "play a position." That Pep is a smart bastard, and it has given a new lease on life to both Zaba and Kola this season, to mention just a few.

Now, if only he would see that Joe Hart is a player!!!