Charles N'zogbia update

[ciggiesnbeer]

I remain grateful to Charles for his efforts this time or so last season. He really gave a damn and for a few games helped us get some points.

If Lambert thinks he is our answer to a play maker though he is mistaken imho. I have never seen that from N'Zobia. He can beat a man, hell he can beat two (but he usually tries three), regardless of his ability to take on players I dont recall him picking out the killer ball to make a goal very often. He either takes the shot himself of whacks in a cross. I dont think he is the kind of player who can unlock a defence. Sadly.

[German James]

Looks like Lerner has told him that he can't act like O'Neill. Players are our assets and need to be used where possible.

Or Lambert means what he says in the article, and wants to try out N'Zogbia in the team. Not everything that happens is a sign of Lerner's tightfistedness!

[Dave Clark Five]

Looks like Lerner has told him that he can't act like O'Neill. Players are our assets and need to be used where possible.

Or Lambert means what he says in the article, and wants to try out N'Zogbia in the team. Not everything that happens is a sign of Lerner's tightfistedness!

Maybe so but taking his bomb squad number off him sounds more than that.

[nick harper]

I remain grateful to Charles for his efforts this time or so last season. He really gave a damn and for a few games helped us get some points.

If Lambert thinks he is our answer to a play maker though he is mistaken imho. I have never seen that from N'Zobia. He can beat a man, hell he can beat two (but he usually tries three), regardless of his ability to take on players I dont recall him picking out the killer ball to make a goal very often. He either takes the shot himself of whacks in a cross. I dont think he is the kind of player who can unlock a defence. Sadly.

We are crying out for a player that can take on and beat a player. The moment you do that the game opens up. Delph can do it occasionally but its the reason why the ball goes square so often and then long.

N'Zog can do it - and create chances. He has often tried to do too much in a Villa shirt but I still think he is a real talent and I wish Lambert would invest the time to integrate him into a key role in the side (and yes, up his workrate).

I see what Mourinho has done with Hazard and can see no reason why Lambert couldn't do the same.

[Mister E]

Well, I've never been a fan of Charlie and remain to be convinced of his effectiveness. However, he has experience and some skill and I would be keen to see if he can knuckle down and make a positive impact.
Sh*t, with 2years left on his contract we have to get him firing again, if only to realise some value in the transfer market.

[Dave Clark Five]

He can take a decent free kick. Bannan always snatched the ball off him in the past so he got few chances. Fact is, he cost £9.5m so, when fit, should play or be sold and he won't be sold until he has shown what he can do, not without losing most of that money anyway.

[not3bad]

I remain grateful to Charles for his efforts this time or so last season. He really gave a damn and for a few games helped us get some points.

If Lambert thinks he is our answer to a play maker though he is mistaken imho. I have never seen that from N'Zobia. He can beat a man, hell he can beat two (but he usually tries three), regardless of his ability to take on players I dont recall him picking out the killer ball to make a goal very often.

He always seems to have his head down when running with the ball so it's difficult to see how he'd know if there were players around him to pass to.

[Phil from the upper holte]

He just seems like a greedy bastard to me and he always has done, if he can get him playing and playing well then I'll be happy because there is a player in there, However I won't hold my breath

[Nastylee]

I would like to see him given a proper chance. Capable of making things happen and was pretty key in securing points this time last year. For where we are at the moment someone who is a 'greedy bastard' would be better than someone who is scared of the ball.

[Clampy]

Not a fan really. He's got the ability but he seems to play for himself rather than bring people into the game. There were numerous occasions when he had the opportunity to pass but decided to try and take on 2 players instead. He'll be a good option coming off the bench though but he needs to improve once he's back.

[N'ZMAV]

I'd like to see him in the side (when fit) he offers more out wide than Weimann, but he needs to work harder, although, if we could find someone to give us a few quid for him then I'd flog.

[Des Little]

I rate him more highly than anyone else we have in that position.  He's certainly streets ahead of Tonev.  Get him fit, give him a go - after all if he's playing to get a move he may well apply himself better - he certainly did this time last year when a move was on the cards.

[Steve R]

I hadn't heard abut his 36 shirt going to Johnson. What did Johnson do wrong?

[Villafirst]

N'Zogbia is a real talent if PL can somehow motivate him enough. Let's face it, N'Zogbia or KEA?......no brainer!

[TheSandman]

I wouldn't expect too much, TBH.

We were hearing similar claims about Dunne last season, but for whatever reason he never made a comeback in spite of being fully fit soon after the end of the season.