Author Topic: Momo Sissoko (Read 10251 times)

potatomato33 · « **on:** August 23, 2015, 01:16:14 pm »

So I'm here on holiday in Shanghai and decided watch the local derby and who do I see, but the one and only Momo Sissoko! But wait, there's more! He is now teammates with... Tim Cahill! There is a certain irony in that.

Oh, and the opposition team coached by Sven Goren Erikson.

Giono · « **Reply #1 on:** September 4, 2015, 04:39:20 am »

What positions were they playing over there?

potatomato33 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2015, 04:27:40 am »

Momo was DM and Cahill was a forward. They lost 1-0

Mr Kipling · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2015, 11:44:54 pm »

I miss Momo.

Could do with someone like him now, getting a few tackles in and putting himself about.

He's only 30 as well.

Keith Lard · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2015, 04:59:00 am »

When I think of Momo I always smile. Loved having this lad in the team before he picked up the eye injury. After the injury his passing went down to such a level that his physical prowess could no longer make up for his lack of ability in that department. Still, one of those players I'll always consider to be "one of us".

I'm a sentimental sheep shagging pony lover so leave me be with my Sissoko reverence

oojason · « **Reply #5 on:** September 15, 2015, 06:09:40 pm »

Quote from: Sheep Shagger on September 15, 2015, 04:59:00 am

When I think of Momo I always smile. Loved having this lad in the team before he picked up the eye injury. After the injury his passing went down to such a level that his physical prowess could no longer make up for his lack of ability in that department. Still, one of those players I'll always consider to be "one of us".

I'm a sentimental sheep shagging pony lover so leave me be with my Sissoko reverence

Same here mate - happy days indeed - we were fortunate to be able to have replaced him so well with Masch.

Was there at the Blues (St Andrews) when he fecked his shoulder - really felt for the lad. Did well for himself going to Juve & PSG after. Levante too.

Gave us a lot of balance in midfield being partnered with Alonso - Gerrard and Kewell either side on the flanks for a while too!

Think Ballack may not have been sad to see him leave us though...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/oa4N-ypfPGw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/oa4N-ypfPGw</a>

Cracking song too...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/ayivhplxuwM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/ayivhplxuwM</a>

Johns_Barn · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:12:39 pm »

Love the man and that kit.

thelinnen · « **Reply #7 on:** September 3, 2016, 06:49:56 pm »

On trial at West Brom.

Alf · « **Reply #8 on:** September 3, 2016, 06:55:42 pm »

My favourite memory of Sissoko would be the FA Cup Final 10 years ago, he covered every blade of grass during that game. Was outstanding at the Nou Camp 9 months later too.

zabadoh · « **Reply #9 on:** September 4, 2016, 12:19:28 am »

Sounds like he impressed on his trial against Delhi Dynamos

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-trialist-momo-sissoko-11839087

West Brom trialist Momo Sissoko impresses Baggies coaches and fans

Former Liverpool midfielder powered through Delhi Dynamos friendly despite lack of match action

Trialist Momo Sissoko was praised for his performance in West Bromwich Albion's 1-0 friendly win over Delhi Dynamos at The Hawthorns.

The French-born Mali international was included on the team sheet along with fellow auditionee Marouane Chamakh.

But while the Moroccan suffered injury early on, Sissoko powered through and played well enough to earn a standing ovation from fans when he was withdrawn late on.

His last club was Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, whom he left in 2015, so Baggies first team coach Ben Garner was impressed by his showing.

“Considering the lack of competitive football that he’s had, I thought he did very well," said Garner.

“He showed what he is as a player, he’s strong, he’s athletic and he broke the game up quite well.

“I thought he used the ball quite well. He was caught once or twice when he couldn’t quite move his feet.

“But to come in and do that, considering the lack of minutes he’s had, was a huge positive.

“Primarily, he is a holding midfield player. That’s what he’s always done. He sits and he shields that back four and then he passes it and moves the ball quickly.

“But we will have to see where it goes and whether anything happens with that.”

GreatEx · « **Reply #10 on:** September 5, 2016, 11:37:16 pm »

Would be a giddy thrill if he returned to the Premier League... thought he'd been lost to the satellite leagues forever.

Johnny B. Goode · « **Reply #11 on:** September 6, 2016, 06:01:28 am »

Quote from: oojason on September 15, 2015, 06:09:40 pm

Same here mate - happy days - . we were fortunate to be able to have replaced him so well with Masch.

