Nice and Peaceful

I Came, I saw, I Roeder.

...and Norwich City are bottom of the Premier League with 7 points from 8 games.   CLARK OUT!!!!!   Remember, I was the first one.

I was prepared to see if Duffy could do something with the team, but it is evident he can''t and won''t. To pick those two in midfield was unbelievable. Not a tackle made all game, they had the freedom of FCR. Sure, it was the same sort of pretty, aesthetic football that made us famous long ago, but at least Chippy et al were up against players who tried to get a tackle in. As for the decision to replace Drury with a reshuffle all over, even us in the N & P were shaking our heads in angst. Take this small crumb of comfort from the game: even a board as injudicious as ours cannot now put Duffy in charge. So roll on the search, and don''t forget about Mike Newell.   The darkest hour is always just before dawn.    

Yes he (PG) did come across as a winner, and I do understand the clamour for a proven successful manager. My point is that the most successful managers in my lifetime have come from within, and were far from universally popular when appointed. Most people wanted Phil Neal to take over from Dave Stringer in 1992. Interestingly, Wikipedia is slightly hazy on what Duffy has/hasn''t achieved as a manager: does anyone have anything more up to date?    

Just look at some of the rubbish we''ve promoted from within in the past: Kenny Brown, Mike Walker, Nigel Worthington, what did that lot ever do for us? My initial reaction to Duffy was "no, never ever" but listening to him recently he sounds composed, confident, and knows what to say to the media. He must have had an influence over some of the summer signings, and I am certain that this squad is a mid-table squad at worst. Just a calming voice, some simple and basic team selections/tactics, and who knows? Bruce, Jewell, Coleman, they''re not coming.Any of the rest will have instant support and instant rebuffal from some of us. I really don''t care who gets the job if the quality of football improves, because the results will follow.  Bravo, Win or die.