Common Sense

After having a S/T for over 25 years I''ve decided not to review. Not because of price & not because of time issues as I''m soon to take very early retirement. I never ever thought I would lose the buzz of going to Carrow Rd but there have been times this season (and last) when in the sterile atmosphere & with tepid football I''ve just become bored. We have had worse times under Roder & Hamilton but I''ve just lost the fun element ! Plus having recently sat opposite Delia on the train and listening to her views she certainly has no intentions of reviewing the "self funding model" which is becoming IMO so difficult to operate in a "money fuelled" sport. I still plan to support the team & attend on a casual basis and if the excitement and quality of football returns (not necessarily successful) I''m confident it will be possible to pick up a S/T during the season. We could even see a return of the "half a season" S/Ts next season !

There doesnt appear to be any movement on foreign investment in the near future when I brought the subject up with Delia last week on the train.

I''ve been saying this to friends for months, it was again so evident against Wolves.

[quote user="JF"]KeiranShikari wrote the following post at 26/08/2017 4:07 PM: Love a Pinkun overreaction. Look a bit of a tool now, don''t you[/quote] Ditto............

We''re always being told that we need to bring in Players better than what we have or better than those being replaced. I can''t see how we will purchase a better Player than Scottish International Dorrens for £800,000 and whether all the Howson cash will be used on other quality Players better than Howson. None of us can really judge until the Transfer Window closes but it''s becoming increasingly worrying. If the worse case scenario occurs I wonder if I could negotiate a reduction on my S/T.....lol!

When I renewed my S/T on May 2nd (at Feb prices by the way) I was told by the office that new S/Ts will be issued for this season.

[quote user="pete"]That saw Neil''s departure can only surmise the reason for the bizarre timing was our backward thinking board to finally wake up to fans displeasure was now with some good news season ticket sales now given an impetus. The boards inactivity until now was creating a toxic atmosphere with fans losing interest in the club. However whether or not that is the case will depend on who''s next. The potential candidates don''t fill you with great anticipation and when they get here will have to do it on a shoestring. Perhaps Warburton may set the juices flowing but brings a sizeable management team with him that may be too expensive. Interesting times time for Delia and the boys to start to behave as a competent body could it happen?[/quote] I had similar thoughts, surprised until now no one mentioned it ! One of the few things this Board takes an interest in is money , i.e. Season Ticket sales !

After over twenty years of having a ST I''ve decided most reluctantly not to review, mainly due to the how the club is being run. It''s my only little way of registering my feelings as emails to the club are just ignored. I nearly gave up last season but changed my mind when the club offered to sell me my ST in April at February''s prices. It''s the only time they have shown any interest in me as a supporter. Funny that when it comes down to money they show an interest !

[quote user="Indy"]But you''ve just repeated yourself.....you''re boring me now![/quote] Indy 3783 posts = 3783 posts of completly boring repeatable dribble.

[quote user="Indy"]Yes but Naismith couldn''t play off the shoulder of McCormack, that''s the point, the last player in his style was Hooper, a far better player IMO, he was sold, so why now buy an older version for five times the price?[/quote] The answer is that not only does McCormack score goals but he creates an awful lot too, something Hooper rarely did. Hence McCormack is a better"all round" footballer.

Brady to Villa definitely will not happen however much money they might through at it.

Some of us have short memories. The standard of refereeing when last in the Championship was woeful more times than in the Ptremier League imo. The only plus point is that we will be one of the bigger teams in the Championship so hopefully more of the 50/50 decisions. might go our way.

I don''t see going away on a mid season training camp is really an issue. If the cost is around £50-70,000 in Premier League terms it''s nothing, in fact it''s nothing for a Championship club either. So if it helps generate enough points to survive whether through extra fitness or further team bonding it will have been more than worthwhile and value for money. Unfortunately I don''t think whatever they do we will survive as physicology so much damage has been done but who knows, "getting away" might just prove an excellent move.

I''m afraid like a lot of people on this board you are living in a dream world. Yes obviously there will be a few more comings and goings but the likes of Austin etc coming here just won''t happen for numerous reasons.

In my humble opinion I cannot fault the Board in what it''s done and achieved off the pitch, financial success etc. Although the hotel project is probably regretted. The one fault I would lay at their door is their judgement on appointing managers. Yes there have been successes but some of the appointments have been a disaster and although you cannot get it right all the time in this area they have got it wrong more times than they should have. Being brave and appointing a "strong opinionated" manager like Neil Lennon (in this case he wasn''t even interviewed) is a concern as they like to go down the "nice guy" route.

A friend of mine said various Twitter accounts had spoken of Hoolveld being made to travel back alone on the train after the Nottingham Forrest game because of a bust up ? Apparently City fans were shocked to see him on the train and had a few words with the disgruntled player. My friend doesn''t do "wind ups" but I''ve been unable to find any such stories ?

