yaya.....

[jrb]

To all the doubters.

Watch his goal again against Cardiff.

Watch how he won the ball back after losing it, ran with the ball, with Cardiff players struggling to keep up with him and backing off in fear, then watch the pass to Sergio, the return, and the finish by Yaya.

Make no mistake about it, Yaya Toure is a WORLD CLASS PLAYER. And more importantly a City player.

 

[C Velz]

Once Yaya has another few trophies under his belt, his claim will certainly be stronger than Gerrard and Fabregas, if it isn't already.

He's only 30, so I'd say that he has a couple of years left at the top level before he inevitably starts declining. I don't think he would ever make an all-time eleven (if it is indeed a 4-4-2) but he does have a case for the fourth or fifth group of centre midfielders.

IMO:

1) Keane-Scholes
2) Vieira-Gerrard
3) Lampard-Fàbregas

His longevity in the league is definitely a negative. In terms of ability he ranks highly. I'd like to see if he continues at this pace for the rest of the season, though.

if we were in the CL final tomorrow and 3 of our 4 MF were Nasri, Silva, Fern, who out of the 6 players you have given above would you have over YaYa in his spot ?

Keane, Vieira, Scholes, and Gerrard.

I really don't understand the indignation from some people here. This is arguably Touré's best season and it is arguable whether or not he has been the best central midfielder on his team.

I actually can't see how Touré would ever make an all-time Premier League eleven ahead of the aforementioned four, at least. Perhaps one of you could explain your reasoning instead of trying to unsuccessfully undermine my argument?

 

[dave_blue12]

Touré wouldn't get in an all-time Premier League eleven.

He has not been a better midfielder than the likes of Keane, Gerrard, Scholes, Vieira, Lampard, and Fàbregas.

You are entitled to your misguided opinion but you are very wrong !

 

[bluemc1]

He's only 30, so I'd say that he has a couple of years left at the top level before he inevitably starts declining. I don't think he would ever make an all-time eleven (if it is indeed a 4-4-2) but he does have a case for the fourth or fifth group of centre midfielders.

IMO:

1) Keane-Scholes
2) Vieira-Gerrard
3) Lampard-Fàbregas

His longevity in the league is definitely a negative. In terms of ability he ranks highly. I'd like to see if he continues at this pace for the rest of the season, though.

if we were in the CL final tomorrow and 3 of our 4 MF were Nasri, Silva, Fern, who out of the 6 players you have given above would you have over YaYa in his spot ?

Keane, Vieira, Scholes, and Gerrard.

I really don't understand the indignation from some people here. This is arguably Touré's best season and it is arguable whether or not he has been the best central midfielder on his team.

I actually can't see how Touré would ever make an all-time Premier League eleven ahead of the aforementioned four, at least. Perhaps one of you could explain your reasoning instead of trying to unsuccessfully undermine my argument?

i just asked a question fella ? if you read my first reply to your initial post you will see i say "good debate" so i cant see how asking a question is unsuccessfully undermining your argument,
i have always said Vieira and Scholes when picking all time PL 11 but now feel i would go for Toure over Scholes as i cant see what Scholes would give in any department better than Toure, and even if its fine margins Scholes is much more likely to get sent off,
playing a 4-4-2 there is no way i play Keane & Vieira in the same MF and Vieira would take the more defensive spot for me so i go for Toure to do the more attacking role next to him over anyone else,

 

[alky313]

I don't think this is Toures best season. The numbers suggest otherwise but he definitely is not suited for a midfield paring.

 

[Bluesiam]

I don't think this is Toures best season. The numbers suggest otherwise but he definitely is not suited for a midfield paring.

Casts line and waits for ripples........

 

[wayne71]

Can't I have a different opinion?
Surely saying Touré would not make an all-time Premier League eleven does not constitute as "deliberate trolling", right?

If you're not trolling you must be ever so slightly mental.

 

[nicko]

Best player ever to play for city. Bar none.

 

[quiet_riot]

Hope that was fishing.

Did someone poke Yayain the eye?

 

[Tricky_Trev]

How the fk would we replace him if he went. Not another like him, best liability in the world ! ( re motd )

Javi Garcia is ready to fill the void :)