cambridgeshire canary 7,798 Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) All taken from this mornings presser. 'Gilmour is back, Normann is back. Rupp and Omobamidele are both back in training but I probably won’t consider them for Wolves. They’ll be ready for Palace. Tim is still out. I still think it will be five or six weeks from when the injury occurred. An operation wasn’t required.Lungi is back doing linear running on the grass, so is healing a lot quicker than expected.' Edited February 4, 2022 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,757 Posted February 4, 2022 Good news. Any word on Sorenson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,798 Posted February 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, king canary said: Good news. Any word on Sorenson? Thread updated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,377 Posted February 4, 2022 Hmmm. Linear running indicates still a bit to go, recovery-wise. Running in a straight line isn't usually too arduous, but sudden changes of direction really put the load on ligaments and joints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 597 Posted February 4, 2022 Generally good news especially for the Palace game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 6,143 Posted February 4, 2022 1 minute ago, The Bristol Nest said: Generally good news especially for the Palace game. Yes it is. I hope that Normann and Gilmour start tomorrow to give them game time. I'd mistakenly written this season off but now think we have a chance of staying up. We should therefore approach tomorrow's game with that in mind. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,798 Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Yes it is. I hope that Normann and Gilmour start tomorrow to give them game time. I'd mistakenly written this season off but now think we have a chance of staying up. We should therefore approach tomorrow's game with that in mind. Honestly wonder if Gilmour being paired next to someone big and pshyical like Normann might help him. Would be interesting to see the two player together alongside one another Edited February 4, 2022 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted February 4, 2022 Bad news on the Gilmour front though is the only downside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,934 Posted February 4, 2022 I feel quite optimistic too, but Gunn still worries me when I think about Krul being out. Really hope the Watford match was a boost to his confidence and shows his credentials in the next month of games. He wasn't overly busy in that game, but he was well up for it as you could see him holding on to the ball in the first half - he was pumped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 1,154 Posted February 4, 2022 23 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Yes it is. I hope that Normann and Gilmour start tomorrow to give them game time. I'd mistakenly written this season off but now think we have a chance of staying up. We should therefore approach tomorrow's game with that in mind. You’ve just jinxed it my friend 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 726 Posted February 4, 2022 So we’re approaching 3 weeks from injury for Krul, so maybe update title to say 3 weeks away for Krul? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,798 Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Google Bot said: I feel quite optimistic too, but Gunn still worries me when I think about Krul being out. Really hope the Watford match was a boost to his confidence and shows his credentials in the next month of games. He wasn't overly busy in that game, but he was well up for it as you could see him holding on to the ball in the first half - he was pumped. I think the difference in personalities between Krul and Gunn doesn't help. Krul very much has a strong leadership personality and is often shouting and screaming at his players, with a strong commanding voicd or calming them down when needed. Even when Krul has a bad game he still comes across as level headed and strong. Meanwhile Gunn is rather timid and placid and often looks a little shy and too worried to try and get on his defenders backs when they mess up. Its easy to say which of those two personalities you would prefer to have in goal Edited February 4, 2022 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 6,282 Posted February 4, 2022 22 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Krul very much has a strong leadership personality and is often shouting and screaming at his players, with a strong commanding voicd or calming them down when needed. Even when Krul has a bad game he still comes across as level headed and strong. Ironically the former Norwich goalkeeper Krul reminds me most of is Angus's dad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,358 Posted February 4, 2022 1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Honestly wonder if Gilmour being paired next to someone big and pshyical like Normann might help him. Would be interesting to see the two player together alongside one another Normann obviously likes the gym but he's not very big - comfortably under 6ft would be my guess. Unless Smith is going to change the recent system, I don't think we have any midfielders who could go alongside Gilmour and make up for his shortcomings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,377 Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, kirku said: Normann obviously likes the gym but he's not very big - comfortably under 6ft would be my guess. Unless Smith is going to change the recent system, I don't think we have any midfielders who could go alongside Gilmour and make up for his shortcomings Height's not quite everything though. Normann is clearly pretty thick-set. Prime example, the captain and one of our centre midfielders in the vets team I play in is around my height. There's probably a three-stone difference in weight - he's got that much extra muscle (and some timber) compared to me, and when he fancies a 50:50, he very rarely loses it. Edited February 4, 2022 by TheGunnShow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hepphep 175 Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Honestly wonder if Gilmour being paired next to someone big and pshyical like Normann might help him. Would be interesting to see the two player together alongside one another I think Gilmour had his best performance earlier this season when he was playing together with Normann. Can't recall which match it was though, maybe against Wolves.. They've not had chance to play much together though. Don't really know if that is actually the only time so far. Edited February 4, 2022 by hepphep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,150 Posted February 4, 2022 1 hour ago, WD40 said: So we’re approaching 3 weeks from injury for Krul, so maybe update title to say 3 weeks away for Krul? Quite so. It’s definitely not 6 weeks from now as suggested. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,358 Posted February 4, 2022 31 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Height's not quite everything though. Normann is clearly pretty thick-set. Prime example, the captain and one of our centre midfielders in the vets team I play in is around my height. There's probably a three-stone difference in weight - he's got that much extra muscle (and some timber) compared to me, and when he fancies a 50:50, he very rarely loses it. Indeed - but Normann is not going to dominate a Kouyate or Sissoko in the same way as the chap from your vets team does to you. If most other physical attributes are broadly equal, additional height is very useful (especially when Gilmour is about 5ft 5). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 315 Posted February 4, 2022 So if the general consensus of opinion is the Gilmour starts with Normann, do we play with PLM or Kenny (Sorrenson injured)? My view would be for PLM to keep his place as I thought he had started to grow into the team over the last few games. Surely we wont play just the 2 of them in a 4-4-2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,358 Posted February 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, NWC said: So if the general consensus of opinion is the Gilmour starts with Normann, do we play with PLM or Kenny (Sorrenson injured)? My view would be for PLM to keep his place as I thought he had started to grow into the team over the last few games. Surely we wont play just the 2 of them in a 4-4-2. If the system stays the same, it'll be just two central midfielders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,798 Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, NWC said: So if the general consensus of opinion is the Gilmour starts with Normann, do we play with PLM or Kenny (Sorrenson injured)? My view would be for PLM to keep his place as I thought he had started to grow into the team over the last few games. Surely we wont play just the 2 of them in a 4-4-2. Ah Kenny, the loyal servant and good bloke who sadly seems to turn into Mr.Invisible when he gets on the pitch. Much as people have slated Lees-Melou on the pitch at least he brings some added hight and often does try and shoot for goal and its often on target even if they do get blocked or saved. He tries at least. Lees-Melou>McLean in my opinion. Edited February 4, 2022 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,377 Posted February 4, 2022 27 minutes ago, kirku said: Indeed - but Normann is not going to dominate a Kouyate or Sissoko in the same way as the chap from your vets team does to you. If most other physical attributes are broadly equal, additional height is very useful (especially when Gilmour is about 5ft 5). Sorta, and agree with the last part as then it basically boils down to a greater ability to win aerial duels. What I'm saying is that Normann's greater strength will mean he can withstand better what a Kouyate or Sissoko throws in even though he's somewhat shorter. He might not dominate them, but he'd put up much sterner resistance and be harder to shove around. Not to mention, I do quite well in 50:50s as I'm happy to hurl myself into them. But our captain's got my aggression and bravery if not even more so (and I'll always do comparatively well in those two fields), then throw in the greater physical attributes and you can see why he dominates the middle of the park even against bigger lads when he's really in the mood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,358 Posted February 4, 2022 14 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Sorta, and agree with the last part as then it basically boils down to a greater ability to win aerial duels. What I'm saying is that Normann's greater strength will mean he can withstand better what a Kouyate or Sissoko throws in even though he's somewhat shorter. He might not dominate them, but he'd put up much sterner resistance and be harder to shove around. Not to mention, I do quite well in 50:50s as I'm happy to hurl myself into them. But our captain's got my aggression and bravery if not even more so (and I'll always do comparatively well in those two fields), then throw in the greater physical attributes and you can see why he dominates the middle of the park even against bigger lads when he's really in the mood. If we had both Kouyate and Sissoko then maybe we could've got away with playing Gilmour in a 3 during the early stages of the season.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markdmhoward 74 Posted February 4, 2022 4 hours ago, WD40 said: So we’re approaching 3 weeks from injury for Krul, so maybe update title to say 3 weeks away for Krul? He told me he'd be looking at Southampton away. That could change obviously. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,784 Posted February 4, 2022 4 hours ago, Uncle Fred said: Bad news on the Gilmour front though is the only downside Missing Todders already? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,645 Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, WD40 said: So we’re approaching 3 weeks from injury for Krul, so maybe update title to say 3 weeks away for Krul? youre aware of @cambridgeshire canary posting style. High content, low fact. Edited February 4, 2022 by Greavsy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 726 Posted February 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Greavsy said: youre aware of @cambridgeshire canary posting style. High content, low fact. Absolutely. Gotta think about the click bait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 6,143 Posted February 4, 2022 4 hours ago, Uncle Fred said: Bad news on the Gilmour front though is the only downside You really are a piece of ****. Seek help. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,798 Posted February 4, 2022 14 minutes ago, Greavsy said: youre aware of @cambridgeshire canary posting style. High content, low fact. 10 minutes ago, WD40 said: Absolutely. Gotta think about the click bait. It's a copy and paste directly from the presser. I know you loooove coming into my thrreads and derailing them by bashig me instead of focusing on the topic but for once this is not my fault. Blame whoever wrote the presser, not me. I did make a mistake with the title but has been fixed and I applogise for having not read correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,645 Posted February 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: It's a copy and paste directly from the presser. I know you loooove coming into my thrreads and derailing them by bashig me instead of focusing on the topic but for once this is not my fault. Blame whoever wrote the presser, not me. I did make a mistake with the title but has been fixed and I applogise for having not read correctly. So the fact the two other people pointed it out before me, but its my reply you decide to snipe back at! I note that you have amended the title (well done) to reflect the quoted tweet more accurately The quote is accurate & correct and always has been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites