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The reality is whoever they bought would be considered rubbish by some of our fans, I dislike them as much as any Norwich fan but at least they look they are giving it a proper go even though it may ultimately end in relegation. Difference with them is they have the money behind them to purchase players in lieu of the parachute payments but we couldn't afford to do that when we were last in the premier league, hopefully that won't happen again if we get promoted under Attanasios watch.

Have you forgot we have a bit more clout now the Americans are involved? My guess is they will be looking to speculate to accumulate. There will be departures but that happens every year.

Always excited to be in the play offs, tension and excitement like no other. Brentford and Palace have been in the Premier League for a few years now, difference between them and us is they have had wealthier owners. Hopefully that is about to change. Attansio and his associates may not pump endless millions into the club but if we get promoted I'd like to think he would fund deals for new players in lieu of the tv money we'd get from sky as the season progresses. That hasn't happened before as the owners have never had the money.

So does all this mean we are no longer paupers?

As ever with young footballers they want to run before they've hardly walked, he could at least give us the rest of this season and probably even next before looking for a move. As a Norwich fan I only care about NCFC and constantly selling our best young players when they're barely out of nappies does nothing for our chance of being even moderately successful.

Derby in 1984 was the worst one for me, convinced we'd win the cup after beating Spurs and Villa in previous rounds. We were absolute gash and Derby were all over us, Haylock gave away a stupid penalty and then somehow managed to slice a clearance straight to Bobby Davison who made it 2-0. Brighton in 1983 wasn't great, pretty sure it was Haylock again who was out muscled by Case for their winner. To make matters worse we ended up getting pelted with stones at Hove station after the game.

The shop the sold food was on the corner of Lower Goat Lane as you said but there was also another shop further down the hill that sold mainly Hi Fi equipment. Rumour had it that Barry Adams started his career selling guns in South Africa but not sure whether there was any truth in it.

Rotherham was the first trip at the beginning of the 81/82 season, I think Greg Sheppard put us in front and pretty sure Ronnie Moore scored a couple for them. Was working at BB Adams on Guildhall at the time.

They go on about how they've never lost 7-1 to Colchester but conveniently forget that as hopeless as we were in the prem we never conceded 9 in a match as they did against Manure, also overlooking the fact that we only spent a year in League 1 to their 3. There's no doubt they were a very good team in the Robson era of the late 70's and early 80's and I had the misfortune to see us stuffed at their place on a few occasions. They dismiss the League cup which we've won twice and have been losing finalists twice as a Mickey mouse cup but while it's never been as prestigous as the FA cup it was more difficult to win then as everyone played their best players and took it seriously. They also overlook the fact we qualified for Europe on 3 other occasions and were unable to compete due to the Heysel tragedy, add to that 2 FA Cup semis, 2 play off finals, League 1 champions and twice winners of the Championship. They really are a different breed.

I got the impression that MA would provide funds in January to address at least some of the areas of the squad, we have a bit more cash behind us now so I would be surprised if there wasn't any money availiable in January.

Liverpool are rebuilding their Anfield Rd end while it is still being used , I guess we're looking at a similar scenario with the City Stand.

Personally I think there's a strong possibility we will have the funds to rebuild the squad. My guess is that we will be taken over in the summer with significant funds made available. Wagner certainly seemed excited at the prospect of what the summer holds, don't think he'd be so upbeat if there is no money available. Question is whether or not we have the right personnel to spend it wisely?

Surely much depends on whether or not the americans take over in the summer, if it happens I think we'll have a bigger budget than if it doesn't happen.

Olivia Newton John has sadly passed away, one of the most beautiful women to walk the earth imo. Every teenage boys fantasy in my school days. RIP Olivia.

My offering of a song for him. Gab Sara Sara - he comes from a land afar - he's better than Bwendiaa - Gab Sara Sara. Sung to the tune of Que sera sera.