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[quote user="ron obvious"][quote user="Mister Chops"]As an aside, I can''t believe that a word rhyming with "twinge" is filtered, but it''s perfectly acceptable to say vag, pussy, gash, punani and hairy cheque book. [/quote]Can I put a hand up for quim?A bit 18th century, but I like it.[/quote]Isn''t Quim the name of a Portuguese goalkeeper?

[quote user="canary_bird"]Just looked him up on Wikipedia ... it says he was born in 1p5wich !!![/quote]Yeah but is Norwich through and through. He was one of my best friends at school and was in many plays etc with him before drama school. A lot of people are born in Ipswich, he was just lucky to escape...

[quote user="Bouncebackability"]Lets all slag him off and make his mind up for him!! Well done all :)[/quote]I have to say I agree with you, I have no idea why so many have jumped on the anti-PL bandwagon when (if you read my post above) he could just be tight lipped because that is a good way to go considering we have a game tomorrow and this was a press conference about that!

Has anyone thought that maybe some advisors at NCFC has told him to not talk about it? Silly thought I know but the statement from the board last night was a clear ''no'' and just maybe they have asked him not to drawn on the matter and to concentrate on the job at hand? Makes sense, but then again when has logic come into football!?!

I was going to have the same problem, but an British pub in Taipei has informed me that they will show the game this weekend on a delay (10pm kick off).I am finishing working out here and have delibrately stayed in Taiwan an extra day to avoid being jetlagged for the game, so hopefully it will be worth the wait!!!Bring it on!

[quote user="Mook"]Anyone remember watching two young uns by the name of Emile Heskey and Michael Owen playing up front for the U-21s at Carrow Road? Must have been 1997 I guess?[/quote]I was at that game, we won 4-2 but lost on away goals, both goals were from mistakes by one Richard Wright. Andy Marshall and Darren Eadie were both on the bench and the crowd was screaming for them to come on. Was a good night.Also, it was Michael Owen''s only appearance for the U21''s I believe. But I could be mistaken...The last game against Slovakia in think, the poor right back on that day had to deal with Ashley Young and Wayne Routledge both drifting to the left wing...ripped him to shreds...poor bloke.

[quote user="grantroederdisaster"]Our best ever spell in our history seasons 92/93 and 93/94 coincided with the worst kit ever in our history!   Enough said! [/quote] so by that theory, the worse the kit, the better we play?

Lucky you! Thus far my search in Taipei has led me no where, I have to find somewhere to watch it online

[quote user="Barclay hero"]Think a few people on here need to get over the whole Leeds thing OK we are Champions of League 1 but they are the big story.  Why?  Because its only a few years ago they were in the semis of the Champions League and their fall from grace was even harder than ours.  Dont forget we''re dealing with Murdoch here - the same that owns Sky who in turn are the inventors of the Premier League monster.  Leeds were a big part of that not very long ago - Norwich have only been an occasional member of the Premier League.  We''d have been a big story had our European run etc been six years ago, not sixteen.  Instead we''re (to most of the country) a Championship club thats found its way back to the Championship.  Is that big news?  Would you want to read a 2 page spread next year on Sheffield Wednesday?  An honest answer is likely to be No I love to read about Norwich in every paper - but to be honest Im quite happy that the media (and the country) take little notice of us.  Hopefully that way we can slip under peoples radars until we''re top of the league   [/quote]*warning* most useless comment of the thread.I have to say I agree with most of this, the papers love a story of a club that was once competing with the finest in Europe only a few years ago, collapsing only to try and rebuild, if it works they can say I told you so, if not they critise them, do you really want to be reading that about us?

