David N'Gog Signs

[Jakerbeef]

The problem wasn't Holden being injured, it was who we had to replace him. A much more pertinent stat is the % of games when Holden was injured, where we were able to field both Muamba and Mark Davies in midfield, as opposed to relying on Cohen and Elmander.

Ah yes, I'd forgotten about Elmander being in midfield for a while. My mind must have blanked it out.

I still blame West Ham. If they hadn't rolled over and had their bellies tickled the week before we might have had a different strategy.

[Lennon'sEleven]

Pleased.

That it? You best have more to say than one poxy word on yr podcast lad!

Sorry - good point.

Very pleased.

Doubled yr output already. I like the cut of your jib, kid.

And you tripled yours, it seems.

[boltonboris]

Sturridge probably did play above himself for the months he was with us. Perhaps a concerted effort to put himself in the shop window, or raise his stock at Chelsea.

Sturridge is obviously an excellent player, but I do feel that when he was with us, he had a once in a lifetime purple patch that he'd struggle to match again (in terms of goals per games)

[seanworth]

Sturridge I fully expected to be ace last season, with Ngog I just don't know. Was really treated like an afterthought at Liverpool, something I know Coyle won't do. Looking forward to see how this move pans out. Wow, Bolton with 4 strikers, and no I don't count Blake.

[seanworth]

And Eaves waiting in the recovery room in order to continue his development.

[a1]

the 3 year contract thing bugs me.

if he's good , he'll go for nowt. like elmander and/maybe cahill

in these bosman times if yr spending £4m+ on a player it should be a 4 yearer.

signing "works in progress" to make profit on doesnt work if youre not keeping them here long enough to do it.

if they can make them extend it after the first year , then good, but we never do that. doing that half way thru a four-er would be safer.

its like theyre still frightened of being relegated / going bump .

[aussie_wanderer]

The problem wasn't Holden being injured, it was who we had to replace him. A much more pertinent stat is the % of games when Holden was injured, where we were able to field both Muamba and Mark Davies in midfield, as opposed to relying on Cohen and Elmander.

Ah yes, I'd forgotten about Elmander being in midfield for a while. My mind must have blanked it out.


coz he was shit in midfield, elmander and sturridge upfront would of been great to see

[boltonboris]

the 3 year contract thing bugs me.

if he's good , he'll go for nowt. like elmander and/maybe cahill

in these bosman times if yr spending £4m+ on a player it should be a 4 yearer.

signing "works in progress" to make profit on doesnt work if youre not keeping them here long enough to do it.

if they can make them extend it after the first year , then good, but we never do that. doing that half way thru a four-er would be safer.

its like theyre still frightened of being relegated / going bump .

3 years is pretty much par for the course. If he's electric this year, we'll extend it.

Besides, it may have been part of HIS side of the negotiations

[hisroyalgingerness]

Colours nailed to mast as follows

-----------Jussi----------
Boyata Cahill Wheater Robinson
Reo Coker Holden/Muamba
Tuncay Mark Davies Petrov
-----------Ngog----------

Not a cat in hells chance of seeing that line up though

[BWFC_Insane]

Colours nailed to mast as follows

-----------Jussi----------
Boyata Cahill Wheater Robinson
Reo Coker Holden/Muamba
Tuncay Mark Davies Petrov
-----------Ngog----------

Not a cat in hells chance of seeing that line up though

People keep wanting this 1 up front system, but what is the point of Petrov being in a team if you're not going to get strikers into the box? He gets wide, and he crosses, needs a target or two in there!

[plymouth wanderer]

Colours nailed to mast as follows

-----------Jussi----------
Boyata Cahill Wheater Robinson
Reo Coker Holden/Muamba
Tuncay Mark Davies Petrov
-----------Ngog----------

Not a cat in hells chance of seeing that line up though

People keep wanting this 1 up front system, but what is the point of Petrov being in a team if you're not going to get strikers into the box? He gets wide, and he crosses, needs a target or two in there!

because we want to play like brazil init

[TANGODANCER]

People keep wanting this 1 up front system, but what is the point of Petrov being in a team if you're not going to get strikers into the box? He gets wide, and he crosses, needs a target or two in there!

"Arriving" in the box sometimes works when players are awake.

[BWFC_Insane]

People keep wanting this 1 up front system, but what is the point of Petrov being in a team if you're not going to get strikers into the box? He gets wide, and he crosses, needs a target or two in there!

"Arriving" in the box sometimes works when players are awake.

Do you mean from midfield? I could see that working with Pratley playing a Tim Cahill esque role, he reminds me a bit of Nolan with his runs into the box.

Mark Davies on the other hand...no.

[Athers]

N'Gog probably needs a partner I think, at least at first... So he's probably at the right club!

[Verbal]

People keep wanting this 1 up front system, but what is the point of Petrov being in a team if you're not going to get strikers into the box? He gets wide, and he crosses, needs a target or two in there!

"Arriving" in the box sometimes works when players are awake.

Do you mean from midfield? I could see that working with Pratley playing a Tim Cahill esque role, he reminds me a bit of Nolan with his runs into the box.

Mark Davies on the other hand...no.

Do you mean Mark Davies doesn't arrive in the box? Check the blackpool goal.

[Lofthouse Lower]

One occurrence in three years?

He's not that player

[McMoose]

Hey fellas...

ANOTHER Liverpool fan here (yes we're everywhere). Glad to see David N'gog come to Bolton, I think he will live up to his potential more with you fine fellas then being a bench warmer at Anfield. That and I have a secret soft spot for Bolton and want to see them do well. (Bolton did a North American tour last year and came to Charleston, South Carolina where I managed to see them play, even snagged a photo and autograph with Mr. Coyle)

The first time I saw N'gog play (which may or may not of been his Debut, not sure on that one) it was against ManUre and he managed to bag himself a goal.

Good luck with the season! Hope you embarrass the Mancs

[Lofthouse Lower]

Have you ever been to Liverpool?

[McMoose]

Yes, I am English but living in the states.

[hisroyalgingerness]

Colours nailed to mast as follows

-----------Jussi----------
Boyata Cahill Wheater Robinson
Reo Coker Holden/Muamba
Tuncay Mark Davies Petrov
-----------Ngog----------

Not a cat in hells chance of seeing that line up though

People keep wanting this 1 up front system, but what is the point of Petrov being in a team if you're not going to get strikers into the box? He gets wide, and he crosses, needs a target or two in there!

I don't see how the two are mutually exclusive