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  1. Come on, get voting - Iwan is currently in FIFTH place, behind Tinnion, Djorkaeff, Nigel Martyn, and even Les Ferdinand!!! If you can get out on the streets of Norwich to cheer the team, you can get voting for Iwan - so far only 641 have, so there''s at least another 20,000 votes out there. Do it now, at www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive
  2. I agree pete - though I wouldn''t say they were the best side we''ve seen at Carrow Road this season, bearing in mind we weren''t at our best. However, I do think that they made a real game of it, given that they''d nothing but pride to play for. I thought they passed the ball well, and took their chances well. Etuhu was really impressive - he must have been gutted when Greeno stuck up a hand in injury time and turned what looked like a certain equaliser over the bar. I thought their supporters were first class as well - joined in the Mexican waves (though I found them a bit distracting - nice of Hucks to kill off the final one by getting everyone on their feet!) and they gave the team a good reception on the lap of honour. They were a credit to their club.
  3. I just want to say:- Thank you, Nigel: Thank you, Delia and Michael: Thank you, Greeno, Mark E, Malky, Craig, Adam, Gary, Damien, Paul, Mullers, Iwan, Matty, Leon, Mark R, Hendo, Jim, Jason, Crouchy, Ryan, Kevin, and a special one to Darren: and all the back-room staff and anyone else I''ve missed off the list. You''ve really made my year!!!
  4. I think we need to strengthen the squad, probably by adding another defender and a mid-fielder, but our "extra2 players (Team spirit, and the wearer of the number 13 shirt) who have been very effective all through this season will count for a lot. Neil Adams made a good point on Radio Norfolk on Saturday after the game, when someone phoned in and said we''d come straight back down - win your home games, and you''re safe. Given that we may loose some of them, it still means that if you can win most, and pick up some away from home you''ll survive. Since the premiership is effectively two divisions (Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Newcastle, Liverpool (if they get rid of Houlier) and maybe one or two others like Villa, then we need to aim to hold our own with the "second" division, and what I''ve seen of the likes of Spurs and one or two others, we can do just that. It was positive thought allied to decent work on the pitch that brought us this far - we need to keep it going (and consign all double helix hex''s to the bin where they belong, 1st Wiz).
  5. Blacko, all things are relative, and 2100 must seem like a lot to people who find it difficult to count beyond their fingers. Don''t mock the afflicted, its bad enough having to support a team with a white donkey on the shirt. Still, at least some of them may know where Sheffield and Crystal Palace are next season when they go to play them again. Won''t need to remember the way to Franchise FC though - at least not till the season after!!
  6. Rob Newman is back in the city - he''s just opened a posh menswear shop on St Benedicts.
  7. I think I''ve sussed out where BFJ works out Ip***** are better than us and W Brom - it''s at getting penalties. They are definitely on a higher level there, and funny enough, so is our old friend Colin (he who keeps whinging about not getting them). This is the top 10 clubs (present league positions) in the division as they stand in the penalty league (I''ve only got penalties scored, not ones which were missed) Ip***** 11 Sheff Utd 9 City 6 Palace 6 Sunderland 5 Reading 3 Millwall 3 W Ham 3 Wigan 3 W Brom 1 We''ve missed one as well (you''re forgiven Hucks), but it does seem that you''d expect the teams at the top, assuming they''ve attacked more, to be in the opponents box more often, and so get more penalties - doesn''t seem to hold true for Megson''s lot. The fact we''ve been awarded 7 surprised me when I counted them up - must be twice what we''ve got in the last three seasons combined.
  8. The "Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeets" man was probably a kid at the time, but I remember when the bloke with the tray used to shout "Peanuts, popcorn, Caaaaaleys chocolate" - that was before Caleys went bust and were then resurrected a few years ago. One thing you don''t see often enough these days is referees having a laugh and a chat with players as the game is in progress - the one against Wigan was an exception.
  9. I''m with Mook on this - I think he''s past his best. Anyway, Worthy doesn''t seem keen on French (or Dutch, so we can rule out van Nistelroy!!) players. I think Worthy will look for reliable British or Scandinavian players, who understand his work ethic and fitness requirements, and who will fit in with the existing squad and not disrupt their excellent togetherness and team spirit. He won''t want any prima donnas.
