Charles N'Zogbia joins Villa

[Domino- 116]

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[Joker10 946]

Severely discrediting N'Zogbia here.. But seems you've made up your mind quickly. I'll just quote what Sir Bobby said about him once,

N'Zogbia could go to the very top with the right coaching and motivation, and I hope it is with Newcastle. I signed him as a teenager and he was one of the most naturally gifted players of that age I'd ever seen.

he is somewhat talented but the thing is i don't think he has the football intelligence to make it at Chelsea, he makes too many bad choices which lead too many bad end products and that is something we see on a regular basis with Kalou and Malouda. these are the type of footballers i just can't stand.

His character is another concern for me.

Antonio Valencia on the other hand i rate very highly because he has high football intelligence.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

he is somewhat talented but the thing is i don't think he has the football intelligence to make it at Chelsea, he makes too many bad choices which lead too many bad end products and that is something we see on a regular basis with Kalou and Malouda. these are the type of footballers i just can't stand.

His character is another concern for me.

Antonio Valencia on the other hand i rate very highly because he has high football intelligence.

I'll agree with what you've said to an extent.

His decision making is poor and his attitude has cost him a chance to excel in his career early on, however under Martinez, N'Zogbia's become a much more matured player who's actually brilliant on the wings. He's a good set piece taker & more importantly he can cross.

His career can be revived once more, and can be the player Sir Bobby believed he could be. Under Villas-Boas I have no doubts about this. He is not a Kalou-type player, that's for sure.

[Kieran. 6,317]

I like N'Zogbia a lot. He's very underrated. Great at crosses and set pieces.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Villa have agreed a 9.5m fee with Wigan for him.... according to SSN.

[Spike 12,049]

Villa have agreed a 9.5m fee with Wigan for him.... according to SSN.

That is a fairly good deal for Villa. Sell Downing for 27mil and buy an equally good N'Zogbia for 9mil.

[Beast 85]

That is a fairly good deal for Villa. Sell Downing for 27mil and buy an equally good N'Zogbia for 9mil.

Equally good?

N'Zogbia>>>>>>Downing

[Spike 12,049]

Equally good?

N'Zogbia>>>>>>Downing

I was being polite....Fuck Liverpool.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Lol N'zogbia is the better player. But obviously Liverpool want just English players, so they took Downing

[Liquidator 5,176]

Dave Whelan was asking for about £10m for him which is pretty good value although I would not be surprised if he took advantage of the amount of money we have and push the price up for us a bit

He is 25 so I would say that he has probably not peaked as well although his attitude could be a problem (I don't see him as a week in week out starter for us)

[magicrico 175]

i think The Zog is quality....I'd have in in the team any day...20 mil for young and downing, this guy is better than both IMO. You'll never see Young or downing do this to win a match http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcaz_AiqhCk

Edit: Against A Big Team

[SeB 1,281]

What I like about him is that he is decisive in the big games, his game has little waste because the number of opportunities that his team provides will not allow it. So he knows when to do what and when it should not be, contrary to Johnson or Downing who are stereotyped catapults and too bad if an important part of the balls they provide are inexpoitables for their team mates

N'Zogbia has a good response against players stronger and when he can accelerate, he is very good to pass 2 or 3 opponents. When he goes inside, he always obtain something

Despite all his first controls are not extraordinary neither his ability to steer the game, but it's quite logical because it is essentially a winger. His passing is in the standard, I think in a big team it would not be so for at Wigan

[Gianfranco_Z 202]

Why we aren't going for him is really beyond me. Just what we need and a bargain price.

[DavidEU 2,023]

Why we aren't going for him is really beyond me. Just what we need and a bargain price.

The price would be £15-18m if we were to bid, imo.

[manpe 10,861]

I've always felt, whenever we've played a team in which he's in, that he's the main threat. Certainly a sharp and dangerous player, although I've not seen enough games with him to have a strong opinion. I know a few years ago I thought that he would be a good addition to us whenever I saw him playing... But I don't believe he's ever been linked to us, has he? Wishful thinking probably, I can't see it happening.