BroadstairsR

I don't actually think Man. U. is out of the question, especially the way things are heading there currently. A young, hungry, innovative and up-to-date manager rather than the foreign man with a fancy name but reputation outside the English game who will come at a cost might actually come in to the mind set of the decision makers at Old Trafford. McKenna was assistant coach there to OGS for a while, wasn't he? Had various other roles at the club, including working with youth. McKenna supports Man. U. and should be flavour of the month if he gets little Ipsh-t up.

All part of the hype that has become the norm these days. Will there be player of the month, year, decade, young player of the year, manager of last month awards all in due order at half-time as well? Lap of honour, appreciation or whatever should happen only if they get promotion, imo. The real reward is in their pay packets after all, that's what most players will be concerned with. I do like the players taking the time to applaud the away support, though. This seems less contrived and more sincere as does appreciation when a good club servant eg, Wes Hoolahan finally leaves. Cynical? So what? I might applaud Canary tv and FAWA when the final whistle of the season blows though. 😉

Farke seems to be on thinner ice at Leeds than he ever was at Carrow Road He has less excuses for a start. At NCFC he was fighting for survival in the top league with a poorly assembled squad, at Leeds he has a good squad now getting battered in the Chumps. Has he lost them, I ask? He seems to have lost the fans. Where next? ITFC when McKenna is lured away by Man. U?😉

I've thought that too .... Germany beckons? A mutual parting of the ways, rather than a sacking (Steve Weaver style, even Webber) would suit me fine. He hasn't been a complete disaster after all. Yes, he also has the players on his side and playing for him, but there's nothing unusual there, as that's how it's supposed to be with any half-decent manager, surely? That's how I see him. Half-decent and not one for the future.

Martin Peters.

Oh, dear! You too? Seems there are now fewer and fewer of us wanting Wagner out at the end of this season, come what may. The recent good run has seemingly obliterated all memory of those bad spells (and boy were they bad) that led to a clamour (on this forum, at least,) for the man to be gone. His every decision seemed disputable and the manner of play was quite dreadful? We were sliding down the league at a rate of knots, and some even talked of a relegation battle. All this not forgetting the appalling run at the end of last season, and the warm reception that the man's appointment received in the first place. A shift in ownership after so long, a new DoF in Ben Knapper, so many other changes in the top positions at Carrow Road, including Steve Weaver's departure: https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/24260951.analysis-steve-weavers-scheduled-norwich-city-departure/ All of a sudden there is little mention of that clean sweep, of Carlos Cuesta (or similar) and the Wagner love in simmers along contentedly. I contend that a successful NCFC future is as far removed from the current manager (as much as I like the man) as it is from D&M continuing at the ultimate helm of the club. Any takers left?

Sounds expensive, is there a grant?

Naismith. Naismith, Naismith. Cost a bundle, did nothing regarding the reason for his purchase, and contributed so much to our financial plight at the time with the wage's legacy he left if I remember correctly. Described as a 'useful trier' at the time by an Everton supporter. Chocolate teapot for City.

soz.

The above posts just confirm that these constant, fairly insignificant and ephemeral awards mean more to the supporters than even the players themselves. They get a smile, trophy in hand for that photograph and then get back to the serious stuff, training.

True, but it is not just age or certain illnesses that push the individual into this category, so it needs to be a broader sweep. Some people are more prone to such viruses than others .... genes, immune system strength and perhaps even inter-reaction with others or lifestyle. Our bodies all hold viruses from an early age, eg: VZP. Some get shingles, some don't. HPV will always be amongst the most ominous. To rely heavily upon anti-viral injections is fine as there is no alternative, but these incumbents are clever and evolve similarly to the way bacterial or fungal incursions learn to resist treatment. It is a constant battle.

A lot of good insight there. I wouldn't know if I agree with it all, but it's far more credible and debate worthy than posting carefully selected Twitter stuff.

I believe that there is a wider issue to discuss here. If Daniel Barden has been given a new contract then it is because he has shown he deserves it, nothing more, nothing less. However, the acquisition of Reyes and the praise lauded upon this youngster when he joined, the existence of the other promising young 'keepers and then the panic (what else?) signing of George Long throws into confusion the club's intentions for all these youths and therefore expands towards encompassing the purpose of the Academy beyond the obvious of producing another Rowe and others who have instantly impacted the first eleven and ultimately have/will fetch big fees. First question, do we profit from sending these youngsters out to the lower league or is it just to give them experience ready for full assessment, or is it both? Second question? I don't think that there is one, except to wonder whether we are trying to ape Chelsea in a mini way. When Adams was first given the role of Loans Manager, it was somewhat ridiculed in some quarters at first as a job for the boys, a sinecure for a faithful club stalwart. It sure makes sense now. It is a vital role. It's all good, I like it and believe that the club grows in esteem because of it and that the Academy is our greatest boast, even though I do lose track at times. What foresight, and who promoted it above all others? The eminently dislikeable Stuart Webber, no less. Perhaps another question should concern our rating of these youngsters. Do we over-rate them when it seems so many other clubs, even many in the second tier, seem to be producing a host of their own promising youth? The balance aimed at seems to be running the Academy at a profit whilst occasionally producing a valuable asset capable of enhancing our first team before being sold for millions. Answers on a few sheets of foolscap, please, or have I answered my own question? The young goalkeeper situation and the Long signing remains a puzzle nonetheless. If Barden was once deemed good enough for PL back up, why not Reyes? Ditto Springett, who was once a starter, whilst the Mumba outcome still divides opinion. I suppose that time will reveal the real reason, beyond the standard bull shine from all parties, why Stuart Weaver really left. Wagner? Knapper? Webber? Back to square one, then. It made much more sense in the days of the reserves.

If the play-offs are a lottery then so are these last two games, it would seem. Play to our best and we should surely pick up at least four points.

I never quite understood the 1:1 ruling for safe standing and thought it over-cautious. 'Elf and safety gone mad? Perhaps there is a valid reason, bur how will it improve the atmosphere? I've swayed with the best of them in my time and got quite adept at standing my ground as did most and wouldn't advocate a return to that, but 1:1?