2024/25 Abdoulaye Doucoure

[MaximusEvertonius]

I’ve seen way better than Doucs but the hate he gets on here sometimes imo is unwarranted. He’s our guy until he’s not our guy. He sometimes is a rally killer but so is everyone out there at times. When I watch him, I try to put the words in here out of my head and I usually enjoy seeing how disruptive he is to other clubs. Pleased for him today. Great link up with McNeil and excellent finish with poise.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Jeez. Just enjoy a last minute, away day winner.

 

[formerly manx toffee]

Do you think that a front 4 of:

McNeil....Alcaraz...Ndiaye
................Beto

Wouldnt have scored today?

Alcaraz should have had a pen...as should Beto. Prior to them coming on we would never have scored imo.

McNeil added the class from the right today.

Doucoure i have actually massively liked since we signed him -- thought he was a great signing...brilliant under Ancelotti.

But hes no 10. Hes also not got the energy he used to.

I love the heart in the man but i dont love how Moyes is using him.

A contract extension as a squad player at £50-60k a week and it makes some sense...

Different role...different position and one more season would he a big stretch but i cant handle him being used over Alcaraz.

We start with those 4 do we concede?

 

[Toffe3m4n]

He can't be a starter for this team next season either way. He just simply can't.

 

[Zaschrona]

Lovely lad. Hopefully he will sign a new contract.

 

[davek]

Even though I give him stick, I’d still be very open to the idea of him being given a short term contract - it just can’t be the same £125k as it is now, we can’t justify the return for those wages.

He also can’t start every game for 90 at the number 10 spot. But thats a management decision and not Doucoure’s ‘fault’ when it happens.

He is very useful against ‘better’ sides where he’s can press, be a nuisance and make it uncomfortable for midfields and defences. He is a liability when asked to create or maintain possession. Him and Gueye are the beating heart of the team. Gueye is way more of a priority to keep hold of though.

Spot on.

 

[ToffeeTim]

It's a very good finish in fairness

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Lads he's not going to accept 'reduced wages' by the way. Just saying..

I reckon he thinks he's better than he actually is. Does seem a nice enough lad though.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Is Doucoure a sort of modern day Tim Cahill? Limited technically but scraps and battles, plays with his heart on his sleeve, and gets vital goals?

Its a thought. Please discuss politely. Definitely not after alcohol, cocaine, and having spent significant time and effort calling our hero a disgrace. Thanks.

 

[JelavicBrate2]

Highlight of today has to be Matty informing is that forest are 3rd in league therefore 3rd best team in league, after all that we won. Matty never had the makings of a varsity pundit.

 

[Axlswhk]

Lads he's not going to accept 'reduced wages' by the way. Just saying..

Wont be able to get anywhere near 70k pr week at his age in any league.
He will sign if we offer 50 to 70k

 

[tonka1878]

Credit were credits due, he's scored some important goals for us and still gets grief from sections of our fans!?

 

[NathDogg]

Took his goal really well, stunk the gaff out apart from that.

 

[Daytripper]

Credit were credits due, he's scored some important goals for us and still gets grief from sections of our fans!?

Not giving him grief myself, just think it’s about time sentiment and such narrow minded thinking was rid of because time and again we have been guilty of it and it’s cost us.

 

[Sharpattack]

Took his goal really well, stunk the gaff out apart from that.

Correct. I find it funny that a lot of fans forgive dreadful performances if someone scores a goal.