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    See: https://theathletic.com/1637086/2020/02/27/daniel-farke-points-per-start-buendia-norwich/?source=ukdailyemail

    A modest criticism of Farke using 'points-per-game-started' which, in extremis,would see Lovren favoured over VVD.

    Couple of quotes:

    Norwich are very much in a relegation scrap right now, and need as much firepower as they can muster. Farke acknowledges Buendia’s creativity in his comments when talking about his number of assists (seven) — but fails to realise how important that level of assist creation is. In recent games, Lukas Rupp has gone on to create 1.1 chances per 90 from the right hand side. Buendia has been averaging more than three times that — 3.4 per 90.

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    Despite turning the ball over more than any other Norwich City player, Buendia is an elite chance creator and ball progressor for his side. His points-per-start may not get him picked, but his suitability for the role and creative output this season should do, and there’s no doubt that plenty of sides across Europe are thinking the same.

     

    I'm agnostic about the use and abuse of stats but the second quote alludes to significant interest in Buendia which bodes well for his potential transfer value should he wish to leave or we seek to sell.

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    The only way you could enjoy the ride at Wolverhampton was to go there in the expectation of losing 4-0 or worse.

    At the start of the season it was being stated that it was a positive that most of the squad hadn't experienced relegation.  Unless the squad changes significantly that won't be the case now.

    It is such a shame that the momentum from winning the Championship was drained out of the team with the significant injury problems in the early part of the season.  Sheff Utd have shown how that momentum can help you out-perform expectations as long as it is retained.  Once lost it can't be recovered in this league.

     

     

     

  7. Posted · Edited by wooster

    You're right that Bill was unequivocal about his view of things and his opinions were often stated as facts.  If and when these 'facts' don't occur then it may be difficult to come back, especially about Brexit even though that's only half done.  Ironically, he seemed to fall out more with fellow anti-Brexiteers (ref Purple Canary).

    However it seemed to me that Bill had enough wit and intelligence to make light of that so I hope, genuinely, nothing amiss has happened.  The last I remember him saying of his activities was that he was cycling in the New Forest.  I hope he got home safely and is 'resting'.

    As LDC said, he was always very helpful with streams when one couldn't make the game (home or away).

     

  11. Posted

    3 minutes ago, Alex Moss said:

    @wooster Just to add, I wouldn’t worry too much as it may well be fine, the wind would have to be really significant to stop the game, Sheff Utd played on in 50mph gusts and to be honest had I not have known there was at storm at the time, I would never have been none the wiser, it did not affect the match from what I could see. My latest weather app is saying that the winds won’t hit Norwich until Monday although it’s looking like Saturday will be wet. However, it’s Tuesday evening and a lot can change by then, though don’t panic just yet!

    Thanks again. I have travelled over to Norfolk for several home games only to be waylaid for family reasons so I'm just looking forward to a clear run without mishap.

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    14 minutes ago, Jools said:

    Now that the UK has regained its WTO seat after 47 years of being represented by the EU, I'd allow a bespoke deal with the latter, if only for the sake of my friends who are unfortunate enough to still be resident in EU countries.

    Actually I have been listening to an interview with Karen Pierce, the new UK Ambassador to the US, who said she joined the FO in 1981 and was involved in trade negotiations with Japan in her early years.  The UK didn't cede trade negotiations responsibilities to the EU until later in our EU membership (I'm not sure when precisely). 

    Much of the abdication of activities is overdone - the EU absolute control isn't as old as our EEC membership.

     

     

     

     

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    OK, so when did Man C call off the game?  Was it close to kick-off or several hours in advance? 

    I'd be leaving just before midday for a 5.30pm kick off (earlier than absolutely necessary to guarantee parking at County Hall).

    Btw, when are Man C planning to play their postponed game?

     

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    Either way I'm not sure there is much future in many car manufacturing jobs as we move from the internal combustion engine (ICE) to all-electric cars.

     

    "UBS reported that 58 percent of all German automotive manufacturing employment is dependent on ICE production."

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    49 minutes ago, kick it off said:

    This is BRILLIANT. I have no idea who he is - some kind of Youtuber apparently.

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    Now that Katie Hopkins can’t read Twitter, I can tell you that on Monday I made her fly to Prague to pick up a completely fake award. Video up shortly.
     
     
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    6:05 PM · Jan 30, 2020·Twitter for iPhone

    I can't stand the woman but that is cheap to say the least

  25. Posted

    1 minute ago, Van wink said:

    That’s me done on this thread, a Happy Brexit to you all 🍺

    And a very happy Brexit to you too VW.

    As is the tradition, I've inserted an euro coin into my Champagne cork in the hope that whilst it stays put we will remain outside the EU.

     

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