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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. Maestro 08

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    Doesn't bring enough to that position. 3 seasons running it's still 'when he fancies it', 'when he's up for it' etc. By now the guy is the player he's going to be, sporadic moments of quality but languishes in mediocrity far too often.
     
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  2. Hammy89 Gold Member Gold Member

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    I'd say he's more likely to play a better game in Brown or McGregor's position than taking over Christie's.
     
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  3. limezer

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    Hope we don’t sell him in January, still think he has a lot to offer, yes his attitude was poor before but I think Lennon has made a difference this year with him
     
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    I'm really ambivalent with this guy and I dont see him as a first choice. He does have moments of magic but they are too fleeting
     
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    Think he'll start tomorrow and if he does, he simply has to repay Lenny for having faith in him.
     
  6. Mr. Slippyfist

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    We need strength and steel in out midfield.

    If Ntcham plays with his head in the game, he is a force to be reckoned with.
     
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    Don't know how to bold but the second bit is spot on Pad..

    Has to be at it from the beginning though..

    He definitely has the class and strength to dominate tomorrow..

    I'm slightly torn but leaving towards us going to him as make no mistake...they'll try and kick * and bully our midfield trio..

    I'd be tempted to play a diamond with Christie at the tip of it and Forrest with a free role off of Eddy. Or at least Christie left and Forrest right than having Christie right and Forrest left which Idon't like..
     
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    Like the idea of that diamond, with Eddy and Jamesie up front, would be a bit of a curve ball also. Cant afford for they * to over run us in midfield like last time.
     
  9. Mr. Slippyfist

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    When Ntcham's on it he's most certainly a positive for our attack.

    Defensively? Same. Midfielders literally bounce off of him when they try to get up close and personal.
     
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    Aye I agree. His 2 best game's apart from Tynecastle this season or impacts rather have been off the bench against the Huns and Lazio..

    Its true though when he goes in for 50/50's shoulder barging I can't think of many where he's been made to look a *....mostly he's still standing with the ball and some diddy has went 5 feet to the side....can easily see that with Jack or Arfield..

    I think he'll start and I think it'll be the right choice the more I think about it. It's gonna be a battle first half and they try and flood the midfield. As long as we win that and get everything in to Eddy with runners off with the pace of Frimpong, Forrest, Boli, Christie, McGregor....we're laughing. Then Mikey can run the * off him for half hour..
     
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  11. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Agreed.

    If we take the midfield, then we take the game. Simple as that.

    We allow them to rampage forward with space in the wide areas then we are setting ourselves up for a hard one again.

    Let Ntcham go boot * out of that spaghetti-legged * Ariba or whatever the * his name is, let Broony take care of wee wannabe ScrappyDoo Jack, Ajer and Jullien to nullify El Buffoon and play our own game then it's in the bag.

    Really need to come out with a strong mentality though, especially since these vermin only have the backing of about 800 walopers who will be well drowned out by the rousing vocals of the home support!

    See Slippy's been shoutinf his mouth off anaw about needing a "strong" refereeing performance? AHAHAHAHA! If that's the case then the wee troll with the horrific haircut will be sent off within 10 mins. Absolutely despise both these *.

    Posted it in the hun thread, this came up on my facebook the day couldn't help but go have a read: an absolute fantasy piece written as an "opinion" piece by some no-mark in the Daily Record today, Gary Ralston on Morelos.

    Honestly, you should go read it online it's * tremendous......but not in a good way! :56:
     
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    We did bypass the midfield expertly at their dump but they'll be ready for that again. Think we need to get in their faces but impose our game..

    Even though we haven't been in scintillating form style wise...We've still been racking up 15 to 30 chances in game's roughly. I've no doubt we'll create a lot against these on our big pitch being roared on. I'm glad we never smashed St Mirren in a way and got our goals up then because I want us to hit everything tomorrow with aggression. Eddy never got on the scoresheet getting robbed on Thursday and looked * off coming off. I can see him being clinical as * tomorrow..

    We need to bully Clancy and no let these * have him in their pocket. Do what they do at theirs and scream for everything. Slide down their heels when his back is turned do everything Morelos and co get away with..

    Honestly I'm in a positive frame of mind. I'll end up flinging my phone across the carriage if I read his garbage :giggle1:
     
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    The problem is, while he is capable of doing all the things mentioned previously he is also more than capable of coming out and just not being arsed or throwing the toys out if the games not going his way.

    If he does take the huff he likely to do something that will see him red carded because, no bones about it, they will take any opportunity to do so

    A huge gamble if he starts. Saying that, starting mikey is also probably a gamble.
     
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  14. Mr. Slippyfist

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    You'll probably end up getting sectioned for being the weird guy uncontrollably laughing at yer phone after reading this *'s pish mwahahaha!!!!
     
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    I just got up for a pish and sitting by the window. Squeezed past the * by the side of me but as I done that I hung on the the table seat infront and only pulled some lassies hair by accident..

    * mortified she's sitting with her family. Came back from the bogs and apologised for pulling her hair unintentionally half the carriage listening :giggle1:
     
  16. Mr. Slippyfist

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    That's a * crime, I do believe...
     
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    Only come up for the game and that's me on the register....
     
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    Spot on mate. No yet though but as soon as i touchdown in Lanarkshire it's on :60:
     
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    Your not the only one. The guys an imposter and if he plays I'll be very worried. Looks as though he should be good but contributes very little. Not a great tackler, doesn't break up opposition attacks like Broony does, wants too much time on the ball so loses it a lot, passes the ball straight out the park as often as he plays a good pass, doesn't work hard enough or close down enough and doesn't assist or score enough. I'd gladly take our money back. He * me off more than guys like Morgan who you can at least see is trying his heart out even if in the end he's not good enough.
    I'll just ready myself now for the incoming.
    Having said all that I'd gladly have this post thrown back in my face come 2.30 on Sunday.
     
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