Crazy Eddie

I''m sure everyone remembers how last season started: very well. And we all know how that ended up come the end of the season that matters. We may need another defender or two, the ones we have may improve, only time (more than a game) will tell. One thing I am pretty sure of in my mind is Pritchard would have been a nailed on starter if fit and he would not have fluffed all the chances that have been fluffed in his absence. Therefore, as well as focus sing on our defensive concentration we must also look at the solution to Pritchard''s absence until Christmas. For me? Murphy in just behind the front man. Thoughts?

Just to be clear, crabby, I am not absolving Oliveira of any blame, I said it was naughty in my original post, I am also not having a pop at Martin, but implying it should have been the Captain talking him down not Murphy (also in my original post). Will people kindly stop inventing what I said? Everyone disagrees. I get it. Is there a way I can just close this thread now?

[quote user="DDD In The Fine City"]So it was naughty from Oliviera but the thread is to have a pop at Russell Martin for not being there to stop him? Jesus our support is special You should change your name from crazy Eddie to moron Eddie[/quote] Was this really necessary? I hadn''t posted on here for over a decade and just remembered why. Full of people all too willing to insult their fellow fans. My point was about the role of the captain, not Martin specifically, as I believe I made abundantly clear.

[quote user="Stone"]Was busy typing a reply, but basically... what ZLF said. Especially regarding Husband. I didn''t think Wildschut looked totally lost though and did ok considering he was playing in what was until recently a very unfamiliar role for him against decent opposition. I cant see him being considered as anything other than an emergency/cover option at wing back though.[/quote] Expensive player to have on the books if that''s all he ever amounts to. I''d like to see him come good. Not sure we play the system to best incorporate him though.

I thought Wildschut showed great promise today going forward, thing is he is an out and out wide player really. That means he competes for wingback roles for game time. For me, Pinto walks back into the right wing back role when fit, so what happens to Janic? Early days for Husband but, correct me if I am wrong, wasn''t Wildschut bought primarily as a left sider and does anyone agree with me that if Janic continues with the same desire and ability to create chances, plus works on his defensive awareness, he could find a long term home at left wingback?

I am not a Martin basher, the thing that stood out for me most today though re Martin was his absence by the touch line when Nelson lost his cool. Surely that''s the captain''s job, as the managers voice on the pitch, to have a word with Nelson and keep him in check there, not leave it to the relatively raw Josh to pull him back pitchwards? Otherwise happy. Thought it was a bit naughty from Oliveira, well handled by Farke.

And just like that an up to now nicely amicable thread marred by a t**spot. Please ignore the idiot

What better way to compensate for the loss of Johnson than by hindering the opposition''s preparation with a completely unknown quantity? Ok, we don''t know a great deal about him ourselves, but we do know he is an energetic unit, similar in that respect to Johnson. He also came with a reputation for scoring goals from midfield and it is Johnson''s goals we will miss most over the next two games. He won''t be completely fit but for me worth the first 60-70 mins to see what he can do. I''d play him centre next to Howson and switch Dorrans out to the left side as I belive he has similar traits and goal scoring ability to Johnson. This remains solid, which we need in two away games. Redmond ready in the wings if it doesn''t work out.

[quote user="nutty nigel"][quote user="mrs miggins"]I''m sure they do live in Cameroon, but the point I was making was that we don''t know what''s going on behind the scenes so the point you made about his family being really poor could be fabricated.[/quote] LOL missus. Most of this thread is fabricated. It''s a fact that Bassong was really close to Hughton, which is why I posted the link to that interview. But it''s conjecture to say that''s the reason for the current situation. [/quote] So, perhaps ourbest chance of moving Mr Bassong, who does not seem to have a Norwich future, off the wagebill would be for Mr Hughton to get himself another job.

[quote user="morty"][quote user="Dubai Mark"]Agree with lincoln regarding showing belied in the management as that is crucial of course .....so many boxes are being ticked this season so far![/quote]Add in that both sided that came down with us could be managerless by tonight and things really are looking great![/quote] On the contrary , Morty, I am delighted with the job those managers are doing at their clubs and hope they keep those jobs a while longer yet

Frankly Flecky, I couldn''t care less whether you believe it or not. You obviously prefer to believe that our board have given a rookie manager a bullet proof three year deal. Whatever floats your boat

Good old Dave the goalkeeping coach and what are the club going to do, sack him? The beans were spilt to someone who knows him who then told me and who knows who else.

