Norwich City vs QPR (home) Wednesday 16th August.

[morty]

Good chance to set the record straight, and quickly. A few decisions to be made perhaps, Hoolahan in for Naismith may be one, but by all accounts Naisy had a decent game Saturday. Overall we need to be a bit more streetwise and move the ball quicker and more directly. Oh and start Oliviera.

 

[GJP]

Good chance to set the record straight, and quickly. A few decisions to be made perhaps, Hoolahan in for Naismith may be one, but by all accounts Naisy had a decent game Saturday. Overall we need to be a bit more streetwise and move the ball quicker and more directly. Oh and start Oliviera.

The thing is though that Naisy was decent but no more than that. He doesn't have the trickery/technical ability/creativity of the likes of Hoolahan, Pritchard or Maddison. Nor does he offer a threat in behind.

I see people saying that he was doing a good job of organising but actually what good did that do us against Sunderland?

I'm not sure you need both him and Watkins in the same team. Two attacking players of no particular position who work hard but haven't got the best touch.

 

[hogesar]

Watched the extended highlights and Naismith looked decent first half, certainly no more than decent but still. Second half saw naff all from him. 

Problem is im not sure he offered enough on the defensive side to warrant being ahead of Wes who is clearly on a complete other planet when it comes to technical ability and attacking play 

 

[Number 9]

Got to start Olly, we definitely need to score more than one goal with the lack of defending.

 

[Fenway Frank]

I would leave out Watkins, that means Naisy can stay and it means Wes can still play. I don't think DF will play them both though as I think he thinks about the size of players and that will make us too small as a team.

 

[Number 9]

No pressure, but you're in the bottom three lads!

 

[morty]

No pressure, but you're in the bottom three lads!

I know its only a few games, and I know its work in progress and we should all be patient, but a win would be really nice tonight, especially in the light of the six fingered fellows down the road having temporary crowing rights.

Bit pathetic though that the panic button has been firmly pushed by some of our less mentally able fans.

 

[gerryinromania]

What happened to Stiepermann, Trybull and the Belgian forward. did they sign or not?

 

[GJP]

What happened to Stiepermann, Trybull and the Belgian forward. did they sign or not?

All signed. Suspect Stiepermann is the only serious first team contender.

 

[Number 9]

Trybull played development game v Brighton I think it was earlier this week

 

[gerryinromania]

Many thanks. not always the easiest keeping up with news out here

 

[Fenway Frank]

Did tha Belgian lad actually sign ? He didn't play for U23s 

 

[dj161]

So my brother told me he'd read that Wes and Pinto are both out tonight, but I can't find that news anywhere, so don't really know if its true or not? hopefully not as I'd like to see them both come in, although I think Yanic has done well he does still have some work to do on his defensive side so I'd hope to see Pinto start, then maybe bring Yanic to run at their defence for the last half hour or so

Gunn​

Martin Zimmer Franke​

Pinto Reed Vrancic Husband​

Wes Maddison​

Oliviera​

 

[Din]

Leaving for the game in about 20 minutes. Looking forward to this, a win tonight will really put the negativity from Sunday behind us. A loss and well, it isn't worth thinking about

Team:

Gunn
Pinto Zimmermann Franke Husband
Reed
Wildschut Maddison Vrancic Hoolahan
Oliveira​

Watkins desperately needs to be dropped, just as Oliveira, Wes and Pinto have to come in. I'd be tempted to go for a back 4 as well as part of the problem on Sunday was the wing backs were so high it left the centre backs exposed. Would like to see Vrancic ahead of Naismith but think Naismith will keep his place.

Predicted a win on Sunday, so don't really wanna do that again. Gonna say we'll draw 1-1.

 

[dj161]

 

[morty]

Pretty happy with that team!

 

[gerryinromania]

I have got the Norwich Cathedral Peregrine Falcon web cam on and I am hearing cheers.Massive cheer when 2nd goal went in.Far better than the bbc and pinkun texts. Can hear the singing now. Amazing coverage from the Falcon nest box

 

[morty]

That Reed goal ??

 

[gerryinromania]

just watched the Reed goal,was on MY FOOTBALL WRITER, guess someone posted it from their phone

 

[Canaryboy]

What was the formation?