Just let Luka do his cleaner role in front of the back four and let Kouyate and Meyer do the rest. The pair of them will add the box to box energy plus the creativity that Cabaye used to provide knowing that Luka will give them plenty of the ball.
Add a striker who is able to hit a cows behind with a banjo and bob’s your uncle.

Agree with the thoughts on Cabye's quality so obviously missing.
A short term extension on decent terms, offered would probably secured his services,not the one that del boy offered,( huge pay cut!!).
Now we are really beginning to pay the price as we begin our seasonal relegation struggle.

Unfortunately Cabaye is missed like no other midfield baller I can remember.
His passing ability was better than any player I think I’ve ever seen in a CPFC shirt. His willingness to receive the ball and actually try to do something inventive was a joy to watch for me.
If anyone can name a better passer in the last 20 years please do so??

I’m intrigued to hear opinions..

And don’t bother saying yet again he couldn’t last 90 mins because he obviously could. You just wouldn’t see him press the GK from 30 yards away a few times a game or throw himself into almost every tackle possible or go bang straight at minute 1.

In my opinion!

Your opinion is valid. He was/is quality but we do have a potential replacement sitting on the bench. He should be the first pick in central midfield - Luka (if his form picks up) or someone else next to him.

I didn't know that, i know it shouldn't, buy it does kind off bring a smile to my face, even though i did like Yohan.

Good point but we know that those two upfront are a handful. And our full backs can provide width - PvA is better going forward than defending. And both AWB and Ward can deliver a good cross. And as it happens I think Ward may win back his spot.

So Luka retains his spot but time is surely running short. If Schlupp is retained then I'd rather have give Kouyate a chance to show what he can do as the holding midfielder