cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted July 20, 2021 23 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: This just DOESN'T feel like the real ***OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD***. Lapps just posts it and walks away. Job done. This one is very much like the "you owe £2.99 postage on a parcel, give me your bank details". 😉 I mean, it's pre season so who cares about who makes the threads. When it comes to cups and league matches however- I leave well alone 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,289 Posted July 20, 2021 I've just been in contact with Marcelo Bielsa's interpreter and he's just given me some hot tips via the 'man on a bucket' on how to watch games and training sessions behind closed doors......(really clandestine like).....So it's binoculars....check.....collapsible stepladders.....check.....disruptive pattern camo clothing.....check.....Righto and now it's off to a 'behind closed doors event' somewhere on the outskirts of Norwich....."You ain't seen me....roight?"...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,413 Posted July 20, 2021 Just now, Mello Yello said: I've just been in contact with Marcelo Bielsa's interpreter and he's just given me some hot tips via the 'man on a bucket' on how to watch games and training sessions behind closed doors......(really clandestine like).....So it's binoculars....check.....collapsible stepladders.....check.....disruptive pattern camo clothing.....check.....Righto and now it's off to a 'behind closed doors event' somewhere on the outskirts of Norwich....."You ain't seen me....roight?"...... 👀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark .Y. 352 Posted July 20, 2021 33 minutes ago, hogesar said: You write some absolute b*llocks. There's always friendlies behind closed doors in pre-season. No live match to watch and behind closed doors is really quite sad, pathetic and a disgrace. Just as we are allowed fans back to the stadium we could have had the match at Carrow Road, I have a feeling it would have been rocking and packed to the rafters despite this being a friendly with everyone being allowed back to the stadium for the first time and all, but nope our 'family friendly fan friendly' club goes and sticks it behind closed doors. I just assumed CC was actually having a giggle 🤔 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Mello Yello said: I've just been in contact with Marcelo Bielsa's interpreter and he's just given me some hot tips via the 'man on a bucket' on how to watch games and training sessions behind closed doors......(really clandestine like).....So it's binoculars....check.....collapsible stepladders.....check.....disruptive pattern camo clothing.....check.....Righto and now it's off to a 'behind closed doors event' somewhere on the outskirts of Norwich....."You ain't seen me....roight?"...... I do urge great caution in the event that you spot a 65 year old standing on a bucket staring at you with a pair of binoculars from the bushes Edited July 20, 2021 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,413 Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mark .Y. said: No live match to watch and behind closed doors is really quite sad, pathetic and a disgrace. Just as we are allowed fans back to the stadium we could have had the match at Carrow Road, I have a feeling it would have been rocking and packed to the rafters despite this being a friendly with everyone being allowed back to the stadium for the first time and all, but nope our 'family friendly fan friendly' club goes and sticks it behind closed doors. I just assumed CC was actually having a giggle 🤔 Most unlikely. He's grumpy today, and no fun! 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,289 Posted July 20, 2021 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I do urge great caution in the event that you spot a 65 year old standing on a bucket staring at you with a pair of binoculars from the bushes With a pair of underpants on their head?.....I can see you cambridgshire, an' I'm gonna tell on you to the bobbies!....prevert! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted July 20, 2021 27 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: I thought it was more that since these are just pre-season training games, Lapps has delegated the *** OFFICIAL *** threads to one of the under 21 squad? In this case - just a trialist..... 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, lappinitup said: In this case - just a trialist..... 🤣 I for one hope TRIALIST#2 and TRIALIST#6 might get a chance to play today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 20, 2021 50 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I mean, it's pre season so who cares about who makes the threads. When it comes to cups and league matches however- I leave well alone 😉 We are holding you to that. Poor old Lapps, luffed out of his job before the season starts and with no negotiation. What did you offer Pete? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted July 20, 2021 3 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I'm just going off of Google here. No live match to watch and behind closed doors is really quite sad, pathetic and a disgrace. Just as we are allowed fans back to the stadium we could have had the match at Carrow Road, I have a feeling it would have been rocking and packed to the rafters despite this being a friendly with everyone being allowed back to the stadium for the first time and all, but nope our 'family friendly fan friendly' club goes and sticks it behind closed doors. Morning Jimbo, your milk sour again this morning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted July 20, 2021 Placheta at left back back lads lets goooooooooooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Placheta at left back back lads lets goooooooooooo Back 3 again, Placheta at wingback like he was against Kings Lynn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Back 3 again, Placheta at wingback like he was against Kings Lynn. Plachetas gonna end up playing at centreback at this