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Found this on Wiki although probably old news: In July 2007, Bowyer was linked with a move to ambitious English Championship side Norwich City. Bowyer is interested in picking up his life and career out of the spotlight and London and sees the Canaries as the ideal opportunity to do so. His relationship with present Norwich manager and ex-West Ham coach, Peter Grant is believed to be behind his interest in Norwich''s bid, thought to be in the region of £2.5 million. The London Evening Standard reported on June 29 that Bowyer would be in talks with Norwich on July 3rd or 4th.

Remember he also has to do the work of two when Dickson goes missing.

Class CC........absolute class........in fact go to the top thereof!?!?!? I think last year was the dreaded hangover from the premiership season, I think mistakes were make and confidence was lacking.  I know that Worthy and the board make mistakes, nevertheless they appear to have made a number of good decisions for which in my opinion should be applauded.   They didnt get rid of Nigel when it was the easy option and some supporters advocated this course of action (which is their choice).  They toughed it out took stock and made a change in the coaching staff. Whether or not Steve Foley has been made a scape goat (only some supporters have made this supposition) he has left and a new coach has come in and we are playing better. Excellent I hear you all cry...........but no!!!! nothing more than a wholesale clearout including the board and all of the coaching staff was necessary. Well I for one am pleased they didn''t get rid of him, one of the reasons I don''t sing his name is due to the supposide divided supporters.  There are meant to be so many people who want him out I have been made to feel in the minority and I must say those people have been more verbally aggressive and abusive to anyone with a different view. ahem (clears throat)...............   WORTHINGTONS GREEN AND YELLOW ARMY WORTHINGTONS GREEN AND YELLOW ARMY WORTHINGTONS GREEN AND YELLOW ARMY WORTHINGTONS GREEN AND YELLOW ARMY AND DAM PROUD OF IT!!!!!

And just look at all those high flying teams who have signed players so far......... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/4751347.stm The only one I can see is Ballack to Chelsea. Sorry CJF but your negative stance on everything NCFC at the moment is seriously undermining your credability imho.  I appreciate that you want Worthy out but please stay in the realms of reality, there''s lots of talk but no one seems to be buying quite just yet.  And before everyone has a go, only the people inside the club know what is going on with transfers, whether it be coaches or players, not the fans, we know the clubs policy on transfers and in previous years the majority have agreed with their approach.  Reality....biggest thing on TV at the moment!!!!  

We hadnt gone up into the premiership, that seems to be when all the problems started and everybody started argueing.  I understand why people are unhappy but I think its going to be a sad day tomorrow to see a group of Norwich supporters walking in protest to the club, to then stand outside the players changing room and voice their displeasure.  I thought those days had gone along with Robert Chase. If I were a player sitting in that changing room tomorrow and I heard and saw that (even if it is directed at Nigel Worthington) I''m not sure what I would think or how motivated I would feel. Its a sad day in my opinion but for those of you that feel this in the long run, will improve our club then go ahead it is a free country and you are all entitled to do what you believe is right. Maybe if this is what a year in the premiership brings none of the players will want to achieve that with Norwich again.  I just think its sad to have come to this already. United we stand, divided we fall.

Agreed Cornish, with you all the way.

Agreed, that will be the test....plays offs....reality? no...I don''t think so. Would love it to happen but can''t see it.

Paul, Paul, Paul I despair, what are we going to do with you,  Your reply was positive for a total of eight words when you could have gone on to wax lyrical about the obvious growing understanding thats developing between the new players and the rest of the team.  How fantastic it was to see Hucks back to scaring rightbacks and doing what he does best, a solid performance from the back five and even Andy Hughes (choke) looking a lot better before he had to go off. But instead you reverted to type and turned it into another negative worthy out thread. I''m so glad I don''t inhabit the dark negative world in which you reside. I know it was only Derby and Brighton, but our team and especially the manager (like him or loathe him) can only grow in confidence from the two results, I agree it was foolish to have a go at Hucks for doing what he does best, but I should think he is scared that he''s going to lose his job (before everyone posts "to right, get rid of him", I respect your views however we have to see how all this pans out over time, because right or wrong for the time being nothing is going to happen) and to win 1 - 0 means a reprieve for another week and hopefully for him less flak and less people shouting "Worthy out". Oh... and Alex... thanks for the advice.  

