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Very proud to have played a small part in ridding the Club of that man, ''he''s fat, he''s round, bounce him on the ground...........ROBERT CHASE.

Simply a one off, I only saw him a few times, and I think he was sent off everytime, talented, ''fiery'' does not do him justice. I believe he died straight after a five a side game. To this day we still laugh and exaggerate about him, because once seen never forgotten.

Quote - Trevor Hockey, lots of hair, nothing else. - WHAT?? I only saw Hockey play a few times, and to this day I still talk fondly of the indelibly stamped memories, a genuine one off, and still a hero for me. He died young, playing in a five a side, doing what he loved!

At one time I seem to remember we had (at the same time) K.Keelan, R.Hansbury, M.Cawston. Keelan was a true great, but the others were good to, but my vote has to go to Roger, as when he got his first team chance, his nerve seemed to go. I would appreciate any info on what happened to hm post City, and any views on what happened to his form?

The reality was described quite well in a recent Observer article. Norwich is a ''fanatically supported community Club''. Who should take credit for this if not Delia and Michael? I remember Chase demanding gates of 16,000 in order to break even. Now that was ''little Norwich''! I look at the farce of the premiership with proud Clubs like Man u/L''pool, Chelsea and Arsenal, all basically owned and run by overseas capitalists and short term asset strippers. Yet some posters on here are so parochial that they seem to resent a ''stowmarket'' connection. Maybe try having your Club run by an Icelandic consortium if you want to see your dreams fade and die (or turn to ashes). These are no doubt the same posters who decry ''lack of ambition''. I wonder how much ambition, vision and courage these same critics have shown in their own lives? Do you fancy changing places with billionaires, QPR? How about ambitious Gippeswyk with their big name Manager and high finance owner? Delia did not take us up nor did she take us down, but her stewardship has ensured that the Norwich project remains one of the most exciting and respected in English football. ''Lets be having you'' mark2.

Early leavers are pathetic if they are leaving for traffic reasons, but they are risking missing the action so they punish themselves. I usually get out quick at the final whistle to walk in front of the impatient drivers and slow them down. I admit to leaving early once. It was at Portman Road, Ullathorne had just passed back to Bryan Gunn........the metal gate was closed, so in my frustration I forced it open with a 2 footed flying kick, not realising that a line of Suffolk Constabulary were behind it (looking a little surprised). When they saw the fury in my face they parted and let me go on my way (I lived in Ipswich at the time).

I was shocked and saddened by the deaths in Turkey. But ask yourself this question? Would those lads of been killed if the Leeds fans had not provoked the local honour by their boorish, racist and challenging behaviour? Those fans and their ilk (at Carrow Road yesterday) are in fact partly guilty of murder.

Their fans did appear to be of the ''lumpen'' persuasion, as opposed to the usual mix of families etc. I saw a heavily built bloke outside the Barclay before the game bleeding from the mouth, appearing to try and retaliate against a group of large lads. Informed that he was a City fan but I cannot verify this. Not sure how active the Police were as there were many of them just yards away but no action was evident. At the end of the game we were confronted with Leeds fans looking for trouble ''have a go you c--t'' and all that, again the Police seemed to act like this was normal behaviour. Made the Victory even more enjoyable.

I guess the Ferry Boat was my all time best pre-match Pub. My bro and some mates used to ''squat'' in the old Argyle St, so it was popular for us on non-football days too. Over the years I have not been very adventurous before games, Coach and Horses, Rosary, Clarence, but Ferry hold most memories. I used to like sitting outside and watching the fans head down from the Riverside.

If we do it the team deserve every accolade and civic ceremony. Personally I think it is just as important as the celebrations for getting to the premiership, as success breeds success, and to get out of this division at the first time of asking is a real achievement (ask Leeds, Man City, Villa, Palace and West Brom to name a few). If you do not want to partake then sling your hook, and sit on a bar stool in the Murderers (watching Man ure or Arse nal)

TOPICAL TIP for those travelling by train from London. Purchase a Return ticket from Paddington to DIDCOT, and also a Return ticket from Didcot to Swindon, and stay on the same train as both stop at Didcot! It is cheaper this way.

Obviously to early, but if I look at Newcastle I would say they are up, then I look at us and we are equally well placed. Difference? I support us, and caution takes over. I will not be celebrating until it is mathematical!

Gulp. Seconded.

