BroadstairsR 2,136 Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) aka Paul Lambert, aka Mr. Motivator, aka the Messiah, seems to have cast his spell on their new signing James Norwood, aka League Two pub player. The player's initial press conference suggests that he has already been got at by the Famous Grouse: "Ipswich are a Premier League club," states Norwood. Well he should know after all, having, at the age of 29, never played higher than the League 2 level. Hmm. Mr. Norwood, Ipswich are a League 1. club. Look at the tables at the beginning of the coming season rather than listen to your manager's habitual bullshine. Does he mistakenly think he's signed for Norwich City? The hype on TWTD about this player has been truly amazing with a level of the OTT which fully reflects the parlous state of that club. Not only has he been compared to our own Grant Holt, even Jamie Vardy has been mentioned. Our own forum here would not have matched the frenzy had we re-signed Harry Kane. Oh well it will be fun to witness the disintegration of all the usual over-expectation which has become the norm down there. Next season will be fascinating, not only due to our own impending campaign either. Quest will still be the occasional watch prior to MotD. Edited June 11, 2019 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grando 260 Posted June 11, 2019 He might end up being a decent signing for them at that level. But he’s only one player and isn’t going to solve all their ills... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,136 Posted June 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, Grando said: He might end up being a decent signing for them at that level. But he’s only one player and isn’t going to solve all their ills... He could indeed and it is a long time since any of their signings have really lived up to the usual hype. Perhaps he will indeed be the exception. I suppose there's no point in being a football supporter if you are devoid of expectation for your club.It's the hope that maintains you in desperate times after all. They do seem to have made a habit of expecting something positive to happen without good reason for as long as I can remember though. It's probably something to do with their obsession with their so-called 'history.' The problem of expectation occurs when something is expected to happen without good reasons for that expectation. If they continue to believe that their expectations alone will bring them what they want, they are surely using magical thinking and setting themselves up for disappointment. For example: "Norwood is a late developer, just like Grant Holt, Rikki Lambert and Jamie Vardy. A natural goalscorer will get goals whatever the level. Get the supply line right and we will romp this league." Perhaps they should sign Wes as well then? As we currently sit astride our lofty perch a condescending analysis of their collective psychotic state is rather easy after all. It's also enjoyable, especiially as it could have been the other way around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,562 Posted June 11, 2019 There is a lot to take the mick out of Ipswich fans for. Getting excited about signing a new striker isn't one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,136 Posted June 11, 2019 Is that right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,315 Posted June 11, 2019 Would rather sign Duncan Norvelle. Apples 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 667 Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) Watched him a couple of times during the playoffs and he looked Ok. Strong and no nonsense but really didn't look much more than League 1 level. Only a couple of games I know but Grant Holt he more certainly isn't. Edited June 11, 2019 by Hairy Canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,154 Posted June 11, 2019 Expect him to beaver around up front - after all his name is gnaw - wood. (I'm here all week 🙂 ). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,562 Posted June 11, 2019 39 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: Is that right? Probably a bit of a pointless post from me to be fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted June 11, 2019 Norwood looks like a decent signing, I'm surprised a bigger fish didn't come along as gazump them. Here's hoping he was just a bit of a one season wonder and fails to make the step up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,136 Posted June 11, 2019 20 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: Expect him to beaver around up front - after all his name is gnaw - wood. (I'm here all week 🙂 ). I find this playing with names thing quite amusing .... good old fashioned schoolboy humour at it's finest. Frank Lumpalard was always my favourite, but James Nogood might turn out to be more fun should it be proven to be the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted June 11, 2019 You know what, now we're two divisions ahead, I think I've lost interest in laughing at them tbh. They really have become a pitiful mess, and Lambert encapsulates this so well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted June 11, 2019 19 minutes ago, Hoola Han Solo said: You know what, now we're two divisions ahead, I think I've lost interest in laughing at them tbh. They really have become a pitiful mess, and Lambert encapsulates this so well. I kind of agree with this, ya know. It almost seems pointless to discuss them, given their utter irrelevance to our standing now. However, it is always good fun to have a little chuckle at their expense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fr. Chewy Louie 137 Posted June 11, 2019 23 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: I find this playing with names thing quite amusing .... good old fashioned schoolboy humour at it's finest. Frank Lumpalard was always my favourite, but James Nogood might turn out to be more fun should it be proven to be the case. I always liked "Can't Control", as some West Ham fans used to call Carlton Cole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fr. Chewy Louie 137 Posted June 11, 2019 Norwood's quite an exciting signing for them for be fair, but y'know, exciting at League 1 level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted June 11, 2019 You've got to hand it to Paul Lambert, he's got a team that weren't good enough for the Championship, believing they are Premiership ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 698 Posted June 11, 2019 Apparently they've beaten Hull and Swansea to his signature, the fact that he probably wouldn't start for either Club or make the step up 2 Divisions hasn't been discussed. As has been mentioned, he's 28 and never played above League 2, looking at his YouTube clips, he's handy, nothing special but if he thinks he will get the service, or the help from the opposition's defence that he got last season he's going to be disappointed. Tbh, I feel sorry for him, there's so much pressure on him to perform he's got no chance of living up to expectations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,314 Posted June 11, 2019 I think he's a decent signing for them. They played some ok stuff at times last season but just had zero goal threat. If he can rectify that then I expect them to up the right end of the table. Judge also should be a decent player at that level if he stays fit ansd they do have a few other quite decent midfielders. Seems as though lambert is looking to build a side/squad in the mould of our league 1 side with Norwood as the Holty type figurehead up front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,421 Posted June 11, 2019 Lambert is looking to replicate what he knows has worked before. He will build a side around Norwood in the same way he did around Holt. Whether he has the GK/ Martin / Hoolahan dimension remains to be seen. I watched Norwood in the playoffs and he looked OK. Right up PL's street - bit nasty . The standard in the League 1 play off was dreadful, let alone alone League 2. Norwood will do OK for them . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted June 11, 2019 They didn't manage a goal a game last season so a striker, after losing two good ones, was imperative. I expect him to score ifhe gets the service. And that is another area they need to improve. Not rocket science to work out that we played as many short passes in Europe as anyone and were one of the high scorers. Even in L1, the top teams played passing football so it isn't just about Norwood its the rest of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Vince 318 Posted June 11, 2019 Why start an Ipswich thread on a Norwich City board?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted June 11, 2019 I don't know for certain, Big Vince, but it might have something to do with the fact that Ipswich are Norwich's rivals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted June 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, Big Vince said: Why start an Ipswich thread on a Norwich City board?? You only read it when you saw "The Suffolk Svengali". You thought it said "The Suffolk Socialists"....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Vince 318 Posted June 11, 2019 27 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: I don't know for certain, Big Vince, but it might have something to do with the fact that Ipswich are Norwich's rivals. Not anymore. They are now 2 divisions below and Canary minds ought to be turning to the much bigger fish that have to be fried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted June 11, 2019 How about we adopt Leicester City - they play in blue, are reasonably close to us geographically, and they wave won something recently. Oh and they stole our manager, a promotion and our best player too - O.K we sold him but so what, he was ours once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 698 Posted June 12, 2019 8 hours ago, Big Vince said: Why start an Ipswich thread on a Norwich City board?? because we were missing you and we knew you'd respond. 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 698 Posted June 12, 2019 There's an item on TWTD stating that QPR are interested in Alan Judge, now that would be funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanaryChris 146 Posted June 12, 2019 Can Bog Vince go one post without mentioning the Norwich City board? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 312 Posted June 12, 2019 21 hours ago, Fr. Chewy Louie said: I always liked "Can't Control", as some West Ham fans used to call Carlton Cole. I was always a fan of "Ade Akinbadbuy" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,421 Posted June 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Iwans Big Toe said: I was always a fan of "Ade Akinbadbuy" I always thought it was Ade Panicbuy-eee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