Did anyone hear Mickey Quinns comments on Talk Sport that he heard strong indications of the return of Mackay to NCFC ? How true is conjecture but I wondered if anyone heard the comments in full ?

[quote user="yellowandgreenmachine"]I''ll ring one for your mum first. She needs to get out of my bed and get home before your dad realises that she stopped out all night.[/quote] Idiot

What on earth has happened to the Clubs suggestion about putting in temporary seats in front of the hotel which would at least add an additional few hundred seats ? The club certainly does not keep fans very well informed like it use too although with a continued large hardcore fan base including season tickets fans and non season ticket fans I don''t suppose there is the need for the club to bother too much. Another successful season (staying up !) and I think we will see proposals/plans for a new City Stand to be built the season after that providing we remain in the Premier League.

[quote user="GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary"][quote user="Common Sense"] The plus points for Lambert to take the Villa job: Possible larger potential at a bigger City Taken Norwich as far as he can and wants a new challenge. An Increase in his salary. The Negative points for Lambert Not to take the Villa job: Third Choice after Solskjaer and Martinez, even they would''nt touch it ! The Owner is not the easiest person to work with and I''m sure Lambert will be on the phone to O''Neil to get an opinion. He has a good working relationship with the Norwich Board but at Villa ? ? More media spotlight which he seems to greatly hate. A playing budget possibly similar to ours or may be even less. All The Premier League Chairmen meet in Darlington tomorrow so I''m sure we will know more very soon. Although I think Lambert would regret moving to Villa if he did so I have a feeling he might just decide to go for the challenge and Villa being the next progression to a really top job in the future. I just agree with many posters and hope its sorted soon so OUR club can start to prepare for next season which if with a new manager will be critical that we get a new man in soon.       [/quote] If anyone can seriously think this at all times in the history of Norwich City football club then that in itself is a reason as to why he should go. If somebody cant see that this is a hugely exciting time to be involved at Norwich and doesnt relish a massive opportunity ahead, then they should leave and hand over to somebody that can see it and does believe that they can move us forward ?!?!? [/quote]   Lambert only said on SSN a few days ago that "all managers have a sell buy date" quoting the decision of the Barcelona manager. The question is does he think his time is up at NCFC ? ?

The plus points for Lambert to take the Villa job: Possible larger potential at a bigger City Taken Norwich as far as he can and wants a new challenge. An Increase in his salary. The Negative points for Lambert Not to take the Villa job: Third Choice after Solskjaer and Martinez, even they would''nt touch it ! The Owner is not the easiest person to work with and I''m sure Lambert will be on the phone to O''Neil to get an opinion. He has a good working relationship with the Norwich Board but at Villa ? ? More media spotlight which he seems to greatly hate. A playing budget possibly similar to ours or may be even less. All The Premier League Chairmen meet in Darlington tomorrow so I''m sure we will know more very soon. Although I think Lambert would regret moving to Villa if he did so I have a feeling he might just decide to go for the challenge and Villa being the next progression to a really top job in the future. I just agree with many posters and hope its sorted soon so OUR club can start to prepare for next season which if with a new manager will be critical that we get a new man in soon.      

Idiot !  

[quote user="CashCasinoCrane"]Yeah, Crofts impressed me today also. I thought he, Wes, Surman and R Martin deserved 8''s! Crofts played out on the right hand side of the diamond today, but was seemingly able to show up all over the pitch. Made some superb defensive headers and intelligent passes too. He''s got a great engine on him and looks to be the "winner" type of player that managers always say it''s great to have in your side. As another poster mentioned, he doesn''t do anything particularly flashy and keeps it simple. Which is often the best way![/quote] I could not see where Crofts was really outstanding. Yes he got around the pitch well, did the simple thing well & did ok except worryingly he gave the ball away on two occassions in dangerous areas. For me Fox & Surman were excellent, some of there one touch play was superb and rarely gave the ball away. The problem with pre-season games is the pressure is off and players can look better than they actually are. However these two in my opinion are quality. Just a shame Smith is still out injured as I was looking forward to seeing him although Drury was his usual solid best. Everton will provide a much stiffer test. We sat right behind Lambert (a row back) just for a change and found the antics of our bench very amusing even though it was just a "friendly". Poor Olly got some stick from Culverhouse & Lambert and he was only on the pitch for a short while. "Oh for fu*ks sake" yelled Culverhouse at one point at the young striker. I was surprised however how basic some of the instructions were. I know you have to sit with the "deadwood" but it is an interesting experience. For a pre-season game it was entertaining but it will mean little come August 6th.

Does anyone know if the BBC has announced its live Championship schedule yet ?  On their website it only shows details of last season, surely thay must have decided the first few games by now ?

This would be ideal: Watford (a) Coventry (h) Millwall (h) Barnsley (a) Preston (a) Portsmouth (h)