Sifu Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I can see it happening, what with him being on a free. But like some of yous have said, don't think he'd be happy with being back-up nor being on lower wages. But like I say, I rate Guthrie higher than Reo-Coker so don't want him here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 According to Wikipedia: "Full name: Nigel Shola Andre Reo-Coker" Do we honestly need another one? Sign him up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 With the exception of Cloughie's son, how many Nigels have actually succeeded in football?! Regardless of any footballing ability he may or may not have, I don't want him here as he seems like a pillock. Irrational but I think he believes he should be automatic starter anywhere, wouldn't get in my line up in central midfield ahead of Tiote, Cabaye or even Nolan. Don't even reckon he's miles ahead of Gosling (although far too little time spent watching him too tell). Would be a waste of limited wage resources and doubt he'd take kindly to being a back-up. On the Nigel point I guess that the c*nt de Jong is the daddy - but for the most part I agree it's hard to argue that it's a great football name. Nigel Winterburn, Nigel Worthington, Nigel Quashie..Nigel from Eastenders? Struggling after that point though... not bad considering the Nigel per capita in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 So is this one a goer then? Probs not, end of the day i wouldnt be too gutted if we give reasonable wages as backup to Tiote only when suspended. Not like he will be playing regularly, better value than Smith fwiw(very little) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Again (will keep saying it until Brummie shoots me down), he could also be decent back up for Simpson. I am sure when he randomly got shifted to right back at Villa he surprised everyone with some decent perfomrances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Again (will keep saying it until Brummie shoots me down), he could also be decent back up for Simpson. I am sure when he randomly got shifted to right back at Villa he surprised everyone with some decent perfomrances. I thought he was slated for some of his performances at right back? (I could be completely wrong mind). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodson Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I don't like the title of this thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Again (will keep saying it until Brummie shoots me down), he could also be decent back up for Simpson. I am sure when he randomly got shifted to right back at Villa he surprised everyone with some decent perfomrances. I thought he was slated for some of his performances at right back? (I could be completely wrong mind). Better than Saylor was v Everton i guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Again (will keep saying it until Brummie shoots me down), he could also be decent back up for Simpson. I am sure when he randomly got shifted to right back at Villa he surprised everyone with some decent perfomrances. I thought he was slated for some of his performances at right back? (I could be completely wrong mind). You are more than likely correct tbh. I just get an idea in my head and run with it until someone makes me look like an idiot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Found this on Reo-Coker: The demise of Nigel Reo-Coker. Posted on May 27, 2011 by dclrfootball 0 There was once a time when this Croydon-born, Sierra Leone raised central midfield dynamo was captaining West Ham United into the FA Cup final of 2006 to face the might of Liverpool. Reo-Coker, a former England under-21 captain, was the lynchpin in a midfield containing talents such as Yossi Benayoun and Matthew Etherington, yet Reo-Coker still stood out as the main force in the West Ham side. His inspirational drive, robust tackling and incredible desire to chase down his opposing midfield counterpart placed him on the verge of the England World Cup team to travel to Germany for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Fast forward five years down the line and Reo-Coker finds himself on the free agency pile after just being released from Aston Villa. The Villans paid £8.5 million in the summer of 2007 for the midfielder and in the beginning, the fee seemed worthwhile. Reo-Coker began his career at Villa Park in a sparse central midfield role, fighting for a place alongside Stilyan Petrov and club captain Gareth Barry, and his perseverance was granted by his ability to not only play in the middle of the park, but also at right back or right midfield. After Barry’s departure the summer after Reo-Coker’s arrival, the midfielder took over the captaincy for the 2009 Peace Cup, which Villa subsequently won. This season was the troublesome one for Reo-Coker and the season that sparked his sudden downfall in appearances and recognition. A training ground bust-up just short of a month into the season with then manager Martin O’Neill saw Reo-Coker dropped for the following game against Portsmouth and the fall-out from this argument was a lack of regular playing time for the 27 year old and he fell heavily out of favour with O’Neill at Villa Park. Reo-Coker spent the next two seasons flitting in and out of the first team, but after the departure of O’Neill from Villa Park, the midfielder found his feet again and was given another chance by new manager Gerard Houllier. His performances have been a bright light in a dark season at Villa Park, but his reluctance to accept the new terms laid at his feet by the Aston Villa board have consequently resulted in his release from the Midlands side before the start of this upcoming season. What has happened to Reo-Coker? Despite his mini-revival towards the latter end of this season, Reo-Coker still isn’t at the level he was at whilst at the beginning of his Aston Villa career. When he broke onto the scene at Wimbledon as a fresh faced 18 year old, his performances resulted in captaincy for the Dons and resulted in the move to East London and West Ham in the 2004-05 season, where he was again given the captaincy. Reo-Coker is evidently seen as a natural leader, being captain at all three of his professional clubs to date at some point, and his talent and drive were inescapable at West Ham. It seems that somewhere along the way, Reo-Coker has lost his confidence of such. He is nowhere near at the ability to displace any of the current crop of England midfielders and that’s a free-fall from a player who was bursting down the door of the England set-up at the 2006 World Cup. Maybe a move to another club will re-ignite the career of Reo-Coker, but where could he possibly go to that isn’t a step-down from Aston Villa? The ninth placed finish for the Villans means that surely the 27 year old will move to a top ten Premiership side. The top four will hold no interest in Reo-Coker and with Tottenham and Liverpool eyes firmly fixated on either Charlie Adam or Scott Parker, there will be no move there. Everton and Fulham could be possible choices, but with such a tight wage and transfer budget at Goodison Park and the ability of Leon Osman, Mikel Arteta and Jack Rodwell in the centre of the park, that does not seem a viable option. Fulham could be the move for Reo-Coker. It moves him back down into London and the ambition of current manager Mark Hughes could help Reo-Coker get his footballing brain back into gear and make further impressive strides, if his own beliefs of making the England World Cup 2012 squad are to be realised. It’s time for Reo-Coker to re-discover the mercurial form he held back in the mid-00′s and show that he really is a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League. His form has been average, but for a player of his considerable talent levels, he should be expected to hold down a regular position and be able to stake his own place along some of the top Premier League central midfielders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Again (will keep saying it until Brummie shoots me down), he could also be decent back up for Simpson. I am sure when he randomly got shifted to right back at Villa he surprised everyone with some decent perfomrances. I thought he was slated for some of his performances at right back? (I could be completely wrong mind). You are more than likely correct tbh. I just get an idea in my head and run with it until someone makes me look like an idiot. I don't have a clue really, I'm just guessing! I just seem to remember him having a few stinkers when he played at right back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 There was one TV game where he got absolutely murdered at RB and was either subbed or switched for the second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Let's just all agree it's not a good idea to take anything I say seriously? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 From Mark Douglas on Twitter when I asked him about NRC rumours... Pardew has denied it a few times. I'd be surprised: not a name I've got for tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 From Mark Douglas on Twitter when I asked him about NRC rumours... Pardew has denied it a few times. I'd be surprised: not a name I've got for tomorrow Good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 The demise of NRC - great article title like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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