Player topic : Yaya Toure (2015/16)

[OB1]

I dread to think what it would have been like with Yaya out there today.

We didnt miss him today, trust me.

I beg to differ on this matter.

 

[PragueBlue]

NOBODY takes responsibility for possession when Yaya doesn't play.

As much as he's losing what he had in athleticism and speed and fitness, he's still one of the best passers of the ball in the World.

Correct. That's why we should play him in a deeper role where he isn't expected to get up and down the pitch as much.

 

[CC1]

NOBODY takes responsibility for possession when Yaya doesn't play.

As much as he's losing what he had in athleticism and speed and fitness, he's still one of the best passers of the ball in the World.

Some - no, should I say MANY - City fans only know what they've got when it's gone. It showed today what an influence he still has.

 

[ojeme]

Fernando thread being locked tells me everything I need to know about that useless twat.

Thank God Toure didn't play. It would no doubt have been his fault again.

well said buddy!

 

[blueinsa]

I beg to differ on this matter.

Its allowed fella ;-)

 

[jpargo]

Underrated part of Yaya's game was missing today. You can have Messi in the final 3rd of the pitch but if you can't link play your attack will be toothless just like today. This is why Yaya is crucial to the side and has played pretty much every game/min possible across 3 managers. He presents himself to defenders, can play variety of passes, and draws the opposition out allowing creative players like Silva space to work their magic. Him making those darting runs, goals, set pieces are all icing on the cake. His real role on the team is to function as deep lying playmaker.

That is why it drives me crazy when people slam him for lack of goals or not tracking back. Its great when he does those things, but that is not his main role on the team!!!!

 

[Trolleyhead]

NOBODY takes responsibility for possession when Yaya doesn't play.

As much as he's losing what he had in athleticism and speed and fitness, he's still one of the best passers of the ball in the World.

The fact that so few people realise this still amazes me.

 

[malg]

I'm still stunned that we have Blues who can't see what he brings.

 

[01cravend]

We haven't got another midfielder that comes close to his passing ability. Zero ideas from there when he's not playing

 

[5948947]

Was a lazy bastard again today. Fucker didn't turn up again.