Paul, Just a polite message to point out that I''ve noticed on a couple of threads here today you''ve started to try and pour scorn on Robert Earnshaw and a single error that he has made. I''ll also add that he took one of Leon foot aswell as Thornes head so that could be seen as two errors or someone hungary to score Can I please respectfully ask you to go forth and speculate somewhere else because your divisive views and desperate need to find yet another person to blame are starting to where thin and in fact rather tiresome. And for the record I think selling Ashton for good money and buying Earnshaw has been good business for us and I expect with some additions Earnshaw will score a lot of goals for us.  He has provided good touches and passes to hold up or open out play and I also feel that our team spirit is better now that he is here and Ashton has gone. Get Leon, Earnshaw, Huckerby and WLY/ JJ2 playing well together and we will again start to look like a half decent side. So Paul if you''re looking for someone else to have a go at and blame for things, have a go at me because I''m overjoyed to have Earnshaw here. Oh and please please dont ever make a mistake because you may have someone ready to give you the same treatment that you give to others. United we stand, divided we fall....however always have an opinion.  

CONGRATULATIONS CHICKEN!!!!!!!!! That is without any doubt the most reasoned and realistic post I have read on this message board for about four months. Viking   Reality...... its the biggest thing on TV!  

Thank you A1 as with many other posters I agree with what you have posted.  I dont post on here very often but read most days and have to say that I have found it all quite depressing, we seem to have gone from a group of supporters who were all together with the football club to a broken and divided bunch. I  look at this site most days hoping that after five wins on the bounce and a manager of the month award may have people a little more united again, but it doesnt seem to happen.  I do however think that the response to this post proves that there are more people out there who whether begrudgingly or not support NW, the board and the players in what has so far been a disappointing season. Reality its the biggest thing on TV these days!  

Although Worthy has already stated he''s not interested (maybe he''s being cagey) in Chris Sutton I do think that if he''s available for £300,000 from Celtic he would be a great addition to the squad.  Family ties to the area and a house in Roughton. He''s got to be worth a look at that money.

You put your Worthy in!!, your Worthy out!!, do the okey Cokey and you turn around. Thats what its all about.... repeat to fade only 28 replies Wiz, you''re slipping mate!!!!!! 

Step up to the plate.......Ian Henderson.  You want to see us win games, play him in the proper place alongside Ashton. Not on the wing. I think he is the most technically gifted footballer we have at the club at the moment.  He strikes a ball brilliantly.  He has never been a winger and therefore I think he now deserves his chance up front.   He has more experience than Jarvis and is also quicker. Saw him play up front for England U19 in the summer up front on his own and looked really good. Give the boy a go, he may just be the one to turn our season around.     "Where have all the Vikings gone"?

Excellent dont want him here anyway.

I think is to much.  The bookies have made us favourites to go straight back up.  Deano''s favourite to be the seasons top scorer.  I think everyone at the club and also us supporters thought we were in with a chance, to not walk but at least have an easier run of it, this time around. Ive been to the three home games and listened to the away games.  I think we are trying to hard to destroy teams like Hucks said rather than get the ball on the floor, take our time and pass the ball thru the team to the front men. At the moment its a long ball game rather than possession football.  "We''ve got the best front line in the division" more than likely but only when they are given service from the midfield and the wings not from the long ball. To do that I would pick this team and stick with it.                                Green Louis Jean         Colin            Shackell           Drury       Marney                Safri                   Brennan                       Bentley           Hucks                                Ashton And before you say it I know Bentley''s not here but I think he and Ashton who are U21 internationals together would play well in this set up. I think we will probably draw or lose another three games and then think we have no chance of going straight back up relax and start to score lots of goals.....are well here''s hoping.   "where have all the Vikings gone"?

What I meant was, we, as in Crystal Palace and Norwich are the bookies favourites to go back up and after our season in the premiership we received a harsh reminder on Saturday as to the difference in quality of play between the two leagues. However, we got a point and you didnt. Which Im sure will even itself out over the season before you go off on one.

Oh my god everyone panic... one game and all of a sudden we are mid table no hopers. Yes I hope we buy another player for midfield and a centre back but those two players will not necessarily change everything.  I dont know about the rest of you but after last season I found the atmosphere to be subdued because we expect them to be ripping teams to pieces in this league. I think Scowcroft (I dont know how he stayed on the pitch) summed up this level of football he pushed, kicked, elbowed and all but punched Drury from the start to the finish. No finesse or ability if you ask me. But thats what we are up against and we need to remember how to play against it.  Welcome back to Division One or ccc whatever its all the same. Oh and against the better teams in this league we will do well its the poor ones that we always suffer against. But there we are, at least we aren''t Palace fans.

Proper mental attitude:- NCFC Championship Champions 2005/2006 Proper mental toughness:- We are the best team in the league and we will beat all comers. Board, players, supporters and everyone at NCFC should believe this if not we might aswell give up now. We are the best in this league.

Although I agree that another defender would be good, I would like to see a young player come in to play with Shacks in the future. I think Doc will do ok this season if given a consistant run out.

Ok bare with me on this one but I think Paul McVeigh,s thinking over the last few years may have been something like this. This is great im playing on the left wing banging in goals playing well, I really like this club. Oh no Darren Huckerby jeez he''s good Im not going to get back in the side with him here.  What was that Mullers...Delany''s after training for a guiness, well might as well...then on for a take away....oh ok then....yer you''re right Norwich isnt a great club after all. See you Mullers, looks like I might be next. Wait a minute I quite like it here, might get more chance of a game in ccc. Think I''ll put in more effort and see what happens. Hey presto taken off the list. I think we have kept the more talented NI international, who may have been some what led astray by the more unhappy less talented mate who could see the writing on the wall. I wish him well and hope he grabs his second chance with both hands. Mind you I think he needs a haircut!!!!

1st Wizard, the shock jock of the Pinkun message board!!!! What''s the record replies for one of your "controversial" posts. You should be on talk sport.

Im actually pleased for Gary Holt, I think he''s been a great servant to us and although he didnt have a great season last year he''s joined a club with a good history and I think his style of football will help them return next year.  With regard to Louis Jean, Ive read reports from forest fans saying he likes his red wine and he''s not as fast as he was and he cant cross a ball, well all i''ll say is that it sounds to me as if the boy needs a new start after being at a club for to long and once Worthy has put him into our training regime and he realises that he''s at a club thats going forward, if he''s got any sense he''ll pull his finger out and get fit and want to play again.  Im going to wait and see on all of the summer signings because you can never tell what they are going to be like until they''ve been here a while.  With regard to Helveg I''m not really bothered whether he stays or goes, my overall opinion of him is that he''s been a bit of a prima donna. And anyway I dont think Denmark will qualify for the finals. 

So weve only got 8 points from a possible 48.... hmmm something tells me it hasnt worked.  Weve got 7 games left.... it looks like we are down.....if I was Worthy I would be thinking to myself Ive nothing to lose so I''ll go for this...                                                 Green                 Helveg                      Shackell                  Charlton                                                  Safri Jonson                  Francis                              Bentley                  Hucks                                                               Leon                    Ashton   Subs:  Brennan, Fleming, Sven, Ward, Drury.   If we are going to lose we might as well lose by a hat load and give them a run for their money up front. Stupid I know but it would be entertaining!!!!!!!!!!!!

Couldnt agree more, well said.  Ive said all along that we were building with the season to come in mind, not the one we are presently playing, and IMO rightly so.  Short-termism isnt a solid foundation to build a sustainable long term premiership football club on, just ask Sheff Wed, QPR, Barnsley, Leicester, West Ham, Leeds, Wolves, Forest, Derby, Ipswich, Coventry, Sunderland. Then speak to Charlton and Bolton. I hate to think what would happen at Fulham, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Blackburn if they came back down. We are a well organised, intelligently run football club with a long term plan to achieve a sustained run in the premiership. Im enjoying this season because when we got relegated from the Premiership nine years ago I thought it would take us longer to get back. We are moving in the right direction,that is away from crippling debts and poor managers and Chairman. If we go down, lets see in a years time how many fickle supporters are out in front of City Hall again!!!!!! One step back, two steps forward......bring it on...