Charles N'zogbia update

[Isa]

Oh, I thought it was even earlier then that. My bad.

[ozzjim]

The frustrating thing for me with NZogbia is for a few weeks, he was our best player last season, he ran Albion ragged in the 2-2 at their place, won the game for us against West Ham, scored against Fulham etc. All sides he will kill because he runs at pace with the ball and opens teams up.

I for one would like to see him in a Villa shirt again, as he is a good footballer.

[Somniloquism]

I would like to see him playing as well to that form, however for most of his tenure here, he has run down blind alleys or tried to take on the same player three times.

[Dave]

As somebody said earlier, it's depressing that Martinez is bound to pick him up for say, £2m and he'll become one of the best wingers in the league again.

[nick harper]

I would like to see him playing as well to that form, however for most of his tenure here, he has run down blind alleys or tried to take on the same player three times.

Isn't that about coaching and getting him playing in a formation that best suits his talent and what the team needs? Maybe even giving him the belief he is key member of the squad. Maybe he is one of those players who needs an arm round the shoulder and that's how Martinez got the best out of him.

It's not as if the squad is blessed with talent that we can write off players like him.

[N'ZMAV]

If you were Charles N'zogbia, fit and ready to play, would you want to play football for Paul Lambert right now?

Yes, I certainly would. It would be good to get myself in the shop window. Also, good to be a creative player in a team that lack any sort of flair. He could actually look quite decent. Not sure his attitude is right however.

[London Villan]

There must be something in the water at Bodymoor that turns half decent footballers into lazy, troublesome characters...

Bent
Warnock
N'Zogbia
Given
Dunne

to a lesser extent Ireland...

How much stronger would our squad look if this lot were playing to their past form.

[Ads]

I think calling Warnock half decent is generous. He had a good four months, got injured, came back and played a part in costing us a cup final and fourth spot. That penalty he gave away at Man City when we were 1-0 was unforgiveable.

[JUAN PABLO]

The frustrating thing for me with NZogbia is for a few weeks, he was our best player last season, he ran Albion ragged in the 2-2 at their place, won the game for us against West Ham, scored against Fulham etc. All sides he will kill because he runs at pace with the ball and opens teams up.

I for one would like to see him in a Villa shirt again, as he is a good footballer.

We really need him in this team .   Like I say , he will probably go and join Martinez in the summer and have a cracking season .

[supertom]

Zogbia's preferred position is on the right wing. We've rarely played him there. Lambert's used him mostly as a second striker or occasionally on the left. The problem was, it made our system often appear to be 4-2-4 when he played, as neither Gab or Weimann were dropped to accomodate him.

But yeah, use him right, get him motivated and there's potentially a hell of player on our books.

[JUAN PABLO]

Zogbia's preferred position is on the right wing. We've rarely played him there. Lambert's used him mostly as a second striker or occasionally on the left. The problem was, it made our system often appear to be 4-2-4 when he played, as neither Gab or Weimann were dropped to accomodate him.

But yeah, use him right, get him motivated and there's potentially a hell of player on our books.

does Lambert ever play any one in their right positions . The positions to improve the team , he is like a MON without the budget

[Jon Crofts]

If you were Charles N'zogbia, fit and ready to play, would you want to play football for Paul Lambert right now?

Yes, I certainly would. It would be good to get myself in the shop window. Also, good to be a creative player in a team that lack any sort of flair. He could actually look quite decent. Not sure his attitude is right however.

He's a bit of a moaner to be fair, I remember he was moaning on Twatter under TSM about being subbed and how he was unhappy for the first time in his career playing football.  He hasn't exactly pulled up any trees here, file under 'must do better'.

[supertom]

Zogbia's preferred position is on the right wing. We've rarely played him there. Lambert's used him mostly as a second striker or occasionally on the left. The problem was, it made our system often appear to be 4-2-4 when he played, as neither Gab or Weimann were dropped to accomodate him.

But yeah, use him right, get him motivated and there's potentially a hell of player on our books.

does Lambert ever play any one in their right positions . The positions to improve the team , he is like a MON without the budget

Ha ha. That's true. Weimann has been absolutely wrecked this season, and I think in no small part to playing as a right forward so much. He's an out and out striker, and his touch and team play (or lack there of) show that. When he's confident he can finish a chance. You always get 110% from the lad, but he looks drained physically and mentally at the moment. Any potential he has to be a Prem striker is rapidly disappearing.

[Mister E]

Desperate times call for desperate measures ...

[Ger Regan]

I would say he has failed a drug test and that's the reason for lack of involvement.

Isn't that slander or a liable comment.

Yes it is, and can people please not make such allegations on here.  Legal fees are expensive.