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If, as we expect, Seyi is on the plane back tonight - would you put him back into the side or is he now 4th in the CM pecking order behind Edwards, Henry & Potter?
Personally he wouldn't get back into my side but we do know from last year that he can be a good player on his day, maybe the reality check will improve his form...
Or even more sinister....has him going off to Africa been part of the reason our form has picked up??
How do other people rate him?
Edgmond Wolf
29-01-2008, 16:46
I treally rated George last year but he needs to get stuck in this year.
I would put Edwards, Henry before him and maybe even Potter
Wolv3nsam
29-01-2008, 16:47
He'd be 3rd choice for me behind Edwards and Henry.
Templeton Peck
29-01-2008, 16:47
He can't defend as well as Henry and he's stopped scoring so he'd be way down the list for me. I was hoping Nigeria would get to the final.
Boss Hogg
29-01-2008, 16:49
Maybe Morgan can put him on his private jet and send him to the South Pole.
He's not bringing anything to the team this season, frankly he needs a kick up the rear end and a spell in the stiffs may be just what he needs.
Wolv3nsam
29-01-2008, 16:50
I think Mick calling him the "best midfielder in the Championship" has got to his head and ego.
Just had a look and he isn't starting tonight for Nigeria. On the other side, Nigeria should easily beat Benin tonight and Ivory coast will probably beat Mali which should be enough to put them through so he may be away for a bit longer.
Oh hang on Berti Vogts manages Nigeria, scrap that last comment!
jonesey85
29-01-2008, 17:01
Without being too harsh on a very nice guy, I think there is a correlation between us stringing two good performances together and George's absence.
His tackling style ( or lack of it) is more often than not a problem. I rate his vision to pick out a killer ball, however there is more to Championship football than this.
Sometimes the bloke looks out of this world, but other times I have found myself wondering whether he is even a footballer or whether we have been had! (See Bothroyd).
Such an unpredictable guy.
Wolv3nsam
29-01-2008, 17:03
He's a good player when he's on form but that's only ever once in twenty games. Edwards is better at getting forward and Henry is more willing to tackle and is an all round better defensive midfielder, even if he can't pass for $$$$.
no change of seyi playing in Cup of nations today. according to BBC, he is suspended.
BlahBlah
29-01-2008, 17:34
Without being too harsh on a very nice guy, I think there is a correlation between us stringing two good performances together and George's absence.
His tackling style ( or lack of it) is more often than not a problem. I rate his vision to pick out a killer ball, however there is more to Championship football than this.
Sometimes the bloke looks out of this world, but other times I have found myself wondering whether he is even a footballer or whether we have been had! (See Bothroyd).
Such an unpredictable guy.
It's surprising that we were losing games and Gibson was due to get his chance in the middle....Seyi goes off, Gibson gets injured...and we win 2 games with neither of them.
OK, we had two new signings for the first game...but Jarvis has been key in both games. Perhaps it is just pace and directness up front?
Big Mack
29-01-2008, 17:36
He is. He got booked in each of the first two games. Think Nigeria need to win by two and hope Ivory Coast beat Mali. So far IC are one up and Nigeria are still 0-0 after half an hour.
No. 7 George Bowen
29-01-2008, 17:49
Without being too harsh on a very nice guy, I think there is a correlation between us stringing two good performances together and George's absence.
His tackling style ( or lack of it) is more often than not a problem. I rate his vision to pick out a killer ball, however there is more to Championship football than this.
Sometimes the bloke looks out of this world, but other times I have found myself wondering whether he is even a footballer or whether we have been had! (See Bothroyd).
Such an unpredictable guy.
Hahahahahaha.
I'm walking out of the office with a smile on my face after that comment.
Hahahahahaha.
Big Mack
29-01-2008, 18:54
Well, they won 2-0 and George stays out there for another few days at least. Play like they have done so far and he could be home after the quarter final.
Toon Wolf
29-01-2008, 22:11
He's a better footballer than Karl Henry, but doesn't do the 'ugly' stuff as well, which is why most fans prefer Henry. I'd still have him ahead of "I can't pass for $$$$" Henry.
PeteWolf
29-01-2008, 22:36
Five games without him and four wins, prior to that and we hadn't won in seven with him playing every game.
Not that I'd put the bad form solely down to him, but no way should he walk back in the team when he comes home.
manc_wolf
29-01-2008, 23:29
hang on - we play him and can't win in 7 matches. he goes to ANC and we start winning?
nigeria play him twice and lose both times - drop him and then win?
hmmm...
Personally i think we could have a very good midfield If Geroge and Edwards can play together..
In order for that to happen though we need at least 1 new centre half though.. George hasnt been as good this season as the team has been defensive since day 1
The Weasel
29-01-2008, 23:55
hang on - we play him and can't win in 7 matches. he goes to ANC and we start winning?
nigeria play him twice and lose both times - drop him and then win?
hmmm...
Fully agree with your sentiment, but to be fair, he was suspended for Nigeria today...
jonesey85
29-01-2008, 23:55
Hahahahahaha.
I'm walking out of the office with a smile on my face after that comment.
Hahahahahaha.
You've never seen him pick out a killer ball? Well in last seasons play offs he basically played the albion on his own and ran the middle for the bulk of the season as a whole too. Named frequently in a lot of independent sources team of the week, I dont see what makes that comment so funny.
You want to try going to some games mate.
Welsh Y'am Y'am
30-01-2008, 00:07
He can't defend as well as Henry and he's stopped scoring so he'd be way down the list for me. I was hoping Nigeria would get to the final.
Exactly. What on earth is the big fairy's job this season except dithering around looking lost all day long?
A wanderer from Bristol
30-01-2008, 00:40
I actually think, although we played well first half tonight, we missed Olofinjana's ability to create space for himself and show some poise and confidence on the ball in the second half. We ended up hoofing the ball forward a lot.
