Again today he was all over the place. Great committment for a 35 year old. Good team man as well, geeing up the other lads.
didn't see the whole match, but like many of he players we slay early on, he is quite active and has an understanding of what we are trying to do. Good stop gap till we get he right player in to take us forward.
I can't see why people were so unsure at first. He's a class act. Oh to have had him 10 years ago!
He talks to the referee more than his team mates. I do really like him, though. He's the closest thing we have to Danny Murphy and he runs non-stop.
He was plaiying very much in the Murphy role today which I think helped make a difference. He was dropping deep to pick up the ball so was a willing outlet for all players, he was then movingthe ball forward instead of sideways or backwards. All in all he was very good today, probably made the difference.
Also noticable that we we palying with a flat midfield especiually in the first half, ala Roy
Has done well, uses his experience to his advantage. Would have loved to have him 5 years ago
Really liking Karagounis as well. A great player and a great man.
Considering what he's achieved in his career and signing for us for a season, he could of come in, collected his pay packet and just drifted through the background without getting his hands dirty.
Instead he's fighting for us and right in the thick of things.
Top professional.
Brilliant little motor in the midfield, he and Sidwell are a brilliant, all-action duo
I don't like him at all.
Seems to spend half the game falling over and moaning at the referee when he has hardly been touched.
Needs to stay on his feet a bit more and stop acting like such a wuss.
The FFC midfield needed that badly. It also allows Sidwell to do what he does best, which is run box to box chasing the ball trying to regain possession.
Tyrion, you're right about the falling over, acting and moaning, but that doesn't detract from the fact (well view) that he is very influential in both moving the ball forward and in breaking up opponents' attacks.
A great stop-gap signing.
Nogood "leave the Ancient Greek alone, isit" Boyo
He's out of the Mullery/Murphy mould. Now we just need a long-term signing of that kind.
Quote from: RidgeRider on January 01, 2013, 03:13:09 PM
didn't see the whole match, but like many of he players we slay early on, he is quite active and has an understanding of what we are trying to do. Good stop gap till we get he right player in to take us forward.
Completely agree with this, not the man for the future but he's proving to be a classy stop gap until we can get the right man.
He has the 1-year deal that Murphy declined and it is a shame that with all his experience in the problem central midfield role he was not used more before now
Lets not get carried away though. He is 35 and cannot finish 90 minutes. Just like Danny and we having been saying we need a replacement for the 'Danny' role for a while now. Jol should be looking at this as a priority in January and not be talked into waiting until the summer now the Greek has put in a couple of good performances.
Quote from: DukeTyrion on January 01, 2013, 03:47:17 PM
I don't like him at all.
Seems to spend half the game falling over and moaning at the referee when he has hardly been touched.
Needs to stay on his feet a bit more and stop acting like such a wuss.
All i can say is...well i cannot think of anything to say of this statement except wow
Bit dramatic most of the time but its fun to watch. Tidy little player though, made some good tackles today and his passes were generally good. Love his passion.
I still can't understand why Jol didn't play him against QPR, our lack of a midfield that day was clear for all to see.
He wins free kicks just like Dempsey did. Breaks up play and is anuisance and today found space. He and the excellent Sidwell are doing well together.
He's always very aware defensively as well, very good at filling in for our full backs when we go forwards.
One of the be best divers I have ever seen.
Has added calm and nous to central midfield which Baird and Sidwell together could not offer
I do wish he wouldn't dive.
However I love him, the Hammersmith End loves him and you can see why.
Anyone else see the fellas who started throwing plates whilst chanting his name against Swansea? Brilliant
am very suprised on his last two showings he hasn't actually played more, esp considering he's clearly what jol wanted in midfield from that type of player.
I think Karagounis is terrific - great for team moral and a really great influence on the pitch.
He hits the deck a lot because he needs the rest.
Quote from: FFC73 on January 01, 2013, 04:15:39 PM
He has the 1-year deal that Murphy declined and it is a shame that with all his experience in the problem central midfield role he was not used more before now
Lets not get carried away though. He is 35 and cannot finish 90 minutes. Just like Danny and we having been saying we need a replacement for the 'Danny' role for a while now. Jol should be looking at this as a priority in January and not be talked into waiting until the summer now the Greek has put in a couple of good performances.
I would rather we got a replacement for Moussa.
Quote from: LRCN on January 01, 2013, 06:13:58 PM
am very suprised on his last two showings he hasn't actually played more, esp considering he's clearly what jol wanted in midfield from that type of player.
I'm a bit annoyed, to be honest, that MJ didn't use him more earlier in the season. Every time he played, he looked better than the players he was replacing. Unless it was a fitness issue.
Quote from: Scrumpy on January 01, 2013, 07:16:50 PM
Quote from: LRCN on January 01, 2013, 06:13:58 PM
am very suprised on his last two showings he hasn't actually played more, esp considering he's clearly what jol wanted in midfield from that type of player.
I'm a bit annoyed, to be honest, that MJ didn't use him more earlier in the season. Every time he played, he looked better than the players he was replacing. Unless it was a fitness issue.
Fitness is the problem I think. If he had played all season he would be struggling now.
Right now we have a player who can really contribute to the end of the season
I like him. Good eye for the pass. Long passing great. Energetic.
I don't care about his actual age. It's just a number. Him and Brian need to rotate, as they both can play in the hole and deep lying midfield roles.
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I like Kara will be interesting to see what Jol does when Diarra is back filly fit
If I were him, I would rotate the ancient Greek and the Malian relic.
Nogood "two unfit old geezers make a sound player, isit" Boyo
Quote from: NogoodBoyo on January 01, 2013, 08:11:01 PM
If I were him, I would rotate the ancient Greek and the Malian relic.
Nogood "two unfit old geezers make a sound player, isit" Boyo
Sounds good - but let's hope the man from Mali returns in one piece from the African Cup of Nations.
The effort and passion is great to see .
But let's not get too carried away his legs won't carry him to the end of the season - and we know we cannot count on Diarra's legs either.
A couple of youngsters these 2 greats could groom now would be ideal. Is Alex Smith one ?
Chris David anyone?
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on January 01, 2013, 10:13:14 PM
Chris David anyone?
Really excited about this one. Hope the reports are true, but I've been on the understanding the deal was wrapped up for January back in the summer.
Quote from: Holders on January 01, 2013, 03:13:56 PM
I can't see why people were so unsure at first. He's a class act. Oh to have had him 10 years ago!
Well, I was unsure because he was 35 and, given all his experience and skill, he was a free transfer. The BEST we can hope is that he has a good season and he'll be older and slower in August. I'm always unsure when we're supposedly making the squad younger for the long-term benefit, and then sign a guy in his mid-30s to a one-year contract.
He did have a good match today.
He reminds me of a war veteran, a fearless and tireless soldier who plays with the attitude of all for one and one for all.
