Cisse wants to join Liverpool

[Tomo]

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French sensation Djibril Cisse has set his sights on a move to Liverpool.

The Auxerre striker is expected to leave this summer and having been linked with Gerard Houllier's side for the past year, says he wants to move to the Premiership.

Houllier and Auxerre boss Guy Roux are close friends and even Cisse admits that the pair have probably discussed a summer move Merseyside following Liverpool's failure to reach next season's Champions League.

Olympique Marseille, Cisse's hometown club, are also interest in the 21-year-old, but he has told Liverpool he is waiting for them to make a move, despite seeing the likes of El Hadji Diouf, Bruno Cheyrou and Salif Daio struggle after crossing the channel.

"What's sure is I'd like to go to Liverpool," he said. "There's always the danger of failure but it's only by playing abroad you can test yourself. If things don't go alright I'll bounce back."

Cisse says the pressure would be less than at Auxerre and wants to step away from the limelight he hogs in Le Championnat.

"Sometimes all the media attention gets to you," he said. "Cisse, this, Cisse that. And you're punished if ever you miss a goal.

"It's a lack of respect to my team-mates. They put their share into the job, too."

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[Marching]

Originally posted by Tomo:
<strong>"What's sure is I'd like to go to Liverpool," he said. "There's always the danger of failure but it's only by playing abroad you can test yourself. If things don't go alright I'll bounce back."</strong><hr></blockquote>

He sure is trying to be positive isn't he?

 

[An Extremely Boring Man]

Is Auxerre the most overrated team in Europe?

Especially according to the Scousers, the team is full of fantastic players; they keep mentioning the likes of Cisse, Kapo, Boumsong, Mexes, Fadiga and Tainio - and they managed to finish 6th (!!!) in the French league <img src="graemlins/houllier.gif" border="0" alt="[Houllier]" />

 

[toml]

 

[Nate]

Originally posted by marchingontogether:
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He sure is trying to be positive isn't he?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Maybe he would rather join Leeds?

 

[An Extremely Boring Man]

Originally posted by Nate:
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Maybe he would rather join Leeds?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Not much difference really; two-sub standard also rans in the English league

 

[Nate]

Originally posted by An Extremely Boring Man:
<strong>Is Auxerre the most overrated team in Europe?

Especially according to the Scousers, the team is full of fantastic players; they keep mentioning the likes of Cisse, Kapo, Boumsong, Mexes, Fadiga and Tainio - and they managed to finish 6th (!!!) in the French league <img src="graemlins/houllier.gif" border="0" alt="[Houllier]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>

Out of that list I would say Cisse Boumsong and Mexes look pretty decent although I haven't seen much of them, enough though to say they look like having some talent.

I wouldn't however go overboard about any of them.

Having said that there were plenty on here who rated Cisse, ask Raoul.

 

[Nate]

Originally posted by An Extremely Boring Man:
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Not much difference really; two-sub standard also rans in the English league

</strong><hr></blockquote>



Cnut.

 

[RUDDY]

kapo is the most impressive on that list

 

[Amir]

I'm just gussing here, but is Liverpool the only team firmly interested in Cisse? Seems so.

 

[Nate]

Originally posted by RUDDY:
<strong>kapo is the most impressive on that list</strong><hr></blockquote>

Haven't seen him play once I don't think.

 

[An Extremely Boring Man]

Originally posted by Nate:
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Having said that there were plenty on here who rated Cisse, ask Raoul.

</strong><hr></blockquote>

I know - and fair play to the ones who's actually watched a lot of these players. But I think a lot of people are commenting on them without having watched more of them than I have. And that's a couple of games (plus Cisse's cameo appareance in the World Cup). I've yet to see Cisse score a goal...

 

[RUDDY]

Originally posted by Amir:
<strong>I'm just gussing here, but is Liverpool the only team firmly interested in Cisse? Seems so.</strong><hr></blockquote>

marseille

 

[An Extremely Boring Man]

Originally posted by Nate:
<strong>



Cnut.</strong><hr></blockquote>

<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />

The truth hurts at times...

 

[RUDDY]

Originally posted by An Extremely Boring Man:
<strong>

I know - and fair play to the ones who's actually watched a lot of these players. But I think a lot of people are commenting on them without having watched more of them than I have. And that's a couple of games (plus Cisse's cameo appareance in the World Cup). I've yet to see Cisse score a goal...</strong><hr></blockquote>

because hes wank

 

[Nate]

Originally posted by An Extremely Boring Man:
<strong>

I know - and fair play to the ones who's actually watched a lot of these players. But I think a lot of people are commenting on them without having watched more of them than I have. And that's a couple of games (plus Cisse's cameo appareance in the World Cup). I've yet to see Cisse score a goal...</strong><hr></blockquote>

I agree with you.

I have seen snippets here and there and he looked very good in those, in the game against us he didn't look too hot though, a couple of decent flashes but nothing that made me take notice.

 

[toml]

You Utd fans should look through the the old pages of this forum (on the transfer section?) - you lot praised Cisse all the time, and was going mad to get him at Utd... now it's all changed huh

 

[An Extremely Boring Man]

Originally posted by Nate:
<strong>

I agree with you.

I have seen snippets here and there and he looked very good in those, in the game against us he didn't look too hot though, a couple of decent flashes but nothing that made me take notice.</strong><hr></blockquote>

He will probably turn out to be a good player, but I've seen people saying he's got Owen's pace, Trezeguet's finishing abilities, Henry's flair, van Nistelrooy's goalscoring touch and Heskey's strength. That to me sounds like a complete striker, without weaknesses!

