Comments on: Yassine Chikhaoui Plays 75 Minutes Worth Forgetting http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html World Cup 2010 - South Africa Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:35:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tom http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html/comment-page-1#comment-42072 Tom Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:31:40 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html#comment-42072 Id like to see him but we have a very good striker force, Viduka, Martins and Owen, not many teams can boast much better, even champions league teams. Id like to see him in englnd, newcastle in particular, but if newcastle did sign him its hard to tell if he would flop or be a sensation, we have bought youngsters in the past and developed them very well but we have also bought youngsters and they flopped, such as Hugo Viana, we bought him just after he was named young european footballer of the year. Personally i think hes defintely a premier league player from what ive seen. He will do well in the dutch league because it is very easy to score, most of the scorelines especially wih the top clubs are 5-0 most matches. If he goes someone to where ive seen him linked he should probably go to Arsenal (not sure if he would get a game) or Ajax because they will develop him well or maybe somewhere like Benfica (although i dont think hes been linked there) but defintely not somewhere like Porto where he will just constantly be loaned out and fall into obscurity. . Id like to see him but we have a very good striker force, Viduka, Martins and Owen, not many teams can boast much better, even champions league teams. Id like to see him in englnd, newcastle in particular, but if newcastle did sign him its hard to tell if he would flop or be a sensation, we have bought youngsters in the past and developed them very well but we have also bought youngsters and they flopped, such as Hugo Viana, we bought him just after he was named young european footballer of the year. Personally i think hes defintely a premier league player from what ive seen.

He will do well in the dutch league because it is very easy to score, most of the scorelines especially wih the top clubs are 5-0 most matches. If he goes someone to where ive seen him linked he should probably go to Arsenal (not sure if he would get a game) or Ajax because they will develop him well or maybe somewhere like Benfica (although i dont think hes been linked there) but defintely not somewhere like Porto where he will just constantly be loaned out and fall into obscurity. .

]]> By: Rami http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html/comment-page-1#comment-42070 Rami Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:19:56 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html#comment-42070 My ideal scenario for Chikhaoui is he goes to Germany for a little and then goes straight to Spain or Italy (Juventus is monitoring but hasn't put in a bid). The physical nature of the premiership might stifle his on the ball skills. Although that's what some people have said about others who have managed to succeed. In Italy he would grow into a tactical genius and Spain is tailor made for his game. No disrespect to Turks but I really really hope he doesn't go to Fenerbache, he's gotta go to a bigger league than that and he knows that. He's stated his prefernce for England and Spain before but part of his plan is to stop in Germany to grow more. The guy has a project in mind which is something I like about him. He's gotta get a nasty streak though, some edge. Especially if he wants to go to England. Chermiti has Ajax, Juventus, Napoli, Marseille, Porto, and others running after him (even a slight Barcelona rumour circulating but I'll believe that when I see it! It seems really far fetched if you look at the strikers they have at their disposal) He can play anywhere but Ajax could be the perfect starting point for a young guy like him. The good thing about Etoile is that they've recently managed to make moves that leave them financially satisfied and the player in a club that will actually let him play. If Newcastle does sign him I'm sure you'll be a happy man. I honestly don't care as long as he ends up somewhere where he plays, scores regularly, progresses physically and mentally, and is happy. My ideal scenario for Chikhaoui is he goes to Germany for a little and then goes straight to Spain or Italy (Juventus is monitoring but hasn’t put in a bid). The physical nature of the premiership might stifle his on the ball skills. Although that’s what some people have said about others who have managed to succeed. In Italy he would grow into a tactical genius and Spain is tailor made for his game. No disrespect to Turks but I really really hope he doesn’t go to Fenerbache, he’s gotta go to a bigger league than that and he knows that. He’s stated his prefernce for England and Spain before but part of his plan is to stop in Germany to grow more. The guy has a project in mind which is something I like about him. He’s gotta get a nasty streak though, some edge. Especially if he wants to go to England.

Chermiti has Ajax, Juventus, Napoli, Marseille, Porto, and others running after him (even a slight Barcelona rumour circulating but I’ll believe that when I see it! It seems really far fetched if you look at the strikers they have at their disposal) He can play anywhere but Ajax could be the perfect starting point for a young guy like him. The good thing about Etoile is that they’ve recently managed to make moves that leave them financially satisfied and the player in a club that will actually let him play. If Newcastle does sign him I’m sure you’ll be a happy man. I honestly don’t care as long as he ends up somewhere where he plays, scores regularly, progresses physically and mentally, and is happy.

]]> By: Tom http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html/comment-page-1#comment-42069 Tom Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:52:48 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html#comment-42069 I see you mentioned Spain and England after Germany for Chikhaoui the only club he's been properly linked to in england is Middlesbrough and that would be devastating for me as im a newcastle fan although we were apparently preparing a 4 mil bid for Chermiti who i prefer. I dont see Chikhaoui ever coming to england for some reason. I just see him getting bullied around by half the english players, this is also another reason why i prefer Chermiti. I think he will go to germany and stay there for most of his career although fenerbache want him now i think. I see you mentioned Spain and England after Germany for Chikhaoui the only club he’s been properly linked to in england is Middlesbrough and that would be devastating for me as im a newcastle fan although we were apparently preparing a 4 mil bid for Chermiti who i prefer. I dont see Chikhaoui ever coming to england for some reason. I just see him getting bullied around by half the english players, this is also another reason why i prefer Chermiti. I think he will go to germany and stay there for most of his career although fenerbache want him now i think.

]]> By: Rami http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html/comment-page-1#comment-42060 Rami Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:17:19 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html#comment-42060 Very cool, that's what I figured. You caught him at a good time. He was amazing in that tournament. If you want to see him live this wknd (saturday) just download sopcast and search for channels by region. Koora Tounsia is the channel you're looking for under Tunisia. I'll post more about the game as it approaches (time etc.) It's the African Supercup but it's an all Tunisian affair this year cuz we swept both continental titles :) Very cool, that’s what I figured. You caught him at a good time. He was amazing in that tournament. If you want to see him live this wknd (saturday) just download sopcast and search for channels by region. Koora Tounsia is the channel you’re looking for under Tunisia. I’ll post more about the game as it approaches (time etc.) It’s the African Supercup but it’s an all Tunisian affair this year cuz we swept both continental titles :)

]]> By: Tom http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html/comment-page-1#comment-42059 Tom Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:11:23 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html#comment-42059 World Club Championship. Here in the UK the tunisian league is not widely available as you'd have guessed although i have looked for extended highlights just so i could see more of his play. World Club Championship. Here in the UK the tunisian league is not widely available as you’d have guessed although i have looked for extended highlights just so i could see more of his play.

]]> By: Rami http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html/comment-page-1#comment-42058 Rami Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:06:04 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html#comment-42058 Hahah, that last sentence is hilarious. And you hit the nail on the head with Chermiti with the word "Clever". That's exactly what he is. Even when he's standing still he looks like he's thinking of something tricky. I read an article somewhere that said something about him having an "advanced footballing brain." He is incredibly intelligent and as you mentioned, everpresent. When did you first notice him btw? Hahah, that last sentence is hilarious. And you hit the nail on the head with Chermiti with the word “Clever”. That’s exactly what he is. Even when he’s standing still he looks like he’s thinking of something tricky. I read an article somewhere that said something about him having an “advanced footballing brain.” He is incredibly intelligent and as you mentioned, everpresent. When did you first notice him btw?

]]> By: Tom http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html/comment-page-1#comment-42056 Tom Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:56:30 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html#comment-42056 Its just that they want Chikhaoui to fill the void of van der Vaart but he isnt as good or probably ever will be, but this is nothing to be ashamed of. You're right im probably only leaning towards Chermiti because i like a player who will scrap for the ball and scare a few people on the pitch. Chermiti as he may not have as good a technique as Chikhaoui even though its not like Chikhaoui is far and away better than him in that department; but Chermiti looks like he is more clever on the pitch and more consistent and just there throughout the game. With Chikhaoui its more: brilliant, then: where did he go. Its just that they want Chikhaoui to fill the void of van der Vaart but he isnt as good or probably ever will be, but this is nothing to be ashamed of. You’re right im probably only leaning towards Chermiti because i like a player who will scrap for the ball and scare a few people on the pitch. Chermiti as he may not have as good a technique as Chikhaoui even though its not like Chikhaoui is far and away better than him in that department; but Chermiti looks like he is more clever on the pitch and more consistent and just there throughout the game. With Chikhaoui its more: brilliant, then: where did he go.