[quote user="The Butler"][quote user="dezmondo18"]Well my grammar ain''t going to change anytime soon so I''d appreciate the few who have a problem with it, do just as you say and just talk about the subject, not every is as competent as others , people have different skill levels and languages and guess what people get on with it please do the same at the end of the day we all bleed yellow :).[/quote] OK you have had your English lesson for the day. Now for maths you can understand! Mathematics  This comes from 2 maths teachers with a combined total of 70 yrs. experience.It has an indisputable mathematical logic. It also made me Laugh Out Loud.This is a strictly mathematical viewpoint...it goes like this: What Makes 100%?What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%.How about achieving 103%?What makes up 100% in life? Here''s a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions: If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z is represented as: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26. Then: H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98% and K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96% But , A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100% And, B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T 2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103% AND, look how far ass kissing will take you. A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G 1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118% So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty, that while Hard work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, its the Bullshit and Ass Kissing that will put you over the top.     Now I know why some people are where they are![/quote]By that logic ''brown nosing'' gets you a long way!

The weird thing is, most people who wrote about Norwich in the comments section seem to believe we will be higher up! It''s weird how some people see us, a couplw of them are Leeds fans which surprises me more!

I''m still surprised that no one has used Patches O''Houlihan (from Dodgeball) for our own Wes. It gets a giggle nearly everytime I say it in reference to Hoolahoop....honest.

[quote user="Yellow Rages"]How is he a journeyman? He has only played for two clubs in 18 years of professional football.[/quote]I make it 3. Manure, Newcastle and Birmingham. But you are right, hardly a journeyman.

[quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"][quote user="jimidack"][quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"] [quote user="jimidack"]But the thing is Australia can be classified as Asia due to close proximity, saying Wales to go through the North American qualifying is extreme to say the least. Australasia is actually a region in geographical terms so why can''t they play in Asia? I think it only seems fair that a country the size of Australia has a fair chance of getting to a world cup. Seems ironic that Australia left just before FIFA changed the play off system. So rather than New Zealand play the 5th placed team from South America they get the ''lucky losers'' from Asia.On the Mexico point, due to them being in Central America they play in the North American Gold Cup and the Copa America.I want to see New Zealand cause an upset...it just would make me chuckle. As long as it''s not against England!  [/quote] Australia is in close proximity to Asia?? Firstly which bit of Asia as the group means they have to play games in the Middle East, not that close to Australia. Also countries like Japan are still a 9 to 12 (depending on which bit of Australia you are on to which bit of Japan) hour flight away! That is about the same amount of time from England to Japan so not really that close is it?? At the end of the day it is all about making sure certain countries have more chance in reaching the finals. It is in FIFA''s interest that Australia regulary qualify and by allowing more "Asian" teams to qualify there is a greater chance of rich countries such as Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or China getting through. Ironically what has happened is North Korea and New Zealand got through - not really what was expected. [/quote]Nice to see those highlighted nations made it to world cup isn''t it?Well you tell me how far we have to travel to Kazakhstan or Israel? And then tell me it is no different from Australia going to Japan, Korea and Bahrain? I like the idea of Australia qualifying, I had no qualms about it when they switched. It made sense to move to a more competitive federation. But I don''t like the fact many people are saying New Zealand shouldn''t be there or don''t deserve it. They won all their games, so move on and hope we get them in the draw! Considering their better players are British based it would be great game for many New Zealanders.Smaller nations qualify for the world cup, and it''s good that all federations are being represented. They haven''t expanded the amount of teams that qualify from Asia, they just threw Australia into the mix.  [/quote] I have no issue with New Zealand in the World Cup, as you say there have been smaller and worse nations qualify before. It is confusing why Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are allowed within UEFA and not the AFC, I know Israel is in UEFA to avoid games against Iran etc. You are of course correct that the same amount of teams qualify from the AFC, but with the play-off now against OFC it is seen to be easier for the 5 team progress. The OFC is now by far the weakest of all the regions, but with the play-off against the 5th AFC team there is a better chance than against the 5th South American team (why is it always Uragauy?). I''m sure FIFA were hoping for China to make it this year, although they even failed to make it to the second league round. Watch out for North Korea come 2010, their team is made up from a few professional players that live in Japan and the rest are conscripts from the North Korean army, and play the same way -- should imagine plenty of red cards in their games. [/quote]You have a point, why is it always Uruguay? I can''t argue with the idea that FIFA want certain nations to get to the World Cup for various reasons, just look at the play off''s in Europe!! The whole thing is a bit of a farce sometimes, much like players such as Carney and Killen going...as they showed very little quality during their time at Carrow Road.

[quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"][quote user="jimidack"]But the thing is Australia can be classified as Asia due to close proximity, saying Wales to go through the North American qualifying is extreme to say the least. Australasia is actually a region in geographical terms so why can''t they play in Asia? I think it only seems fair that a country the size of Australia has a fair chance of getting to a world cup. Seems ironic that Australia left just before FIFA changed the play off system. So rather than New Zealand play the 5th placed team from South America they get the ''lucky losers'' from Asia.On the Mexico point, due to them being in Central America they play in the North American Gold Cup and the Copa America.I want to see New Zealand cause an upset...it just would make me chuckle. As long as it''s not against England!  [/quote] Australia is in close proximity to Asia?? Firstly which bit of Asia as the group means they have to play games in the Middle East, not that close to Australia. Also countries like Japan are still a 9 to 12 (depending on which bit of Australia you are on to which bit of Japan) hour flight away! That is about the same amount of time from England to Japan so not really that close is it?? At the end of the day it is all about making sure certain countries have more chance in reaching the finals. It is in FIFA''s interest that Australia regulary qualify and by allowing more "Asian" teams to qualify there is a greater chance of rich countries such as Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or China getting through. Ironically what has happened is North Korea and New Zealand got through - not really what was expected. [/quote]Nice to see those highlighted nations made it to world cup isn''t it?Well you tell me how far we have to travel to Kazakhstan or Israel? And then tell me it is no different from Australia going to Japan, Korea and Bahrain? I like the idea of Australia qualifying, I had no qualms about it when they switched. It made sense to move to a more competitive federation. But I don''t like the fact many people are saying New Zealand shouldn''t be there or don''t deserve it. They won all their games, so move on and hope we get them in the draw! Considering their better players are British based it would be great game for many New Zealanders.Smaller nations qualify for the world cup, and it''s good that all federations are being represented. They haven''t expanded the amount of teams that qualify from Asia, they just threw Australia into the mix. 

But the thing is Australia can be classified as Asia due to close proximity, saying Wales to go through the North American qualifying is extreme to say the least. Australasia is actually a region in geographical terms so why can''t they play in Asia? I think it only seems fair that a country the size of Australia has a fair chance of getting to a world cup. Seems ironic that Australia left just before FIFA changed the play off system. So rather than New Zealand play the 5th placed team from South America they get the ''lucky losers'' from Asia.On the Mexico point, due to them being in Central America they play in the North American Gold Cup and the Copa America.I want to see New Zealand cause an upset...it just would make me chuckle. As long as it''s not against England! 

[quote user="seby1991"]It has to be said that it is a total farce that new zealand have qualified. They are ranked 82nd (lower than any of our nations i believe) and they had to beat fiji, new caledonia and Bahrain to get to the finals. Hardly the most difficult route to the finals[/quote]It''s hardly a farce, it''s called the world cup for a reason. So what if New Zealand have qualified? The tournament is supposed to be about the best from all the federations so if that means New Zealand won the right to play in SA next summer so be it! I think it adds the whole experience to have a couple of unknown quantities taking part, although they did play at the confederations cup last summer but, who was watching?.I bet no one would have complained if Portugal and France went out to inferior footballing nations last night. Infact, I think a lot of people may have enjoyed the prospect and used it to proclaim England as one of the favourites!

