Zatman Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Davkaus said: It's amazing how differently people see the game, I'd happily never see him play for us again Miles better than McGinn though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 minute ago, briny_ear said: Not sure Newcastle’s new owners will be looking to buy up the Nakambas of this world.. They won't have a choice if they are flirting with relegation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted November 1, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Keyblade said: It's so weird. I've never seen a player be good and bad at the same time. Overall I think we're worse when he plays, but at the same time he...had a good game? I don't know how to explain it. Is it his positioning? Teams just breeze through us when he's on the pitch. He just thunders into tackles and is quick, has lots of energy. So when he wins the ball it looks very impressive, and you can't fault his effort. But in possession and positionally he's poor. The drop in quality from Luiz to Nakamba is startling 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 6 hours ago, AV82 said: About sums up his performance. Watching Nakamba intently and then seeing McGinn fly onto the floor outta nowhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) He tries his best, works hard and has a good attitude, but he was scouted when we were in the Championship and brought when we could get our first choice. Three seasons on in the PL, £300M(?) spent, and we still need to rely on him in midfield, that's really bad. He simply isn't good enough. If we want someone just to run and harass we could as well have kept Yacouba Sylla. Edited November 5, 2021 by Keener window-cleaner 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Just now, Keener window-cleaner said: He tries his best, works hard and has a good attitude, but he was scouted when we were in the Championship and brought as cover when we could get our first choice. Three seasons on in the PL, £300M(?) spent, and we still need to rely on him in midfield, that's really bad. He simply isn't good enough. If we want someone just to run and harass we could as well have kept Yacouba Sylla. Yeah it's not his fault. He'd be a useful player in the Championship, and probably a cult hero for his attitude and workrate. But shouldn't be starting games in the Premier League. Having said that, one ball he hit out to Leon Bailey in the second half was absolute class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) I don't think he's good enough to be playing for us and like most footballers I'm sure he wants regular playing time. If we played a 4-3-3 I can see him being used in games where we are unlikely to have much of the ball but for him to be rolled out next to McGinn in a 4-2-3-1 and expect that to work, madness. I can't fault his effort though and while he has improved over the last year he's 28 soon, can't have him blocking a path of a potential youth player IMO. Edited November 5, 2021 by AndyM3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Not. good. enough. Sell. Surely A. Ramsey or Chukwuemeka would offer more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 To be honest I think he's one of the very few to come out of the game with any credit in the bank. Won the ball back several times and wasn't anywhere near as sloppy with it as he can be. It says a lot when nakamba is one of your best players though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Might have been more effective if he had a midfield partner that actually got on the ball with him. Honestly he was the least of our problems. He nips the ball and passes it 5 yards to the nearest player. That's his job. He did it. Not his fault half the more "talented" players couldn't pass wind. I'd start him over McGinn tbh. He has at least some level of composure on the ball and understanding to keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Have a slight feeling Gerrard will like his workrate and effort and will play him weekly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Zatman said: Have a slight feeling Gerrard will like his workrate and effort and will play him weekly Wouldn't be worse than playing McGinn as a DM. Nakamba alongside Luiz I can get on board with until we get better. He's still the best player we have at breaking up opposition moves. It's a shame he is also the best at breaking down our own but with Luiz next to him I think that becomes less of a problem. off topic: McGinn as the ACM. Bailey left. Buendia right. Ramsey is a great player with lots of potential, but not sure where he's best played. Think he's a super sub for any of the midfield 3 depending on what we need from the game. Edited November 16, 2021 by MrBlack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Zatman said: Have a slight feeling Gerrard will like his workrate and effort and will play him weekly If what I've read about how Gerrard sets up his teams, either with one DM or a double pivot, I wouldn't be surprised if it's the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: If what I've read about how Gerrard sets up his teams, either with one DM or a double pivot, I wouldn't be surprised if it's the opposite. maybe I just remember Gerrard the player he always had a Mascherano, Hamann next to him so just imagine he appreciates that type of player. Before somebody mentions it I am well aware they are much better than Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Zatman said: maybe I just remember Gerrard the player he always had a Mascherano, Hamann next to him so just imagine he appreciates that type of player. Before somebody mentions it I am well aware they are much better than Marv Everything I've read suggests he prefers technical players in his midfield, which does not include Marvelous Nakamba 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Big game for Marv today, if he can add some consistency to his game then there might be a place for him in this team under SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubliner Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Never stopped running today. Great to see that never say die attitude on the pitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJay Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 He's great for games like this where we won't have as much of the ball. Excellent today and didn't show up his limitations. Despite not having much of the ball today we were comfortable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Not Premiership quality, and I normally love Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, mykeyb said: Not Premiership quality, and I normally love Marv Agreed he’s Premier League quality, way to good for the Scottish Premiership 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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