]]> By: Rami http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html/comment-page-1#comment-42055 Rami Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:49:58 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html#comment-42055 Welcome Back Tom! The thing with Chikhaoui is consistency. He can look absolutely out of this world good and then just ordinary. I've yet to see him play his absolute best when the pressure is on in a big game (although he might have done that early in his career in games that I missed). Meanwhile, Chermiti seems to have the flair for the dramatic and that big game mentality. He has a much better nose for goal than Chikhaoui and he's a lot faster. Ironically even though he's shorter he's a better header of the ball. As far as technique goes Chikhaoui has the upper hand but Chermiti aint no slouch either. I can see why you would rate Chermiti as a better talent. He was the only player on the list for African player of the year that actually played in Africa last year so that definitely says something. The thing that might edge him over Chikhaoui is sheer determination and fighting spirit. The guy never ever backs down. That's one way to distinguish between the two but honestly Chikhaoui is a very good passer. He just needs players to give him the ball and make good runs. In the last UEFA game his teamates really ignored him and he didn't find the ball much either. I'm looking for him to bounche back tomorrow. Meanwhile Chermiti will be in the African Supercup on Saturday. Should be a good one! Welcome Back Tom! The thing with Chikhaoui is consistency. He can look absolutely out of this world good and then just ordinary. I’ve yet to see him play his absolute best when the pressure is on in a big game (although he might have done that early in his career in games that I missed). Meanwhile, Chermiti seems to have the flair for the dramatic and that big game mentality.

He has a much better nose for goal than Chikhaoui and he’s a lot faster. Ironically even though he’s shorter he’s a better header of the ball. As far as technique goes Chikhaoui has the upper hand but Chermiti aint no slouch either. I can see why you would rate Chermiti as a better talent. He was the only player on the list for African player of the year that actually played in Africa last year so that definitely says something. The thing that might edge him over Chikhaoui is sheer determination and fighting spirit. The guy never ever backs down.

That’s one way to distinguish between the two but honestly Chikhaoui is a very good passer. He just needs players to give him the ball and make good runs. In the last UEFA game his teamates really ignored him and he didn’t find the ball much either. I’m looking for him to bounche back tomorrow. Meanwhile Chermiti will be in the African Supercup on Saturday. Should be a good one!

]]> By: Tom http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html/comment-page-1#comment-42054 Tom Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:33:36 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html#comment-42054 Seems my question on the, who is more talented question is coming back, defintely Chermiti in my opinion. I dont understand how Chikhaoui will replace VDV, ive probably not seen as much as you guys of Chikhaoui but his passing is nowhere near as good as VDV from what ive seen. Seems my question on the, who is more talented question is coming back, defintely Chermiti in my opinion. I dont understand how Chikhaoui will replace VDV, ive probably not seen as much as you guys of Chikhaoui but his passing is nowhere near as good as VDV from what ive seen.

]]> By: Rami http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html/comment-page-1#comment-41992 Rami Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:20:52 +0000 http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/group-h/yassine-chikhaoui-plays-77-minutes-worth-forgetting.html#comment-41992 Hey Francis, I'll be honest and say that I can't really answer you off the top of my head in regards to Fwayo Tembo. I'll do some research and get back to you if I find anything. And you're right, Chikhaoui will be in a bigger league next season. If Van der Vaart leaves Hamburg as expected they'll probably up their bid... And I don't know if Chermiti is more talented per se. Its really hard to pick between the two... I'm just happy both are Tunisian :) Hey Francis, I’ll be honest and say that I can’t really answer you off the top of my head in regards to Fwayo Tembo. I’ll do some research and get back to you if I find anything. And you’re right, Chikhaoui will be in a bigger league next season. If Van der Vaart leaves Hamburg as expected they’ll probably up their bid… And I don’t know if Chermiti is more talented per se. Its really hard to pick between the two… I’m just happy both are Tunisian :)

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