Massimo

[corbray]

some of the best midfielders of all time barely scored too.

don't think mass is the best CM in the league anyway, but he does have the potential to be ... atm though i think hourihane is the best CM in the league, hes doing a great job for them so far

[James1979]

Some of the best defensive mids barely scored. Not sure is agree that this can apply to others. Who've you got in mind?

[Awin]

Emmanuel petit 16 in 385 games

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Petit

[James1979]

Defensive midfielder no? Nothing like luongo as a player

[Hove Ranger]

He's magic you know......Massimo Luongo

[corbray]

Some of the best defensive mids barely scored. Not sure is agree that this can apply to others. Who've you got in mind?

xabi alonso is one and xavi and iniesta never really scored much about from a season or two.

then you've got guys who had respectable careers who barely scored too like modric, nicky butt and tony hibbert. just a list off the top of my head but there's probably a fair few others

[Shepherds Mush]

xabi alonso is one and xavi and iniesta never really scored much about from a season or two.

then you've got guys who had respectable careers who barely scored too like modric, nicky butt and tony hibbert. just a list off the top of my head but there's probably a fair few others

Tony Hibbert the right back?

[Hove Ranger]

Tony Hibbert > Luka Modric

[corbray]

Tony Hibbert the right back?

my bad i meant leon osman haha

[nasser95]

In any case, the point is that I don't think a centre midfield will be remembered for being a goalscorer. He'll be remembered for his tackling, his movement, his passing and his intelligence on the pitch. For me, Mass has all those attributes and is very consistent at applying them. No, he doesn't score for us, but that doesn't make him a less effective midfielder. For me, IMO and any other way I can put across that it's my opinion, Mass is the only midfielder in the league to display those attributes in abudance on a regular basis, even if he doesn't score as much as Hourihane or Shelvey, he's more well rounded than they are and that's what makes a centre mid quality.

[dogsrrs]

And is very consistent in applying them ,. Give over for Christ sake he is a player you see that does something and you think oh well played then for a long period you forget he is there mind that applies to all our recent signings

[Ginger Ninja]

How anyone can expect goalscoring to be Massimo's main aim when he plays primarily as a holding midfielder is beyond me. He's been top class for us so far this season and imo should be our first choice CM. Not overly sure what Sandro has done to deserve the title of best CM at the club? Because he's Brazilian? Or because he scored v Rochdale and Sunderland in the cup? Genuine question, because if he wanted to play, he would be.

[nasser95]

And is very consistent in applying them ,. Give over for Christ sake he is a player you see that does something and you think oh well played then for a long period you forget he is there mind that applies to all our recent signings

Again, his off the ball work and his ball winning ability is what makes him special alongside his movement with the ball. But whatever, who would you say is our best and the best in this league?

[Awin]

Simon barker (33 in 315) and Ian Holloway (4 in 147) both played the roll for us, often with little credit.

Neither of them scored many but both were vital.

[bakes8]

Simon barker (33 in 315) and Ian Holloway (4 in 147) both played the roll for us, often with little credit.

Neither of them scored many but both were vital.

Little credit??? Did you miss the entire 1990's. Both were wonderful servants for the club, and treated as such.