StanBalaban Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 22 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: Nakamba is beginning to look like Mr. Reliable. He's starting to look like a first eleven regular. Indeed, and some competition in that role for him will also help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Think part of the objective is to have competition at every position. If this happens, we will be set at the #6 and will have a real crowd at #8 with McGinn, Luiz, Sanson (and even Ramsey). Have to assume one of them will be moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 40 minutes ago, burchy said: If he signs I’ll cheer him on but personally hoping this is a smokescreen for Tchouameni or Anguissa as stats wise they’re both superior players. If any of the DM links are true at least the powers that be at Villa are on the same wavelength as us lot I am a big fan of Anguissa, given we won't be able to get Bissouma as Brighton can't lose their two best players in same window without risking relegation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 37 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: One stray pass yesterday from Naka, I was counting. I though he was the best player on the pitch and his distribution has improved dramatically from last year. In Naka we trust Competition. If we have two players who perform similar roles in the team we can let them compete for it. Especially if the goal is to have European football. This club needs to have 22 players and 5 under 23 academy graduates competing for the 11 starting spots 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, hippo said: Agreed I was never a Nakamba fan. But back end of last season and in pre season he looks a totally different player to the one that arrived a couple of years back. I like him and there’s definitely a place in the squad for him but the problem with Nakamba is he never loses the ball because he makes slow, predictable, backwards passes with no zip. He also does not carry the ball forward. It results in us being so predictable and easy to play against. If we are to play successfully through the thirds then you need progressive passers and carriers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, M_Afro said: I like him and there’s definitely a place in the squad for him but the problem with Nakamba is he never loses the ball because he makes slow, predictable, backwards passes with no zip. He also does not carry the ball forward. It results in us being so predictable and easy to play against. If we are to play successfully through the thirds then you need progressive passers and carriers. He did both of those yesterday, I almost fainted Edited August 9, 2021 by Follyfoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Just now, Follyfoot said: He did both of those yesterday He didn’t really. Our play was completely pedestrian until Ramsey came on. He added real zip to the centre of the park (although at this stage Nakamba is still the better all round player). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 This guy seems to be like a cross between Nakamba and Luiz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: For whatever reason Smith doesn't seem to rate him and wouldn't be surprised if we sold this month. Nakamba doesn't do enough in 2 man double pivot. He is a ball winner and that's it. He can't break the press, drive the ball forward, or make line splitting passes. Smith tends not to favor specialist, so I can see why Nakamba isn't always his first choice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, M_Afro said: I like him and there’s definitely a place in the squad for him but the problem with Nakamba is he never loses the ball because he makes slow, predictable, backwards passes with no zip. He also does not carry the ball forward. It results in us being so predictable and easy to play against. If we are to play successfully through the thirds then you need progressive passers and carriers. He was something a a Westwood player, but to be fair, he has been playing forward more to pick out players between the lines. Did that yesterday on a few occasions. He is improving, that’s what we have coaches for, not sure he has reached his ceiling just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, Rightdm00 said: Nakamba doesn't do enough in 2 man double pivot. He is a ball winner and that's it. He can't break the press, drive the ball forward, or make line splitting passes. Smith tends not to favor specialist, so I can see why Nakamba isn't always his first choice. Did you watch the game yesterday, that sounds very much like early last year, think he has improved considerably and is now picking spaces better, playing forward better and looks more accomplished for it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 23 minutes ago, CVByrne said: I am a big fan of Anguissa, given we won't be able to get Bissouma as Brighton can't lose their two best players in same window without risking relegation. Ironically White wasn’t one of their best players and they aren’t going to miss him so £50 million literally was a no brainer offer to accept. White is very good but probably a £25million signing really. Bissouma would be an incredible signing, I’ve no idea about Anguissa though? Similar player? Doucore… I’d back it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 24 minutes ago, M_Afro said: I like him and there’s definitely a place in the squad for him but the problem with Nakamba is he never loses the ball because he makes slow, predictable, backwards passes with no zip. He also does not carry the ball forward. It results in us being so predictable and easy to play against. If we are to play successfully through the thirds then you need progressive passers and carriers. Watch the Pape Sarr youtube video. - does exactly what you describe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Is this guy coming or have i missed something that warrants a new thread with 5 pages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 26 minutes ago, El-Reacho said: This guy seems to be like a cross between Nakamba and Luiz. Isn't that basically what we need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 i still have high hopes for Marv and think he has looked great at the end of last season and pre season. I have a wee feeling that we may see a different dimension to a few of our players now that ole biscuit shins isnt the only attacking outlet for the midfield and defence. It is pretty clear that over the last few years the instructions have largely been "get the ball to Jack" . Now we will hopefully have a more fluid 3 or 4 upfront giving more options and creating space all over the pitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 29 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: Ironically White wasn’t one of their best players and they aren’t going to miss him so £50 million literally was a no brainer offer to accept. White is very good but probably a £25million signing really. Bissouma would be an incredible signing, I’ve no idea about Anguissa though? Similar player? Doucore… I’d back it. The "English Tax" all over that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I was wondering what he brings that Nakamba doesn't, but then I realized that Nakamba is 27 already, Doucoure 21, so I guess it makes sense to bring him in and try to develop him. I would have preferred an established CM, this a bit of a gamble, but at the price quted why not take a gamble if we are not prepared to pay big for JWP or Berge or someone similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Can we have double pivot bingo in any central midfield discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Just now, Keener window-cleaner said: I was wondering what he brings that Nakamba doesn't, but then I realized that Nakamba is 27 already, Doucoure 21, so I guess it makes sense to bring him in and try to develop him. I would have preferred an established CM, this a bit of a gamble, but at the price quted why not take a gamble if we are not prepared to pay big for JWP or Berge or someone similar. I was impressed by Berge for Sheffield United against Birmingham City. He looks too good for that league, I’d take him for the right price 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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