This is not intended as fuel for the Adams Out brigade, just passing on what I heard. Adams'' 3 year contract has many a performance related escape clause written into it, meaning if certain targets aren''t met he can be dismissed without paying off the remainder of the contract. Just in case any are obsessing over how the board will not sack him as they can''t afford to. Oh and before anyone asks, source: Dave Watson

[quote user="keelansgrandad"]Ruddy Martin Bennett Turner Garrido Johnson/Tettey Redmond O''Neill/Fer Howson Lafferty Grabban/Hooper I think O''Neill had a straight red so won''t be available just yet and do not know if Fer is fit yet. If neither are available It will have to be Johnson and Tettey. Grabban would have to play the wide man in the front two but I would pick Hooper if he is fit and play it as a two man attack. I can''t make up my mind about Johnson or Tettey. I like Bradders and don''t understand the bile directed towards him. But Tettey did look more energetic when he came on.[/quote] We have already had sound bites from Adams to confirm that the club sought conformation that O''Neil was to serve a one match suspension for a professional foul. Three game bans are doled out for violent conduct, so there is an element of discretion when a straight red is shown, it is either 1 or 3 games, in this case 1

I like this approach, let''s persistently remind people to stay on topic, rather than, say, what happened to the "wolves fan in peace" thread, or pretty much any other thread you''d care to mention. Having said that I cannot answer this question myself. I feel I need to wait until we''re a few games into the season first. McCormack''s transfer to Fulham, for example, is a bit of a joke at the moment owing to the over-inflated fee, but if after 10 games he has scored a similar amount of goals people will say it''s signing of the season. I think retaining as many as we have (if it stays that way) would be seen by most as remarkably good business.

I have Surman through the middle in my team, where he played to good effect at Bournemouth last season, not on the left. It is also not a one up front system but rather a three up front when attacking system. This utilises lafferty''s hold up play and Redmond and Grabbans recent goal scoring exploits.

-----------------------Lafferty------------------- Redmond---------------------------Grabban ---------------------Hoolahan------------------ -----------Surman------------Johnson------- Olsson----R.Bennett----Turner----Martin ------------------------Ruddy------------------- Bench: Hooper, E.Bennett, Whittaker, Pilkington, Josh Murphy, Loza, Fer This is based largely on pre season performances and the opposition, giving us solidity and the fluidity to be threatening on the break. It''s tough to leave out the likes of Pilks, E.Bennett and Hooper but that''s a good problem to have. We''ll need that depth over the course of the season. Howson misses out through injury, Fer likely not up to full fitness and ? over his future, O''neill suspended. Doubt R.Bennet will get the game but this is my pick.

The season before we signed him didn''t he get some ludicrously high number of assists? 19 or something like that. Sounds a very handy right winger to me.

Chip20 Alright maybe one on two efforts could be aimed elsewhere ;)

[quote user="Newton"]Crazy Eddie nice post but u missing one important factor Those that only have 1 year left on there contract can leave for free next summer unless they agree to sign a new deal Out of those u mention Pilkington & Snoddy fall into that category, the rest all have more than 12 mths left The question is if they wont sign a contract extension do we cash in now as we will get nowt next summer when they walk out - not who will they play in the team with ! [/quote] In answer, Snoddy I would cash in on. As I said I think this has positives as well as negatives. Re Pilks, given his dodgy injury history and the time left on his contract how much could we reasonably even expect to get for him? Not much. Not enough to buy a better player. I would hold on to him in the hope he stays injury free until January and helps us to a title hunting position, at which point he might A) fancy signing a contract extension or B) be worth a bit more (certainly no less) I think the back 4 with the retention on Olsson and working on the presumption we have exercised an option on Turner, is potentially sorted. I think we could use a Tettey/Johnson upgrade and a big striker, ideally to work alongside a retained Hooper.

With this speculation about Snoddy and Ruddy going I thought I''d share my thoughts, those thoughts being let them go for decent money. Neither are irreplaceable and Snoddy imbalances our play. I would be more than happy with Pilks on the left, backed up by Olsson and a Murphy. Redmond on the right backed up by Bennett and a Murphy is fine too. This is more akin to the way an Adams side will play, I think pace hurts in the championship. Do business in Snoddy and re-invest in a set piece taker, maybe a defensive midfielder with those attributes. If decent money is offered for Ruddy put that into the striker pot, I''m sure Rudd and Bunn are good enough for the championship.

[quote user="Nicko"]Why change it? The team was very balanced at the weekend. Don''t fix what ain''t broke.[/quote] Because I believe we look a better side with Pilks on the pitch and we were one Redmond shot away from drawing that home game against Southampton and had that been the result people would be crying out for change. We are not feeding the Wolf.

Surely worth a try? Snoddy has never been the quickest and criminally reluctant to go outside his man it seems, however his work rate and creativity would be sorely missed we''re he not in the side, not to mention what he offers to set plays. Redmond has already shown he adds a new dimension to us but Pilks is quality and I for one would like to see him back in the side. I think he could provide much needed ammunition for the Wolf from the right, he''s always been one of our most prolific crossers. What''s more I believe these two on the wings would be more than capable of swapping positions during games, adding yet another threat. Thoughts?

[quote user="Wishbone"]It would be good to experiment more. With Snodgrass and his lack of pace but decent shooting and dribbling he could play behind the striker, with Redmond and Pilks on the wings.[/quote] This.

With the England GK coach on our books a fit Ruddy should be an England mainstay. IMO the likes of Redmond, Hooper and Howson, while having the potential, will find it a lot more difficult