David Ngog - Page 3

little dave hedgehog · 17-12-09, 09:44 PM

As odd as this makes me feel (I feel like I'm writing this from another universe) he's probably been a better player for us so far than robbie keane. Robbie keane is every inch a player with more spectacular play in his little toe, but for us he missed a hatful of chances for every one he converted. N'gog has been ruthlessly efficient, but also seems to able to pitch in a goal, but then needs the rest of the team to pick up from there. No indication as yet that he can singlehandedly trounce a team the way nando does, but maybe someday

Mike · 17-12-09, 10:28 PM

Last night was his best performance, personally i thought he was brilliant. The confidence was gleaming through him and it made him played really well. if he keeps improving at this rate, jesus we have a good player on our hands.

Its not just the goals that i like about him, it is the constant improvement when the ball is at his feet, he is getting better and better at holding the ball up and causing problems for the defence.

Chris · 17-12-09, 10:35 PM

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Its not just the goals that i like about him, it is the constant improvement when the ball is at his feet, he is getting better and better at holding the ball up and causing problems for the defence.

Thats the best bit for me, you can see the improvement in him by the week.

He's gradually learning to bash defenders about a bit aswell, he's a completely different player to the one we signed and is still only 20.

He looks a very good finisher and has some lovely skills aswell. I'm sure I read something a few weeks back about him that he wont do interviews because "he hasnt done anything yet" which I thought was great.

Mike · 17-12-09, 10:47 PM

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I'm sure I read something a few weeks back about him that he wont do interviews because "he hasnt done anything yet" which I thought was great.

He done one after the leeds match...

Shaggy · 17-12-09, 10:53 PM

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He done one after the leeds match...

I think the quote was that he was turning down interviews specifically from French publications as they wanted to talk to him about how well he was doing etc. As Chris said, he apparently turned them down as he said he didn't believe he'd done anything of note yet, and to come back when he had.

Chris · 17-12-09, 11:19 PM

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I think the quote was that he was turning down interviews specifically from French publications as they wanted to talk to him about how well he was doing etc. As Chris said, he apparently turned them down as he said he didn't believe he'd done anything of note yet, and to come back when he had.

Yep, that was it. With an attitude like that he'll defo go a long way.

peekay · 18-12-09, 11:56 AM

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I think the quote was that he was turning down interviews specifically from French publications as they wanted to talk to him about how well he was doing etc. As Chris said, he apparently turned them down as he said he didn't believe he'd done anything of note yet, and to come back when he had.

It is in page 1 of this thread

http://www.est1892.co.uk/forums/show...7&postcount=17

Rich · 17-12-09, 10:54 PM

He flicked the bird

Rich · 17-12-09, 11:23 PM

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1163457884

Pablo1981 · 18-12-09, 12:37 PM

Premier League Only 09-10

N'gog - 103 minutes per goal

Torres - 85 minutes per goal

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Exiled_red · 19-12-09, 11:13 AM

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Premier League Only 09-10

N'gog - 103 minutes per goal

Torres - 85 minutes per goal

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They're both fantasic records

Pablo1981 · 18-12-09, 12:43 PM

A few others for reference:

Defoe: 91 mins

Drogba: 101 mins

Rooney: 113 mins

Bent: 151 mins

Van Persie: 137 mins

Mike · 18-12-09, 10:07 PM

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Premier League Only 09-10

N'gog - 103 minutes per goal

Torres - 85 minutes per goal

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Originally Posted by Pablo1981

A few others for reference:

Defoe: 91 mins

Drogba: 101 mins

Rooney: 113 mins

Bent: 151 mins

Van Persie: 137 mins

N'gog averaging more goals per game than Rooney, only two minutes per goal off being as good as Drogba!

Pablo1981 · 18-12-09, 12:45 PM

Oh and one more comedy one:

Berbatov: 225 minutes

squaddie · 19-12-09, 11:56 AM

Im confident he'll grow into a world class footballer.

hamshanks · 19-12-09, 12:00 PM

he's getting better but i still think he'd struggle to get into a league one team consistantly

Pablo1981 · 19-12-09, 12:07 PM

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he's getting better but i still think he'd struggle to get into a league one team consistantly

What!

He'd walk into almost every League One side. The lad is banging them in in the Premier League and for the French Under 21s!

Shaggy · 19-12-09, 12:11 PM

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What!

He'd walk into almost every League One side. The lad is banging them in in the Premier League and for the French Under 21s!

Haha exactly. League One my arse! When we played Leeds he scored a brilliantly-taken goal while the highly-rated Beckford demonstrated why no top side has taken a punt on him. He'd walk into every side in that division and would start for a number of Prem sides. Ridiculous.

Exiled_red · 19-12-09, 12:12 PM

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Haha exactly. League One my arse! When we played Leeds he scored a brilliantly-taken goal while the highly-rated Beckford demonstrated why no top side has taken a punt on him. He'd walk into every side in that division and would start for a number of Prem sides. Ridiculous.

little dave hedgehog · 19-12-09, 12:08 PM

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he's getting better but i still think he'd struggle to get into a league one team consistantly

tosh.

although he isn't normally fantastic to watch (but he's good enough i guess), his goal-scoring speaks for itself. if you can score roughly every other game in the prem, then you are certainly good enough to play there.

and doing better than many of your more famous peers.

Reece · 19-12-09, 12:10 PM

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he's getting better but i still think he'd struggle to get into a league one team consistantly

little dave hedgehog · 19-12-09, 12:11 PM

well, that didn't take long.

squaddie · 19-12-09, 12:15 PM

Words fail.

little dave hedgehog · 19-12-09, 12:16 PM

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Words fail.

well his do, at any rate.

peekay · 20-01-10, 10:35 PM

Lovely little cameo from him today. He looks a totally different player inside the box. He should be played as an impact sub with a strike partner for some time.

BrianF80 · 20-01-10, 10:46 PM

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Lovely little cameo from him today. He looks a totally different player inside the box. He should be played as an impact sub with a strike partner for some time.

He's going to surprise a few people I tell you. When he plays for France U2Xs, he plays in an entirely different way, rather than leading the line he plays more like Anelka, dropping off, linking player, clever 1-2s, working channels, crosses, little dinks into the box etc. All things you see very little of the way we deploy him most of the time and so you might assume he doesn't have to his game. If he bulks up and we find a way to use him in a less restricted role, he'll be fantastic.

Spanishfly · 20-01-10, 11:54 PM

He has some pace, he left Bale for dead who then pulled his shorts!

With Torres as his mentor he'll be a world class player!

Shaggy · 20-01-10, 11:59 PM

Very impressive cameo. Disturbed to see/hear so many Reds writing him off. He's a young lad with potential. Ian St.John can go fuck himself as well. Should be ashamed of himself. No doubt I'll be attacked for having a pop at a legend but that shite can only be detrimental to LFC and I care only about LFC, not Ian St.John.

Spanishfly · 21-01-10, 12:02 AM

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Very impressive cameo. Disturbed to see/hear so many Reds writing him off. He's a young lad with potential. Ian St.John can go fuck himself as well. Should be ashamed of himself. No doubt I'll be attacked for having a pop at a legend but that shite can only be detrimental to LFC and I care only about LFC, not Ian St.John.

I'll back you, a legend he is but our new younger players need support and confidence!

BrianF80 · 21-01-10, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

Very impressive cameo. Disturbed to see/hear so many Reds writing him off. He's a young lad with potential. Ian St.John can go fuck himself as well. Should be ashamed of himself. No doubt I'll be attacked for having a pop at a legend but that shite can only be detrimental to LFC and I care only about LFC, not Ian St.John.

Alas some people can't put a performance in the context of a players development. Against a big team he's going to struggle holding up the ball, it's not because he's crap it's because he's not ready yet. That he's ready to take the battering and get up and get battered again and get up again is a real good sign and I'm sure once he's filled out he'll pay it back with interest.

Shaggy · 21-01-10, 12:11 AM

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I'll back you, a legend he is but our new younger players need support and confidence!

Yep. I used to love St John when I was younger but these days he comes across as a xenophobic, sour old man. As an LFC legend he ought to think about what he says.

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Alas some people can't put a performance in the context of a players development. Against a big team he's going to struggle holding up the ball, it's not because he's crap it's because he's not ready yet. That he's ready to take the battering and get up and get battered again and get up again is a real good sign and I'm sure once he's filled out he'll pay it back with interest.

Craig_H · 21-01-10, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

Very impressive cameo. Disturbed to see/hear so many Reds writing him off. He's a young lad with potential. Ian St.John can go fuck himself as well. Should be ashamed of himself. No doubt I'll be attacked for having a pop at a legend but that shite can only be detrimental to LFC and I care only about LFC, not Ian St.John.

Reece · 21-01-10, 12:13 AM

Aye he's not a Drogba type player who is perfect to lead the line on his own and take/dish out a battering. The point earlier about him being more in the mould of Anelka is a pertinent one. Yet on the whole he has done admirably when asked to play that role. I have high hopes for the lad.

anfieldanfield · 21-01-10, 01:02 AM

Still not sure what to make of this lad. But he does have *something* about him. Certainly one to keep an eye on.

cream · 21-01-10, 09:46 AM

loving the little lollipops.

Armchairkopite · 21-01-10, 01:37 PM

Have to say I wasn't convinced by Ngog at the start of the Season but by jesus this kids got talent. His development this season has been extraordinary imo.

It was funny to hear Grays silence last night when Ngog ripped the Spurs defence a new one down the left. For me it shows there short comings as pundits, a lack of knowledge and an unwillingness to commit themselves to saying something like this kids going to be special. The best he could do after a few minutes of pandering was ' impact player, yes thats what he is an impact player' he said twice just to reassure himself.

Rich · 21-01-10, 01:42 PM

Has the materials to be a cracking player, not their yet by any stretch but his rate of progression is a real positive this season.

Matt · 21-01-10, 01:45 PM

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Has the materials to be a cracking player, not their yet by any stretch but his rate of progression is a real positive this season.

Learned his first touch from Kuyt but he's making real progress.

Vermilion · 21-01-10, 07:38 PM

Loved the way he mugged Bassong in the area, showed skill and determination, pity his shot didn't go in to top it off, but still nice football from the lad.