Confirmed Signing Abdoulaye Doucouré

[Blueclouds]

Excited about this. Was disappointed when we didn't sign him last year

 

[Kurt.]

Big Doucs box to box, Allan scrapping and dominating the middle of the park, Gomes linking play to James Rodriguez who plays inch perfect balls in Richy and DCL

Inhale that Blues

It was all going really well until you got to DCL

 

[ValBlue]

Allan and Rodríguez are undoubtably the more glamorous signings but Doucouré could be the unsung hero in the middle if he settles well. Seems absolutely gassed to be joining us as well - you love to see it

 

[bluerobert]

Excited about this. Was disappointed when we didn't sign him yesterday

Fixed that for you mate

 

[FTY]

strong powerful box to box who can score and defender, Something we haven't had in a long time, Happy with this.

0:54-1:05 is quality, we need that

 

[BlueToff]

Can't wait to see him and Allan around Gomes.

That's such a combative, powerful midfield, with a bit of everything.

Throw in James, who it does seem is gonna play in a more advanced, free role, and it's starting to look like a real team.

Obviously we then have the option of playing 4-2-3-1 with Doucoure off the striker, or James off the striker and rotating two of the other three.

Get a right-back in and then, ideally, shift one of the wingers (well, if we can get Bolasie + another out I mean) on our books to bring in a direct, pacey wide player and we actually have the basis of a very good side for the here and now.

Holgate injury dependant, mind, we may need a CB.

 

[Blueclouds]

When he signing?

 

[mkrudden]

Can't wait to see him and Allan around Gomes.

That's such a combative, powerful midfield, with a bit of everything.

Throw in James, who it does seem is gonna play in a more advanced, free role, and it's starting to look like a real team.

Obviously we then have the option of playing 4-2-3-1 with Doucoure off the striker, or James off the striker and rotating two of the other three.

Get a right-back in and then, ideally, shift one of the wingers (well, if we can get Bolasie + another out I mean) on our books to bring in a direct, pacey wide player and we actually have the basis of a very good side for the here and now.

Holgate injury dependant, mind, we may need a CB.

Couldn't agree more. Allan and Daucoure without Gomes lacks a bit of finesse. the three of them is just so so good (in theory).
then the front three with James as you say drifting off the right... it's a really exciting team.
I'm fine with Coleman at RB.

Bolasie, Besic, Davies, Delph and Iwobi OR Bernard can leave for me.

Nice squad being assembled by a world class manager.

 

[BlueStevie35]

When he signing?

It’s been completed according to Nico Shira, nothing official from us or Watford though

 

[Stephen Gibson]

Looking forward to the "Davies didn't know" video that comes just before Doucoure is confirmed.

 

[AmericanBlue]

Always thought he was a defensive mid, largely due to low points scored in FPL and cheap price as a result.

 

[Sy-]

When he signing?

I assume he has already, but I'd guess our marketing dept would ride the James media hype train / exposure for at least 24 hours first before another announcement?

Just a guess though

 

[blueconverse]

A midfielder who gets in the box will be a strange sight. Think Rich and DCL will love the space he will give them as defenders will now have 3 players to think about

 

[ToffeeTim]

5 goals from him should be the aim. If you have a midfielder getting 5 or more then potentially you have turned 2 or 3 games into wins.

 

[NathDogg]

Cammmonnnnn Big Doucs - where are ya lad?