Nolan has his critics but I have always been a big fan, so much so that I nominated him as the Player of the Season the year Parker was stupidly given the award. And listening to his post match interview after Tottenham's tonking, you can see exactly why Sam Alliadichi loves him so much. The guy is captain, mentor, player and player manager rolled into one.
Of course, our Kevin knows which side his bread is buttered, so he astutely sings his manager's praises, but it is the way he talks about Morrison and his threat to kick RVT up the backside that is so impressive. This is no ordinary captain, this is a father figure on the field, somebody who marshals the troops, keeps the spirits up, and communicates the manager's wishes in a language the players can understand.
He even got it right with Maiga, acknowledging that the guy was on the bench, but indicating that the next two weeks were crucial because of the opportunity it gave to get Petric fit. Interestingly, Carlton was not mentioned, which may be a clue that we are not quite as desperate as we were a week ago.
So, he may not be the quickest, nor the most mobile, but Nolan promises to be a fixture in the team for a little while yet. And who would back against him finishing the season as our highest goal scorer and on him becoming assistant manager to Alliadichi in a couple of year's time?
whats up h f have you found god or somthing i cant believe it you slag him down every week coyi
ReplyDeleteeek that's awkward... Nolan didn't play for West Ham the season Parker got Hammer of the Year.
ReplyDeleteBest captain for years. Compare him to the gutless upton. Super kev us super.
ReplyDeleteEek I know Ricky, that's why we finished bottom with Scotty charging around like a headless chicken, whilst Newcastle survived with Nolan scoring 12 and assisting 7.
ReplyDeleteJim, check it out, I don't. Others do.
ReplyDeleteOh and Ricky, I said Player of the Year, not Hammer of the Year!
ReplyDeleteok hf it must be the rest of us lol
ReplyDeleteYou voted Nolan, player of the year #bullshiote - shall we add liar to your many crimes on this site?
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the result I thought, my god they've learned how to play football. However, when I watched the highlights I realise it was a freak result that will not be repeated. A scrappy corner provided the first goal and the most ridiculous of ricochets gave the second. Only the third goal was decent, and that was scored by a man who has already benn involved in domestic violence, witness intimidation and homophobia. A true hero for you, eh Scott?
ReplyDelete0027, try following this link:
ReplyDeletehttp://thegamesgonecrazy.blogspot.ro/2011/04/parker-footballer-of-year-absurd.html
You will see that I clearly identify Nolan as my choice for Player of the Year!
kevin in manchester writes..
ReplyDeleteI agree HF. I would go so far as to say he has been the best we have ever had. I was very young when Bobby Moore was at the helm and it's so long ago; it's difficult to assess him by comparison.Bonds was very good too but Nolan is like a cricket captain in his influence on the pitch, which, I guess, is why Sam finds it so hard to drop him.
I can't imagine Captain Kev taking three team mates out on the piss before a crucial cup game Kev. Nor can I imagine him getting arrested for playing look out on a jewellery heist! Great player, great guy, but Bobby was not a man who always led by example!
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