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    1 minute ago, Cowboy said:

    Have to say I agree strongly with that. There's so often so much pathetic ref-blaming on here after a defeat. It's endemic, inaccurate and unhelpful.

    Did you even read the original comment that said the ref was **** but its out own fault we lost today? There's so much pathetic inability to read perfectly coherent posts and take them totally out of context on here after a defeat. It's endemic, inaccurate and unhelpful.

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    Just now, ged in the onion bag said:

    Was with you until you mentioned the ref!   Nothing to do with him!   Need to get our own house in order!    All the bookings were fair and it wasn’t a pen.   Apart from the defensive shambles, If Dowell can’t finish that simple chance for 1-1, that’s on us!   

    It absolutely was a pen, and the inconsistency with bookings was absurd. He missed a corner that went 4 yards off the pitch ffs. But like I ALREADY said, he was **** but we were architects of our own downfall.

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  5. Posted · Edited by kick it off

    1 hour ago, TeemuVanBasten said:

    One of the pundits just said that Krul has the most amount of errors leading to clear goalscoring opportunities in the league.

    As in, not just keepers but all players.

    Can that really be true or are they mistaken? If it is, then I wish I could change my vote to Gunn.

    Not just that... the 2nd place player on that stat had made 3 all season. Krul has made 3 in the last 3 games!!

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  7. Posted · Edited by kick it off

    On 02/02/2023 at 12:20, Barbe bleu said:

    Isn't this already happening?  For instance i think that lots of schools are run by not-for-profit academy trusts that incentivise workers by offering high pay and  bonuses in return for higher levels of service/output.

    I'm sure there are lots of other examples of charities and authorities setting up trading companies that operate on a commercial basis but which reinvest profits towards the public interest

     

    Academy trusts are a way of centralising and cost-cutting on some measures, for example instead of having 5 HR people across 5 schools, you can have all the schools under one umbrella and have 3 HR people who do all the HR for the 5 schools, shared policies means reduced workload in some areas allowing extra capacity for the 3 people etc etc.

     Also useful as a vehicle for redistributing funds between schools and providing liquid capital etc. Instead of 2 schools saving up for 3 years to fit a new computer room, they can both have them instantly and then recoup the costs from later budgets.

    They aren't offering us higher pay, teachers are paid on main salary scale at every school in the country, sometimes lower salary if you choose to work in private education (never understood why private schools offer lower pay despite obviously having more money but it's true) and there's no bonuses, no incentives, no overtime etc. Not complaining, just saying how it is.

  8. Posted · Edited by kick it off

    I've got a mate who plays football with a family member of somebody within the club hierarchy. His understanding is that Aarons' missus is dead set on staying in Norfolk and raising kids there, and Max is quite content with Norfolk life and doesn't have any desire to push that particular button. Not to say he wouldn't ever move, but from what I've heard, I think it would have to be an amazing opportunity for him to do it. Moving to say Southampton/Leeds or somewhere wouldn't push the needle for him.

    God knows if it's true but I have no reason at all to doubt it, any info that's come my way from this particular person before has stood up to scrutiny.

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  11. Posted

    Have to say I really enjoyed watching this. DW comes across incredibly well, is very likeable, and as mentioned above, is very humble. I loved his honesty and the straightforward way he says things. He had numerous opportunities to give pandering soundbites to some of the questions but didn't take any of them, just gave a genuine response.

    Clearly very driven and focused on what he wants to achieve. I'm incredibly optimistic about the future with him at the wheel, exactly the kind of guy I want managing Norwich City. I think we're in for a really exciting time over the next few seasons. 

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    4 hours ago, NorthCarolinaYellow said:

    Such vitriol by some people over two guys just doing their thing! In case it helps change anyone's mind ... their content over the last few years has been invaluable to me as an overseas supporter to feel more connected to the club. I'm a better and more engaged fan because of them!

    Agree 100%. It's not like there is loads of NCFC content available, and they are invaluable to us exiles who aren't in Norfolk. I really like the TNC podcast and listen to pretty much every one. When you don't live in Norfolk, they make you feel connected in a way that didn't exist before TNC. ****** are going to criticise but I massively appreciate their efforts too.

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    29 minutes ago, It's Character Forming said:

    If yesterday doesn’t tempt you back I wonder what would!

     

    it was one of those amazing games that stick in the memory, like the 3-1 win at Huddersfield under Lambert when the scored at the outset, or the 5-1 At Wednesday under Farke, just priceless.

    2-0 at Elland Road when Howson scored and tettey did his jig too. Yesterday was special. The whole away end was there for ages after the final whistle. We're rising again, after Lambert, Neil and farke, I feel like we're pretty astute in figuring out when we're on the up as a club. That's why we never took to Smith. Wagner is taking us up in the next 18 months. Playoffs this year or champions next year.

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    1 minute ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said:

    They are. 3rd in League One, best they’ve done in 20 years 😏

    What are they complaining about. Don’t know they’re born…

    Now that's not true. The had a 6th place finish in the Championship.... They lost the playoff semi though I seem to recall... I love the fact that the only good season they had in 20 years was ended by us beating them on the way to winning at Wembley.

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  19. Posted

    3 minutes ago, littleyellowbirdie said:

    Wagner is tailor-made for us. But nobody knew he was going to be the replacement when making judgements about Smith on dodgy logic throughout the season and undermining the mood in the process.

    Hard to say it's dodgy logic when it's been proven correct. I think the term you're looking for is "fundamentally sound" logic. Quite why you feel the need to parade and attention seek after another good win is beyond me. Just enjoy it...

  20. Posted · Edited by kick it off

    Just back from the game.

    Cracking win, albeit we made it hard for ourselves after a blistering start.

    Can't believe what a different atmosphere it is with Wagner at the wheel. Ciy Elite were very effective at keeping noise levels up aside from the 15 mins before half time. I've always been anti-drum but actually felt like it added something today. I'm now a convert.

    Really enjoyed the whole game and matchday experience. It FINALLY feels like we've got our ****ing club back again. The connection is there. The atmosphere is back. The goals are back. The pride is back. The respect is back. Everything Smith worked so hard to diminish or destroy has been restored in all it's glory by Wagner and his magic wand.

    Omabamidele at fault for the 2nd, the first is difficult to pin on anyone, once the cross went in there wasn't much anyone could do to stop the goal, but it doesn't really matter when you score 4 every game.

    Burnley should be ****ting themselves even with a 20 point head start. 

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