Midlands Yellow 4,013 Posted September 13, 2021 BeersThenAcademy Graduate As I walked down Hagden Lane after the Wolves match yesterday, I did feel sorry for the poor chap / chapess lined up to preview the next game, then realised it was me. So here we are, the first of two six pointers - before a visit from Mike Ashleys’ whinging Mackem’s, it’s a trip to those six fingered carrot munchers at the University of East Anglia. And apologies for the poor quality of this preview, I was going to ask my Norwich supporting brother in law (one of five) for some detailed analysis and tactical insight, but this week he broke his arm falling off a sit-on mower, no lie. Still one positive is that I won’t have to spend another afternoon in the Upper GT next to the guy who spent the whole Wolves match moaning because his BBC Sports App wouldn’t refresh stopping him seeing how Ronaldo was getting on. Then claimed he would see everyone at Carrow Road. A quick nip round a few Norwich forums sees them blaming the refs for the defeat at the Emirates, nothing to do with Arsenal’s 30 attempts at goal. Apparently they played their best football of the season. Other forum based moans include: time for a change at goalie (got to be Krul to be kind), too much playing from the back and pointless passing between the CBs (sounds familiar), lack of anyone holding it ‘up front’, a call from “Iwans Big Toe” to stay positive because "it's Watford next" and someone asking if there’s an App so you can track which grounds you’ve visited as they can’t remember where they’ve been. “Canary Wundaboy: pretty much sums up the state of mind for next week I think, he says: My Wish list for Watford: - Normann starts - At least one goal from open play - 3 points No idea who Normann is. Goes without saying that Norwich will see this as a huge opportunity to get things rolling, I’m amazed this isn’t part of Sky’s Super Sunday.Is CheapJacks still there? As for us, all that warm shininess post-Villa has wandered off, the second half vs Wolves was particularly bad but bit like Norwich, what did we expect? We’ve signed cheapies, freebies, cast offs and spent most of what little money we did have on a loser. The manager seems like a nice bloke, I still think he got lucky last year, but his tactics and decisions are woeful and if he’s still hanging around after a few more defeats then that’s confirmation of Pozzo and Duxbury settling for the dosh this year. Both teams won’t want to lose this, so I’ll go 0-0 and Lineker demanding another £40k to even pass comment on such garbage. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 493 Posted September 13, 2021 Ha! This guy is quite funny. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted September 13, 2021 Is Sissoko the ‘loser’ they’ve signed? I wasn’t expecting their outlook to be quite as bleak as it sounds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,013 Posted September 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Hank shoots Skyler said: Is Sissoko the ‘loser’ they’ve signed? I wasn’t expecting their outlook to be quite as bleak as it sounds! Not many happy clappers on their site. This really is a match we need to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canaries north 151 Posted September 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Hank shoots Skyler said: Is Sissoko the ‘loser’ they’ve signed? I wasn’t expecting their outlook to be quite as bleak as it sounds! I believe its spelt Louza but you can see why they call him that. A few seasons ago they brought success, issac success and he was anything but so they went for the reverse to see if that worked any better. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,459 Posted September 13, 2021 This is great. Makes me kind of sad we have no one here that does this kind of preview. I think I remember an excellent one from the Bristol City forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,407 Posted September 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Midlands Yellow said: We’ve signed cheapies, freebies, cast offs and spent most of what little money we did have on a loser. The manager seems like a nice bloke, I still think he got lucky last year, but his tactics and decisions are woeful and if he’s still hanging around after a few more defeats then that’s confirmation of Pozzo and Duxbury settling for the dosh this year. I'm sure that we were told that if you had an investor owner, you could buy whoever you liked and that the owners put money into the club just for the fun of it...? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Canaries north said: I believe its spelt Louza but you can see why they call him that. A few seasons ago they brought success, issac success and he was anything but so they went for the reverse to see if that worked any better. Ah I see, I wouldn't have filed Sissoko under 'cheapie', 'freebie' or 'cast off' - I thought he'd be a cracking signing for them to be honest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,766 Posted September 13, 2021 This chap had better not call a Newcastle fan a Mackem or he could well be on the end of a serious slap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 766 Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, TIL 1010 said: This chap had better not call a Newcastle fan a Mackem or he could well be on the end of a serious slap. Agreed - a very serious mistake to make. Probably even worse than calling an Ipswich fan a 'Budgie'! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,417 Posted September 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, yellowrider120 said: Agreed - a very serious mistake to make. Probably even worse than calling an Ipswich fan a 'Budgie'! But even worse would be saying Ipswich have no history! 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,949 Posted September 13, 2021 17 minutes ago, Greavsy said: But even worse would be saying Ipswich have no history! 😉 Unless all concerned are under 50...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,570 Posted September 13, 2021 24 minutes ago, yellowrider120 said: Agreed - a very serious mistake to make. Probably even worse than calling an Ipswich fan a 'Budgie'! Don’t think it’s a mistake, it’s probably intentional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,570 Posted September 13, 2021 This guy must be a posh git, I don’t know anyone who sits in the Upper Tier of the Graham Taylor stand 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,359 Posted September 13, 2021 I supposed I should be honoured that my post was chosen, and glad they don't seem to know that Normann's going to be the greatest EPL DM ever? 😉 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,459 Posted September 13, 2021 Going over to look at their forum they certaintly seem to be doing the same amount of moaning about how bad they are as we have been doing about ourselves. I feel a bit more hopeful now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,774 Posted September 13, 2021 I'm not sure how to tell this fella that I'm not particularly a fan of carrots...... 🤷♂️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 531 Posted September 13, 2021 After 4 defeats, I'd take point, but we don't like playing Watford. 3 points puts us right back in the mix, and we'd forget about those last 4 games! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,554 Posted September 13, 2021 Just bring Dixie Deehan out of retirement and its a certain 3 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,570 Posted September 13, 2021 2 hours ago, nutty nigel said: Just bring Dixie Deehan out of retirement and its a certain 3 points. If Farke so much as mentions him in the build up it will bring Watford fans of a certain age out in a cold sweat 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 312 Posted September 13, 2021 13 hours ago, Midlands Yellow said: BeersThenAcademy Graduate As I walked down Hagden Lane after the Wolves match yesterday, I did feel sorry for the poor chap / chapess lined up to preview the next game, then realised it was me. So here we are, the first of two six pointers - before a visit from Mike Ashleys’ whinging Mackem’s, it’s a trip to those six fingered carrot munchers at the University of East Anglia. And apologies for the poor quality of this preview, I was going to ask my Norwich supporting brother in law (one of five) for some detailed analysis and tactical insight, but this week he broke his arm falling off a sit-on mower, no lie. Still one positive is that I won’t have to spend another afternoon in the Upper GT next to the guy who spent the whole Wolves match moaning because his BBC Sports App wouldn’t refresh stopping him seeing how Ronaldo was getting on. Then claimed he would see everyone at Carrow Road. A quick nip round a few Norwich forums sees them blaming the refs for the defeat at the Emirates, nothing to do with Arsenal’s 30 attempts at goal. Apparently they played their best football of the season. Other forum based moans include: time for a change at goalie (got to be Krul to be kind), too much playing from the back and pointless passing between the CBs (sounds familiar), lack of anyone holding it ‘up front’, a call from “Iwans Big Toe” to stay positive because "it's Watford next" and someone asking if there’s an App so you can track which grounds you’ve visited as they can’t remember where they’ve been. “Canary Wundaboy: pretty much sums up the state of mind for next week I think, he says: My Wish list for Watford: - Normann starts - At least one goal from open play - 3 points No idea who Normann is. Goes without saying that Norwich will see this as a huge opportunity to get things rolling, I’m amazed this isn’t part of Sky’s Super Sunday.Is CheapJacks still there? As for us, all that warm shininess post-Villa has wandered off, the second half vs Wolves was particularly bad but bit like Norwich, what did we expect? We’ve signed cheapies, freebies, cast offs and spent most of what little money we did have on a loser. The manager seems like a nice bloke, I still think he got lucky last year, but his tactics and decisions are woeful and if he’s still hanging around after a few more defeats then that’s confirmation of Pozzo and Duxbury settling for the dosh this year. Both teams won’t want to lose this, so I’ll go 0-0 and Lineker demanding another £40k to even pass comment on such garbage. Who is this joker? Anyone who has read any of my posts this season knows I'm not positive no matter who we're playing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Mass Debater 1,090 Posted September 13, 2021 Our record against Watford isnt great sadly. Really need a win, and this is the first normal team we've had, but we certainly shouldnt expect anything. At all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted September 13, 2021 11 hours ago, Mr Angry said: Don’t think it’s a mistake, it’s probably intentional. Or at least he’ll try claiming that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted September 13, 2021 As an honorary lutonian I should probably hate Watford, and I do 3 points for us please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chip20 69 Posted September 14, 2021 17 hours ago, Ken Hairy said: I'm not sure how to tell this fella that I'm not particularly a fan of carrots...... 🤷♂️ Spell it out to him on your twelve fingers, Ken Hairy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,774 Posted September 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, Chip20 said: Spell it out to him on your twelve fingers, Ken Hairy!! I've got 13 🤷♂️ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,570 Posted September 14, 2021 12 hours ago, Yobocop said: As an honorary lutonian I should probably hate Watford, and I do 3 points for us please I lived in Watford for more than 50 years, not many of them really hate Luton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted September 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mr Angry said: I lived in Watford for more than 50 years, not many of them really hate Luton. The feeling is most certainly not mutual lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,164 Posted September 17, 2021 An intelligent and thoughtful preview with some actual research about what the home fans think. Better than the standard of punditry you get on MOTD etc. By a long way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,459 Posted September 17, 2021 It's a interesting thought in having different posters having a turn at doing the preview. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites