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Thread: Niels Nkounkou

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    Niels Nkounkou

    What he produced for two of our goals yesterday really needs to be spoken about, that's all i'm saying. Wow!

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    I did in my blog piece - besides the runs he made, he produced two superb passes for each goal as well.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Surprised it hasn't been mentioned more. That was beauty.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by Tuerto View Post
    Surprised it hasn't been mentioned more. That was beauty.
    He still made his defensive errors at times, but it’s easy to slip into a frame of mind where you just look at the negatives. In saying that, it was impossible to ignore the positives yesterday - people used to rave about Drameh when he went tearing down the wing and sometimes it produced a goal, but I’d say that was better yesterday.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Cracking player going forward.
    As I said yesterday, he's a concern defensively but if you're prepared to ignore that, he's almost un-dropable right now.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    He's getting better.

    His contribution for the goals yesterday was superb.

    He's very good going forward at this level. Defensively not so much.

    I suppose if he had both he'd probably not be here on loan.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    He was excellent going forward.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by Ninja View Post
    Cracking player going forward.
    As I said yesterday, he's a concern defensively but if you're prepared to ignore that, he's almost un-dropable right now.
    He's an attacking player, that's how he defends If he could defend, then we would have something on our hands.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Play him at 10

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    When Jamilu Collins was announced that he’s out for the season I did fear the worst but whoever was responsible for highlighting Nkounkou’s availability needs a pay rise
    What a gem of a player who has slotted into the side like he’s always belonged
    He’s class and another attacking option which other teams will fear 😊🤩👍

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by delmbox View Post
    Play him at 10
    He's getting better and better

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    He was excellent yesterday, how work for two of the goals was top quality. Thought she should have stopped the cross for their goal and he’s a bit rash into the slide tackle but I think as manager Hudson has to weigh up what he offers in attack compared to his issues defending and I guess that’s why he’s starting.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by Trigger View Post
    He's getting better.

    His contribution for the goals yesterday was superb.

    He's very good going forward at this level. Defensively not so much.

    I suppose if he had both he'd probably not be here on loan.
    So true

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    About time up to now I thought he was a weak link , and opposition teams were targeting his petulance and weaker defensive abilities..

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Hes exciting going forward, remember that chance he had against Preston on his debut? I'd say his contributions going forward are worth his deficiencies at the back. As his career progresses he'll definitely be moved further up the pitch

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Couldn't we start with Bagan at left back, Nkounkou on one wing and O'Dowda on the other, rather than have Ojo or Philegene?

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
    Couldn't we start with Bagan at left back, Nkounkou on one wing and O'Dowda on the other, rather than have Ojo or Philegene?
    I see him as a more central player rather than a wide man. He caused havoc yesterday bursting through the centre circle.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by splott parker View Post
    I see him as a more central player rather than a wide man. He caused havoc yesterday bursting through the centre circle.
    You could say maybe we should

    play him at 10

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by splott parker View Post
    I see him as a more central player rather than a wide man. He caused havoc yesterday bursting through the centre circle.
    Yeah, but that was from a deep position. He is probably one of those players who likes the pitch and play in front of him.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by delmbox View Post
    You could say maybe we should

    play him at 10
    nobody's saying that

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    The part he played in Ojo's goal was sublime!!
    I'm in the camp of playing him further forward.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by Rjk View Post
    nobody's saying that
    I’ve said it 3 times

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by Wash DC Blue View Post
    The part he played in Ojo's goal was sublime!!
    I'm in the camp of playing him further forward.
    Would we have any say in this or are Everton calling the shots?

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
    Would we have any say in this or are Everton calling the shots?
    I was actually thinking that after I posted.
    Particularly him playing at Bagans expense.

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    Re: Niels Nkounkou

    Quote Originally Posted by Wash DC Blue View Post
    The part he played in Ojo's goal was sublime!!
    I'm in the camp of playing him further forward.
    It’s much easier to play like he does in attacking sense from further back, than when he’s already up there. He’s also got the whole pitch in front of him. Not saying it can’t be done, but it’s not as straightforward as it sounds.

    Also, we basically are playing with 3 wingers if he plays. I’d keep him where he is, and you just have to accept he’s going to be a bit suspect defensively. He gets caught running or pressing on too high an angle, I don’t think it is a massive job to train that out of him. He also just doesn’t need to dive in as he’s quicker than most wingers. He’s really not far off being a fantastic left back. He might be a fantastic winger but I’d say that’s more of a gamble and we’d lose so much, especially with Collins out for the season.

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