LockStockVilla Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) Hopefully when he regains fitness, Lambert will consider bringing him back into the side because we need a player of his ilk to give the side some sort of spark, even if it is just coming off the bench. Edited October 26, 2013 by LockStockVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hopefully when he regains fitness, Lambert will consider bringing him back into the side because we need a player of his ilk to give the side some sort of spark, even if it is just coming off the bench. Problem is, he has done **** all for us since we signed him. He's been dead weight since day one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 He's part of the 'Bomb Squad' so no chance of seeing him in a Villa shirt again. He was one of the players on the salary that most Premier League players get at other clubs, so like the others, were frozen out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hopefully when he regains fitness, Lambert will consider bringing him back into the side because we need a player of his ilk to give the side some sort of spark, even if it is just coming off the bench. Problem is, he has done **** all for us since we signed him. He's been dead weight since day one. I call it the 'Insomnia Delusion', whenever this guy isn't under performing for us he's on on the injury list, but for some reason people expect him to return and do well. That said, we're at such a low right now that he couldn't do any worse than what we have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I thought he played a decent part in our second half resurgence last season. Granted, he has never been the player we would have hoped. But in some cases, yes absence does make the heart grow fonder, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I thought he played a decent part in our second half resurgence last season. Granted, he has never been the player we would have hoped. But in some cases, yes absence does make the heart grow fonder, I suppose. Yep and yep - though his inclusion in the 'Bomb Squad' made it clear that it wasn't just about being chronically shite like Ireland, but also for non footballing matters. Which is sadly the way this club has been run for the past four years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 He's a winger So Doesn't stand a chance of getting in our team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap of Steel Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Does anyone actually have any idea why he was frozen out? I agree with the above that he surely could make an impact from the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 He's a winger So Doesn't stand a chance of getting in our team That's a popular misconception. He is best in a free role just behind the striker. That's why he was wasted under Eck because he is shite on the wing. I'd agree with Pilchard that his exclusion probably is more down to what he is earning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 26, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'd say at this point it's probably more down to his injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Haha aye fair point. Although a man with a crocked achilles might be more useful than others at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I think he hasn't got his chance playing up wide under Lambert .. Has he ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'd say at this point it's probably more down to his injury. And I'd say the fact he was given squad number 36, which isn't even listed on the official site - shows that he wouldn't be playing a part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 which I find a bit strange as I felt him and Benteke had a decent understanding in the West Brom, West Ham and Everton games last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 That would be assuming that the decision was made on purely footballing reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted October 28, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 28, 2013 he would have been loaned/sold had he now got injured int eh summer. if he plays for us it'll be to put him in the shop window to ship him out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 He's like bent, he could be an impact sub off the bench but not at his cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid3ster Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I've never really seen N'Zogbia offer too much from open play in a Villa shirt (I thought he was good at Wigan, but yes, a little selfish). He's good at running at defenders but never passes the ball off quick enough and ends up having it taken off him. The best thing he has to offer the team are his set pieces. His dead balls are better than anything the current group of players can provide (Bacuna's free kick vs. City was a beauty, mind you), his corners are great curling in-swingers hit with serious pace. My personal feeling is that if we plan to sell him, it wouldn't hurt his value to get him some match fitness when he's healthy again, maybe he helps the team out, sets up a few and/or scores a few, and increases his transfer fee. And if he makes a good enough attacking contribution, hell, keep him around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Probably the second most gifted 'footballer' we have, but I can't see Lambert playing him, which is a shame because he can be lethal on his day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 N'Zogbia v Tonev = N'Zogbia sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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