Samir Nasri

[beast]

He played really well today. Shame it was one of the few occasions this season (countable on one hand) were he could actually be arsed. Still I guess he has to show prospective employers that he is worth buying.

So you think everytime a player has an iffy season they should be disgarded?

 

[spacecadet]

Nasri had an excellent game today, as some have said previously he has not shown consistency... However in the lads defence is there anyone apart Zaba that have reached the consistency of last season?

Pretty much spot on.

 

[Phil1]

Some people are obviously easily pleased.

Thought he was distinctly average. I know it's not his fault that he's played out wide but he just goes backwards far too many times for my liking.

I also think he's overweight and maybe the excess timber stops him having the burst that's required.

He was better than usual today but certainly nothing special.

Pretty much my thoughts too.
How he was given man of the match was beyond me
He gets pushed off the ball far too easy, and pussys out tackles all the time.
That was the reason he ended up doing down in the first half, by backing out of a 50/50

Lescott was my motm

Me and a few of the lads around me all commented on him backing out of tackles today - he did it on a few occasions. I appreciate that being a tough tackler isn't part of his game, and its down on the list of reasons why we signed him but still, as the injury he got showed, you're likely to do more harm being half hearted than you would if you you go 100%.
Other than that he had a decent game, did what he he does do best which is keep the ball in tight spots and played some neat football in the right areas. I wouldn't have said a MOM performance but a job well done.

 

[quiet_riot]

Never MOTM.

Average performance from someone who is coasting constantly and is quite frankly, taking the piss.
Shipped out in the summer please.

 

[Pam]

Don't agree. He played very well. And its a crying shame that Barry missed that sitter, because Nasri deserved an assist for a quite brilliant piece of play. Also, why wouldn't he pull out of tackles?! They were never going to score anyway and Nasri wasn't signed to do an NDJ on everyone's arse.. If he had ended up picking up an injury for pulling out of a 50/50 in a harmless part of the pitch and ended up injured and unavailable for the Swamp and Wembley games, then who would have thanked him for that?

Still, moaners gotta' moan it would seem.

 

[Len Rum]

Played well today , but SELL!

 

[mammutly]

That feigned injury today was ridiculous. There was nothing wrong with him. He is a very good player in many ways but his attitude is questionable and when it gets physical he just doesn't step up. Man of the Match decision today was a joke.

 

[Pam]

Played well today , but SELL!

Have to agree. Unfortunately, he's just too inconsistent and isn't a big game player.

 

[Phil1]

Don't agree. He played very well. And its a crying shame that Barry missed that sitter, because Nasri deserved an assist for a quite brilliant piece of play. Also, why wouldn't he pull out of tackles?! They were never going to score anyway and Nasri wasn't signed to do an NDJ on everyone's arse.. If he had ended up picking up an injury for pulling out of a 50/50 in a harmless part of the pitch and ended up injured and unavailable for the Swamp and Wembley games, then who would have thanked him for that?

Still, moaners gotta' moan it would seem.

He did pick up an injury by backing out though - fortunately he managed to continue but it could have been worse. I explained that I didn't expect him to go around trying to be a ball winner and that's not what he brings to the game, but when the ball is there to be won he shouldn't back out.
I rate him and hope he can rediscover the form we know he's capable of, today on the whole he was ok. It's not moaning Pam it's just saying it as I saw at the game. Maybe when I watch it back later I'll see things different, maybe not.

 

[quiet_riot]

That feigned injury today was ridiculous. There was nothing wrong with him. He is a very good player in many ways but his attitude is questionable and when it gets physical he just doesn't step up. Man of the Match decision today was a joke.

This.

From the way he rolled around, hit the ground repeatedly and held his face, you'd think he was seriously injured and had to go off. Instead, he was fine after a bit of spray.

Total wimp.