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    The basic set up is clearly to play both full backs wide and well up the pitch. Both Stacey and McCallum are well suited for these roles and the latter is a good prospect and his style reminds me of Trent Alexander-Arnold !! He tends to find space much easier than Giannoulis. As regards Stacey he has found plenty of space in recent games and there is some strange inability to use him enough. However, as was shown on Friday, this system is very vulnerable to quick breakways, as all our central defenders lack pace to cover. Skipp on the other hand was ideal in that capacity. albeit that he has shown at Spurs he has shortcomings as an attacking midfielder. I would stick to the current setup but we definitely need a midfielder/defender who can provide pace and cover. In the second half against Plymouth we were twice totally exposed but fortunately Gunn saved the day.

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    2 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said:

    If we get to the playoffs then obviously we'll be playing one of the current top four in the semis. I genuinely think we'd have a better chance against the scum than anyone else. All the other three have lots of proven PL class, but the scummers are punching above their weight and I think they'd bottle it.

    I would totally agree. The Town do not possess any great individuals for us to worry about but they just have had an amazing season so far as achieving results is concerned. They put up a very ordinary performance against Blackburn today and only won as a result of a very soft goal. On current form I would expect us to win next week and in a crucial play off situation I think our more experienced players will be a big factor.

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    3 hours ago, littleyellowbirdie said:

    Do you? What if the attributes of opposing players in different parts of the pitch are so radically different one week to the next that the best choice player in one position one week isn't necessarily the best person for the job surrounded by different opposing players the following week? We don't have the same opponents every game after all.

    Bearing in mind Blackburn's record this season I cannot see that they possess any players which would require us to make any significant changes to be able to cope with them. Our approach should have been let them worry about us. There were no injury issues in our squad and with last weeks team showing some much needed pace, directness and confidence it was a crazy decision to drop three players.

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    It was generally accepted that last week's performance was best of the season. A lot more drive and directness coupled with some overdue pace. Hernandez combined very well with Stacey and the two caused constant problems albeit that the former's final ball could have been better. McCallum has much more pace than Gini, recovers quicker, and took up several promising positions high up the pitch on the left flank. Most people agree that Sargent looks more dangerous when he has Barnes beside him roughing up the opposition. So why did Wagner change a winning team by dropping Hernandez, Barnes and McCallum. I can understand the use of one substitute, say a winger or striker, but to continually bring on say three at a time surely just disjoints the team.

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    25 minutes ago, nutty nigel said:

    So why is ten games from four months ago more important than the most recent 18 games which is wayyyy more than a quarter of the season? Help me out and let love shine a light on the answer...

    Nutty - if it helps to solve this highly complicated and technical problem, can I shine some light on Saturday's entertaining performance. I think Wagner was utterly cheesed off with all the criticism and comments etc and his pre-match talk was simply "forget all my usual coaching and tactical advice and just go out and express yourselves, play simple direct football, coupled with a bit of pace". I suppose it helped a bit in that Cardiff would have probably struggled against a local Sunday League Club - or perhaps we just made them look like that !!!!

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    Sat in a different part of the ground which gave me a close up of his first half performance. Ball control was top notch, the full back could not contain him and he linked very well with Jack Stacey. Was a joy to watch. But it has to be said he never really worked his way in to scoring positions and many of his crosses were too high and over hit. To be fair many wingers have the same sort of issue. Fassnacht on the other hand was largely anonymous but found the net again. Thats football I suppose.

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    Despite here being some 60 years difference between myself and a Barclays Boo Boy, watching the game on TV last night, I was furious with the decision to take off Sargent and Onel. The latter actually had a decent first half and whilst I accept Fassnacht has scored the odd goal he does not exactly impress me. Sargent was having a quiet game and for me was not showing any sign of injury, but for me you do not sub your established main striker after 50 odd mins. It did not make sense to leave a fairly immobile Barnes by himself upfront. Wagner's decision suggested to me that it was a negative choice and on past performance we were just going to sit back and hang on to what we had got. So I can quite understand the booing which I interpreted to mean the crowd did not like the tactics. In the end we got away with it - that's football. I was amazed that Wagner after the game stated that Watford were a top side. In common with many sides in the Champs they were pretty poor. After tonight's games we will probably be out of the top six - NEGATIVE COMMENT !!!!

