chicken 2,604 Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) Videos: Articles:The bbc have their article up here.The Pinkun has it's pre match press conference article here.The club has it's match preview at canaries.co.uk here.West Ham have their own match preview article here.Ins, Outs, Shake em all abouts:Norwich: Idah, Omobamidele and Kabak won't be seen again this season. Joining them it would seem are McLean and Sargent. Zimmermann is out with a groin injury that Smith incorrectly identified as a hip flexor in the lead up to the Villa game.West Ham: Craig Dawson is fit and available for selection again, Noble could start on his 35th Birthday. Referee: Robert Jones. Assistants: Ian Hussin, Wade Smith. Fourth official: Kevin Friend. VAR: Graham Scott. Assistant VAR: Simon Long.A little bit of knowledge: Founded as Thames Ironworks in 1895 and played for five years under that name before becoming West Ham Utd in 1900. West Ham have won the FA Cup three times, 1964, 1975 and 1980 and were first promoted to the top flight in 1923. They won the European Cup in 1965 and were runners up in 1976. They also won the no longer held Intertoto Cup in 1999. They are one of 8 teams to never have fallen below the second tier of English football. Like our beloved Norwich City FC, their highest ever league finish was 3rd in the old First Division (top tier of English football) in the 1985-86 season. Rays Funds for the Community Sports FoundationNutty has his PUPs thread up and running as usual. Please do go and take a look and take part in all of the fun. Edited May 8, 2022 by chicken 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted May 8, 2022 Great thread as always Chicken 👌 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,867 Posted May 8, 2022 Today's game throws up an interesting bit of trivia. Who is the only captain to walk up the steps at Wembley to collect 3 different trophies in 3 successive years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 944 Posted May 8, 2022 1 minute ago, dylanisabaddog said: Today's game throws up an interesting bit of trivia. Who is the only captain to walk up the steps at Wembley to collect 3 different trophies in 3 successive years? Is that from when West ham won the world cup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 2,604 Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Today's game throws up an interesting bit of trivia. Who is the only captain to walk up the steps at Wembley to collect 3 different trophies in 3 successive years? Martin Peters? Some folks have their wish. No Normann in the matchday squad at all. Sorensen given the nod. The bench full of our own players and a few youngsters. Edited May 8, 2022 by chicken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,409 Posted May 8, 2022 I'm gonna guess Bobby Moore. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambomo 215 Posted May 8, 2022 Is Normann injured or is he one of the ones Smith reckons has chucked it? Interesting line-up, it’ll be good to see how Sorenson does Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,759 Posted May 8, 2022 Literally no case to be made for Gilmour to still be starting, just **** off Smith!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambomo 215 Posted May 8, 2022 Oh yeah, and I guess Bobby Moore as well 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,867 Posted May 8, 2022 I would love to see Gibbs come on and score. Just the fact that he's made the bench is worth a little tickle on TWTD🙄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted May 8, 2022 Smith with the 'Look look Sorenson starts look!' while pretending he didnt pick gilmour 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_ncfc 647 Posted May 8, 2022 Gilmour and Williams - there's literally no point? Bizarre selection. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 2,604 Posted May 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jambomo said: Is Normann injured or is he one of the ones Smith reckons has chucked it? Interesting line-up, it’ll be good to see how Sorenson does Waaaadio Naaarrrfolk latest from Chris Gorrrrham is that he has a thigh injury. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,867 Posted May 8, 2022 Quiz answer Bobby Moore 1964 FA Cup 1965 European Cup Winners Cup 1966 some people are on the pitch..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,867 Posted May 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, alex_ncfc said: Gilmour and Williams - there's literally no point? Bizarre selection. It must be that we have to pay more if they don't play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_ncfc 647 Posted May 8, 2022 1 minute ago, dylanisabaddog said: It must be that we have to pay more if they don't play Be absolutely sod's law that Gilmour puts in a world class performance today... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambomo 215 Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: It must be that we have to pay more if they don't play Smith said he wants to win these games. Williams is a better defender than Giannoulis and Rupp is more fragile than a 2 day old kitten and would probably be out for next season if he played this one. Since he seems to be the only other available midfielder, I’m guessing it’s why we have the team we have. Smith has dropped them both when he wanted to, so clearly the paying for games thing doesn’t actually have any impact on his team selections. Edited May 8, 2022 by Jambomo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,016 Posted May 8, 2022 What the actual f**K is Wee Billy Krankie doing in the lineup. Smith out, jesus christ, get that desperation bargain basement Farke stand in out of the door before this season is concluded. I have literally turned the car around, not going to sit through this sh1t, sitting in the garden and ignoring football this arvo instead. Gilmour starting . its clown shoes it really is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,409 Posted May 8, 2022 Gilmour was one of our best players in the last game but I'd still not have picked him over our own. Williams however.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orly 277 Posted May 8, 2022 I don't think I've ever been so 'meh' about a starting line up since the 2007 - 2008 years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike w 46 Posted May 8, 2022 yippee Sorenson in at LAST. Better than most just hope he plays well. Williams and Gilmore in why ???? Would have more chance of winning if he played the youngsters who hava a point to prove. At least they would give 100%. I know we want to pick up points but need the team effort. Come on you yellows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,867 Posted May 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, Orly said: I don't think I've ever been so 'meh' about a starting line up since the 2007 - 2008 years. Well that's cheered us all up😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,759 Posted May 8, 2022 28 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: It must be that we have to pay more if they don't play It can't be THAT much per game surely???? If its club crippling then whoever sanctioned those deals needs shooting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinggoblin 37 Posted May 8, 2022 I think I read somewhere that it's worth about an extra £5 million if you finish 19th and not 20th in the league, so we have got to try and field a strong team, and therefore there was no way Smith dare play the kids from the start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted May 8, 2022 Why oh why are Williams and Gilmour even in the squad? I like Williams but I doubt he wants to be with us next season so go home mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted May 8, 2022 Just now, keelansgrandad said: Why oh why are Williams and Gilmour even in the squad? I like Williams but I doubt he wants to be with us next season so go home mate. Might both be on that wierd 'we pay less the more they start' contract thats been mentioned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted May 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Why oh why are Williams and Gilmour even in the squad? I like Williams but I doubt he wants to be with us next season so go home mate. Nothing against Williams playing, he's more than earned that LB spot over the course of the season. Gilmour however, I'd rather just start with 10 men... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted May 8, 2022 What sort of midfielder is Gibbs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 821 Posted May 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, Cantiaci Canary said: What sort of midfielder is Gibbs? According to the WWW. (Central Midfielder). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites