slough_rover Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 There were always links to people like Rosickys absence being linked to the club finding out about some drug related incident and to cover it up they stated that he was injured. Bloody smackheads!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderation Lead K-Hod Posted January 4, 2011 Moderation Lead Share Posted January 4, 2011 I've been convinced for some time now that there is more to N'Zonzi's absence than meets the eye. Something doesn't add up. I tend to agree here. Player of the season last season to strange absence if nothing else this season, barely gets a mention in general either. I think there's something amiss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti-Dingle-Brigade Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 At the start of the season I'm sure I remember Sam saying he was acting like a bit of a door handle and getting too big for his boots so he was dropped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelthomas Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Could be something, could be nothing, but as I was walking to the ground N'Zonzi walked past and then started to run into the JW. I'd have thought he wasn't far off coming back into contention, as that list above proves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valois Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 grella, nzonzi and andrews back on the list. grella - groin strain - exp back 15th jan nzonzi - groin strain - exp back 15th jan andrews - groin strain - exp back 15th jan anyone else think all 3 having the exact same injury and return date too much of a coincidence? Add Roberts to that as well,but different injury. the three you listed got injured similar sort of time, its not a coincidence, its just there all going to back for the game on the 15th, hopefully anyway. Nzonzi is a class young player, Arsenal were linked with him last season, wenger has mentioned him has been a great player for the future, not a comment to take lightly. I think getting rovers player of the season, and all the praise he was getting, and been linked to Arsenal went to his head a bit, and maybe wasnt putting in the same effort as last season. Im pretty sure he will be back, and with the right guidance, he can be a class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjwood00 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 without starting a conspiracy this might have something to do with it: http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/football/Argyle-defender-accused-imprisonment/article-3070639-detail/article.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valois Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 without starting a conspiracy this might have something to do with it: http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/football/Argyle-defender-accused-imprisonment/article-3070639-detail/article.html Mate you definitely might of uncovered something there. Just did a bit of research, they were both at french football club Amiens for the 2006-2007 season, so clearly they would have known each other. The thing to remember here is though, only one person was charged, which suggests N'Zonzi has done no wrong in regards to legal matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada2020 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sounds a little grim......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slough_rover Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 N'zonzi if this is true you are a numpty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom Tom Posted January 6, 2011 Backroom Share Posted January 6, 2011 Think we'd be best keeping rumours like that off the site in these times, the last thing we want is the site taking down for legal stuff (I don't know about these things I just know Glenn was preaching about being carefl recently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_the_beast Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 without starting a conspiracy this might have something to do with it: http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/football/Argyle-defender-accused-imprisonment/article-3070639-detail/article.html Quite the first post you made there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 We'll, it's out there now, so pulling a David Copperfield on the thread would make it look like we knew something and were trying to cover it up. So, HUGE disclaimer on this. There is no evidence to point to Nzonzi's (or an other Rover player) involvement at this time (as Valois points out, the fact only one person was charged, implies no wrong doing by the flat owner), so NOBODY imply there is. Tread VERY VERY CAREFULLY on this one. Think we'd be best keeping rumours like that off the site in these times, the last thing we want is the site taking down for legal stuff (I don't know about these things I just know Glenn was preaching about being carefl recently) I'm glad somebody is listening to my pleas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjwood00 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yesd, i realise that was a strange first post, apologies for announcing my arrival in that way. Normally just have time to watch from afar but someone forwarded me that link and I thought it might be something bubbling away under the surface. No inference whatseoever that he has done anything wrong other than choose his friends in a way his mother wouldn't like. Will try and input with more positivity in future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoversSG Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yesd, i realise that was a strange first post, apologies for announcing my arrival in that way. Normally just have time to watch from afar but someone forwarded me that link and I thought it might be something bubbling away under the surface. No inference whatseoever that he has done anything wrong other than choose his friends in a way his mother wouldn't like. Will try and input with more positivity in future! In any case, good "detective" work there spotting that news. Not passing judgement (or any innuendos) but i'm sure any of us will also be affected mentally if a friend used our property for illegal activities. So it could well be a case of the manager giving him a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigrover Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 In any case, good "detective" work there spotting that news. Not passing judgement (or any innuendos) but i'm sure any of us will also be affected mentally if a friend used our property for illegal activities. So it could well be a case of the manager giving him a break. in such a scenario, person owning property would also be to and from court during case/trial as a witness, and their usual daily routine/employment would be affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazrakats Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Second season syndrome def hit N'zonzi hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valois Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Second season syndrome def hit N'zonzi hard. I think the success of last season, and been labeled the next Viera, been linked with Arsenal, went to his head a bit, didnt think he needed to work as hard, got complacent, and then got injured. I was in Sydney when Rovers were there for the pre season tour, and he was the stand out player for Rovers, went with a couple of lads who are clued up on football, one in fact is a scout, they had never seen Rovers play, however both picked out Nzonzi as a class act. Did the simple things well, broke down play, passed well, looked strong, was good in the air, decent pace. He will be back, and hopefully will be a key player for Rovers for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasta Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Credit to Nzonzi. Poor earlier in the season but I thought he played well in the 0-0 draw at Arsenal (before the harsh sending off) and again yesterday. Doesn't do anything spectacular but shores up the midfield better than anyone else we have. Will be a big player for the remaining 3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffbear Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Interesting stats from the Man City Game comparing Nzonzi and J.Jones http://www.adifferentleague.co.uk/p6_1_7471_club-focus-–-blackburn-rovers-–-priceless-victory-over-bolton-highlights-olssons-importance.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Interesting stats from the Man City Game comparing Nzonzi and J.Jones http://www.adifferentleague.co.uk/p6_1_7471_club-focus-–-blackburn-rovers-–-priceless-victory-over-bolton-highlights-olssons-importance.html that is impressive, although some how Jones tackles and passes seem to be more impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Impressive and surprising cause it didnt sound like the match I was watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada2020 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Wonder where they got those stats from, for N'Zonzi was rubbish on Saturday with the only passes he attempted being backwards ones. I do like N'Zonzi, but I feel he is slowly feeling his way back after a lengthy lay off. Jones was head and shoulders above him and the stats need to revisited again if they claim he only made 10 successfull passes, very dubious........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I have never thought passing was one of his major strengths has little creative elements to his game and can only seem to pass sideways/backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I have never thought his passing was one of his major strengths – has little creative elements to his game and can only seem to pass sideways/backwards. Like Batty that why I liked McKinlay because he could tackle and pass forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeChuck Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 As long as he breaks up opposition play and retains possession then he's doing a good job. Makelele was one of the best midfielders in Europe by doing just that. Maybe he'll become more adventurous with his passing as he matures, but for now there is nothing wrong with sideways/backwards passing if it keeps us on the ball. I do find it odd that he gets criticised for this. Most people seemed to dislike Allardyce's direct style - isn't N'Zonzi's style of passing in complete contrast to that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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