Loopzilla 1 Posted January 2, 2012 Looks class, we could have a real player on our hands judging from what I saw today, very composed and confident on the ball. Don''t forget this is a young lad just back from injury with very little gametime with hid new club behind him. Very impressed so far! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted January 2, 2012 AyalaMeester paella ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 240 Posted January 2, 2012 Thought him and Zak played well today. Ayala looked composed and confident - Zak seemed to get his head on everything. Looks like it could be a good partnership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loopzilla 1 Posted January 2, 2012 Apologies for starting another thread on Ayala, I''ve only just found the other thread! Glad to see I''m not alone in my views though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barclay Kid 0 Posted January 2, 2012 Was very impressed with him on Saturday and he put in another good performance today! If he can be this consistent then he will a top player for us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,408 Posted January 2, 2012 See Pacheco''s tweet - does he have a reputation for bookings?dani37pachecoDaniel Pacheco Amazing result for Norwich !!!! Ayala played ( he got a yellow card, as usual haha ). So happy for both things !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 557 Posted January 2, 2012 [quote user="shefcanary"]See Pacheco''s tweet - does he have a reputation for bookings?dani37pachecoDaniel Pacheco Amazing result for Norwich !!!! Ayala played ( he got a yellow card, as usual haha ). So happy for both things !! [/quote] We really made an impression on Pacheco didn''t we. Great to see he follows us so closely still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyc24_uk 59 Posted January 2, 2012 Wouldn''t be entirely surprised to see Pacheco back in the summer - he''s currently been loaned by Liverpool to Atletico Madrid, who have in turn loaned him out again (didn''t know that was even possible!) to Rayo Vallecano... but he''s only made a handful of appearances for them. Hard to imagine he''d turn us down if Lambert were to come knocking...He clearly still cares about the club and his friendship with Ayala won''t hurt either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencer 1970 207 Posted January 2, 2012 agreed. I thought DA was potential MOM today but can we judge him on 2 games when both times the opposition has played 1 up front?just a thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norwich or die tryin! 0 Posted January 2, 2012 Looked excellent again today for us. Lets hope the lad can stay fit because he could be a big big player for us. Great find by Lambert and Culverhouse at under 1 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted January 2, 2012 [quote user="NWC"]Thought him and Zak played well today. Ayala looked composed and confident - Zak seemed to get his head on everything. Looks like it could be a good partnership.[/quote]Zak had a great game, as you say got his head to everything, and from where I was sitting, behind the goal at the other end, put in a header to deflect a shot that was heading for a goal in the second half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 0 Posted January 2, 2012 He looked composed and passed well - I think it gave Whitbread more confidence too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shyster 0 Posted January 2, 2012 Looks a very solid defender indeed and has done remarkably well since coming back from a scrotum injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryangunnshairline 0 Posted January 2, 2012 Was thinking the same. Very composed. Strong aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Truth-Seeker 0 Posted January 3, 2012 Was Ayala not criticised by a large number of people on here after the MK Dons game? I thought Barnett/Whitbread/Martin were all supposed to be better centre backs than Ayala? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 0 Posted January 3, 2012 The whole team was panned against MK dons. Ayala was dropped in it there really. Not to forget that MKdons came and did us good and proper - credit to them, really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 0 Posted January 3, 2012 [quote user="Truth-Seeker"]Was Ayala not criticised by a large number of people on here after the MK Dons game? I thought Barnett/Whitbread/Martin were all supposed to be better centre backs than Ayala?[/quote]A lot of people were critical of him, mainly due to that shocking pass that led to a goal, though he was the only NCFC player to make a tackle during that game and that got him injured!! Presumably you were on here defending his honour, pleading for time and saying that you recognised his potential? In fairness I''ve been massively impressed by him, very composed and plays with his head up. Lambert continues to pull rabbits from hats in terms of team selection, Ayala and Lappin being two cases in the last couple of games, long may he continue to do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shuck 183 Posted January 3, 2012 The last time we bought a centre back from relative obscurity at Liverpool, it was Dave Watson.If Ayala can be as good as he was for us, well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted January 3, 2012 Another good find by Lambert & Co.Settled down and played well against Fulham. How on earth did one of the local papers only give him 5 v Fulham (while giving every other city player 6 or more)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Truth-Seeker 0 Posted January 4, 2012 Maybe said local publication have not been given permission by the Godfather to bless Ayala with a high rating yet? Could it be that the Godfather and his henchmen need to deem Ayala deserving of their praise first? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beauseant 0 Posted January 4, 2012 [quote user="Old Shuck"]The last time we bought a centre back from relative obscurity at Liverpool, it was Dave Watson.If Ayala can be as good as he was for us, well...[/quote] I''m with you on that one! Ayala looks very classy and was particularly impressive at QPR. He''s got decent pace, a good touch and is very cool. It''s very early days but he could well develop into something special and seems to fit the City mould of footballing centre backs exemplified by Zak Whitbread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Block Y Seat 176 80 Posted January 4, 2012 A song for Ayala (from my rugby days)My sister BelindaShe pi**ed out the windowRight into my brand new sombreroAye Aye Aye Aye AyeThere''s only one Dany AyalaH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastic Scouser 0 Posted January 4, 2012 Having a little knowledge of him from his Liverpool days, he always looked a decent prospect for the future. One of his earliest outings for the first team was in a European game vs Fiorentina when Liverpool fielded almost a youth team and he coped admirably with the pace of the game.I think (and hope) that time may show Ayala to be a very sound investment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted January 4, 2012 [quote user="Plastic Scouser"]Having a little knowledge of him from his Liverpool days, he always looked a decent prospect for the future. One of his earliest outings for the first team was in a European game vs Fiorentina when Liverpool fielded almost a youth team and he coped admirably with the pace of the game.I think (and hope) that time may show Ayala to be a very sound investment...[/quote]A Liverpool fan I know says he''ll be a great signing...and based on saturday''s performance...I think it''s true. Composed defending, good passing and understanding with Whitbread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Canary 118 Posted January 4, 2012 Lambert and his team get very little wrong. This lad is the only one i can ever remember at Norwich being given a 4 year deal so they are confident he has massive potential Share this post Link to post Share on other sites