WD40 720 Posted July 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Agree re. Stiepermann. Suspect he wouldn't mind having a speedy winger or two around him as it gives him more space down the middle. He's just one of those who clearly couldn't make the leap, but would be excellent in a central spine for the Championship. Aren’t we trying to find players who can make the leap and play them instead? Say we played an entire season with Stieperman as a 10 and we got promoted...then what? We’d have to buy a new one for the prem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted July 27, 2020 25 minutes ago, WD40 said: Aren’t we trying to find players who can make the leap and play them instead? Say we played an entire season with Stieperman as a 10 and we got promoted...then what? We’d have to buy a new one for the prem. or just swap his shirt number and I am sure we'll be working out a plan to cross that bridge, when it is in sight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HB1989 27 Posted July 28, 2020 No links, but wouldn't mind seeing us sign Charlie Kirk from Crewe. The attacking midfielder fits the bill of being a young hungry lower division player with lots of potential. Just got promoted with Crewe but still wouldn't cost a lot. Crewe were well known for producing very good talents, not so sure now, but could be a potential bargain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerrykerry 223 Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, WD40 said: Aren’t we trying to find players who can make the leap and play them instead? Say we played an entire season with Stieperman as a 10 and we got promoted...then what? We’d have to buy a new one for the prem. With that logic we would have to change the entire existing squad as nobody made the step up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lharman7 39 Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Jerrykerry said: With that logic we would have to change the entire existing squad as nobody made the step up. So out of the whole squad you think that no one is capable of holding down a spot in a premier league side just because we got relegated? Logic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted July 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Jerrykerry said: With that logic we would have to change the entire existing squad as nobody made the step up. There is simply no "logic" in that whatsoever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,937 Posted July 28, 2020 7 hours ago, WD40 said: Aren’t we trying to find players who can make the leap and play them instead? Say we played an entire season with Stieperman as a 10 and we got promoted...then what? We’d have to buy a new one for the prem. Sure, but we've also got to get back up there. Stiepermann would be a splendid back-up player for the Championship in that position if you do find that player who looks like he can make the leap, and if he's struggling, put Stiepi back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 749 Posted July 28, 2020 8 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: Agree re. Stiepermann. Suspect he wouldn't mind having a speedy winger or two around him as it gives him more space down the middle. He's just one of those who clearly couldn't make the leap, but would be excellent in a central spine for the Championship. He was a strange one this season, seemed to come out of his shell vs Preston and then just went quiet again. Might have been overrawed by it all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted July 28, 2020 45 minutes ago, Dr Greenthumb said: He was a strange one this season, seemed to come out of his shell vs Preston and then just went quiet again. Might have been overrawed by it all! Preston possibly one of the weakest oppo we played...... could be the reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 720 Posted July 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Jerrykerry said: With that logic we would have to change the entire existing squad as nobody made the step up. Not the entire squad but a huge chunk of it, yes. That is what Webber would want to do if he could. Our entire central midfield needs replacing at least. But taking Stiepermann as an example, he’s 29 and we know he isn’t the future. Sure play him as a back up in the Champs but hopefully we’ll find a talent to blood in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted July 28, 2020 Have a hunch steips will be kept on, he'll do a job if needed, his clunky awkwardness is an asset ....occasionally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pegleg 0 Posted July 28, 2020 Sebastian Soto signed from Hannover according to Sky Sports News Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top corner 228 Posted July 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, Pegleg said: Sebastian Soto signed from Hannover according to Sky Sports News It’s official, he’s on Norwich website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted July 28, 2020 here https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/canaries-sebastian-soto-transfer-deal-confirmed-1-6765900 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted July 28, 2020 “Being a young player, it’s nice to hear that the head coach gives us a chance. It was a big factor in me moving here. I’m striker that loves scoring goals. I love being part of a good team that plays good football.” 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted July 28, 2020 10 hours ago, WD40 said: Aren’t we trying to find players who can make the leap and play them instead? Say we played an entire season with Stieperman as a 10 and we got promoted...then what? We’d have to buy a new one for the prem. There are plenty of players who have been in that same scenario and been binned by the promoted Club, that is a natural step sometimes. Marco would be another season maturer but into his 31st year so may not have any complaints if he is asked to slide down the squad rankings (or may actually go for a 'final' career move at that age). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,701 Posted July 28, 2020 18 hours ago, Mason 47 said: Mumba officially confirmed. Bailey on Twitter also confirms he's one for the first team, as 'right back cover' which would make the sudden Max-to-Bayern links seem ominous. Indeed, do think hes off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 550 Posted July 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Indeed, do think hes off I wouldn't blame Max for leaving for such a team. Hopefully their would be some interest from the Prem to push up his price if he were to leave. I would expect some substantial add ons factored into any deal to factor in his future development and likeliness to become a full England International etc at some stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,557 Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) Might be helpful to list the squad as it is now, with the odd assumption about young players, so it can be updated: Krul, McGovern - Lewis, Aarons, Byram, Mumba, McCallum, Heise - Zimmermann, Klose, Godfrey, Hanley, Famewo - Tettey, Sitti, Sorensen, Rupp, Trybull, McLean, Leitner, Gilmour - Vrancic, Buendia, Stiepermann, Cantwell - Martin, Hernandez, Placheta, Sinani - Drmic, Pukki, Idah (Soto unavailable) - I had forgotten Gilmour who I imagine will be in the squad. Either way there is an obvious overload in that central defensive midfield area, and a lack of one keeper at least, and probably a striker as well. Edited July 28, 2020 by PurpleCanary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fr. Chewy Louie 137 Posted July 28, 2020 Thomas and Adshead maybe in the first-team picture as they were both on the bench? Or maybe just a bit of an experience for them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted July 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Fr. Chewy Louie said: Thomas and Adshead maybe in the first-team picture as they were both on the bench? Or maybe just a bit of an experience for them. Gilmour should be although I saw he had a back injury during a recent podcast interview he did. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,937 Posted July 28, 2020 58 minutes ago, Fuzzar said: “Being a young player, it’s nice to hear that the head coach gives us a chance. It was a big factor in me moving here. I’m striker that loves scoring goals. I love being part of a good team that plays good football.” 🙂 This is exactly why we should be excited about the whole concept as for a long time youth development was rather more miss than hit, or indeed very much neglected. This is what attracts promising young talent - the fact that a team will give them their break at first-team level and is committed to that philosophy. I have said on Facebook here and there that the aim looks very much to replicate what Auxerre did under Guy Roux as they became quite the powerhouse of French youth development - which for a smallish French town of around 100,000 inhabitants around 100 miles away from Paris - led to them becoming quite a respected fixture in European football for a couple of decades. Not saying we could necessarily carry it quite as far this way in the cash-rich Premier League, but in the absence of big money this is very much the way to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 749 Posted July 28, 2020 2 hours ago, wcorkcanary said: Preston possibly one of the weakest oppo we played...... could be the reason. Hence why I said “overrawed by it all” referring to premiership standard opposition 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,971 Posted July 28, 2020 Looks like we’re on a mini spending spree until you realise just selling Cantwell would probably cover all transfers fees and contract wages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerrykerry 223 Posted July 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: Looks like we’re on a mini spending spree until you realise just selling Cantwell would probably cover all transfers fees and contract wages. Except we haven't sold him of anyone yet. So we are strengthening. The test comes if we do sell, as that unlocks cash to go for a couple of higher quality targets. That's when the board will be scrutinised for ambition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted July 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Jerrykerry said: Except we haven't sold him of anyone yet. So we are strengthening. The test comes if we do sell, as that unlocks cash to go for a couple of higher quality targets. That's when the board will be scrutinised for ambition. oh dear given we will have a cut of around £50m in this years income, why not tell us how we are funding the buying and wages of all the recent arrivals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,971 Posted July 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jerrykerry said: Except we haven't sold him of anyone yet. So we are strengthening. The test comes if we do sell, as that unlocks cash to go for a couple of higher quality targets. That's when the board will be scrutinised for ambition. I hope you are correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,118 Posted July 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Crabbycanary3 said: There are plenty of players who have been in that same scenario and been binned by the promoted Club, that is a natural step sometimes. Marco would be another season maturer but into his 31st year so may not have any complaints if he is asked to slide down the squad rankings (or may actually go for a 'final' career move at that age). If we do get promoted, I think we can be fairly sure we will buy, or loan, several players. So Marco to get us back, then as backup for PL quality replacement is entirely possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 550 Posted July 28, 2020 Todd Cantwell out, then the likes of Dennis Man in. Something along these lines is what I will expect will happen over the coming weeks. Whether that be Cantwell, or another one of the younger first team members. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted July 28, 2020 Matthew Dennis confirmed on two year deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites