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Olivier Ntcham

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Norm Peterson, Jul 12, 2017.

Discuss Olivier Ntcham in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. M 67

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    No room for passengers on the way to 10
     
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  2. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Aye like I say Ntcham has more quality than all of them bar McGregor..
     
  3. johnnybhoy777

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    Brilliant footballer but somethings not right for him at the moment, whatever it may be, he might have personal issues for all we know. He's still a young man and wherever he ends up I'm sure a 28 year old Ntcham will be a beast
     
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  4. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    Christie managed to more than replace it last season
     
  5. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Christie was an unexpected bonus last season, love his desire if Ntcham has Christie’s desire he’d be world class..

    So we’re talking about two different things, Ntcham has much more quality than Christie.
     
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  6. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    He has all the ability in the world, but it's absolutely pointless if he doesn't show it.

    You could count on one hand the number of times Ntcham performed to his best ability last season. Probably still have a coupe of fingers spare as well.
     
  7. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    We’re talking about replacing his quality, which Christie more than done last year. Setting up the winner against RB was absolute * quality.

    I don’t disagree about his quality but when it comes to that quality having an effect on the pitch, the qualities already replaced.
     
  8. jamiebhoy67

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    I count two haha
     
  9. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Aye I do get that.. and if he want the move (he obviously does) and we get the right deal, then all well and good.

    However, it’s frustrating because has shown true class at times and will only get better..
     
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    The guy's had an attitude problem for most of his time here!! He's another luxury we can't afford. If we punt him and he's a superstar elsewhere so be it but sadly even though he's got the ability he's never gone be one with us.
     
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  11. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    An in form Ntcham is pure class, just not seen it enough, frustratingly so..
     
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  12. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    I love Christie and his introduction last season gave us an almighty boost but in terms of a pure footballer he’s not on Ntcham’s level.
     
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    And in terms of helping the team and making the most of his ability, Ntcham’s nowhere near Christie.

    It’s why he’s ahead in the pecking order.
     
  14. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    Keeping him will actually do more damage than good. Imagine playing in the same team as a guy that you know can be frighteningly good and he's nonchalantly skelping balls straight out of the park when under no pressure or diving in to 7 or 8 stupid tackles at St Mirren when already on a yellow card. He doesn't give a *. Move him on and get someone in that wants to be here.
     
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    I'd punt him of a good offer came in, there's been games where he looks like he can't be arsed, on his game he's great but he has way too many off days.
     
  16. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    There is no pecking order but I do agree he makes more of what he has. By miles.
     
  17. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    There’s no pecking order? There’s always a pecking order mate
     
  18. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Lenny’s slate will be wiped clean as things stand. Is my point.
     
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    Christie battles for the ball better has better engine if you look at leipzig game can score cracking goals as well hearts semi in league Cup.... People honestly only saying ntcham has better quality because he is French and looks a unit compared to Christie...... Only thing ntcham has done here since he signed was set up the goal against anderlecht and scored winner against rangers

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    People actually need to look at the Scotland team as well.... When Christie was in side with Armstrong and mcgregor we had our best result in a while against Israel

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