Charles N'zogbia update

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I did some scratch maths earlier and figured if N'Zogbia, Ireland, Bent and Given are on £65k per week and Hutton is on £35k per week, then we are spending roughly £15 million a year on players who will not contribute to the cause. 

I am going off the point, but in a summer or two it will be good to see Lambert's squad matured and the financial shackles off.

[olaftab]

This injury sounds horrific and we may be heading for an insurance claim.

[rob_bridge]

This injury sounds horrific and we may be heading for an insurance claim.

Hope so on the insurance claim. Never get any money back on this consistently ineffective, occasionally good waste of money.

[rob_bridge]

This injury sounds horrific and we may be heading for an insurance claim.

Hope so on the insurance claim. Never get any money back on this consistently ineffective, occasionally good, waste of money.

[brontebilly]

It's also with the benefit of hindsight. As I recall there weren't many dissenting voices when Given or N'Zogbia were signed, the opposite in fact. Makoun's signing was heralded as he was somewhat of an unknown and it was right at the start of the MON hate campaign so someone coming in from abroad was the ultimate signing. For one reason and another none of them have proved to be good signings. As far as i'm concerned we've got N'Zogbia on our books until his contract runs out and as such he should be utilised when he regains fitness.

agreed. not sure if there was that many dissenting voices even when it came to Hutton. McLeish had managed him before and Luke Young had left. From early on it was clear that Hutton was going to be a disaster. Makoun too struggled despite a good performance at Old Trafford. Given had a fine season I recall under McLeish. Nzogbia at half the price of Downing seemed great value but he arrived overweight and unfit which was damning. With the exception of Given, I suspect the character of the other 3 players is a bit dubious. Hutton has proved a decent player at other clubs and for Scotland but clearly off field issues with him. Remember him playing for Spurs a few times early in Redknapp's reign and his conditioning was a disgrace.

[BoskoDjembaSalifou]

We could do with a fit N'Zogbia in the team. He looked okay towards the end of last season, he deserves another chance at least.

[Boz]

I'd like to see him fit and playing for us again. He has the talent to be that creative spark we so badly lack. It's just getting consistency out of him which is the managers job. Not just toss him to one side.

I agree, he could well be the missing piece of the jigsaw - has the creative ability no doubt - does he have the desire though?

This is I think the big question. No doubting his ability but he hasn't really shown any consistent quality when he's been in the team.

[glasses]

I'd like to see him fit and playing for us again. He has the talent to be that creative spark we so badly lack. It's just getting consistency out of him which is the managers job. Not just toss him to one side.

I agree, he could well be the missing piece of the jigsaw - has the creative ability no doubt - does he have the desire though?

He certainly had the desire to be fit and ready to return to pre-season training enough to go running on his holiday and unfortunately injure himself. Whether that was to be fit for us (even if it was would Lambert have even played him #bombsquad?), or to get a move away, but it seems to me he seriously wanted to play football this season. He has been hit and miss, but I'd like to see him given a couple of games this season if he recovers in time.

[silhillvilla]

I think there's more to this saga than meets the eye.

[Clampy]

In some ways looking back, you could argue that it was a lazy signing. TSM had just sold a £20m player and went out and brought a like for like replacement. He could have spent it a bit more wisely and brought a couple of midfielders or another striker.

I was never over impressed when he was at Wigan and he's been Ok-ish since he's been here. I wouldn't be too upset if he left.

[eastie]

I think there's more to this saga than meets the eye.

Are you thinking maybe another richard dunne scenario sil?

[silhillvilla]

I think there's more to this saga than meets the eye.

Are you thinking maybe another richard dunne scenario sil?

Yes Easters, or something else? Maybe.

[not3bad]

I think there's more to this saga than meets the eye.

Are you thinking maybe another richard dunne scenario sil?

 I think it is.  In fact I thought it as soon as I heard about the inury.

[eastie]

I think there's more to this saga than meets the eye.

Are you thinking maybe another richard dunne scenario sil?

 I think it is.  In fact I thought it as soon as I heard about the inury.

Changing his squad number to 36 did suggest he wasn't particularly part of the plans.

[brontebilly]

I think there's more to this saga than meets the eye.

Are you thinking maybe another richard dunne scenario sil?

so nzogbia will rock up and be the best player in the championship next season then?