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I’m not a player basher poster but it’s plain to see Mcgovern is the biggest concern. This isn’t a slight on him as by all accounts he’s great to have around the squad, but he’s nowhere near the level required. The poor bloke just plainly doesn’t have the attributes and skill ability needed at this level. We badly need a semi-decent back up to Krul.

The good news is that during this period there’s not a lot of traveling. The only long distance game is Blackburn (a). The next furthest after that is Reading (a).

The site linked above has given a cracking write up about our squad and how we play, maybe to the point they're being too kind about us! but it's a great read and very informative, even for a Norwich fan: https://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/209439-norwich-h-sat-31st-oct-1230-what-can-we-expect/

Farke has confirmed Placheta is not ready for 90mins but will be ready to come off the bench. We also know the back five are all but certainties. Skipp and Rupp are also 99% sure to replicate their roles against Derby, with Pukki nailed on up-top (rightly or wrongly at this stage). The three offensive midfielders and where they play is much harder to predict.

£14.75m + add ons + sell on clause (Source: Athletic via Michael Bailey) I think is ultimately decent business. Anything over £15m, which in essence this is, is good money for a full-back who in my opinion is a mid/lower Prem Table regular starter. He's too good to be playing in the Championship but not good enough to play for a Top 10 side regularly. If we were to get £30m+ for him and Cantwell and keep Buendia and Aarons then this would have been a great transfer window. How many people would say Lewis was worth £15m+ a year ago? or indeed Cantwell? Aarons and Buendia are the two players I would be genuinely sad to see go, as the two best talents we have. Anything under £20m each for those two would be very disappointing.

13 in 39 last season rather than 15. I wouldn’t be too sad to see this one fall through. Whilst he wouldn’t be a bad signing as a back-up whilst in the Champ, at £5m it’s not worth the money. Much rather have Idah as the back-up providing Pukki stays. Especially whilst we still have Drmic on our wage books.

I think 'safe but bland' is the overall majority thinking. Whether I buy the kit for me always resides on the fact on how comfortable it is to actually wear as an everyday t-shirt rather than 100% the design. This season's kit for example (19/20) was much looser/more comfortable fitting, especially around the arm sleeves, then the previous 18/19 kit (the kit with the triangles on).

Liverpool, like ourselves, are well-run. They are quite rightly not going to spend £20m+ on a reserve left-back in the same way Man City might do for instance. Just a case of both buying and selling club sticking to their principles, no problem with that from either club. The only one I feel sorry for is Jamal Lewis from a purely professional point of view, in that it would have been a great move for him but he signed a long-contract and is only in this position as we gave him his chance. He seems a smart lad though, and whilst disappointed now (as I would be in his shoes), I'm sure he'll be professional about it and won't kick up a fuss.

Yeah, memberships are rather pointless. In high demand moments, you can't get the tickets and low demand moments there is no need for a membership.

Update after speaking to Sales Team: - Only 25 season tickets in the ground total - Only two places with two tickets next to each other, both in city stand (county lounge and cathedral lounge) £836 each - Club working on first three games being 8k capacity and season ticket holders rotating round (attend 1 game, refund or tv stream for the other 2 games) all 92 league clubs following same protocol and then full capacity from October onwards. This is obviously open to change depending on what Boris states. (Edit: for the record I didn't take up the offer of those 2 x season tickets at £836 so are still available should anyone be reading this and wanting them)

Thanks Chief, How did the 3 x season tickets work? Were you able to choose the stand/area that you wanted to sit in or were they like for like seats from the people who didn't renew and you either just accepted those 3 seats or rejected the chance.

I've just joined the Season Ticket waiting list yesterday for two of us (£50 deposit paid x 2 to join). Is there anyway of finding out whereabouts in the queue you are? or even if season tickets are already sold out for next season (obviously this situation is pending around the Covid situation). I've tried ringing the main ticket office, but it just continually rings through. Thanks.

Wages could definitely be a stumbling block (although every player is different in terms of how badly they want first-team football and a guaranteed wage rise upon promotion the following season could be enough of an attraction?) Alternatively a loan may work for all parties?