Was there at the Blues when he fecked his shoulder - really felt for the lad. Did well for himself going to Juve & PSG after. Levante too.

Gave us a lot of balance in midfield being partnered with Alonso - Gerrard and Kewell either side for a while too!

Think Ballack may not have been sad to see him leave us though...

That's a cracking video. God I miss proper DMs. Seem to be going out of fashion nowadays

Spanish Al · « **Reply #12 on:** September 6, 2016, 06:27:28 am »

Love Momo, proper cult hero. He was a monster before that nasty eye injury. Never seemed to recover for us after that.

I know it gets said about seemingly every ex player but would he be great in a Klopp midfield? That video against Chelsea above shows him pressing high up and winning the ball back before giving it to the more creative players to then punish out of position players. Miss that in our midfield now.

We had the best midfield in the world, we had xabi Alonso, momo sissoko, Gerrard and mascheranoooooo...oooo oooo ooo oooo oooo. One of my favourite songs from the Rafa era. From any era in fact.

zabadoh · « **Reply #13 on:** September 20, 2016, 04:31:45 pm »

West Brom decline to sign Momo

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2016/09/20/west-brom-decide-not-to-sign-trialist-momo-sissoko/

zabadoh · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2016, 03:53:30 am »

Momo is currently playing with FC Pune City in the ISL as their Marquee player

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10604027/former-liverpool-star-mohamed-sissoko-joins-isl-side-fc-pune-city

He's currently #3 in tackles in the league

http://www.espn.in/football/indian-super-league/story/2996837/isl-by-the-numbers-eighty-two-goals13-indian-scorers

Skidder. · « **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2017, 01:12:42 am »

Really hope Momo finds another club in England - had his moments for us, but by enlarge, I thought he was a great player for us and was surprised when he was sold.

Gods_Left_Boot · « **Reply #16 on:** February 16, 2017, 08:34:22 pm »

Very random development. Momo is currently on trial for my hometown club (21st in the Italian Serie B, second division). According to a couple of friends of mine who were at the training ground he doesn't look in great shape.

zabadoh · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2017, 05:16:49 am »

According to the Echo, Momo actually signed with Ternana today, although the nature and length of the contract were not revealed.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-cult-hero-momo-sissokos-12622414

Gods_Left_Boot · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2017, 12:43:50 am »

Quote from: zabadoh on February 18, 2017, 05:16:49 am

According to the Echo, Momo actually signed with Ternana today, although the nature and length of the contract were not revealed.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-cult-hero-momo-sissokos-12622414

He signed until the end of this season.

Gods_Left_Boot · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2017, 03:10:49 pm »

Momo terminated his contract with the club, with just one sub appearance to his name, after a row with the new manager over playing time.

zabadoh · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2017, 09:19:42 pm »

According to goal.com Momo refused to be named as a substitute.

http://m.goal.com/s/en/news/723/serie-a/2017/03/13/33595362/serie-b-side-ternana-terminate-ex-liverpool-star-sissokos

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zabadoh · « **Reply #21 on:** August 11, 2017, 05:51:38 pm »

Momo joined Indonesia's Liga 1 team Mitra Kukar back in April

http://www.espnfc.com/mali/story/3104179/mohamed-sissoko-ex-liverpool-midfielder-to-sign-for-indonesian-side-mitra-kukar
http://www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3174555/ex-liverpool-midfielder-momo-sissoko-pleasantly-surprised-by-indonesia

zabadoh · « **Reply #22 on:** October 6, 2019, 05:19:53 pm »

Currently unsigned after leaving Ligue 2 side FC Sochaux-Montbeliard in the summer.

He and his kids still sing "Best Midfield In The World"

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/363947-momo-sissoko-interview-liverpool-support-makes-me-emotional

Hazell · « **Reply #23 on:** October 6, 2019, 05:28:31 pm »

Quote from: zabadoh on October 6, 2019, 05:19:53 pm

Currently unsigned after leaving Ligue 2 side FC Sochaux-Montbeliard in the summer.

He and his kids still sing "Best Midfield In The World"

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/363947-momo-sissoko-interview-liverpool-support-makes-me-emotional

Thanks for posting that, love that, he seemed genuinely choked. Rightly remembered as a fine player too, just a shame he had that injury, what could have been.