  10. In 1979 (I think it was) Dave Rob lived across the road from me in Hellesdon. (He only made 3 or 4 first team appearances in one season after coming here from Aberdeen). His son and my daughter went to Heather Avenue Infants school together, and his wife and mine were quite friendly. He used to give me his two complimentary tickets in the old main stand for every home game. Top man! When we went to the Heather Avenue school disco with him and his wife, the headmistress actually chucked some other people off chairs to allow him (and us) to sit down! The benefits of reflected glory!! Also see and chat to Peter Mendham in the garage at Drayton from time to time. He''s great, always willing to talk.
  11. Don''t know where you were sitting dirtyWATER, but where I was everyone was joining in, all through the game, not just after we scored. Friends who watched it on tele said they couldn''t hear the Reading fans at all, just us. As for We Love You Paul, his first half performance was below par - he seemed to want to come inside all the while - so we had no width in the first half. Cooper also kept coming inside to get back on to his left foot, so everything was getting condensed in the middle, which suited Reading and allowed their fuul-backs to get forward. In the second half McVeigh stayed out wider, and was more effective until he got cramp. Hucks got more into it in the second half because we had more options out wide. I thought Francis, Holt and MacKay were excellent. Flemming was finding it a bit hard in the first half against Forster, but had no trouble marking the Goat when he came on. Green was Green! One excellent save, some solid standard saves, but still tending to favour a big punt down field rather than take some of the opportunities for a quick throw to Edworthy/Drury/Cooper when the opportunity arose. All round it was a great team performance, and Mullers did excellently with the goal.
  12. I think it would be a big mistake to loose Sinclair - what I''ve seen of him he looks very good for the future. I''d also keep Briggs - he has done well in his few opportunities. Don''t think we''ll get Crouch, though he''s a possible. Cooper is a distinct possibility, though playing on the right he always wants to come inside on his left foot - maybe he''d be better on the left. I don''t think we''ll see too may incomers, at least until we''ve seen how things are going to go, and I''d bet on any that do come in being either British or possibly Scandinavian - Worthy definitely seems to favour this type of player. As for Roberts, I guess his effective playing days are done, but I''d like to see him retained in some capacity - he could certainly teach some of the youngsters a thing or two.
  13. You''re right Kathy - all the reports I''ve seen or heard refer to "fortunate" or "freak", but Mullers still had to do the business, and he did it in style. Haven''t seen too many references from the Reading mangement, team, or supporters about the penalty we should have had when Hucks was quite clearly shoved over in the box - still, if we''d got it, I suppose that would have been "fortunate" too. Listening to Five Live in the car on the way home, they had one of their production team in the studio moaning about the "lucky" goal and giving the referee some faint praise for his apology. He thought Reading had dominated the game - form where I sat, they were on top for about 30 minutes in the first half, which they failed to capitalise on, but for the first 15 minutes we were at least their equal, and in the second half, we were hardly out of their half, although we didn''t make many clear cut chances. How many votes do you think Mr Neale will get for our Player of the Season?
  14. Don''t want to be a pain,Wiz, but "savvy" comes from the French "savez vous", meaning "do you know". (I come from a sea-faring family too, and have done my time at sea and never heard it used execpt in old American western films) Great result last night, 3 more points at reading on Monday, home win again on Saturday, and we''re just about there! Think positive! Upward & onward, to quote Saint Delia!!!
  15. I thought he was very good - refereed the game with a smile on his face, tried to allow advantage when possible, and got their penalty shout absolutely right - the guy was pulling Malky before Malky gave him a little tug, so it was swings and roundabouts. I hope he gets promoted to the Premiership for next season - he deserves it.
  16. Don''t panic Mr Mainwaring! (with apologies to Corporal Jones) Why are the nerves coming in again from some people? Worthy knows what he''s doing, the team know what they need to do, and showing loads of confidence both on the field and in the press, so let''s get behind them, show them that we''re confident, and make loads of NOISE!!! Have faith, ye waverers - we WILL be promoted!!!!!