rate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted July 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Plachetas gonna end up playing at centreback at this rate He played wingback for Poland in the Euros, it is hardly a massive positional change for him to do it for Norwich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted July 20, 2021 I like the idea of Placheta at full-back to be honest - at least in theory. He doesn't have to win tackles, just stand his men up and slow them down. Also, if he does turn the ball over he should have more space to barrel into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 324 Posted July 20, 2021 6 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: No live match to watch and behind closed doors is really quite sad, pathetic and a disgrace. Just as we are allowed fans back to the stadium we could have had the match at Carrow Road, I have a feeling it would have been rocking and packed to the rafters despite this being a friendly with everyone being allowed back to the stadium for the first time and all, but nope our 'family friendly fan friendly' club goes and sticks it behind closed doors. It's a friendly against League One opposition. Relax. Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Plenty of football you'll be able to watch coming your way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 324 Posted July 20, 2021 1 minute ago, TheGunnShow said: I like the idea of Placheta at full-back to be honest - at least in theory. He doesn't have to win tackles, just stand his men up and slow them down. Also, if he does turn the ball over he should have more space to barrel into. If we were in the Championship, I'd not have a problem. In the Premier League though? If I were an opposition manager and he was in the side opposite me, I'd be trying to take advantage I think 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 18 Posted July 20, 2021 Looks like the club have posted a stream after all! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, TheGoogler said: If we were in the Championship, I'd not have a problem. In the Premier League though? If I were an opposition manager and he was in the side opposite me, I'd be trying to take advantage I think No doubt they all tried with Sorensen, but generally failed. And it would be tough to outpace a player like Przemek. Besides, they'd know he's played left wing-back for Poland, so therefore at international level. I do agree he could be seen as a weaker link, but at the same time, they were more than happy to let McCullum go on loan. Makes you wonder if they think Mumba and Przemek can handle it? Or indeed Sorensen again at a push. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,604 Posted July 20, 2021 I remember Farke tried this with Wildschut when he first came in and then gave up on the idea- to me the testing of Placheta at fullback seems more like a last chance saloon for him here than anything- basically we're not that high on you as a winger so lets see if you can be useful elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted July 20, 2021 I think Placheta is less harmful to our game playing there than he is further forward, in fact he could end up being quite good. His problem is his decision making in the final third. As a wing back he has the pace/stamina to get up and down that line all game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeymarSmith 130 Posted July 20, 2021 Is there anywhere to even listen to it or anything as there isn't a stream? Thank you guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted July 20, 2021 1 minute ago, NeymarSmith said: Is there anywhere to even listen to it or anything as there isn't a stream? Thank you guys Given there's a trialist playing for Lincoln it would seem the answer is a big NO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeymarSmith 130 Posted July 20, 2021 Just now, cambridgeshire canary said: Given there's a trialist playing for Lincoln it would seem the answer is a big NO Well that's crispy ducked the last hour of my work day then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,226 Posted July 20, 2021 Really hope in 3 weeks time we don't see Placheta up against Alexander Arnold. We need to step up our search for an additional CB as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeymarSmith 130 Posted July 20, 2021 I wonder from the bench today, where DF sees (or how far he sees) nizet and Tomlinson from the squad in some description- or are they just to fill the numbers? Anyone know if rocky bushri is still contracted to us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,715 Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, NeymarSmith said: I wonder from the bench today, where DF sees (or how far he sees) nizet and Tomlinson from the squad in some description- or are they just to fill the numbers? Anyone know if rocky bushri is still contracted to us I would imagine he's happy to give them a chance to see if they should be loaned out or stay, as well as making up numbers due to us still not getting quite a few of our regular starters (Pukki/Krul) back yet from euros Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted July 20, 2021 1 minute ago, NeymarSmith said: I wonder from the bench today, where DF sees (or how far he sees) nizet and Tomlinson from the squad in some description- or are they just to fill the numbers? Anyone know if rocky bushri is still contracted to us With Gibson and Hanley to come back it pushes Tomlinson to 5th choice. Nizet was suppose to be signing for a Belgium club, but that might have been delayed as Dimi picked up a knock. Bushiri is a Norwich player but getting back to fitness after an injury, although like Sinani and Sitti I don't think he is considered to have a future at the club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted July 20, 2021 Wondering if Farke's thinking Adshead could be on the charge? He's had some quality game time with Rochdale before joining us and then having that loan in the Netherlands. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
