Mr. Snrub Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 We're also playing a different brand of football this season which would be less suited to Carroll. We don't have any wide men who just want to whip the ball into the box like Barton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 He'd clearly be an upgrade on Best/Ameobi/Lovenkrands and would walk into our current team, but so would a lot of other players - probably including the guy joining Jan 1st. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 We got a better striker for free ffs. Tbf we've clearly landed on our feet with that one, touch wood. It's a mixed bag with our transfer policy, who knows how good our side would have looked if we'd spent a bit of money rather than going cheap with Obertan. Actually I'm just proving your fucking point here about there being better value aren't I Sewelly, you absolute bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I can't believe it man, he's made me fucking merk myself. I'd still take him back but I have absolutely no conviction in my opinion whatsoever now. Thanks Sewelly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 We got a better striker for free ffs. Tbf we've clearly landed on our feet with that one, touch wood. It's a mixed bag with our transfer policy, who knows how good our side would have looked if we'd spent a bit of money rather than going cheap with Obertan. Actually I'm just proving your fucking point here about there being better value aren't I Sewelly, you absolute bastard. Yeah, clearly we're gonna get some stinkers. Then again I (and the club, apparently) wanted N'Zogbia who cost 3 times as much and he's been about as good as Obertan by all accounts. My main gripe with not spending is leaving us with such a thin squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I can't believe it man, he's made me fucking merk myself. Nah you haven't completely, you make a good point about Obertan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 N'Zogbia's a weird one, it's pretty inexplicable that he hasn't done better. Different circumstances and he might have carried on where he left off at Wigan. He must just be in a huff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 N'Zogbia's a weird one, it's pretty inexplicable that he hasn't done better. Different circumstances and he might have carried on where he left off at Wigan. He must just be in a huff. McLeish is a factor for N'Zogbia underperforming these days really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Brummie said N'Zogbia was the best player on the pitch one week and then dropped the next against Spurs. McLeish is an absolute cretin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Playing him on the wrong flank might be the ultimate reason IMO. N'Zogbia has always been a direct, selfish, one-good-game-in-five type player and he flourished last season because Martinez basically let him cut inside and do what he wanted. I think it might be that he'll never be able to play in different systems and maybe this is why he can't get in the France side. I'd have still loved him back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Been asked a million times, I'm in the yes camp without a doubt. Sorry but i have an image of you as the 'go to guy' for crucial questions now 'Hey, Interpolic what do you think of....' 'well.....' *everybody gathers round* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Been asked a million times, I'm in the yes camp without a doubt. Sorry but i have an image of you as the 'go to guy' for crucial questions now Hit me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I still think Obertan is very capable of doing the job he SHOULD have been brought in to do (and I said this at the time). Happy to have Obertan here but only if Barton stayed or we signed another right winger. I quite like Obertan if I'm honest, just don't think he is ready to be the clear first choice right winger. He's an upgrade on Routledge, very quick, has some good skills/technique but just not and possibly will never be good enough to be relied upon as a first choice player. Very effective off the bench however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I still think Obertan is very capable of doing the job he SHOULD have been brought in to do (and I said this at the time). Happy to have Obertan here but only if Barton stayed or we signed another right winger. I quite like Obertan if I'm honest, just don't think he is ready to be the clear first choice right winger. He's an upgrade on Routledge, very quick, has some good skills/technique but just not and possibly will never be good enough to be relied upon as a first choice player. Very effective off the bench however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 He is like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 He is like. He's not like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Routledge has become massively overrated on here since he left like. Particularly by Ronaldo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Upgrade on Routledge Get a grip, lads. At least Routledge was capable of doing something remotely positive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Routledge has become massively overrated on here since he left like. Particularly by Ronaldo. I liked him while he was here and thought that he should have been given more of a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Upgrade on Routledge Get a grip, lads. At least Routledge was capable of doing something remotely positive. Bit harsh that, we haven't seen Obertan in the championship to compare.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Routledge has become massively overrated on here since he left like. Particularly by Ronaldo. I liked him while he was here and thought that he should have been given more of a chance. He's scored like 1 goal in over 100 top flight games, and that was one that deflected off him. He's coming up for 27 and has done absolutely fuck all in the Premier League. He's had enough chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Upgrade on Routledge Get a grip, lads. At least Routledge was capable of doing something remotely positive. Bit harsh that, we haven't seen Obertan in the championship to compare.. Certainly a fair point. Guess I overlooked that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 He did get an assist though Class pass to Ben Arfa at Everton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Bit harsh that, we haven't seen Obertan in the championship to compare.. Just compare this season then, Routledge has twice the assists in half the games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Agree with Cajun in the sense I'm perfectly happy to have Obertan as a squad player. Really disappointing to see him starting every week though. I'm actually being quite level-headed there for me because I hate him as a player, just think he could be useful here and there away from home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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