gitto 0 Posted November 29, 2015 What on earth is Grabban doing in the side. He never looked like scoring in 120 mins against Everton and Lafferty scored once and was responsible for another in ten minutes against West Brom. Managers that have favourites really fuck me off! What a player does on the training pitch means fuck all come match day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gainer the Gopher 0 Posted November 29, 2015 I think what happens in training actually has a major influence on who starts, makes the bench, or is left out. I agree with the rest of your post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruthers1 0 Posted November 29, 2015 AN''s losing it I tell you, losing it. Grabban up front on his own?!!#headsgone - joke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 0 Posted November 29, 2015 Agreed, strange selection, I think Mbokani offers more in terms of a hassling center forward, let''s see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,085 Posted November 29, 2015 Lewis Grabban Norwich City record - Played 42 scored 12.Kyle Lafferty Norwich City record - Played 22 scored 2. Looking at that it ain''t too difficult to understand is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhammer 84 Posted November 29, 2015 Amazed to.see him there ,coming in from nowhere lafferty must be well p off ,think that''s the idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 517 Posted November 29, 2015 Don''t care what happens in training, Grabbans performances (& attitude) in real games have been poor. He''s a striker and don''t care what anyone else says, his role is to score goals. He wastes more chances than he scores and isn''t good enough for this level.And yet Lafferty again doesn''t get a chance. Grabs can only do it at Championsjip level. Laff''s at least has proved he can do it at international level.Sell Grabban in Jan please. What''s the position with Jerome & Mbokani then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,927 Posted November 29, 2015 I''ve had a thoroughly crap weekend. Get home 35 mins before kick off thinking at least I can relax now, and then see f**king Grabban starting with both Mbokani and Jerome on the bench. I can take us losing this one, but to wave the white flag before kick off is atrocious. Grabban''s attitude is terrible, but regardless of that, the fact he is a S**T striker should be the deciding factor in him not being anywhere near the bench, let alone starting. Only other team that would have him in a Prem 25 is Bournemouth. He was crap in Champs.I sincerely hope AN has a game plan here, and it is executed flawlessly, because if we get a spanking, questions will be asked and rightly so. I''m not one to criticise AN generally, I am really happy with him as manager, but this has really baffled me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,427 Posted November 29, 2015 Some of you are going to look pretty stupid if by some chance he scores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruthers1 0 Posted November 29, 2015 It''s beginning to look a lot like Chris... Hughton - anyone remember Becchio on the bench while Elmander (1 goal in 28 games) could do no wrong in Hughton''s eyes?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,352 Posted November 29, 2015 Let''s wait and see. I hope the fans in the ground get behind him. I''m going to. We have a brave young manager. I trust him, he musthave a plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 517 Posted November 29, 2015 [quote user="Thirsty Lizard"]Lewis Grabban Norwich City record - Played 42 scored 12.Kyle Lafferty Norwich City record - Played 22 scored 2. Looking at that it ain''t too difficult to understand is it?[/quote]Failing to take into account Laff played on the winf most of the time. Try comparing Laff to our wingers then and see a more realistic comparison. You also failed to highlight that Grabban had more gametime than anyone else (Hoops had about half of Grabban''s and so his goal ratio was mucch better last term) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,290 Posted November 29, 2015 Far more of a concern is O''Neil starting ahead of Mulumbu in my book. Gary is a top pro but I think he will really struggle today if he is supposed to be our holding midfielder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,066 Posted November 29, 2015 [quote user="ruthers1"]AN''s losing it I tell you, losing it. Grabban up front on his own?!!#headsgone - joke[/quote]Oh No! The manager has done something different.