Diakite

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

While this is true, it's frustrating to not get a chance to see him play again. He's looked OK in the couple of EDS games I've seen him in tbf.

Exactly my point.

[nasser95]

Diakite is exactly what we need in our midfield. As said by many people, if we are to play with one striker, the midfield needs to push up and that is what he brings to the game. I remember his first game for us against Fulham, before he got sent off, one thing i noticed is that his positioning was spot on but his timing was poor. This seems to be the case with this player. He is a hard worker and puts in a solid defensive shift when needed but if we play him deep alongside Barton, I think our midfield would be perfect, Barton to be efficient defensively and creatively and diakite to hassle and push and effectively force everyone to do so. One key factor that was missing in his second season here was Barton. We were playing Diakite alongside park or m'bia or granero and the issue wit that is they aren't as all round as Barton. Yes, granero could create but he couldn't cover for Diakite's bursts and it left us exposed. With Park and M'bia, there was a lot of hustle in the midfield but no player to actually play an accurate pass forward. Give him a chance in a holding midfield role with Barton and i think we may see the Diakite of old.

[vblockranger]

Well this is from October

http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8963878/

So it seems he is still in Harry's plans so lets hope he gets selected on Wednesday and plays a blinder. God knows we need it.

[James1979]

Diakite is exactly what we need in our midfield. As said by many people, if we are to play with one striker, the midfield needs to push up and that is what he brings to the game. I remember his first game for us against Fulham, before he got sent off, one thing i noticed is that his positioning was spot on but his timing was poor. This seems to be the case with this player. He is a hard worker and puts in a solid defensive shift when needed but if we play him deep alongside Barton, I think our midfield would be perfect, Barton to be efficient defensively and creatively and diakite to hassle and push and effectively force everyone to do so. One key factor that was missing in his second season here was Barton. We were playing Diakite alongside park or m'bia or granero and the issue wit that is they aren't as all round as Barton. Yes, granero could create but he couldn't cover for Diakite's bursts and it left us exposed. With Park and M'bia, there was a lot of hustle in the midfield but no player to actually play an accurate pass forward. Give him a chance in a holding midfield role with Barton and i think we may see the Diakite of old.

I actually think he'd be better as the forward centre mid rather than the holding player. Though he does play there for Mali who are a decent side.

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

All about training. That's what we've got coaches on fortunes for right?

[nasser95]

I actually think he'd be better as the forward centre mid rather than the holding player. Though he does play there for Mali who are a decent side.

I could understand that but i think his runs from deep are better than his creativity. Have niko up in cam with diakite and barton behind him and you have 3 complimenting midfield styles.

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

I'm hearing that mate.

[Jogo]

Would love to see Diakite back in the team, at least he was exciting to watch on one of his marauding runs.

[THE CAT]

Would love to see Diakite back in the team, at least he was exciting to watch on one of his marauding runs.

Bottom line is he hasn't ever played for Spurs or Portsmouth so little chance of him getting a game.

Harry would rather stick with Carroll who has not created a single chance or had a worthwhile attempt on goal since he has been with us, but Spurs "rate" him so automatically plays every game. Or Krancjar who cannot run or penetrate and looks about a stone overweight. But he was at Spurs AND Pompey so is a shoe in for every single game.

[Timmy the Doc]

When was the last time he had a good game for us? If its the Diakite we had for them 9 loan games then he should have been selected before now. If he is showing in training the same form for them 13 games with us after we signed him on a permanent then i dont blame Harry no picking him. He was sh1t. Just as sh1t as Mbia. Does the bloke even train with the first team anymore? seen plenty of training pics and i have never noticed him there before...

They both seem to have some fans here. Unbelievable. People remember only those 2-3 lucky run from Diakite and that great goal against Arsenal. The rest of the time he was like a headless chicken on ice.

[Yousef]

One thing I remember is that he penetrates inside the box although he looks like headless chicken when he does so. Perhaps he deserves another chance?

[Factamondo]

One thing I remember is that he penetrates inside the box although he looks like headless chicken when he does so. Perhaps he deserves another chance?

wow thats exactly what the exmrsfactamondo described me on the divorce petition!

[Bill]

Harry is a very stubborn man & set in his footballing ways. I get the impression when you're out you're out.

Good point at least he plays with a bit of passion and gets forward but Redknapp wont play him cause its all about being the right player in his eyes and his eyes only,obstinate,past his sell by date and selfish

[Bill]

While this is true, it's frustrating to not get a chance to see him play again. He's looked OK in the couple of EDS games I've seen him in tbf.

play him up front he will certainly shake things up

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

They both seem to have some fans here. Unbelievable. People remember only those 2-3 lucky run from Diakite and that great goal against Arsenal. The rest of the time he was like a headless chicken on ice.

Ok another one who needs a wee reminder.

Please enlighten us all on Hoiletts last good game, O'Neills last good game. Shaun Wright Phillips last good game. All getting plenty of game time this season.

Waiting patiently.