Norfolk Mustard

Given Max Johnson from Motherwell is reported to have had a tour of NCFC, I wouldn't expect Bali Mumba to be shoehorned into the RB position. The club are looking to strengthen that position... https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/norwich-city-trip-motherwell-star-30003068

The interview with Chris Goreham was recorded yesterday wasn't it?

Sorry, I'm with @Parma Ham's gone mouldy on this one. As someone who totally 'gets' NCFC & its culture, DF would be a glorious DoF appointment here.

I believe we need defenders, defensive midfielders AND a top striker (not a 'just' another forward - a pure goal-scorer). Talking of forward players, I don't rate Idah or Sargent; both of those could easily be replaced.

'Distance Reiki' really is a thing. Having experienced it, the sheer accuracy of the written report that followed totally blew me away.

I'd have a lot more faith if Norwich had a few 'up & at 'em' Ashley Barnes-type attitudes amongst the ranks. We need strong, technical players with a winning sense of purpose. Hopefully Norwich & Ipswich won't be shopping in the same recruitment marketplace...

"Out of chaos comes order"... (Hopefully!).

A mass walk-out on 22 minutes in recognition of The Goat's final game might get some serious media attention...

That's the reality, however I'm unsure the current set-up at NCFC understand what a golden opportunity looks like...

I've been assuming that MA is waiting for NCFC stock to hit a real low before maximising his potential investment. That would represent good business for him?

Succession planning at NCFC appears to be non-existent in recent times. No professional business should operate like this; it looks as if the senior leadership team literally make it up as they go along...

I am in total agreement with all this LDC - I love what DF brought to our club & so does my partner (that was the power of his reach - previously non-football people became positively engaged too). The era of instant gratification would render a Farke-type repeat almost impossible now. Such a shame, because the continuity thing is evident in Russ Martin.

On Saturday Russ is likely to remind us of the entertaining possession-based style we once had! If so, it's going to be frustrating - and could easily get the home crowd booing our wasteful season. I'm not expecting a particularly pleasant atmosphere tbh...

I'd love to see Daniel Farke back at Carrow Road. Would make a fabulous DoF - that man has presence & charisma...

I'm assuming Norwich are out of it now - like LDC says, whoever wins their next 4 games have a chance, however based on our lack of consistent results it's very unlikely to be us. I'd be pleased for ex-NCFC man Dave Carolan at Millwall should they manage it though...

'Mind the Gap' jokes are looking a bit meek these days. Ipswich have created momentum whilst Norwich (unless an absolute miracle occurs) have not. Of course their supporter's tails are up; we'd be the same. I'm fully expecting them to join us in the Championship & safely finish mid-table in 2023/4. Right now, trying to gauge where Norwich are heading is a complete finger in the air job...

'Manager of the Month' at Watford should be the job title!

Well I thought the performance against Rotherham was woeful. Nothing to get excited about whatsoever. Style-wise, not dissimilar to a confused Dean Smith side. The players appear to be far too comfortable playing with low levels of passion & belief. Looking at the recent performances of those around us, Luton have won 3, PNE have won 4 - and Boro, Millwall, Blackburn, Norwich, Coventry, Sunderland, WBA, Watford & Bristol City have only won 1 game each from their last 5! If we can't make enough effort to secure a few wins in a race this wide open, I despair...

Totally agree; Idah, Sargent & Pukki don't complement each other in any way, shape or form! The wide players in the 3 need to be wingers or wing-backs or attacking midfielders who can create or score. Right now, NCFC are sterile; not scoring a goal in the last 3 home games is shambolic given the potential prize on offer.

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Old Farm Derbies are something to look forward to though? Should Norwich fail to get promoted (currently looking that way) & Ipswich successfully return to the Championship, the universe will have delivered a just & fair sporting outcome. A few years back, the thought of avoiding Ipswich would've lit a proverbial fire under the arses of our players - doubt many on the playing staff appreciate that local rivalry at all nowadays...

Pukki to make his 200th appearance - did DW actually say that?

Currently I consider Idah to be well behind both Pukki & Sargent. Yes he has potential - however my gut feeling is he lacks the killer instinct to 'just do it' on a regularly-repeated basis. Good hold-up man, but lacks conviction. Too tentative to be a winner. Suspect Kamara may take his chance when it arrives though! I used to think Sargent was little more than a League 1 utility man until he got to play through the middle - an opinion I may never have formed had he been given the central striking opportunities Idah is currently enjoying (but not taking). If/when Pukki leaves, Norwich will need to recruit a top new striker, retain Sarge & use Kamara as intermittent 3rd back-up. Idah needs a full season loan just like Maddison & Cantwell did.

I'd rather Idah had said "It's UP to me" as opposed to It's DOWN to me" - that indicates how he sees himself and the situation. Sounds like he's saddling himself with self-imposed pressure. Not going to find 'flow state' performance with that kind of self-talk is he? I'd love to see Tzolis play a central attacking role tonight; always figured he was recruited as a trainee Pukki and now seems an ideal time to give him a start. Marquinhos sweeping in from the right with pace and crossing high for Idah or cutting back low for Tzolis could be productive...

I'd love to see Idah flourish. He has a powerful physique, basic, unrefined technique & a decent application. If he can keep his actions simple & find enough self belief to finish effectively we'll have a high quality forward. Realistically, I'm not expecting anything above a Carlton Morris-type career at NCFC though...