JB 115 Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) Just got back from the game today and as much as I am hugely proud of this team and to be a Norwich fan right now, I am genuinely a little concerned about the goals we are conceeding. The penalty was a penalty, so little can be done, of course, but to go ahead twice at home and to only come away with a point just worries me a little. If we are to compete as an auto-promotion team, we can't keep doing this. I'm sure if future games' results go our way, this won't matter, but I just worry these are crucial points lost from what are winning positions might cost us. Edited January 26, 2019 by JB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted January 26, 2019 How far from a return is Klose? Need him back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivvo 257 Posted January 26, 2019 No, no, no, no, no ,no no, no no, no, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JB 115 Posted January 26, 2019 His car was on the verge of being towed away just before the game outside the club shop just before the game, and he looked quite spritely as he got out and ran towards the club shop looking to sort out the issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted January 26, 2019 Nothing will come from worrying except more worrying. Best thng imo is to try to enjoy the ride - we're second in the league on merit with some of our best players set to return. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivvo 257 Posted January 26, 2019 Ever seen the vicar of Dibley? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhammer 86 Posted January 26, 2019 Agreed too many dropped points. Need to stop throwing away games .although still pleased to be where we are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JB 115 Posted January 26, 2019 LDC - don't get me wrong, I am really enjoying thee times, but I am just putting it out there as something I can't figure out, in that we mess situations like this up, which ultimately cost us points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JB 115 Posted January 26, 2019 Rivvo, yes, I get that now. Sorry for slowness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivvo 257 Posted January 26, 2019 In all seriousness, you raise a valid point, however you could also ask how many points we've gained from losing or drawing positions this season, I think Zimbabwe performs more effectively with Klose next to him and hopefully he’ll be back soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted January 26, 2019 I'm not even sure Farke would bring Klose straight back in when fit either. Farke seems blindsided by the current defensive pairing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivvo 257 Posted January 26, 2019 Zimbabwe, classic sh!t autocorrect 😀🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JB 115 Posted January 26, 2019 Your points are valid, Rivvo. We have gained many a point in those situations, BUT to be contenders, we can't be a team on the receiving end of that scenario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 173 Posted January 26, 2019 1 minute ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: I'm not even sure Farke would bring Klose straight back in when fit either. Farke seems blindsided by the current defensive pairing You don't make experienced players of inexperienced ones by selecting already experienced players ahead of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivvo 257 Posted January 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: I'm not even sure Farke would bring Klose straight back in when fit either. Farke seems blindsided by the current defensive pairing I think Godfrey is seen as the future(justifiably so in what I’ve seen of him so far) but Farke is a pragmatic coach and I trust him to always put out our most effective team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivvo 257 Posted January 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, JB said: Your points are valid, Rivvo. We have gained many a point in those situations, BUT to be contenders, we can't be a team on the receiving end of that scenario. We can if we are on the receiving end against teams around us, all we have to do is beat more teams than those around and above us do. It’s not so much losing or gaining points but who you gain or lose them against I feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted January 26, 2019 Felt a bit down leaving the ground feeling that we may have won it if subs made a bit earlier. Rhodes can change games, opposition defences are frightened of him and he does present a different challenge, especially when legs and minds are tiring. We really did see the best of City though, what a fantastic first goal, a privilege to watch. Bit worrying now that when we go one up, the first thing to cross your mind is we are going to need another couple to win this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted January 26, 2019 14 minutes ago, westcoastcanary said: You don't make experienced players of inexperienced ones by selecting already experienced players ahead of them. We're on the midst of a promotion fight...and coming up to the last 3 months of it.....the future is all very well but at the moment we need to be dealing with the here and now Promotion is there for the taking IF we can stop shipping goals at home. I dont believe Farke is picking the best personnel we have to be able to acheive that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted January 26, 2019 The added minutes of the 1st half seem to be the time we are most vulnerable - or that is my perception, Does anybody have any stats on our goals conceded times this season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 944 Posted January 26, 2019 Hate to be that guy, but, whilst it is concerning that we are shipping goals at the moment we are still in the automatic promotion places and we are still not losing to promotion rivals. We are net up on points scored in the reverse fixtures and have had c.20 injuries to first team players so far this season... It isn't great to not be winning and conceding goals, but we are still doing enough (just) to get automatic promotion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted January 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, Rivvo said: Like who? The team captain....sitting on the bench? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingston Yellow 220 Posted January 26, 2019 58 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Nothing will come from worrying except more worrying. Best thng imo is to try to enjoy the ride - we're second in the league on merit with some of our best players set to return. Usual positive / I know zip about football / bury my head in the sand / clap and cheer loudly / response from LDC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,197 Posted January 26, 2019 Klose needs to return against Leeds. He's our best centre half and more likely to score at the other end too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted January 26, 2019 Godfrey maybe a better "footballer" and play the ball out from the back....but I dont see how by playing Hanley would reduce our effectiveness as an attacking threat.....whilst at the same time giving us a better chance of conceding less goals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted January 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, Kingston Yellow said: 1 hour ago, lake district canary said: Nothing will come from worrying except more worrying. Best thng imo is to try to enjoy the ride - we're second in the league on merit with some of our best players set to return. Usual positive / I know zip about football / bury my head in the sand / clap and cheer loudly / response from LDC. Nothing uber positive about what I posted. Petty factual really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 173 Posted January 26, 2019 42 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: .the future is all very well but at the moment we need to be dealing with the here and now The future Is part of the here and now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,436 Posted January 26, 2019 51 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: The team captain....sitting on the bench? Yes I am wondering myself what Hanley and even Pinto are doing wrong to go get into the first team. You have 8 players in that area(Not counting Stiepermann) but only 5 of them ever get gametime. If these 3 are not good enough then they need moved on to make way for someone to give some competition to the 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 700 Posted January 26, 2019 43 minutes ago, KiwiScot said: Yes I am wondering myself what Hanley and even Pinto are doing wrong to go get into the first team. You have 8 players in that area(Not counting Stiepermann) but only 5 of them ever get gametime. If these 3 are not good enough then they need moved on to make way for someone to give some competition to the 5. Pinto is not getting a game anytime soon, unless Max is injured. Hanley will be further away once Klose is fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites