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Yaya Toure

Discussion in 'Transfer Rumours' started by Henrik 07, Jan 15, 2019.

Discuss Yaya Toure in the Transfer Rumours area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. smokie899

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    Agree
     
    smokie899, Jan 16, 2019
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  2. 88jimmij88

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    Could at least ask if he wants to train with us
     
    88jimmij88, Jan 16, 2019
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  3. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    He was. That's why I said the comparison would be for fitness issues.

    Defoe has always struck me as someone who looks after himself regardless of game time. Toure doesn't and his time in Greece suggests that, regardless of whether he was 3 or 4 times the player in his prime or whether he has had an extra 75 mins game time.

    I'm not comparing anyone and also not wanting to go on about the Huns. It was more a comment aimed at people suggesting anyone actually thinks Toure was a lesser footballer. Which they wouldn't. Unless you're mentally challenged.
     
    Mr Shelby, Jan 16, 2019
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  4. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Defoe went vegan a while ago and has live in chefs. I don’t doubt for a second he’ll score goals up here.

    I’m not as aware of the ins and outs of Toure but what I do know is he’s an uber professional that needs to feel loved, wasn’t at Barca so left, wasn’t at City for a period and then wasn’t in Greece. In that respect Celtic seems the perfect for him for me.

    It’s all pie in the sky and hypothetical, may never happen but if he finds a club that’ll still treat him like the main man he will flourish. It’s mental with him not physical.
     
    PaulM1888, Jan 16, 2019
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  5. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    As would I.

    But I think you got the point bang on when you mentioned attitude. At 35 and having just been released I'd seriously question that part of him now and whether he wants to get fit.

    The one saving grace would be that his big brother is here and would kick him up the * if need be.
     
    Mr Shelby, Jan 16, 2019
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    We'd be far better with someone younger but has played at a good level like McCarthy injuries aside and Wanyama for instance if were thinking about bringing in another midfielder.
     
    Maximillian, Jan 16, 2019
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  7. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    You can’t just compare two different players who are the same age and had the same form last season, then assume they will be the same this season. That’s daft.
     
    MacEwan, Jan 16, 2019
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