Aly Cissokho - sold

[peter w]

First 2-3 games he didn't. As he lost confidence he did.

I don't think it was a confidence thing. The criticism of him from Liverpool fans was that he was okay defensively but shite on the ball. The odd cross aside and that was what he looked like for us, too. he's starting now like he did then for us. let's hope his passing doesn't tale off as it's only average at best as it is.

[supertom]

His crossing will always be a mixed bag. I think he delivered a fair amount in terms of quantity. Within that he did put in 2-3 good balls and I liked he was confident enough to drive into the box and have a crack at goal too. But defensively he's made a lot of difference. Our left side is no longer a complete nightmare. He's been a solid 7/10 in the last couple of games. I hope he keeps it up. It beats seeing Richardson looking confused like he's trying to find the glue factory.

[Toronto Villa]

He's a serviceable back up LB, and will be just fine as an alternative to Amavi next season.

[Clark W Griswold]

I thought he was excellent on Saturday, very committed and looked solid.

[Tom_Mc9?]

Having a left back at left back is better than Bacuna playing there. As others have said his crossing isn't great - how we miss Amavi, but if one or two in five of his crosses cause problems then we will be better for it.  Also seems to have become team spokesman.

[ozzjim]

If he is here next season it also takes the pressure off Amavi coming back from the injury and allows us the possibility of playing Amavi further forward in some games.

[Clark W Griswold]

Possibly even play him LB with Amavi in front of him because let's face it, the most impressive thing we've seen this season from any player is Amavi's link up play and crossing in the opposition half.

[glasses]

Possibly even play him LB with Amavi in front of him because let's face it, the most impressive thing we've seen this season from any player is Amavi's link up play and crossing in the opposition half.

Yes it is. It's also worth remembering that while Amavi looks great going forward, he wasn't defending all that well before the injury. He always looked shaky, granted as did the rest. He also has age on his side so could learn to defend better.

Amavi at left mid could be a Gareth Bale style bit of luck

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

And he's played mf for France U21s.

[Clark W Griswold]

And dare I say it, Bacuna in front of Richards the other side (or if Richards goes should we be relegated, Hutton). I know Bacuna is not everyone's cup of tea but if he got back to the form of s couple of years ago I think that would make us a lot more solid whilst still having a certain level of creativity from the flanks.

[sid1964]

Lets be honest Cissokho, is a dreadful footballer, every time he gets the ball it is like he is being thrown a grenade (he cant wait to get rid of it)

I cannot believe that he cannot cross a ball, on Saturday some of his attempts where that bad, I creased with laughter... in fact the thought of watching him and Hutton crossing the ball will be hilarious

Playing full back these days is the easiest position on the pitch, as long as you have a brain cell.

Get rid of Cissokho, Bacuna, Richardson, Hutton etc (total deadwood).... we wont be able to afford their wages in the Championship

We need to be looking at the best of the players in the Championship/league 1 if we are to rebuild our CLUB!

[Hoppo]

That's exactly how I see it Sid. Agree with every word.

[Dave]

Get rid of Cissokho, Bacuna, Richardson, Hutton etc (total deadwood).... we wont be able to afford their wages in the Championship

Why, how much are their wages?

(not forgetting that Richardson is out of contract in the summer anyway)

[glasses]

I take serious issue with the line about fullback being the easiest position to play. If that were the case, there would be loads of high quality fullbacks in the league. It is a rarity to find high quality fullbacks at any club these days. I'd say that the way teams set up in recent years gives a heavy reliance on fullbacks being able to both attack. They see a lot more of the ball than most. I'd say it's possibly one of the more difficult positions to play and if a team has a solid set of fullbacks they'll do well.

[LeeB]

I take serious issue with the line about fullback being the easiest position to play. If that were the case, there would be loads of high quality fullbacks in the league. It is a rarity to find high quality fullbacks at any club these days. I'd say that the way teams set up in recent years gives a heavy reliance on fullbacks being able to both attack. They see a lot more of the ball than most. I'd say it's possibly one of the more difficult positions to play and if a team has a solid set of fullbacks they'll do well.

That would be my view too.