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  6. Posted

    I never understood why after Daniel we didn’t get another manager with a similar footballing philosophy.  In interviews Smith seems fixated on statistics.  We had so much possession, so many shots - but sat watching it felt we could play for a week and never score. 
     

    I can’t see how he can turn this around.  I feel in situations like this it is cruel to let him carry on.  For his own sake, as much as ours, move him on.  No matter the money, it must a lonely and miserable time for him - and he will never be accepted now. His comments will constantly come back and haunt him. 
     

    Webers comments about Alex Neil must weighing heavy on him now. He looks like he was lucky once, rather than a man with a vision.
     

     

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    I think recruitment must have been easier when we had an identifiable style of play.  With 4-2-3-1 you know what you need, maybe the odd outlier to shake a game up at times.

    I now can’t decide if Smith is playing formations to accommodate the signings, rather than we have signed players that match his preferred style.

    In my opinion we haven’t got the talent, strength, or stamina to manage with 3 in midfield.  4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 would be more effective.

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    City had more injury woes to deal with for the visit of Norwich – recently relegated and much fancied to win the Championship, again. Talisman Jean Michael Seri was missing after picking up an injury at Preston, weakening an already depleted squad. Shota Arveladze chose to replace him with Alfie Jones and to switch to 4-3-3 rather than replace Jones in defence. Both decisions were masterful.

    So we lost to a team without its talisman, a depleted squad, and their manager changed formation for the game. They had a manager who adapted his strategy - we didn’t.  Smith is a loser and the players know it. 

     

  19. Posted

    An observation - not a stick.  He was the only member of that squad to do it.  I can’t imagine any fan not wanting to see him desperate to play for Norwich, and giving 100% for the club.  The question is, does he?

    Only he knows his view of any issues.  If he pulls a Norwich shirt on again, I’ve no grudge and will back him as I would any other player.

  21. Posted

    Always enjoyed my trips to the North East - Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, and Hartlepool.  Nice people, and a beautiful part of the country.

    Good luck to Newcastle, I hope they hoover up trophies and annoy the previously super rich.  It does mean some of the previous big clubs will six struggle for Champions League success - let’s see how the loyal overseas support holds up after a few seasons with no trophies.

     

     

  22. Posted

    No massive fan of Webber, but I think he and his wife put long hours into doing their best for the club.  He must be as disappointed with the signings as we are - not only poor, but decreasing in value.  Let’s hope they develop in the Championship next season.

    I wish we had kept Farke.  We didn’t, I see little benefit in asking for new owners, Webber or Smith to leave. They know what we have and what we lack, they are best placed to build back for next season.

    I don’t think the club can’t manage without him for a few weeks, and it is probably better for him and the rest of the board that they learn to do so.  

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