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    Perhaps this sums up Norwich City. You can field the current lineup mainly consisting of Premier League players who until quite recently were on our books:

                                                                                       Krul

                                      Aarons        Omodamidele         Godfrey         Toffolo

                                                                    Buendia               Maddison

                                                       Murphy      Dowell     Morris    Cantwell

    Where has it all gone wrong.

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    Surely Gunn has to start in a big match like this. Might not make a lot of difference to the result but amongst other things the large contingent of travelling fans surely deserve to see our strongest line up available take to the pitch.

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    2 hours ago, Pockthorpe said:

    Martin Peters was majestic . Watching him as a boy he just seemed to glide around the pitch and more often than not be in the right place at the right time . An England World Cup winner playing for NCFC 💛💚. Bloody hell . I’ve always thought that incredible. When’s that going to happen again !! I don’t think we make anywhere near enough about that . 
    Colin Suggett was a huge talent too , and Keelan …….. well don’t get me started .

    Even my Dad who I used to go with in the 70s would agree they were great players, and boy could he bloody moan !! 

    My goodness how boring English Football is these days compared with that game.

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    Bearing in mind we are away against strong opposition we have had quite a decent first half. Seeing plenty of the ball but there is that usual lack of positivity going forward. Looking to be in an attacking situation but then hesitate and play it back again hence forwards feeding on scraps. Cannot understand the tactics of Gunn playing out short  to players who are already under pressure, albeit that there is this inability to find space throughout the squad.

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    11 hours ago, dylanisabaddog said:

    This seems to be the same moment captured from the other side 

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    Definitely. You can just identify Bobby Brennan who managed to cross the ball before it went out of play. Very icy pitch. Probably the most treacherous “playing surface” conditions I have ever seen. Fairly sure this was Bly’s first goal. I was in the crowd about 5 yards from Bobby in this pic. Has to be one of my most memorable games.

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    1 hour ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said:

    Honestly don’t think he’s ready for the EPL, and would benefit from another season with us.. assuming we’re able to play a style more suited to him and we’re genuine promotion contenders. 

    I would agree with CCC's take on this. Rowe could develop in to the next Mo Salah. Very quick and tricky in tight positions and knows how to finish. But as others have mentioned he does go missing for quite long periods and I would put this down to poor team tactics and coaching. Probably also needs to increase his stamina and fitness levels. He and Sargent receive very little quality service largely due to the non-existence of any control in midfield. I would tend to suggest that he stays with us until the January 2025 transfer window to enable him to gain more confidence against the many pretty average Championship defences. But no doubt a big money offer to the Club and him will determine events.

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    12 minutes ago, daly said:

    Yes think you’re right that Norman Low the centre half was captain

    Norman Low was captain as from  25/12/46. My first game 13/9/47 - City 1 - Ipswich 5. 

    Don Edwards took over in goal next two matches. Came up to the home match with him on the bus from Wroxham. Lost again 1-5 to Bristol Rovers !!!! Don’t think he ever made the first team again. Bought Ken Nethercott.

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    7 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said:

    The 1952/53 team.. Don't think there's many still alive who saw these guys play

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    Saw them play on several occasions. Spot on with line up - but took a minute or two to recognise Bobby Brennan despite being a couple of yards from him when he pulled one back from the byline for Bly to score against Man Utd in the snow in the Cup.

     

     

     

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    1 hour ago, Myra Hawtree said:

    Yes, I saw them all play.  Tommy Johnston scored in away win at Arsenal in Cup around 1956 in the snow.  My first ever away game.  Ken Oxford was the hero and Bobby Brennan sent off.

    Johnston is a legend at Orient and I believe a stand named after him.  Lots of photos of him in their social club.  I remember seeing him on Foundry Bridge cycling to Carrow Road in a gabardine mac - fashionable then!

    Sure I saw you in a gabardine coat on a Friday ar the.Forum !!!!

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    I don’t agree this was a strong lineup. With key players returning from injury we should have played our full strength side who will start against Hull. We desperately need a huge improvement in attacking intent coupled with significant improvement with our crossing. This would have been an ideal opportunity to get some cohesion and confidence in to the side. It was criminal to waste time again with Hernandez and Idah in particular. I do not accept the argument that some players need a rest. The top teams who play in Europe regularly play twice a week with full strength sides. Possible injuries - well that is always a possible risk. Bearing in mind the crowd makeup was slightly different it was a golden opportunity to bring back some positivity to Carrow Road. Wagner and his coaches just do not seem to be up for it.

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