No links or stories but rather just a personal opinion of a player that could well fit... Shane Duffy (Brighton) - 28 years old - Centre Defender On the back of Farke's latest interview stating that we had now finished our young player recruitment and would now be focusing on 'experienced' players, think Duffy could fit the mold very well. Brighton have just bought another centre-back (highly rated Ajax player Joel Veltman) with Brighton thought to now be willing to off-load Duffy. He's tall and strong in the air, plenty of experience both domestically and internationally and in his prime years. I reckon he would be available for a similar fee to what we paid for Hanley (around £2.5-3.5m). Edit: After further research, he also played alongside Hanley at Blackburn between 2014-2016.

I've gone down the 'gift' route and paid £40 for next year. Like most, I took up the £30 (£29.99) introduction offer last year and have enjoyed the content.

Klose has basically lived of his first season with us when he was superb. Ever since, he's been injury prone and very poor.

First time I've said this but....Farke lost that game, not the players.

Generally don't understand how we can all see (pro and anti Farke supporters alike) that Drmic and Duka were stinker selections and how on earth one of Buendia or Cantwell aren't playing in that No. 10 role is bizarre?!

This is the first sign of the Pro-Farke Supporters (inc. myself) getting worried about his line-up selection.. How on earth Drmic gets in after his performance against Arsenal is a complete mystery (he won't win headers against Brighton Defence) and Duda, nobody seemingly sees what he offers? I had really hoped Farke had turned a corner on the basis of the first 10mins against Arsenal in the second half and realised that a wing-back system would suit us down to the ground. Krul, Aarons, Godfrey, Klose, Lewis, Onel, Tettey, Vrancic, Buendia, Cantwell, Pukki in a 5-2-2-1 wingback formation. both Buendia and Cantwell are most effective in the centre linking up with Pukki. Worried.

A great listen to that. Otsemobor gives a real honest account across his whole career (not just Norwich), I also didn't realise just how strong his Liverpool accent was! He gives an overall good impression of his time at Norwich though, despite his highs and lows, much to his credit. He said he enjoyed his time at Norwich and still has a house down this way (despite never actually coming back). Said the players despised Glenn Roeder, who was basically faking being a rant and rave manager. Chris Brown is also on the same podcast and agreed with everything he said although didn't comment too much other than browning his pants when he first saw Dion Dublin in the training ground after squaring up to him (half-mistakenly) the previous season whilst playing for Sunderland. Both of them loved Dion though who confirmed what everyone knows about him, a machine that you wouldn't mess with but also incredibly genuine person, 'a father figure to everyone' Otsemobor said. Brown wasn't with us long and seems to give off an impression that he didn't really like it (no surprise given the time he was there) but Otsemobor, perhaps surprisingly, gives a really good account of the club.

Correct Sony, this doesn't mean King's Lynn won't be promoted. In fact, King's Lynn's Chairman even voted in favour of finishing the league now (which is what today's statement confirmed). The leagues will now vote on what to do with promotion and relegation. Options include - No promotion or relegation - Promotion and relegation decided on current positions (regardless of games played) - Promotion and relegations decided on points per game achieved to date Only the last option would see King's Lynn promoted and hence what the Chairman is in favour of.

Norwich City vs. Standard Liege Kick Off: TBC

Above are the transfers of Sheffield United. How many of them would you categories as a success? Luke Freeman - Doesn't start Callum Robinson - loaned back to the championship Ravel Morrison - loaned back to the championship Oliver Mcburnie - The odd goal for £17m Every club has hits and misses.

I think Farke deserves great credit that he is managing a side clearly bottom of the league but is not receiving mass calls for his head from the supporters or the media a like. There have been a few articles describing us as the 'best bottom side of the league ever' and this may well be true. Despite the league position, as a season as a whole we have still been treated to some great spells of football, often out playing teams far superior to us on paper and historical standing. As frustrating as it has been to let slip 1-0 leads constantly (and this is a matter where Farke has undoubtedly had a short-coming and needs to improve) we have still been well within each game we have played bar a few notable horror games (at United for example) or half's of football (away to Southampton first half) which all teams will have throughout the season. So despite the frustrations of the early-season injury crisis, and the odd horror half of football, I for one have enjoyed this season of Premier League football far more than the season under Hughton where we finished 11th. Football is ultimately an entertainment product, and one that Farke has delivered upon.