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Poor penalty decision.

Hopefully that now ends the Hernandez experiment - absolutely hopeless as a starter. Just use him as an impact sub……..but don’t expect too much…..

For all his 200+ appearances for NCFC, Aarons has NEVER put a cross in of that quality.

I would think most Norwich fans like Hernandez, but in the cold light of day he has had one good season, and that seems an awfully long time ago. The sad fact is we know exactly what we are going to get from Hernandez - just 8 goals and 10 assists in total over the past 4 seasons, from a player with his determination and dribbling skills, playing high up the pitch, is shockingly bad. Luckily for him, his personality has proved far greater than his ability to effect a game.

Powder-puff defence or not, Rowe seemingly apart, there is no other player on the Carrow Road books that could have produced a goal of anywhere near that quality. If any supporter can suggest a player then I will argue that their final shot would have either hit the post or blazed high over the bar.

The evidence after match day 1 suggests selling Mumba and playing Hernandez was crass in the extreme. Hernandez, despite his best efforts, is one of the bluntest weapons in our limited armoury. Much like Aarons , with his endless attacking runs down the road to nowhere, which was sadly emphasised by Stacey’s display today. Mumba looks like a real attacking deal, and without a clear explanation as to why he went, the hierarchy look to have made an appalling decision on letting Mumba go.

Collector’s item - 3rd opening day win in 24 years?

Idah excepted, of course…..

No depth to this squad.

Stacey comfortably the best of the new boys today.

Good to see Sara start the season with a superb performance.

Inevitable……just as we are struggling to find the back of the net….

Good assist by Giannoulis. There could yet be some suitors for Sara before the transfer window closes!

The number of Hull bookings reflects how well Norwich have played.

Stacey is certainly an upgrade on Aarons.

Early scores suggest a big advantage playing at home first game of the season……

Steady….not prolific…… Spent as much time injured as playing, last season… Should bed in seamlessly……

I guess so.

I dare to say that with the ageing Duffy now added to the squad, the unwarranted defensive error count this season will be at an all time high. If anyone thinks our motley crew will finish anywhere near the top half of the table then they are deluded.

It is in keeping with the likely season we are about to encounter.

That was a pretty emphatic statement!

Sky Sports rated him a ‘4’……the same rating as Doherty, who was sent off. God help us next season….

Joint favourite with Gerrard, apparently. How would you feel if that happened? Happy for him, but absolutely gutted……

“He has great energy and going forward gets in to good positions but end product and decison-making often poor. Defensively bit too prone to a lapse in concentration. A decent player but not quite the level we need IMO.” Quoted from a Bournemouth fan. If true, he would seem a complete carbon copy of Aarons. Defensive lapses and poor decision making has been a prerequisite for Norwich signings for a good number of years. He should fit in seamlessly…..

At least he is used to sitting on the bench, which is the only place Norwich City players enhance their reputation these days….