  17. Anyone noticed that the EDP has a mysterious effect on our performances? (One for you, 1st Wizard). Before the home the game against Watford, they started referring to "Fortress Carrow Road", then resurrected the phrase again before the Watford game, and you know what the result was. On Saturday, they were singing the praises of the "Mean Green Machine", and saying how secure our back four (sorry Greeno, five) were - and look what happened. Take a leave out of Worthy''s book EDP, keep a low profile, and don''t make rash statements for the rest of the season. Boast as much as you like after May 9th.
  18. I''m begining to think there''s something in the theory that heading a ball too much as a player can cause you mental problems in later life. It''s clearly had that effect on Mr Potato Head. Having watched his interview on Sky Sports News, I was convinced Ip***** had won 2-1: after all, the first West Brom goal should have been a free kick it Ip*****, and the third one was off-side, and they are the best team in the division, apert from one or two defensive problems, so obviously the FA will reverse the result. Failing that they''ll decide that the teams that finish 9th and 10th get automatic promotion. Was that the first cuckoo of spring I just heard?
  19. Wiz, why do you feel the need to have a go at a good and loyal servant of the club? Whether he''s a legend or not is an appropriate debate for when his playing days are over, but at the moment he''s a valuable member of the first team squad, never gives less than 100% when called upon, and understands that he''s not an automatic choice anymore. Worthington has demonstrated often enough that he doesn''t let his heart rule his head, and he will pick the team he feels will do best for any given match. If that means he plays Roberts from the start, then he''s the best judge. If he chooses to give him 2 minutes at the end, then that''s fine by me, and I believe even fine by Iwan. The man has character, heart, and loves the club and the area. He doesn''t pick the team, Worthy does, so get off his back, mate.
  20. Dictionary definitions:- 1. Football. The contest between two teams from the time the ball is snapped until it is declared dead. 2. Sports. A practice session or informal game, as between two units of the same team. 3. A rough-and-tumble struggle; a tussle. A skirmish. Number 1 is obviously an American football definition, but number 3 could apply to a few games I''ve seen (and played in) in my time.
  21. Hey Peter, thats a bit unfair including XXL16 in a group of the "maddest/weirdest" fans. He''s dedicated, loyal, and a long way away most of the time, but he ain''t mad. Apologise now!!!!
  22. I like it. More CONFIDENT messages on this board. Keep it up, chaps and chapesses. Don''t let the nerves spoil the rest of a wonderful season for you. BELIEVE!!!!! HAVE FAITH!!!!!! WE WILL BE ON MATCH OF THE DAY EVERY WEEK NEXT SEASON!!!!!!!! WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE!!!!!!!!! (And if we do blow out, it will be because of all the negative vibes from the Doubting Thomases and bags of nerves on this board - if you can''t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen!!!)
  23. I AM CONFIDENT OF A WIN. Confidence is not the same thing as over-confidence, or cockiness, and I''m sure Nigel won''t be letting the players think its going to be easy, but WE''RE TOP OF THE LEAGUE - because we deserve to be, because we''ve won more games than most, because we''ve conceded fewer goals than most, because despite what Mr Potato Head says, WE''RE THE BEST IN THIS DIVISION. If you can''t be confident of a win against a team at the foot of the table at this stage of the season, we might as well put the Academy side out for the remaining games to get some experience, and write off even the play-offs. I suppose it''s a relief that we are mathematically safe from relegation - must be very reassuring for some of you. Don''t clog this message board up with your doom and gloom - BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. He''s 33 now, and must be getting past his sell-by date. When we''re shopping for Premier quality players, we can do better than him. (I don''t think Worthy''s too keen on the French anyway, having got rid of two or three since he took over. He seems to prefer Brits and Scandinavians). Onward and upward! (I''d have said it in French if my memory was better, but the old school days are a long way behind me). Sur le ballon, City!!!
  25. They sound like an American version of an English Premier team based in a rainy city in the North West of England - excessive coverage, arrogance, multi-million dollar team, arrogant owners (and manager??). Just think, Yankee Canary - you could have called yourself Manyoo Canary!!!!!
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