[quote user="dhickl"]The worst group I saw was Les Ferdinand, Mark Bright & Adrian Chiles (http://www.pinkun.com/cs_pinkun/cs/forums/2/1883173/ShowPost.aspx#1883173) In my opinion the best is Lineker, Hansen & Lawrenson (and Dublin!!!) [/quote]I have to agree with you on the worst group, I can''t stand it when Bright is on commentary, everything he says is like an instruction video and that grates on me. As for Sir Les, he means well but just doesn''t have enough of a vocabulary to make good TV.As for the best, I have to say Lee Dixon is getting better. Instead of ripping into a player for no good reason (like Lawro) he actually has come up with good analysis and gives reasons why. I do still like Lineker and Teddy Sheringham just because of his fake irishman quip to Townsend!

Did anyone see the little bit they did on Look East about this? It wasn''t exactly the most inspiring footage of him.Basically, he ran with the ball, lost it, got turned and then put the ball out of play! Made me chuckle.

Has anyone noticed semi has awesome man norks? Seriously, they are 5 feet ahead of him! Anyway, aside from that he is terrible, I admire some of the runs he makes but as many people have said, no end product. Defensively he has always been found wanting and I for one do get nervous when teams attack as the seem to know that Semi gets caught ball watching leaving a lot of space behind him. We need a solid right back, and quickly, I don''t care if it is a loan, we need to do something to either make him step up his game or replace him all together. Sorry Brendan but the only good thing I can say about him is about his chest!!

[quote user="Gingerpele"]How do you know the 12,000 wern''t all season ticket holders?[/quote]I''m not and neither were the 4 people I sat with...so thats 5 you can count off.I was trying to build Swedish contingent. May have been an epic fail but it was fun trying!

[quote user="refjezhitchin"]Otsemobor was caught out of position twice for Andy Reid to score, there''s no chance Whaley or anyone else can be blamed. Otsemobor is a defender first and that is his job, if he can''t do it (which he can''t) he shouldn''t be playing! Doherty was shite and should be shipped out at the next available opportunity which doesn''t leave us with much options at the back, maybe Nelson deserves another go against his old club on Saturday as Spillane will now be suspended.   [/quote]But at the same time, Whaley''s positioning was awful when tracking back, we were caught to easily on the break. But I''m not that concerned, I don''t expect us to be caught out that easily by League one teams, but it still wasn''t a good sight. In response to the OP I couldn''t agree with the ratings more, Lappin and Holt stood out so much more than the rest, although at times it is frustrating watching a team of professionals be unable to shoot with their weaker foot. Daley and Hoolahan were the worst culprits of this and it was incredibly frustrating to see a clear sight of goal only to have them turn to get it on their stronger foot, (despite needing to beat another player) to try and get a shot in, or seeing the ball passed around the edge of the box when shooting from the there may have kept Sunderland honest perhaps.

[quote user="Whatever The Weather"]Yeahh, full of kids..[/quote]What is your problem? It was a good laugh and I think once it hit 3-0 most fans thought "well, we are playing a Premiership side" and started to enjoy themselves. What were any of us expecting against a established side? Credit to the fans, it was my Swedish girlfriends first experience of English football and she loved it!

I still can''t agree with any of this, his positioning was terrible, he panicked  when he had a free header or attempted a long pass, and it was no different then any other time. On a night when players like Doc, Whaley etc had a chance to impress the new boss in a competitive match, Doc looked awful. I don''t know what who SKY, Lakey and co were watching but it certainly wasn''t the Doc I saw last night.

[quote user="Brendan"]You sure? He went to schoool with my mother in hellesdon.... His brother was in my mothers class, and his dad was the head of pe.[/quote]As another poster has mentioned, was pretty much brought up here, infact one of my old teachers used to hark on about how he pretty much saved Sutton''s career when he was rejected by a team (I think that may have Notts Forest) only for Sutton to get into the Norwich squad do quite well!Danny Mills went to Old Catton didn''t he? I once heard stories of a guy who kept him out of the under 12 Catton team, friend of my brother. This guy then went to try and play hockey...even Catton didn''t rate him.