sonyc 5,541 Posted September 10, 2016 We must be trying to win the league with a Premier League style 1 up front style ( except Watford last year played 2). This line up seems utterly predictable for me. 4-5-1 and bringing back a midfielder out of the blue, not playing your record signings, the new striker not being "quite ready" etc. Just hope we can get a performance going like Blackburn. Oh for Pritchard and Canos playing together in a team headed by Jerome and Oliveira. Call me old fashioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted September 10, 2016 i think this is one of the biggest games for AN if we mess up today after naming a team like that the crowd will turn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 173 Posted September 10, 2016 [quote user="Excited Canary"]How unfit can Oliveira be? Can he really not manage 20 minutes off the bench? Considering how little Neil thinks of Lafferty it seems bizarre that Nelson didn''t even get the nod for a spot on the bench. [/quote]What do you think "fit" means? Able to run about for 15 minutes before suffering an injury that puts you out for two months? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 173 Posted September 10, 2016 [quote user="sonyc"]We must be trying to win the league with a Premier League style 1 up front style ( except Watford last year played 2). This line up seems utterly predictable for me. 4-5-1 and bringing back a midfielder out of the blue, not playing your record signings, the new striker not being "quite ready" etc. Just hope we can get a performance going like Blackburn. Oh for Pritchard and Canos playing together in a team headed by Jerome and Oliveira. Call me old fashioned.[/quote]You''re old fashioned [:P] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,224 Posted September 10, 2016 In my old team, it used to be "if you can''t play the 90 you shouldn''t be on the bench". I assume that ethos is a bit skewed in the real world, but perhaps as Westcoast suggests, we don''t want to rush him in when in reality he''s one of our two main strikers options and the other, Jerome, has recently had a knock!It is frustrating to sign players and not get to see them making an impact straight away though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,541 Posted September 10, 2016 Perhaps Martin being brought in to deal with Lambert?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted September 10, 2016 1.if ruddy is fit enough for the bench he should be in the first 112. we have nothing down the right hand side, again its an unbalanced 11 with players played out of position, no real widthdirgedelia out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted September 10, 2016 [quote user="Excited Canary"]How unfit can Oliveira be? Can he really not manage 20 minutes off the bench? Considering how little Neil thinks of Lafferty it seems bizarre that Nelson didn''t even get the nod for a spot on the bench. [/quote]Considering how little AN thinks of Lafferty, why isn''t Morris on the bench? [:|] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 497 Posted September 10, 2016 Tinkerman, tinkermanShuffles the teamAs only tinkerman can!He really has no idea what his best team is. Martin at CB, oh dearie me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,541 Posted September 10, 2016 Thought the same Jools.😊 To Westcoast. So,some had to say it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted September 10, 2016 Morris scored a cracking goal the other night for u23''s will be sent to Aberdeen if he keeps play well !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Birdseye 0 Posted September 10, 2016 Those sitting around me are pretty angry about the stat of affairs it could get ugly today if the game doesn''t go well early onDoes feel like the Neil reign is nearing its natural end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,224 Posted September 10, 2016 AN did the job last time we were in the Champ, no reason he still can''t get, we''re only 5 points off top as it stands... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 0 Posted September 10, 2016 A lot of empty seats at Carra Rd today, the community section in the River End is totally empty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted September 10, 2016 AJ he is getting worse by the week !he couldn''t wait to get R martin back even though Bennett would be better in the air against lambert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 0 Posted September 10, 2016 AJ its your fault apparently! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spillay 180 Posted September 10, 2016 No left back cover for Brady who now goes off injured. Now RM at left back.. just how many square pegs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,224 Posted September 10, 2016 Some people are probably creaming right now, R Martin at LB as Brady off injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,514 Posted September 10, 2016 ... And Cody scores !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted September 10, 2016 GOOOOAAAAALLLLLIZZIIOOOOO!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,224 Posted September 10, 2016 Cam Jam with his 3rd goal in 5 games. That''ll do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,514 Posted September 10, 2016 Up to 3rd! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted September 10, 2016 And that''s why Cam Jam had to start - if he stays fit then there''s one 20 goal a season striker in the Champs right there 👍OTBC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,224 Posted September 10, 2016 3rd and 3 points off top. Nicely done so far, we could do with scoring again before H/T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 173 Posted September 10, 2016 [quote user="AJ"]3rd and 3 points off top. Nicely done so far, we could do with scoring again before H/T[/quote]Certainly could, because we usually concede in 1st half injury time ........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 532 Posted September 10, 2016 For all the moaning about the line-up, I''m delighted AN is strong enough to keep Naismith well away from the squad today.It''s a shame we''re incapable of singing anyone who can be thrown straight into the line-up. Do we have some special quarantine at NCFC that they MUST have several weeks acclimatising to Norfolk before they can play!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,164 Posted September 10, 2016 Cmon got to hold on to this lead boys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted September 10, 2016 SamWam - Oliveira not quite up to speed, Jerome justified today. Canos again needed to play a little catch up but has still been quite involved early on. Pritchard played during first game of season, and will surely get minutes today. Don''t see what''s wrong with any of that myself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 173 Posted September 10, 2016 [quote user="Samwam27"]For all the moaning about the line-up, I''m delighted AN is strong enough to keep Naismith well away from the squad today.It''s a shame we''re incapable of singing anyone who can be thrown straight into the line-up. Do we have some special quarantine at NCFC that they MUST have several weeks acclimatising to Norfolk before they can play!![/quote]No, but we do have a well-respected physio and medical department with the ability to weigh up a player''s physical condition and fitness to play without risk of incurring side-lining injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites