N'Zogbia

[JUAN PABLO]

I always thought Sunderland would be stupid enough to sign him . Not that stupid.

[Clampy]

Whish is all well and good but we don't know how Kozak or N'Zogbia are doing in training., how they have been in and around the club, i.e. their attitude. decisions look baffling to fans because we don't know what is going on at the club because we don't see it.

But to leave someone out of the squad altogether (I don't think he even featured pre-season did he?) then bringing him back saying he could make a difference does look a bit desperate.

it does. maybe it is and that's where we're at. Or maybe player and manager sat down, had a chat, and one or both decided that the air was cleared and they should get on with it.

Maybe they did, but let's face it, he's hardly pulled up any trees since he's been here. I'm not sure why he thinks we're thinks we're going to see a different player all of a sudden. I hope i'm wrong though.

[eamonn]

Kozak has failed to impress with the U21s, according to reports. Is that not reason enough to keep him excluded? Sounds more likely than some personal vendetta.

[Marlon's Hairy Wood]

Heeeeess baaaacckkk 

Brief but very encouraging performance

[saunders_heroes]

Agreed. Contract up at the end of the season so we may get a tune or two out of him before then. He could be a massive asset to us this season.

[villan from luton]

I thought he did ok tbh when he came on. Not a massive fan but beggars cant be choosers and if Garde can get him playing that is good enough for me

[OCD]

It already looks like Garde is the best manager he's played under since joining us so maybe we'll see the player we thought we were getting.

[Clark W Griswold]

That would be quite something, finally seeing him come good over 4 years after signing. To be fair, I still think it's unlikely, but talent wise he's one of the best in the squad.

[Ormy Droid]

His contract's up at the end of the season, so he's got every reason to try and make a success of the rest of his time here, and hope someone else is willing to keep him on the Premier League gravy train for a few years longer. My guess is he'll probably end up at Everton, and rejoin Martinez, but on less than half the wage he currently 'earns' now, but enough to keep him in garish suits for a good while longer.

[mr underhill]

I read something today that suggested we were about to pay him off, just before Tiny Tim left

[Clampy]

It already looks like Garde is the best manager he's played under since joining us so maybe we'll see the player we thought we were getting.

The only problem with that is we'll probably give a new four year contract and he'll be crap again.

[ChicagoLion]

I dont care if Garde wants to give him a go, the bloke is a total waste of space and money.
One of the worst buys ever.
Get rid ASAP

[chrisw1]

If he helps us stay up he will go with my blessing.  No new contract though.

[Ads]

If he has something to offer and in his spell on Sunday he actually looked useful, then he ought to be considered for inclusion.

I see no point or sense in terminating his contract now.

[tomd2103]

Agreed. Contract up at the end of the season so we may get a tune or two out of him before then. He could be a massive asset to us this season.

I seem to remember Heskey's performance and effort levels increase markedly during the final few months of his contract with us.