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  1. Yes, looks like Schumacher is off to Stoke. I was getting the impression that Stoke might be a difficult club to manage for some reason. If it happens, that will be a big blow for Argyle - and probably Bali Mumba
  2. According to Wikipedia "Due to him not holding a UEFA Pro Licence, Reims were fined €25,000 for every match Still managed,[19] until he started a monthly course at the National Football Centre near Brussels.[20]
  3. I had thought Will Still (at Reims) would be a good bet and he might be interested - he's very young but has an impressive record and apparently Sunderland were interested but weren't happy to pay compensation. Or John Mousinho at Portsmouth - I've been impressed by how he's developed Abu Kamara. I watched some of the Portsmouth v Bolton match last week - I'm not an expert but I didn't see anything that made me think he was out-thought by Ian Evatt.
  4. Yes, definitely leave him there. He's making great progress there and the Pompey manager says that he will return to Norwich in the summer "Championship ready" for next season. The first goal he showed great strength to hold off the defender - I'm not sure he had that before. The second - a really good finish. So developing into a good goalscorer from that wide right position. I'm feeling very optimistic he'll be a good player for us.
  5. I only watched bits of the second half but thought the same. When I looked back at their first goal, he could have done better but they're all just learning at this stage. For instance, Myles looks a tremendous prospect and was clearly fouled in the penalty area but didn't go down - I expect in a year or two he would react quite differently. Some very good play in the second half.
  6. That's very true Jim. I don't know why Tomkinson's loans haven't gone well - he's hardly got a game at Stevenage last season or Bradford this season. Surely he can perform at that level. When I've seen Adegboyega, I'm struck by how good he is with the ball at his feet - he's very nimble. Also, generally good at defensive stuff. I think Hills was player of the month for Acc Stanley. It will be fascinating to see which of these prospects progresses into the first team.
  7. That's a shame - Kamara off injured - hopefully not as bad as commentator suggesting. I've lost interest in it now..
  8. Kamara generally doing very well for Pompey. Looks a much more lean, mean, and keen player than the one who came on as sub for us a few times last season. Maybe it's the haircut! He's got a lot of skill on the ball and can pick a good cross. Seems to be flourishing out wide. If we sell Rowe, we could have a ready-made replacement. Definitely one of our more successful loans out. And the u-21's managed to see their game out 1-0. Hooray!
  9. winning 1-0 at HT - a bit against the run of play but we seem to be set up as a counter - attacking team (preparing for EPL??!!) and we've done that very well at times. Wolves missed a couple of good chances but then we very nearly scored a great goal with a header from Aboh from a cross by the right back Mackintosh (?) but the goalie saved it brilliantly - reminded me of Banks' save from Pele in Mexico WC 1970!! I couldn't really pick out any exceptional performers for us so far but generally pretty good standard.
  10. Our u-21s are away to Wolves tonight. I'm hoping it will be live on their Youtube channel or their club website so we can see how our youngsters are getting on. I can't see any link so far. Also, Portsmouth are the featured game tonight on Sky so it's a chance to see how Abu Kamara is getting on. To whet your appetite, see https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-pompey-norwich-city-brentford-freiburg-4440120 They are playing Bolton in a top-of-the-table clash and I will be interested to see how the two teams look as their respective managers (Mousinho and Evatt) have been mentioned as possible head coaches for us.
  11. I have often thought it would be great to for Holt to spend some time with Idah. He had particular qualities in abundance, particularly a determination to get on the end of crosses, which Adam seems to lack - even more so when he might have to head the ball. I actually think Idah is a decent player but there is something missing in his attitude (or whatever it is) to getting on the end of crosses.
  12. It's certainly the case with strikers that very few of the young ones end up making it with us. I guess it's always extra-appealing to think that we have a great up-and-coming striker in our ranks - Paul Clayton in the 80's and Chris Llewellyn in the 90's both come to mind - but they don't manage to have the careers we and they hope for. Dickson-Peters always seemed to be the one thought most likely to break through in recent years but he didn't get as close as Tyrese Omotoye in the end. Abu Kamara is doing well at Portsmouth it seems but is being played out wide - but may well be in the first team picture for us next year if he continues to develop - he had a great understanding with Rowe in the Academy teams so would be great if they could bring that to the first team. Of course, it's sometimes one step back and then two forward - so some of these players who leave for lower leagues may end up doing well - eg Carlton Morris and Harry Toffolo. I was just thinking how wonderful it is that three of our Youth Cup winning team are plying their trade in the EPL.. Jacob Murphy frequently does well when chosen as a starter for Newcastle; Morris is probably the first name on the team sheet for Luton; and Toffolo apparently did very well for Forest in their last game and always equips himself well when I catch snippets of the matches he plays in. Well done lads!
  13. I thought they had already appointed a new manager. Marti Cifuentes????
  14. Eustace did very well at Brum but his tactics against us weren't at all impressive - didn't seem to realise our weaknesses. The only match we've won in ages.
  15. Is he a CDM? I saw him for part of one u21 game and he was very skilful and tenacious but still a bit lightweight
  16. I'm pleased to see Gibbs in there but I'd prefer to see him in the Forshaw role than the advanced role Wagner keeps talking about. I presume Giannoulis is being rested - I think he's in his best form ever for us.
  17. I hope everybody else reads this and feels as pleased with this appointment as me. Welcome Ben!
  18. Darren Kenton on Warner https://insidefutbol.com/2023/09/28/i-know-its-a-massive-statement-former-norwich-star-makes-bold-claim-on-canaries-talent/622201/
  19. Sainz and Lima both looked like top players last night but not strikers. Lima has fantastic midfield skills and Sainz is more of a wide player. Both have a fantastic shot so maybe will contribute goals.
  20. Thanks very much Nuff Said. Hope we both enjoy watching the match today
  21. Has anyone used the free Proton VPN along with the canaries.tv ifollow £10 per game to know whether it works in the UK?
  22. Was Lima our no 8? - looked a fantastic player. Welch also looked good apart from giving away the penalty. In fact a lot of our players did well - must be a few gems there for the future.
  23. Aren't we now more suited for a game in awful weather having more physical players and more direct style? Compared with Leicester who are presumably more Guardiola style? 2-1 to us😁
  24. And he was a player with us in the early 80's
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