Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[N'ZMAV]

Yes. N'zogbia did nothing in that season. Apart from score a vital goal v Fulham. And west ham. And help set up the winner v QPR. And two goals v west brom.

He's been a massive disappointment. But he's contributed a lot more than albrighton or Tonev did so surely it's an improvement on last season?

I've got a feeling CNZ playing on the wing, would be a better option than Agbonlahor.

[pbavfckuwait]

As stated previously, N'zogbia is one of those players that the longer he stays of the pitch, the better he becomes, has hardly set the world on fire in the pre-season games so far, yes he scored a free kick, but the concensus was the wall was crap.

[Villafirst]

Let Keano work with Charles.....he might just get the best out of him as he's got great natural ability. I wouldn't draw too much from these pre-season games - let's not forget that was a very serious injury to overcome.

[bobdylan]

Yes. N'zogbia did nothing in that season. Apart from score a vital goal v Fulham. And west ham. And help set up the winner v QPR. And two goals v west brom.

He's been a massive disappointment. But he's contributed a lot more than albrighton or Tonev did so surely it's an improvement on last season?

I've got a feeling CNZ playing on the wing, would be a better option than Agbonlahor.

He did contribute at the end of Lambo's first season, but we looked even better and more balanced when Sylla took his place for the final few games.  I think he can play a part this year as long as we have other options so we're not relying on him too much.

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A bit of pace in the midfield isn't going to hurt.

[RussellC]

A bit of pace in the midfield isn't going to hurt.

Agreed. And Moses is a different option to the players we currently have. Without Albrighton there's nobody who really runs at players with the ball at their feet and commits defenders into making challenges. I think he'd be a decent addition.

[SoccerHQ]

Charlie's last game was he first half of the defeat at Old Trafford.

Yep, where he was totally inept and looked disinterested.  I can't really understand why hopes are being held for him, as apart from the odd flash of quality, he hasn't really produced anything of note in his time at the club. 

Because we're desperately short of creativity and pace in the midfield area, Delph can't do it all by himself.

CNZ will be a good option for us next year particularly when Benteke is back fit.

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I think so too. He's very inconsistent, but he can beat a man and has pace to stretch sides. He even has the odd goal in him and I think give us more balance than having Gabby on the left.

[SoccerHQ]

Plus it will mean Weimann hopefully not starting 30 + games again next season.

[Clampy]

I think so too. He's very inconsistent, but he can beat a man and has pace to stretch sides. He even has the odd goal in him and I think give us more balance than having Gabby on the left.

He deserves another crack at it. I just wished he'd look up more though, he tends to run into blind alley's more often than not, he can be very frustrating to watch.

[SoccerHQ]

I think so too. He's very inconsistent, but he can beat a man and has pace to stretch sides. He even has the odd goal in him and I think give us more balance than having Gabby on the left.

He deserves another crack at it. I just wished he'd look up more though, he tends to run into blind alley's more often than not, he can be very frustrating to watch.

I agree but then Tonev shooting from 50 yards every 5 minutes last season made N'zogbia look a football genius.

[UK Redsox]

I agree but then Tonev shooting from 50 yards every 5 minutes last season made N'zogbia look a football genius.

Zog's head-down runs to the corner or Tonev's Jonny Wilkinson impressions; its a tough call

[Phil from the upper holte]

But why relegate him to number 40 or whatever it was along with all the others? Bit of a hard punishment for getting an injury isn't it?

Do numbers really mean a lot these days anyway? It used to be 1-11 now its 1-900

[SamTheMouse]

If he was actually played in his best position, I think he might impress us all more.

[Gregorys Boy]

Moses is the sort of player that during the MON days when we were trying to take the next step up to becoming a top four club (Sidwell anyone?) would have been a poor signging, however in our current position then I think unlike most of our recent buys I think he would improve us.   He was good at Wigan, and when used as a sub has done the odd job at Chelsea.   He hasn't really been given a chance at Liverpool, and isn't good enough to break into their team anyway.  He should add a few goals to our midfield and has a decent bust of pace.  I would go for this one.

COZ has been poor so far for us, but I have seen enough from him in the past to suggest that he could still be a useful player to have around.