Robbored Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Anyone esle think that Noble was excellant today? I thought he bossed midfield and always looked in control.His quick feet created lots of space and he made the most of it.Some of his passing today was sublime.He was City's best player at the rugby ground on Tuesday night as well.On todays form you could almost compare him to Tinnion as his best.All thats missing is his long passing ability.Although Betsy and Keogh both had a good games I thought Noble was far more impressive.Maybe the period that he was out of the team has inspired him to his best form - and if that is so you have to say well done to Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I agree and he stayed out on the pitch until last and made a point of clapping every stand. He looked so pleased with himself and really deserves his place in the team at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 It should of been out of him and Betsy for MOTM, Betsy faded towards the end so Noble would have been my MOTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest red dan Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 noble best player on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 no way. Kevin Betsy was by far and away todays Man of the Match. Though i will agree Noble and also Basso had a brilliant game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longacre_red Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 no way. Kevin Betsy was by far and away todays Man of the Match. Though i will agree Noble and also Basso had a brilliant gameBasso?! he was ok, nothing special because he didn't have anything to do!Shame his kicking was poor at times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Anyone esle think that Noble was excellant today? I thought he bossed midfield and always looked in control.His quick feet created lots of space and he made the most of it.Some of his passing today was sublime.He was City's best player at the rugby ground on Tuesday night as well.On todays form you could almost compare him to Tinnion as his best.All thats missing is his long passing ability.Although Betsy and Keogh both had a good games I thought Noble was far more impressive.Maybe the period that he was out of the team has inspired him to his best form - and if that is so you have to say well done to Johnson.agree.Noble had a great game, sometimes you wonder if the other players are on his wavelength though.(one incident saw him pointing to the gap where he wanted to play it into and Skuse just stood gawping at him!)I thought he was distributing the ball very well and it kind of made Johnson Jr redundant. I thought he should have brought on Fontaine and pushed Keogh in MF but by going 442 we lost shape and pattern and made life difficult.Mind you Noble should have just slotted that attempt rather than square it to Wilson.anyhow 3 points, well done lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 City fans in shock "Agreeing with eachother" contraversy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 City fans in shock "Agreeing with eachother" contraversy!!! no we're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 City fans in shock "Agreeing with eachother" contraversy!!! Unusual, I know but theres not much to disagree with on this thread.(tell yer Mum not to phone you when yer at footie!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 (tell yer Mum not to phone you when yer at footie!)She was asking if she could flog her Take That ticket on ebay for 3 grand (which is what some of them are going for)I threatened her with a really nasty old peoples home and she changed her mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 If only the lad could shoot and had more pace he would excel at a higher level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Noble was quality definately, looked assured on the ball, the player that Lee Johnson would be if he didn't try his hollywood passes (which he didn't today!!!) and if he was a bit more muscular. Unfortunate with the offside goal, which was definately offside unfortunately, looked a class playmaker this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunley Legend Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Noble is a class act at this level. I have been saying this for ages and he is going to play a massive part in our run-in. Betsy was good, as was Keogh and the new lad put in a decent shift too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ashtonyate Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I thought the first half City were well on top with good inter play but for all our possession we cant finish team's off and in the end I could not wait for the final whistle.I thought Smith play and tried hard, could be a few of us may have to apologizes to Johnson about him I like to see him with a few games under his belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Noble was a class above........again.He should the first name on the team-sheet - not johnson jnr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tommy doc Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I agree he was good, but, in the last 15 minutes when we were coming under a bit of pressure and giving away possession cheaply, i was looking for mr ball retention, to do a bit of ball retention. In his defence, the change of shape didn't really help him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pitman loves bristol city Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 it was noble when he got the ball he look mint and so did we noble is playing some mint football at the moment and i hope it goes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I agree and he stayed out on the pitch until last and made a point of clapping every stand. He looked so pleased with himself and really deserves his place in the team at the moment.Marie, he was head and shoulders best player...hope Mr J keeps the guy in the team.....Arn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Robin Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Anyone esle think that Noble was excellant today? I thought he bossed midfield and always looked in control.His quick feet created lots of space and he made the most of it.Some of his passing today was sublime.He was City's best player at the rugby ground on Tuesday night as well.On todays form you could almost compare him to Tinnion as his best.All thats missing is his long passing ability.Although Betsy and Keogh both had a good games I thought Noble was far more impressive.Maybe the period that he was out of the team has inspired him to his best form - and if that is so you have to say well done to Johnson.100% agree NOBLE was by far the best player on the park today.quality he looks so at ease with the ball.Thought Wilson had a great game today best in a city shirt.Long may it continue.Smith had a good game lots of running causing all sorts of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Smith had a good game lots of running causing all sorts of problems. :o Red Robin? Is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Robin Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 :o Red Robin? Is that you?yep did well I thought WELL DONE ONCE AGAIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mtg Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I agree he was good, but, in the last 15 minutes when we were coming under a bit of pressure and giving away possession cheaply, i was looking for mr ball retention, to do a bit of ball retention. In his defence, the change of shape didn't really help him.I thought the change of shape didn't help anyone, but wondered if it was more to do with Johnson being replaced. I think Johnson and Noble work well together as they both create space and time for each other. It does make us quite lightweight though. Both have their strengths and weaknesses, if you combined them I think you'd have a fantastic midfielder who would be playing at a higher level. I think the formation with the two of them and skuse works well because skuse is good at moping up but doesn't offer much going forward, though I think this part of his game is greatly improved this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartolona Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I think the change of shape was needed when they pushed 3 up, so we had to switch to a back 4. Agree with Noble being class today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Marie, he was head and shoulders best player...hope Mr J keeps the guy in the team.....ArnWell said, Marie & Arn. Hope GJ is listening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Good shout Robbored, Noble ran the show today. Virtually all of my post match drinking club thought he was easily the best player on the pitch.Quick feet, quick thinking, strong forward runs, creative passing, he fully deserves his current run.Can't agree it was good that Johnson left him out for so long though, most of us thought he should have been on the bench at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 He was excellent today, geat range of passing and showing lots of intelligence. He's not going to lose his place any time soon playing like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CGS RED Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Noble was our best center midfielder at the end of last season, and this forum was constantly praising the trio of Noble, Russell and Skuse. Then we had the highly rated Artus ready to be initiated. Suddenly this well performed equation was tinkered with, we had an LJ in the mix, and IMO a year early. No doubt GJ has Russell headed out of town when his contract finishes at seasons end, 34 next birthday......not in GJ's team. Noble could head up an impressive midfield foursome next season, Noble, LJ, Skuse and Artus who will be 19 in September and overdue to make his mark in the squad. GJ does not get everything right, nor do the fans, nor do the players......." aint nothin queerer than folks " Heard that in NY at a semina, referring to people from Iowa,[ Idiots Out Wandering Around }, bit of joy to share with you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grandad48 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Noble and Betsy should have both had the man of the match award, but I guess Betsys goal shaded it for him.But all in all it was good to Nobes back to his best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyRed Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Anyone esle think that Noble was excellant today? I thought he bossed midfield and always looked in control.His quick feet created lots of space and he made the most of it.Some of his passing today was sublime.He was City's best player at the rugby ground on Tuesday night as well.On todays form you could almost compare him to Tinnion as his best.All thats missing is his long passing ability.Although Betsy and Keogh both had a good games I thought Noble was far more impressive.Maybe the period that he was out of the team has inspired him to his best form - and if that is so you have to say well done to Johnson.Noble was outstanding today and was the architect of all the good things we did. He has deserved his place in all games he's played since his comeback. I did think he tired a little towards the end - it would've been fitting for Johnson to sub him and allow him the solitary ovation he deserved.However, I don't think Johnson should get the credit for that. Johnson obviously left him out because he thought he had other players who were better. I think it is significant that he took off his son (an extremely rare occurence!) because he was being outshone by Noble.Betsy and Smith came a joint 2nd in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I think it is significant that he took off his son (an extremely rare occurence!) because he was being outshone by Noble.I agree that Noble had much more of an impact on the game than LJ however I think if we'd needed a goal it's quite possible that Noble would have come off instead. The one thing missing from Noble's game as a creative midfielder is the killer pass that LJ can supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGPHIL Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I must agree with the fact that it was between Noble and Betsy for MOM. But other players did a job. In my opinion Wilson had probably his best game to date, with him and Betsy running at Northampton there always seemed a threat. It appeared to be a good team performance played at pace. we did however seem to lose our way slightly with about 20mins to go. But more of the same would be helpful. Most important 3 points to keep up the pressure on our rivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 I agree that Noble had much more of an impact on the game than LJ however I think if we'd needed a goal it's quite possible that Noble would have come off instead. The one thing missing from Noble's game as a creative midfielder is the killer pass that LJ can supply.Not sure I agree with that.It was Nobles' surging run and lay-off to Brooker that led to the winning goal and he was making incisive passes all game.The problem was that his team mates weren't always on his wavelength and didn't anticipate the pass.Maybe thats because he's been out of the side untill recently.The same thing happened at the Mem last Tuesday.Johnson Junior is a very clever player but his slick touches don't always come off and when it goes wrong that puts the pressure back on.I reckon he tries to be too clever sometimes rather than play the precentage pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyRed Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Johnson Junior is a very clever player but his slick touches don't always come off and when it goes wrong that puts the pressure back on.I reckon he tries to be too clever sometimes rather than play the precentage pass.Agree with this. My only real criticism of Johnson Junior is that he looks for the killer pass too often, instead of sometimes playing it simple. His clever little flicks and step-overs look great when they come off, but all too often they don't and it frustrates me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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