Keith Lard · « **Reply #24 on:** October 7, 2019, 09:36:06 pm »

Quote from: zabadoh on October 6, 2019, 05:19:53 pm

Currently unsigned after leaving Ligue 2 side FC Sochaux-Montbeliard in the summer.

He and his kids still sing "Best Midfield In The World"

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/363947-momo-sissoko-interview-liverpool-support-makes-me-emotional

Thanks for posting that bud - he was really choked you could tell. Seemed to be at the point of tears. He was such a good player for us. I always remember my Dad calling him the Octopus, because he seems like he had 8 legs when trying to win back the ball

Would be great to see him back at Anfield one day to play a legends match or in the stands for a big European game

planet-terror · « **Reply #25 on:** October 9, 2019, 09:32:32 am »

class

clinical · « **Reply #26 on:** October 9, 2019, 09:34:11 am »

He was never the same after that eye injury. Before that though he was becoming a top top player.

zabadoh · « **Reply #27 on:** October 9, 2019, 05:39:35 pm »

Quote from: Keith Lard on October 7, 2019, 09:36:06 pm

...Would be great to see him back at Anfield one day to play a legends match or in the stands for a big European game

"Liverpool Legend" is a fantastic gig for retired players. I'd love to see Momo come back as a Legend too.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #28 on:** January 14, 2020, 12:37:44 pm »

Officially announced his retirement.

Hendollama · « **Reply #29 on:** January 14, 2020, 01:12:40 pm »

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scouse neapolitan · « **Reply #30 on:** January 14, 2020, 01:20:28 pm »

Was at the Benfica game when he got his eye injury. Agree that things changed from that moment on. How I would love to hear that song one more time, " We "had " the best midfield in the world. We had Momo Sissoko,........................... etc!!!"

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #31 on:** January 14, 2020, 01:21:22 pm »

All the best Momo.

fredfrop · « **Reply #32 on:** January 19, 2020, 07:32:39 am »

Momo is boss.

Keith Lard · « **Reply #33 on:** January 22, 2020, 04:10:55 pm »

My Dad called him "The Octopus" when he played for us

Thought that was the perfect description ... when he came in for the tackle, he had this way of engulfing the rival player almost like he had 8 legs!!

barbudo · « **Reply #34 on:** January 26, 2020, 02:52:17 am »

Quote from: Keith Lard on January 22, 2020, 04:10:55 pm

My Dad called him "The Octopus" when he played for us Thought that was the perfect description ... when he came in for the tackle, he had this way of engulfing the rival player almost like he had 8 legs!!

But when he'd tackled the player, he'd look down, and wonder why there was a ball on the pitch. He was completely clueless in possession.

Keith Lard · « **Reply #35 on:** January 26, 2020, 03:32:21 am »

Quote from: barbudo on January 26, 2020, 02:52:17 am

But when he'd tackled the player, he'd look down, and wonder why there was a ball on the pitch. He was completely clueless in possession.

He may have not been Alonso on the ball, but he was a good player and could pass it about fine. Hit up YouTube and watch some of his highlights. No need to be negative about a lad that served us really well, suffered a terrible injury playing for us, and gave us some great moments to enjoy as part of an outstanding midfield.

ScouserAtHeart · « **Reply #36 on:** May 18, 2020, 12:09:36 pm »

Good read, this

https://theathletic.com/1811970/2020/05/18/momo-sissoko-liverpool-eye-benitez-gerrard-mother-house/

oojason · « **Reply #37 on:** July 23, 2020, 12:18:38 pm »

https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldWrap/status/1283061189782765571

'It's been 15 years since Liverpool signed Momo Sissoko. Here he is getting emotional after hearing Liverpool fans eulogising about his time at Anfield' (with 1 minute video)

^ Still love that guy - and he obviously still loves us.

afc tukrish · « **Reply #38 on:** July 23, 2020, 01:53:48 pm »

Quote from: oojason on July 23, 2020, 12:18:38 pm

https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldWrap/status/1283061189782765571

'It's been 15 years since Liverpool signed Momo Sissoko. Here he is getting emotional after hearing Liverpool fans eulogising about his time at Anfield' (with 1 minute video)

^ Still love that guy - and he obviously still loves us.

100%, loved Momo when he single-handedly destroyed opposition midfields...