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Stephane Sessegnon





clippedgull

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Aug 11, 2003
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Love the translations :lol: But 33!!!!

Stéphane Sessegnon is in the viewfinder of Brighton, promoted in the Premier League. The Montpellier midfielder is also courted by two Chinese D2 clubs.

Montpellier midfielder Stéphane Sessegnon (33, under contract until June 2018) could leave the MHSC this summer. The old Parisian wants to change the air.:moo: Brighton, promoted in the Premier League, is willing to welcome him. Two Chinese D2 clubs are also on the spot.
 


Commander

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Apr 28, 2004
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Fantastic player on his day. Get him in.


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DarrenFreemansPerm

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I've seen a few people that are horrified by the thought of signing a 33 year old, worth remembering he's younger than our first choice striker, first choice right back, he's also younger than Sidwell and only a month older than Rosenior. He's got over 160 Premier League appearances under his belt, he could provide invaluable experience and leadership.
 




Blue Valkyrie

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I've seen a few people that are horrified by the thought of signing a 33 year old, worth remembering he's younger than our first choice striker, first choice right back, he's also younger than Sidwell and only a month older than Rosenior. He's got over 160 Premier League appearances under his belt, he could provide invaluable experience and leadership.
Agreed. If he can do 1 or 2 seasons that is great for where we are now.

Survive this season. Then survive next season etc etc.

As long as we don't sign too many of that age we are fine.
 


One Teddy Maybank

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Sounds a bit desperate to me.

Surely we wouldn't be signing for experience, we have a few of those already, it has to be ability to strengthen us.

I really don't know enough about him, but for those who have commented, would you rate him better than Stephens, Kayal, Sidwell and even Norwood? (Genuine question, I recognise the name but can't place him).


EDIT - It worked well when Kishishev came in for the league 1 campaign.
 






NooBHA

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Sounds a bit desperate to me.

Surely we wouldn't be signing for experience, we have a few of those already, it has to be ability to strengthen us.

I really don't know enough about him, but for those who have commented, would you rate him better than Stephens, Kayal, Sidwell and even Norwood? (Genuine question, I recognise the name but can't place him).


EDIT - It worked well when Kishishev came in for the league 1 campaign.

Absolute first class player.

Can't have enough experienced players around the squad when it's your first season in PL and especially when you have a history in the team of sending offs and ''bookings for dissent'' which need to get eradicated as the rules on that get even tougher.

The better clubs will thrive on really fast tempos and in matches against those teams you really need to get the game slowed down to stop them getting into fast tempos for any length of time or for concerted periods. It's a YES from me on this one.
 




One Teddy Maybank

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Absolute first class player.

Can't have enough experienced players around the squad when it's your first season in PL and especially when you have a history in the team of sending offs and ''bookings for dissent'' which need to get eradicated as the rules on that get even tougher.

The better clubs will thrive on really fast tempos and in matches against those teams you really need to get the game slowed down to stop them getting into fast tempos for any length of time or for concerted periods. It's a YES from me on this one.

Thanks - would you say he's better than those we already have or is it more of the same?
 




Marshy

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He's pony, no thanks, last time i saw him he was over weight and injury prone

I simply can't believe we have not got better options
 
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NooBHA

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Thanks - would you say he's better than those we already have or is it more of the same?

He is very good ''offensively'' and good at taking people on but can also tuck in when you want to keep the game narrow. He is just so comfortable on the ball and I just think having someone who can give you an outlet to take pressure off when teams are trying to build up momentum against you will be invaluable. More skillfull than Skalak, Sidwell, Norwood. I put him on a par with Rosenior or better.
 


sussex_guy2k2

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Jun 6, 2014
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Sounds a bit desperate to me.

Surely we wouldn't be signing for experience, we have a few of those already, it has to be ability to strengthen us.

I really don't know enough about him, but for those who have commented, would you rate him better than Stephens, Kayal, Sidwell and even Norwood? (Genuine question, I recognise the name but can't place him).


EDIT - It worked well when Kishishev came in for the league 1 campaign.

He said not a central midfield player, at least not at Premier League standard. An excellent talent on his day, but primarily a number 10 or wide forward.

For me, it would depend on wages really.
 




lizard

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Jul 14, 2005
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Would have been decent five seasons ago. As a squad player for the season I'd edge towards a yes, though I haven't seen a great deal of him since he left West Brom, if he's lost his pace forget it.
 


martin tyler

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Certainly would not be a bad buy. Maybe he is slightly past his best at his age but still played 27 games in the French top flight last year and scored a couple of goals. Can cover left, right and number 10 roles and has PL experience. Maybe wouldn't be an automatic starter but wouldn't be a bad option when injuries kick in or we need something different later in a game
 




Pavilionaire

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Jul 7, 2003
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We've got to do better than this.
 




Seasidesage

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As others have said good player on his day. But a while since he has shown anything like that form and at 33 how likely is he to be able to step up again? Two things seriously concern me if this is true.

1. Another 30 plus player? We will struggle with the pace and physicality of this league.
2. How far down our list of strikers have we got, that we are considering him? If it's true we really are in trouble.
 





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