The only good pub I know is the Glue Pot, Emlyn Sq, nr Oxford St, nr Railway Station and Village. I am meeting up with my mate in the Gluey, who is a Town fan and long term Gluey regular, and who will be with his mates, mostly exiles and ale fans. It has always been a friendly pub, although basically a Home pub, but it is a fair walk to the ground as I remember, but very few other options in the area I am informed.

Dame Delia

I know this is a separate point but I do think that since the ground has gone over to mainly season ticket holders, we have lost some of the exuberant spontaneity of the ''pay on the gates'' days. Maybe it is just part of the gentrification of the game, but we all seem more passive now, waiting to be entertained.

Until recently there has been an assumption that Leeds would go up as champions, which is why in my view there has been very little interest in them. People I know are much more aware of Col u (recent events, and ''boot'' it Boothroyd), and Charlton (seen as on a par and serious rivals). Our super run has changed this, so now Leeds are just another team in the frame (and hence getting a little more attention from me at least). I suspect their ''blip'' may continue.

Yes, for to long now there has been an assumption that things will just continue, and the gravy train will carry on, but maybe the drip drip drip of alienation will become a pool of resentment, and the game really will have to wake up to just how corrupt and bankrupt it is. I for one will never support Norwich back in the ''cartel'' league as for me it has gone just to far. I would happily watch the youth team, and catch the results on the radio. Who would of thought it would come to this, a league owned, managed, and played in by foreigners? The odd thing being foreigners are a really positive influence in the game, but in this country we seem to want to seduce the most dubious unfit and improper people into our game. WHEN IT ALL GOES DOWN, I''LL STILL BE AROUND.

Only 2 things I have really been ashamed about in the 35 years or so that I have been going to support City : 1. Behaviour of Robert Chase 2. Behaviour of a racist section of our support Proud to say I played a small part in ousting 1, and in keeping 2 at bay.

I hope to be proved wrong but I remain unconvinced re McNamee, especially as his ''impact'' remains relatively limited. He will not score goals, and although delivering the odd ''cameo'' e.g Millwall, I remain if the opinion that he is a luxury, he will ''flatter to deceive'' as Swindon Bob said. Having said that Lambert is a better judge than I and McNamee clearly has something. I cannot see him replacing Lappin, now that would be foolhardy.

5 minutes from Hackney? Not sure what part of Hackney you live in but I am in central Hackney and it would take me at least 5 minutes to pick up the nearest bus to Leyton, and 15 to the tube.

I would join the protest Morty, but I am just too intimidated by the prospect of meeting the ''Wynn-Jones'' heavies, so famously referred to by that king of the nancy negative posters, so I will probably retain my barstool at the (ugh) Murderers or UGH ugh (Nelson Hotel) and leave it to the brave ''hang the stowmarket two'' vanguard.

At some juncture yesterday someone behind me shouted ''Doherty and Nelson''...''you are useless c----s. I read on here that it is obvious that Nelson is not good enough and that we may have to settle for another ''struggling'' win next sat. If it is not the percy positives it is the nancy negatives! For my part I would be happy to carry on with these struggling wins. Also, happy to carry on with Nelson (although I prefer Askou mayself) as he has been successful with the Doc . Millwall were the better side, and they are strong at home. Personally I think Lambert is still learning his trade but his decisions have been right so far, and I like the way he picks the team on merit, so carry on ''as you were'' for me. We are not top because we outclass the rest, but because we have been a decent unit for most of the season.

One of my favourite days out, though I do miss the old den for pure atmosphere (who can forget Flecky''s strike?), and home turf for me as a london based fan, will probably drink London Bridge way, Lord Clyde, back st local, but had some good drinks in Bermondsey itself in the past, but always best to respect the locals if you want to keep things mellow.

I only saw only actual ejection in our section of the East Stand. One guy quietly left with dignity after a vociferous minority hounded him out. They were more interested in spotting Norwich that watching the game. The 3 of us kept fairly quiet until the end. One moment was enjoyable though. Some 40 something loud mouth decided to berate the guy behind me and accused him of being Norwich, claiming he had shouting ''hit it'' just before Martin scored. I did myself shout ''hit it'' I have to admit. Anyway the accused, wearing a Col u scarf, put this guy in his place, telling him that he was in fact an Ex Col Utd youth Team player, and ''you are no football fan''. Just a good day for us in the East Stand, and respect to that Col u fan.