#I''mscaredofchangecosI''manidiotthatusehashtagsonamessageboard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 434 Posted November 29, 2015 AN will have a cunning plan and Grabban has an opportunity to impress Eddie Howe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spillay 168 Posted November 29, 2015 Totally agree Jim. This is shocking line up, what the hell is AN playing at?? Like Kickitoff said, its almost like we''re waving the white flag before a balls been kicked, why else would we not play our strongest DM and put a out of favour, off form and seemingly wantaway "striker" up front on his own against any team at this level, let alone Arsenal. Utterly bizarre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,095 Posted November 29, 2015 "Far more of a concern is O''Neil starting ahead of Mulumbu in my book. Gary is a top pro but I think he will really struggle today if he is supposed to be our holding midfielder."I''ll go along with that, but I would be happiest with both in.That Arsenal midfield is something else and the fact that it will be pitted against our lightest selection of mid-fielders possible forebodes a potential disaster.I was beginning to fancy us getting something from this game, if only a point. Not now.Is AN a tactical magician of Lambertian proportions or is he, once again, to expose that level of inexperience shown against the Toon?Fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,290 Posted November 29, 2015 Yes Broadstairs. He''s obviously got a plan and I think the one thing we will do with this line up is retain possession better than in the last two matches, which we need to do.I just felt this game was crying out for Mulumbu. That Arsenal midfield is talented and good going forward but it''s rather lightweight. I feel he could have dominated them a bit physically. I worry O''Neil will struggle with their movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted November 29, 2015 [quote user="Samwam27"][quote user="Thirsty Lizard"]Lewis Grabban Norwich City record - Played 42 scored 12.Kyle Lafferty Norwich City record - Played 22 scored 2. Looking at that it ain''t too difficult to understand is it?[/quote]Failing to take into account Laff played on the winf most of the time. Try comparing Laff to our wingers then and see a more realistic comparison. You also failed to highlight that Grabban had more gametime than anyone else (Hoops had about half of Grabban''s and so his goal ratio was mucch better last term)[/quote]Well said, I was about to post similar. [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted November 29, 2015 Mulumbu should be starting and Turncoat should be nowhere near the starting 11! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,349 Posted November 29, 2015 Has chased 1 ball and committed 2 fouls so far. Offers nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orly 277 Posted November 29, 2015 I think it''s fairly clear by now that this was the wrong call from Mr Neil - meh, he wins some he loses some.I thought Grabban was supposed to be quick anyways? He''s making Wes look like speedy Gonzalez with his lethargy in the first half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 0 Posted November 29, 2015 Let''s see...................amazing, really thought it wasn''t a good selection but f.....ck get in!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orly 277 Posted November 29, 2015 [quote user="Orly"]I think it''s fairly clear by now that this was the wrong call from Mr Neil - meh, he wins some he loses some.I thought Grabban was supposed to be quick anyways? He''s making Wes look like speedy Gonzalez with his lethargy in the first half.[/quote]I''m claiming credit for this! Glad to eat my words. Good finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowlyfendweller 0 Posted November 29, 2015 Tekkers lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gitto 0 Posted November 29, 2015 Well what can I say I''m wrong again. Grabban is a revelation. He''s run Arsenal''s quality defence ragged Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spillay 168 Posted November 29, 2015 [quote user="Bor"][quote user="iron_stan"]osama scored! :O[/quote]Some of you should be ashamed of yourselves, and you most of all."Supporters."Pathetic.[/quote]He''s one of the biggest bellends on here Bor, troll a go go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 114 Posted November 29, 2015 Well can he do more?One goal and now a key game at vicarage road. If An does think he is right then he has to prove itHe needs a run to prove his worth of scoring. Forget the line it is what he does for the team it is goals that are needed now. We know his abilities now score. I do believe he is a goal every 6 chances. Tonight he can celebrate, but now we need a win at Watford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted November 29, 2015 [quote user="Spillay"][quote user="Bor"][quote user="iron_stan"]osama scored! :O[/quote]Some of you should be ashamed of yourselves, and you most of all."Supporters."Pathetic.[/quote]He''s one of the biggest bellends on here Bor, troll a go go.[/quote]He hadn''t made my radar until today, but thanks for the context. I will watch his future toxic spillages with interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Holts Moustache 104 Posted November 29, 2015 Was surprised to see Grabban start and after a rusty opening period he looked good. Linked play well, had good movement and caused Arsenal some real problems. Took his goal well too. Showed real composure in a tight situation with a defender right on top of him. Must say he has earned another start at Watford on that performance. Wonder why this thread is so quiet now after being so busy before the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites