jaberry2

Yep, I don't think this is a surprise to many. They'll look at expediting Knapper into his formal position for everyone's sake.

Personally I wouldn't or dropped Stacey. His experience would of been needed to mark the best player in the league. Kellen Fisher did well for the most part but got caught out a number of times due to his positional play, albeit it was an encouraging performance from a young player still learning. It was the wrong game to start him in my view but many of Wagners decision baffle me at times

This but with Sainz, no contest.

Genuine question. Do you think Gibson is better than Duffy or do you think we would opt for Gibson as left footed?

Our defence does have little pace in the central areas, but pace at wingbacks albeit Dimi cant tackle for toffee. We probably should Duffy with someone quicker who can provide cover.

I suppose its 50/50 which way it could go. You can see it from both angles.

I dont think wholesale changes are the answer, however changes do need to occur. We've already suffered a set back with Gunn, so thats a change at the back alone. I may give Gibson a rest and play Danny B. I dont agree with throwing in a youngster at this stage when the season seems a little on a knife edge as it might be too damaging for their confidence. I agree with Forshaw and Kenny, holding with Rowe, Sara and Sainz in front, which on paper looks quite good. Than Idah up front or Hwang. They both seem as useless as each other so it doesnt make much difference. I dont want a midfielder playing up front who doesnt have the positional sense to play the position i.e. Rowe.

No

I would of thought it was quite obvious. It was on the basis that for the previous 5 minutes Idah actually seemed to battle and the crowd were bemused at the decision. TBH Idah is not the answer and offers little, as does Hwang. The only way you get something from Hwang is that if you play intelligent through balls to him which seemingly we dont have many of those type of players currently.

Sorensens is not good enough, end of for me really. Certainly not good enough to play CM and has done a job at LB. For me I would rather see some of these older players shipped out, Sorenson, Idah, Hernadez. If we are ever to take a step forwards we need some new blood in and by that I dont mean free transfers which are 34.

Personally he sounds pretty sound defensively, however I suspect Wagner wont change due to the GK injury and Long starting. I imagine he wont tinker that much defensively and opt for maybe a slightly revised midfield.

He hasnt been pulling up trees in the under 21s. Last goal was over a month ago. Would prefer Idah or Hwang over him. I dont think contrary to what some are thinking its not the right time to integrate youngsters, with maybe the exception of Warner and even then I would expect Danny B to start over him.

Sounds positive

Ogwuru? Really?

Yep I would probably go for this. Personally I would prefer Hwang to Idah, but thats a personal preference.

We seem to be stuck in this position of transition, with little improving on or off the field. I dont think the football has improved under Wagner compared to Smith. A manager regardless of injuries, this squad has the capability to achieve a playoff spot.

Its a strange position for Knapper to be in and placed in charge, with Webber still about. We should say thank you to Webber and its time to move onward and upwards for the Knapperolution.

You almost have to look at it from a different angle. Wagner has been far from great since his arrival and pretty much on par with Smith, albeit he is a little more likeable. Win the next two then we're back in the top six potentially or thereabouts, lose two I think the fanbase will of had enough. But then raises the question of who next in the hot seat...and some of the suggestions on here would be a laughable appointment, so I think personally I would stick with Wagner for the short short term.

Bad comparison really and not really a like for like comparison for obvious reasons. Yet another Wagner bashing thread. Can we not learn to consolidate into one thread?

Not sure this needs another thread.

I really dont want to see a non striker as a striker. People are starting to suggest players play out of positions due to lack of credible performances from those starting, however Forshaw & Hwang (despite not seeing it already) have decent pedigree and we should play them & hope they can get match sharp.

Yep many a Norwich fan including myself didnt think he would ever be in the position he's in. Fair play to him.

The thing is after such a collapse people always talk about whole sale changes which is rarely the answer. Change is needed but sensible change in my opinion. For me its time to hope that with a series of games Hwang can step up and drop Idah. Quite frankly he isnt good enough and would prefer he is sold. Gibbs played in an advanced position doesnt work. Despite Onel having a good game, I dont want to see him in the starting position and would prefer another option to him. Im hoping Sainz can fill that void and the sooner he is ready the better this team will be. I think we need to establish a solid CM pairing, as that seems to be putting pressure on us more defensively and offensively.

Well this is an overreaction if ever I have seen one. One of the better keepers in the championship. If you're critique players like Gunn you might as well boot our whole starting eleven out (which of course I cant blame you for).

The thing is if you play Gibbs you play him in CM not as some striker / advanced option.