Dan Robin Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 2 years ago,I began following City because I was fan of Boston United,and I wanted to follow the career of one of my favourite players ,Noble. Then following the Robins (and seeing them in FA Cup against Middlesborough ) I became a real fan of all the team / club ,but when David scores (not many times,but always with important goals) I'm particularly happy So... I'm asking myself why he never plays,and he's not even on the bench? What do you think about it? I know that he's often injured ....and maybe from the point of view of the tactics,it's not simple to find the right place for him,because he's not a playmaker like Lee Johnson,and not even a wing like Sproule,but in the matches that I saw last year ,he seemed to be an important 'weapon' for Bristol City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 2 years ago,I began following City because I was fan of Boston United,and I wanted to follow the career of one of my favourite players ,Noble. Then following the Robins (and seeing them in FA Cup against Middlesborough ) I became a real fan of all the team / club ,but when David scores (not many times,but always with important goals) I'm particularly happy So... I'm asking myself why he never plays,and he's not even on the bench? What do you think about it? I know that he's often injured ....and maybe from the point of vue of the tactics,it's not simple to find the right place for him,because he's not a playmaker like Lee Johnson,and not even a wing like Sproule,but in the matches that I saw last year ,he seemed to be an important 'weapon' for Bristol City. Johnson has made it clear on many occasions that Nobles lack of box to box play (tracking back) means he cannot command a regular place and rightly so, hes also made it pretty clear he has no future here, even though Noble knows this he turns downm moves to other clubs where he'd be virtually guaranteed 1st team football. That speaks volumes about the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Noble seems to be a bit of a waster quite happy to plod along with a reasonably big Champiosnhip outfit and dosnt seem to give a toss weather he plays first team football or not. I was amazed to see that he didnt take the chance to go out on loan. As Bristolian 76 rightly said that speaks volumes of the guy. I'm almost certain he will be out the door come June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 It's a sad waste of talent really because he is an excellent footballer. Unfortunately for him, Gary Johnson demands a very high level of fitness and workrate from his players and David Noble could never quite attain that level it seems (whether or not this is down to his alleged "lifestyle" I wouldn't like to speculate). He's been given plenty of chances but it would seem Gary's finally had enough of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 I know that the balance of the team is important,but I guess he could do well if he enters during the match. As you can imagine,I can't see many games of City here in Italy, but following some 'live scores' with comments on internet and some post-match analysis, I read that in some matches City wasn't able to create dangers in attack, so maybe sometimes a little bit of fantasy could be useful to create more chances... In any case, I hope he will gest some chances,even if the most important thing is that the team goes well... a departure would be a pity,non only for me,but for Bristol City,even if we have many good players. (for Bristolian)In the last sentence..you mean he's proud of being at Bristol City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcbs20 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 i think alot also comes down to fitness he cant last 90mins he will be good for a while then when he tires you don't notice hes on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh red Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 i think alot also comes down to fitness he cant last 90mins he will be good for a while then when he tires you don't notice hes on the pitch missed the play-offs last season then. what minute did he score at Palace away? 92nd 93rd? not worth a starting place more often than not, however more often than not does more in a 20/30 sub spell than others in 60-70mins why he isn't on the bench over 2 right wingers at times is nothing short of crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 2 years ago,I began following City because I was fan of Boston United,and I wanted to follow the career of one of my favourite players ,Noble. Then following the Robins (and seeing them in FA Cup against Middlesborough ) I became a real fan of all the team / club ,but when David scores (not many times,but always with important goals) I'm particularly happy So... I'm asking myself why he never plays,and he's not even on the bench? What do you think about it? I know that he's often injured ....and maybe from the point of view of the tactics,it's not simple to find the right place for him,because he's not a playmaker like Lee Johnson,and not even a wing like Sproule,but in the matches that I saw last year ,he seemed to be an important 'weapon' for Bristol City. Nobes, is that you???!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcbs20 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 missed the play-offs last season then. what minute did he score at Palace away? 92nd 93rd? not worth a starting place more often than not, however more often than not does more in a 20/30 sub spell than others in 60-70mins why he isn't on the bench over 2 right wingers at times is nothing short of crazy did you miss what he said after then he was so tired that he couldn't run any further so he just hit it cracking goal and good memorys if he had good stamina and pace he would be first on the team sheet but he doesn't hence why he doesn't even make the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 so GJ doesnt like Noble not tracking back yet he plays Stern John ? Gotta be more to the story tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barneyredballs Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 so GJ doesnt like Noble not tracking back yet he plays Stern John ? Gotta be more to the story tbh different players completely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 different players completely how ? Both intelligent players Both can change a game when in the mood Both capable of great things why are they different? :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcbs20 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 how ? Both intelligent players Both can change a game when in the mood Both capable of great things why are they different? :s ones a striker the others a midfielder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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