Adel's off to the African Cup.....

[MattyRangers]

The annoying thing about this is Morrocco isnt really africa is it? Its not got any lions, famine or untold aidsness going on so dont understand why they are even in it?

Come to think of it, you don't see many Moroccan faces on Comic Relief do ya. I think you should put your well-worded arguement forward to the people of FIFA mate and see what they can do?

[CroydonCaptainJack]

Ah, the question is; why did he come here?!
Very good host IMO

Pretty sure one of those 'off topic' swedish girls were involved!!

[W12hoops]

Pretty sure one of those 'off topic' swedish girls were involved!!

Fair enough

[OneEyedWilly]

Adel has been good of late, but we need to get out of this mindset that some seem to have that "if Adel goes we're doomed".

Yes we'll miss him as a very good and direct player, who, when it's working, is potentially lethal, but that's not always the case. Also, we have Granero who can play that role and i think would actually link in the runners far better than Adel does, so although different, may open teams up better.

We also have other options. The key point is we were a losing side without momentum, or high morale and weighed down by this winless tag and as a result players were underperforming. That's all changed now and i think a lot of them will start to perform much better. I think Granero in particular will relish playing in a more positive side.

So back on Adel, loss yes, end of the world certianly not. The ACN is a farce the way it wrecks seasons, however everyone knows about it when they sign these players so can't really moan.

I agree. Its not as if we have won every game when AT has been playing is it? His inconsistency means that he may not be the hero in the next game. Granero should relish the chance of taking Adel's place and prove his worth instead of sitting on the bench.

[SpankwiR]

True though innit, if you asked someone where they are going on holiday next year and they said "Africa" and you go "Oh nice whereabouts Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania?" and then they give "Morocco" I'd be telling them to f*ck right off. Morrocco is basically Spain.

[HammersmithR]

Can't blame the guy, it's his country. We knew when we signed him he would be heading off to these tournaments in Africa during the season. Not exactly a surprise! Requires others to step up. The one who could benefit the most is Hoilett. He played in the 'hole' at Spurs and looked very good.

[SpankwiR]

Can't blame the guy, it's his country. We knew when we signed him he would be heading off to these tournaments in Africa during the season. Not exactly a surprise! Requires others to step up. The one who could benefit the most is Hoilett. He played in the 'hole' at Spurs and looked very good.

I dont think we should overlook Diakite playing in the hole either. If he is unshackled by the resposibility of defending he could be very Yaya Touresque in the position imo and is frightening when running at defenders

[MattyRangers]

I dont think we should overlook Diakite playing in the hole either. If he is unshackled by the resposibility of defending he could be very Yaya Touresque in the position imo and is frightening when running at defenders

With that sausage of his wagging side to side coming at ya at speed I reckon even the bravest of men would be a tad frightened.

[SpankwiR]

With that sausage of his wagging side to side coming at ya at speed I reckon even the bravest of men would be a tad frightened.

Thats the only reason you go to football innit Matty?

[MattyRangers]

Thats the only reason you go to football innit Matty?

That and the Pukka Pies. The Chicken Balti ones are the nuts.

[willis1980]

im sure they let him leave the competition early last year?? if only hed of chosen france ey. its a shame the ACN isnt going to have such an impact on other competitiors in our mini league
newcastle could have a quite depleted side through injury and the ACN
Mehdi Abeid - Algeria
Cheick Tioté - Ivory Coast
Shola Ameobi - Nigeria
Sadly senegal didnt qualify otherwise theyd be without cisse and ba

where as fulham only lose
Mahamadou Diarra - Mali

Villa lose
Karim El Ahmadi - morocco

Saints
Emmanuel Mayuka - zambia

Reading
Jimmy Kébé - mali

Wigan
not a sausage

Sunderland
not a sausage

out of our mini league only us (2 players max) and newcastle will suffer, but given newcastles uefa commitments, acn participants and burgeoning physios table it would be mad to suggest that they can go into a spin

[Del]

im sure they let him leave the competition early last year?? if only hed of chosen france ey. its a shame the ACN isnt going to have such an impact on other competitiors in our mini league
newcastle could have a quite depleted side through injury and the ACN
Mehdi Abeid - Algeria
Cheick Tioté - Ivory Coast
Shola Ameobi - Nigeria
Sadly senegal didnt qualify otherwise theyd be without cisse and ba

where as fulham only lose
Mahamadou Diarra - Mali

Villa lose
Karim El Ahmadi - morocco

Saints
Emmanuel Mayuka - zambia

Reading
Jimmy Kébé - mali

Wigan
not a sausage

Sunderland
not a sausage

out of our mini league only us (2 players max) and newcastle will suffer, but given newcastles uefa commitments, acn participants and burgeoning physios table it would be mad to suggest that they can go into a spin

Yeah, and we'd be without Traore!!

[SpankwiR]

Shame Portugal aint in it.

[silvercue]

Think it's important that QPR fans don't get on his back about this. He has said how hard a decision it has been, but no one can blame him for wanting to help his country.

[Stanley]

When Adel plays Harry will build the team around him.

If Adel goes Harry will change the system and formation accordingly. He gets the best out of players, plays them in their best positions and always to their strengths - we'll be fine because other players will come more to the fore. He'll get into the heads of the likes of Granero, Hoillet, Diakite, Dyer, Cisse, Fabio, SWP etc....watch this space.