 

[RUDDY]

why no fuss and hype about nonda

is it because he doesnt have a blonde beard?

 

[An Extremely Boring Man]

Originally posted by toml:
<strong>You Utd fans should look through the the old pages of this forum (on the transfer section?) - you lot praised Cisse all the time, and was going mad to get him at Utd... now it's all changed huh </strong><hr></blockquote>

Have I ever said anything different about him than what I'm saying here?

 

[Nate]

Originally posted by An Extremely Boring Man:
<strong>

He will probably turn out to be a good player, but I've seen people saying he's got Owen's pace, Trezeguet's finishing abilities, Henry's flair, van Nistelrooy's goalscoring touch and Heskey's strength. That to me sounds like a complete striker, without weaknesses! </strong><hr></blockquote>


I thought you stopped going to YAWN?

'Kin lurker...

 

[An Extremely Boring Man]

Originally posted by Nate:
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I thought you stopped going to YAWN?

'Kin lurker...


</strong><hr></blockquote>

The likes of Retro and Stevie H have been saying that for ages - I can imagine they're creaming themselves over this comments by him <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />

 

[RUDDY]

midnight thursday the window opens

 

[Rory 7]

IMO it is a mad move if Pool go for Cisse.
Unless Emily is on the way out.

No matter what striker they sign he will struggle with Pool in the current system they play. They need width, not a bleedin striker. If Houllier pays out 8 or 9 mill for Cisse (or whatever he goes for) and can't afford a Kewell or a Duff then Pool will face the exact same problems next season. Cool

 

[George Worst]

Cisse is a decent player, so he would be more than appropriate for the scousers. There are only a few real quality players in the french league and we look like getting the best in Ronaldinho!
Back to Cisse though, he can't do much worse than Diouf, Diao or Cheyrou...face it Gerard the best players you have are Gerrard and Owen, the rest of your team is mediocre and adding Cisse won't really change that...

 

[Nate]

I presume if Cisse signs it will spell the end for Heskey anyway.

 

[An Extremely Boring Man]

Originally posted by Nate:
<strong>I presume if Cisse signs it will spell the end for Heskey anyway.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Nooo! Getting rid of Heskey is the worst Houllier can do - for Liverpool's rivals (Blackburn, Everton, Charltonetc )

 

[Rams]

Ive kept an eye on cissy this season and imo he's an overrated pile of wank. Not in the same league as i.e. RVN or Henry.

 

[An Extremely Boring Man]

Originally posted by Rams:
<strong>Not in the same league as i.e. RVN or Henry.</strong><hr></blockquote>


You're right - RVN and Henry play in the English league, whereas Cisse plays in the French league

 

[RUDDY]

its weaste

 

[Nate]

Its not fair to compare him to Henry or RVN though is it?

The kid is still pretty young so he would hardly be worth comparing to arguably the best two strikers in the world.

 

[Rory 7]

Maybe not yet.

I have to admit, what little I saw of him in the Champs League this year didn't really impress. I'm reserving judgement though.

<img src="graemlins/houllier.gif" border="0" alt="[Houllier]" /> should be concentrating on developing Owen and Baros.

Plus he needs to give Heskey a kick in the arse. That guy is another Collymore (albeit for different reasons). Emily has the potential to be fantastic, he's strong, quick , powerful. IMO Houllier should be telling Emily to be more aggresive in his play. For such a big man he spends too much time on his arse. Love him or hate him you've got to say if Emily took a leaf out of Shearer's book in terms of aggression and physical presence he would improve as a player.

<img src="graemlins/houllier.gif" border="0" alt="[Houllier]" /> has the players at his disposal if he would only get them playing the right way.

 

[MrMarcello]

Guess playing in France, he's use to second rate football and playing for the UEFA Cup.

 

[Livvie]

Everyone seems to be missing the most important point.

We should be looking after our own here - I mean - has anyone broken this to Raoul? <img src="graemlins/nervous.gif" border="0" alt="[Nervous]" />

 

[Davo]

Originally posted by RUDDY:
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because hes wank</strong><hr></blockquote>

Is he?

What makes you say that then?

 

[DJSpaz]

Originally posted by An Extremely Boring Man:
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You're right - RVN and Henry play in the English league, whereas Cisse plays in the French league

</strong><hr></blockquote>

<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />

 

[Tomo]

Originally posted by Rory 7:
<strong>he's strong, quick , powerful </strong><hr></blockquote>

it's a pity he can't play football

 

[fortyseven]

Originally posted by Rory 7:
<strong>if Emily took a leaf out of Shearer's book in terms of aggression and physical presence he would improve as a player.</strong><hr></blockquote>

If he made any change whatsoever to his current way of playing, he would improve as a player.

 

[LenSharkey]

Originally posted by fortyseven:
<strong>

If he made any change whatsoever to his current way of playing, he would improve as a player.</strong><hr></blockquote>

you cant polish a turd

 

[Member 5225]

Originally posted by Rams:
<strong>Ive kept an eye on cissy this season and imo he's an overrated pile of wank. Not in the same league as i.e. RVN or Henry.</strong><hr></blockquote>

feck him then, we don't want him, let the scousers continue building their team of mis-fits....

(hint hint:Heskey/El Hadji - <img src="graemlins/houllier.gif" border="0" alt="[Houllier]" /> )