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Payet vs Mahrez

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Rendog, Sep 25, 2016.

Discuss Payet vs Mahrez in the World Football area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Rendog

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    The 2 standouts for me in the English premiership last year. 2 quality attackers but who is best?
     
  2. Mr. Fawlty

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    I'd take Mahrez for the obvious age factor. Both big fish in small ponds, would be interesting to see how they'd fare at bigger clubs.
     
  3. nudge1086 Gold Member

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    Payet for me, just has that extra vision for a pass and set piece to his games although Mahrez has pace to his game to stretch a team as well as an eye for goal so it's close
     
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    Mahrez everyday of the week
     
  5. Aidan O’Shea

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    Mahrez, but Payet is a superb player.
     
  6. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Payet is the better player just now.

    But Mahrez will definitely be a better player than both at their prime in a few years.
     
  7. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Tough one, both are superb. Probably Mahrez shades it.
     
  8. The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    Both great players, Mahrez just edges it for me.
     
  9. Slaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    Payet for me. Top class player. He's a pivotal player for France imo.
     
  10. Gabriel Beidh an lá linn Gold Member

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    Have only seen them for France and think Payet offers more
     
  11. Nasser

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    Payet is better
     
  12. TheHolyGoalie

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    To be fair it's a bit hard for Mahrez to offer much for France, playing as he does for Algeria.
     
  14. Dallas Cowbhoys

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    Mahrez but only just
     
  15. Rendog

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    Very close. Was out last night with a group of 12 mates and asked the question. 6 votes for each
     
  16. ILoveTheCeltic

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    Last season i'd have said Payet easy, just seemed more quality and Mahrez a wee bit dodgy.

    This season though Payets done heehaw and Mahrez actually looks better so may go Mahrez now but Payet could come into form.
     
  17. Aidan O’Shea

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    Er, Mahrez was Player of the Year last season...
     
  18. ILoveTheCeltic

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    I know, he had a good season but for me just didnt look the real deal compared to Payet not quite as good a ball control or use of the ball etc I doubted he would cut if for a "big team" and may have been a one season wonder but this season he's looked good again maybe even better so is proving himself again.
     
  19. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    If you're asking who is the better player, it's Payet and it's not even close IMO.
     
  20. Mr. Fawlty

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    Quite odd that he'll probably end his career with less than 50 senior international caps, speaks to the dysfunction of the French national team over the years.