James Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Not good enough, and has been found out. It showed today that he hates being under any pressure, gives the ball away too much, players are able to run inside and behind him, gets turned easily, can only tackle when tracking back. No coincidence that West ham looked most threatening down their right hand side. Unsettled Cacapa as well, who gave him a real bollocking at one point. Stick him in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Well yeah, but you have to assume he was only back there until Enrique gained match fitness. I'd be shocked if he plays there again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 you're not slating zoggy after that performance are you? give it a rest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 you're not slating zoggy after that performance are you? give it a rest This. I thought he deputised very well once again. Everyone knows he needs to be in midfield though. Allardyce does too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Dont agree with that at all! I thought he did well in LB. Id still use him LM though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Was still an outstanding attacking performance mind, but everything he did well today was what we would want to see from a very good left winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest b0f Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Not good enough, and has been found out. Stupid comment, dont think anyone believes Zog wants to play there. He's an attacking player and always has been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 It showed today that he hates being under any pressure Thought he was little shaky in the first half but that's a bit OTT. Anyway I want him as Left Wing also, could only benefit him and the team more. Plus it would do Milner the world of good to switch to the right... poor display from him today. Would be like a double bonus (tripple even, as Smith wouldnt on the right anymore!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 He made a number of good interceptions, and his positional play was good. Can't argue with 2 assists and a goal either, lay off the lad. But I agree that Enrique looked solid and charlie was more threat up front too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Not good enough, and has been found out. Stupid comment, dont think anyone believes Zog wants to play there. He's an attacking player and always has been. Not a stupid comment at all, it is clear from both derby and West ham that the opposition know his weakness in that position and will act accordingly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Haha James trying to sound football smart. He won us the game today. Enough said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 James as a moderator and contributor to a Newcastle fan forum. Not good enough and has been found out. It showed today that he hates being wrong, posts nonsense way too much etc. pp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Errr...I know it isn't a good point for sticking N'Zog at left back, but i do think Milner's presence at left wing contributes a lot to N'Zog's impressive attacking performance. Once Milner is back to the right, I still expect him to play well, not not as good as now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jamesmartinsmith Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Well yeah, but you have to assume he was only back there until Enrique gained match fitness. I'd be shocked if he plays there again. At Uni I've met two guys from Spain, one supports Villareal and one Real Madrid. They were both stunned when he left for us, he is rated as one of the most promising defenders from Spain and in 2 weeks he will almost certainly be first choice left-back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Haha James trying to sound football smart. He won us the game today. Enough said. Nothing that couldn't have been done in a left wing position. Until we get midfielders of immense attacking ability, playing Zog at left back compromises the team both defensively (because his defensive attributes aren't great) and offensively (because he is being held back by defensive responsibilities) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 What do you expect when he is an attacking midfielder covering at LB? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Haha James trying to sound football smart. He won us the game today. Enough said. Nothing that couldn't have been done in a left wing position. Until we get midfielders of immense attacking ability, playing Zog at left back compromises the team both defensively (because his defensive attributes aren't great) and offensively (because he is being held back by defensive responsibilities) Can't really argue with that blueyes.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Haha James trying to sound football smart. He won us the game today. Enough said. Nothing that couldn't have been done in a left wing position. Until we get midfielders of immense attacking ability, playing Zog at left back compromises the team both defensively (because his defensive attributes aren't great) and offensively (because he is being held back by defensive responsibilities) We all know this, Allardyce knows this. Nothing new here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 What do you expect when he is an attacking midfielder covering at LB? That he isn't allowed to play at left back in the first place. It is not a criticism of the player. All players have weaknesses. Similar stuff could be said of Shearer at left back. I'm just pointing out that we would be much better if he played somewhere else, as I think some on here are overrating his ability as a left back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Nice pointless thread. I like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Wasted at full-back. It took injuries for us to get players in their correct positions. Hopefully from now on we'll see Enrique, Beye, N'Zogbia & Milner down the flanks on a permanent basis now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest optimistic nit Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 i thought he was very good at left back. obviously we need him in a more attacking role, but i thought he was very good defensively, unlike the chucklebrothers part 2 (roz and cacapa) (not saying their shit, they just cant head the ball (either of them)). he was our best defender today even if you discount all his attacking contributions (well, apart from beye). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Haha James trying to sound football smart. He won us the game today. Enough said. Nothing that couldn't have been done in a left wing position. Until we get midfielders of immense attacking ability, playing Zog at left back compromises the team both defensively (because his defensive attributes aren't great) and offensively (because he is being held back by defensive responsibilities) But you're making it out as if we have a few options at left back and Sam has picked N'zogbia. We don't, we have 3. One is injured and the other one is only getting to match fitness and will no doubt start soon. Utter pointless thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 N'Zogbia is playing in the LB position temporary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 N'Zogbia is playing in the LB position temporary. Exactly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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