RobJames

A bit more https://www.beyondradio.co.uk/news/local-news/shrimps-trust-frustrated-and-disappointed-after-morecambe-fc-owner-postpones-meeting-for-second-time/

Do keep up, young lad 😉 https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/24360104.released-city-defender-ben-gibson-set-sign-stoke/

QPR came to Carrow Road for their final game and a win would secure the title - they were one point ahead of Liverpool. A draw might even do if if Liverpool failed to win by more than two goals. 30,000 were packed in, and City spoiled their day. Liverpool played later that day, and won. Nicking the title at the last gasp. And would go one to win the European Cup the following spring. First English club to do so Short clip in colour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_w0ekQv3fI Longer clip MOTD b/w with Jimmy Chin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80IEO7qO94c Interesting stuff from QPR fans on the game - https://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/21770https://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/21770-

Odd one with McCallum If the club did offer him a new contract it would not have been at the old fate, nor I suspect for three years either.There's no evidence that he was wanting to run down his contract as he had a better offer lined up elsewhere To remain competitive and reflect our non parachute budget (first time in over a decade) we will have to recruit the likes of Sainz from outside the UK. The recognition thre being that players like Panama Pete will see City as a gateway to the PL. PL clubs have the money, and the need,to want the finished product. We get a player who hopefully has that quality. And it is not us 'selling' as the clueless bleats will have. NO City player would refuse the chance to move up to the PL - there is also the no small matter of a huge increase in wages etc. Yep, we could block that move. Assuming no release clause. Howeer, QPR away against Chelsea or Fulham just down the road. Makes for one unhappy, disruptive player and a sign to others. Stay away from City, as they will block your progress. So instead. Accept the inevitable. Hold out for the best deal and move on. Unless by some miracle we are able tomatch the top six's income there will always be clubs how can offer more than we can. Gain promotion to the PL and that number of clubs rediuces considerably. Until then w are fair game to those 20 clubs.

no real surprise https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c0wwdpwzld9o

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McCallum won't be short of offers. Odd thin ltting him leave. Not the best of defenders but ooked good going forward. Maybe as with Mumba it was thought he was surplus to requirements given the players lined up to come in.

Meanwhile The thought must be that Johannes was lined up some while back. Talk was of an #approach' before Xma. I would suggest the appointment was agreed a few months back However it would need to be known what division we were going to be in next seasion, and nothing could be announced until their season had finished I also suspect the left back (Freze) running down his contract was nocoincidence either. I doubt there wll be any outgoings until he has had the chance to watch them at Colney. Incoming players wil have already been lined up, if only, I doubt, Johannes hasn't too much of an understanding of Championship players/signings etc.

Stoke, it would appear

yes, I hadn't scrolled down that far - but noises elsewhere suggest it is the Dane reading the link below and other noises I've stuck £30 on him a bit more money now 😁

"I presume he will become popularly referred to as the "Hoff". " That was my idea. Take one and we'll throw in the other. However the money we would get from another club paying part of their final years contact may not warrant not having one or both as back up. If Jose and one of the loanees are seen as the better back two it will still require if cover, If those two are not first choice then at least one will be needed. I suspect Knapper has been brought in to fit the club's approach going forward, rather than it being him as the instigator. In that light he will implement the previously agreed club strategy with Dane operating at the tactical level. As to elsewhere it depends on who gets an irresistible offer. Anything from the PL will likely see them depart. Despite idiot comments by some I cannot see any of our lot saying "me play in the PL, double or even treble my wages.... nah, I'll stay here" As the suggested signing of Jose shows, players have been targeted long before Wagner's departure and most likely even before Knappers arrival. It is also likely that some may be dependent upon money coming in from departures, Sara, Rowe, or Sainz, but given any of those transfers are 'in the lap of the gods' they will be seen as a bonus rather than an expectation. However good the coaching with the youths is at Colney, it is mainly dependant upon finding the right ones. There have been a succession of 'start talent' from lower league clubs who have not made the grade. Maybe it is in the nature of the beast, You have to kiss so many frogs etc. What is the cost of progressing Rowe and Cantwell compared to taking in a player at 17 and having him in the first team a few years later ? Despite the work of the youth set up there as only one player Rowe who came through the system last season. I suspect that was why both Knapper and the Danes have been appointed. More need to make the grade.

"I presume he will become popularly referred to as the "Hoff". " And the team .....Hoffs side

Jose is left footed. Not sure about the returning loanees. The thought must be they are being lined up for the following season, when both Duffy and Hanley are out of contract. The question is whether they are best served by being sat on the bench, or out on another loan. A comment above states that Warner is looking good. Maybe he will stay and, like Omo, get his chance and keep it. However the first team is NOT a place to develop. You are picked when you are ready. Albeit however good a player is at Colney the prove is on the pitch in a league match. 'Needs must' put Gibbs and Fisher in the squad. I suggest the latter needs a loan, as moving from non league to the Championship is a big leap. I don't think it is too great a leap to move to RB/LB from a central place in defence. Likewise, I think Godfrey started there, or even right midfield. R Martin swapped as well, so maybe one of these CBs could cover for Stacey. Plenty of options, whereas we only have Begga Hall at LB. There must be someone special lined up as we let both Gino and McCallum go. Whoever it is (them?) it won't be another aged stop gap.

BOGGOFF Sign Duffy, get Barnes for free I can't think either are going to improve, and I doubt they will be the sort of players Throwup will be seeing as part of the first choice.

If Jose Cordoba signs then where does that leave those CB's returning from loan ? Jose, Duffy and Hanley would suggest one place available - assuming no other CB is signed. The thought must be, far better they are out on loan playing week in week out than sat wrming the bench....week in week out If Jose is signed it sends a message of intent. We are not looking to make up the numbers next season. However the talk is that he is destined for 'great things' and will see City as a way in to the PL. Fine, we get him for a season or two, with a future move covering the cost of his time here, and more to spare. It also points to the club having iden, tified the players needed, irrespective of who the coach is . Throwup will be aware of this and comfortable with it. https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/24351720.norwich-city-transfer-news-rangers-tipped-cordoba-deal/