I know he can be infuriating and the game passes him by sometimes, but, on his game (perhaps not often enough) he links up the defence and the attack in a way that we struggled to do second half against Sheff Wed.
I actually think, although we played well first half tonight, we missed Olofinjana's ability to create space for himself and show some poise and confidence on the ball in the second half. We ended up hoofing the ball forward a lot.
I know he can be infuriating and the game passes him by sometimes, but, on his game (perhaps not often enough) he links up the defence and the attack in a way that we struggled to do second half against Sheff Wed.
We struggled second half because they tried to close out the game for a valuable away point. It was the fact that they sat deeper, more than our play that made the second half worse imo.
Bertiewolf
30-01-2008, 08:25
hang on - we play him and can't win in 7 matches. he goes to ANC and we start winning?
nigeria play him twice and lose both times - drop him and then win?
hmmm...
It's a no brainer Manc Wolf!
No. 7 George Bowen
30-01-2008, 10:10
You've never seen him pick out a killer ball? Well in last seasons play offs he basically played the albion on his own and ran the middle for the bulk of the season as a whole too. Named frequently in a lot of independent sources team of the week, I dont see what makes that comment so funny.
You want to try going to some games mate.
Yes, rarely though, but I still feel you were reaching for something positive to say about him but fair enough if are to say something good about him it would be that and maybe he is quite good at arriving in the box.. Still too hot and cold for me.
Now if only Coppell could come in and bid £2m to take our second foreigner to flatter to deceive off our hands. Like Seol I am sure its just hes too good for the championship, thats the problem.
jonesey85
30-01-2008, 18:25
Yes, rarely though, but I still feel you were reaching for something positive to say about him but fair enough if are to say something good about him it would be that and maybe he is quite good at arriving in the box.. Still too hot and cold for me.
Now if only Coppell could come in and bid £2m to take our second foreigner to flatter to deceive off our hands. Like Seol I am sure its just hes too good for the championship, thats the problem.
So basically you've just totally agreed with what I said. This makes me even more confused as to why somebody would run out of their office laughing at a comment that they agree with.
Can I work in your office and smoke pot too with you guys?
Olofinjana starts today for nigeria. on BBCi, or eurosport. Quarter final v ghana (hosts). should be interesting
wolvesman
03-02-2008, 17:33
I think Mick calling him the "best midfielder in the Championship" has got to his head and ego.
In fairness on reading away fan sites they all seem to highlight Oli as a star man for us, on a consistent theme.
I don't know how to rate him now this season, as the team as a whole seems to have lost direction.
fielden05
03-02-2008, 17:46
nigeria winning 1-0 atm. dubious penalty converted by 'the yak'.
fielden05
03-02-2008, 17:48
make that 1-1. some crazy keeping and essien scores!
I'd put Olofinjana back in alongside Edwards. Henry, good player as he is, had a poor game last night. Couldn't find a pass all night and lost midfield battle in 2nd half. Olo def back in when he gets back.
Devonwolf
03-02-2008, 18:34
Third choice now behind Edwards and Henry
nigeria lost 2-1 to ghana. olofinjana is coming back
great news, get henry captain not out....
drc
Professional
03-02-2008, 19:58
nigeria lost 2-1 to ghana. olofinjana is coming back
Great- everything is going to be ok, then.
Dewsburywolf
03-02-2008, 20:08
Olofinjana's coming back ??? Looks like I'm gonna be in trouble with the 3 or 4 Idiots sitting around me in the South Bank who don't agree with me that he's rank.
19th Holer
03-02-2008, 21:28
Just what we need, a non scoring, non tackling, non passing midfielder.
Dewsburywolf
03-02-2008, 21:32
Maybe Super Mick will try him on the Right as cover til Kightly gets fit.
Kenny-11
03-02-2008, 21:35
Maybe Super Mick will try him on the Right as cover til Kightly gets fit.
:D
(I presume you are taking the $$$$)
Dewsburywolf
03-02-2008, 21:37
I am but can't guarantee that "Merlin" won't contemplate the idea.
Kenny-11
03-02-2008, 21:39
I am but can't guarantee that "Merlin" won't contemplate the idea.
Surely he wouldn't play a defensive midfielder on the right hand side of the midfield....................(for a 4th time)
Dewsburywolf
03-02-2008, 21:42
Wouldn't put it past him. Potter, Gibson, Henry???? Elliott's not a Defensive Midfielder is he?
Kenny-11
03-02-2008, 21:43
Potter, Gibson, Henry????
George would be the 4th if he did.........
PeteWolf
03-02-2008, 21:50
Elliott's not a Defensive Midfielder is he?
He can be. Believe in the Mick.
Dewsburywolf
03-02-2008, 21:52
Sorry my mistake. Starting to lose Concentration. Are we the only ones on this Thread?
19th Holer
03-02-2008, 21:55
Don't even joke about it.....
Kenny-11
03-02-2008, 21:56
Don't even joke about it.....
You know it can happen
Dewsburywolf
03-02-2008, 22:01
Ikeme on the Right??? Cos Merlin's heard about us Wolves fans moaning about him not using Academy Graduates.
19th Holer
03-02-2008, 22:09
You know it can happen
The more you think about it.....
Stoke, big strong team etc.
Oh dear dear dear
ice cream head
03-02-2008, 22:39
Great news.
Come on everyone, (to the chorus of "I can't take my eyes off you")....
after me...
Oloooofinjana na na, na na, na na
Olofinjana na na, na na, na na
Olofinjana na, na na na na naaaaaaaa
OLOFIN JANA
NA NA NA NA NA NA
OLOFINJANA
NA NA NA NA NA NA
OLOFINJANA NA NA NA NA NA NA
