AJ 1,218 Posted May 17, 2022 13 minutes ago, spencer 1970 said: I'd have voted for Pukki if I saw it. However we seem to sell anyone I vote for so hopefully thats jinxed his "Barry Butler Trophy" move away from Carra Rud. In all fairness I wouldn't blame him if he did decide to move on, he's proved twice now that he's good enough to play at the top. But I hope he stays for another season or two, he's still got a lot of goals in him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewNestCarrow 187 Posted May 17, 2022 8 hours ago, TheRock said: I've taken the time to dig out the links for you. 😇 https://www.facebook.com/NorwichCityFootballClub/photos/a.208356169237699/633553273384651 https://www.facebook.com/NorwichCityFootballClub/photos/a.208356169237699/657058074367504 https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2014-04-30/norwich-city-fans-stage-comical-protest-at-clubs-miserable-premier-league-campaign  Thanks So the Facebook & Twitter accounts got a load of clearly non-NCFC fan-votes, EDP wrote a story & other outlets picked it up. Note: "While the club was not commenting on the situation, it is understood that when factoring in email and postal votes, Nash doesn't appear in the top five." EDP File under Urban Myth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myra Hawtree 122 Posted May 17, 2022 I’ve not voted as never saw anything either.  I get stuff on Facebook all the time but nothing came in there about Player if the Season. Was going to vote for Hanley but don’t mind if Teemu gets it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRock 147 Posted May 18, 2022 14 hours ago, NewNestCarrow said: Thanks So the Facebook & Twitter accounts got a load of clearly non-NCFC fan-votes, EDP wrote a story & other outlets picked it up. Note: "While the club was not commenting on the situation, it is understood that when factoring in email and postal votes, Nash doesn't appear in the top five." EDP File under Urban Myth EDP article: "It is understood...not in top five". In journalistic language, that means it may or may not be true but we will push that narrative as that's want we want you to believe, but we have no evidence to cite in order to back up this claim, so in other words, source: trust me bro.  I'll guess we'll never know. Poor Nashy didnt get his accolade though 😜 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chichcan 147 Posted May 18, 2022 So Teemu wins Well deserved I’d say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,398 Posted May 18, 2022 https://www.canaries.co.uk//content/pukki-wins-war-paint-for-men-player-of-the-season-award So he's already been given the trophy, no presentation on Sunday, on the pitch as usual? Very poor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 202 Posted May 18, 2022 22 minutes ago, Greavsy said: https://www.canaries.co.uk//content/pukki-wins-war-paint-for-men-player-of-the-season-award So he's already been given the trophy, no presentation on Sunday, on the pitch as usual? Very poor. Everything seems so unorganised at the minute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted May 18, 2022 34 minutes ago, Greavsy said: https://www.canaries.co.uk//content/pukki-wins-war-paint-for-men-player-of-the-season-award So he's already been given the trophy, no presentation on Sunday, on the pitch as usual? Very poor. I partly think they shouldn't have bothered this year given how dreadful things have gone, but equally it is a yearly thing so guess they felt they had to. I would imagine there will be no presentation, and possibly no 'lap of honour' at the end, because let's face it, depending how badly the match goes the atmosphere might not be good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 720 Posted May 18, 2022 I imagine they want to suck all the oxygen out of the room so no fires can start. Media blackout. Even for positive news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 806 Posted May 18, 2022 40 minutes ago, Greavsy said: https://www.canaries.co.uk//content/pukki-wins-war-paint-for-men-player-of-the-season-award So he's already been given the trophy, no presentation on Sunday, on the pitch as usual? Very poor. In a break from tradition, Pukki was awarded the Barry Butler trophy at the training ground on Wednesday rather than in front of supporters at the club's final game of the season on Sunday., 🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,398 Posted May 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, AJ said:  possibly no 'lap of honour' at the end Its a lap of appreciation these days, although iv never worked out who is showing appreciation for who! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 836 Posted May 18, 2022 I do think the decision not to present it at the game is an odd one. Even in such a rubbish season, Pukki is probably the one player who deserves to have the fans recognition. I certainly wouldn't want to see most of this squad doing any kind of post game walk around the ground (most do enough slow walking and clapping DURING the game!) but Pukki deserves his moment. Being paranoid it makes me think club dont want to 'parade' the POTS just before it's announced he has been sold! I hope the pink un journalists pick this up with Smith in the pre match press conference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted May 18, 2022 Just now, rock bus said: I do think the decision not to present it at the game is an odd one. Even in such a rubbish season, Pukki is probably the one player who deserves to have the fans recognition. I certainly wouldn't want to see most of this squad doing any kind of post game walk around the ground (most do enough slow walking and clapping DURING the game!) but Pukki deserves his moment. Being paranoid it makes me think club dont want to 'parade' the POTS just before it's announced he has been sold! I hope the pink un journalists pick this up with Smith in the pre match press conference. Hmm... I've got to admit I keep thinking back to Pukki's comments in this article - Norwich may have extended his contract but like Cantwell it's probably just to ensure we will get money if somebody wants them https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/canaries-ncfc-teemu-pukki-contract-man-utd-preview-8899862 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,825 Posted May 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, rock bus said: I do think the decision not to present it at the game is an odd one. Even in such a rubbish season, Pukki is probably the one player who deserves to have the fans recognition. I certainly wouldn't want to see most of this squad doing any kind of post game walk around the ground (most do enough slow walking and clapping DURING the game!) but Pukki deserves his moment. Being paranoid it makes me think club dont want to 'parade' the POTS just before it's announced he has been sold! I hope the pink un journalists pick this up with Smith in the pre match press conference. We will soon find out. Pukki is far too good for the Championship, he’d be a great signing for at least half a dozen clubs in the Premier League. There was rumoured interest from a Spanish club too a few months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,105 Posted May 18, 2022 On 16/05/2022 at 21:46, TIL 1010 said: The voting opened last Monday and closed 3 days later on Thursday so yet another great piece of communications by the club. Absolutely shocking handled by our fantastically well run club! Obviously scared it would be hijacked.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,105 Posted May 18, 2022 1 minute ago, AJ said: Hmm... I've got to admit I keep thinking back to Pukki's comments in this article - Norwich may have extended his contract but like Cantwell it's probably just to ensure we will get money if somebody wants them https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/canaries-ncfc-teemu-pukki-contract-man-utd-preview-8899862 It would be as stupid as selling Buendia if we cashed in on Pukki.. so probably being planned as we speak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray 111 Posted May 18, 2022 Fan engagement at its lowest + disillusionment at its highest = Toxicity, let alone Norwich City, and decisions such as this without explanation only fuel the fire. Where oh where is the leadership required? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,789 Posted May 18, 2022 I see no reason why they couldn't have awarded him the trophy on the pitch before the match. There's no doubt he would have got an outstanding reception, and he clearly deserves one. Will be interested to see if it's mentioned in the pre-match warm-up at all... this is a tradition dating back to the 1960s, so even though we've had a crap season I see no reason to break with that tradition. One to bring up at the next OSP meeting, methinks – not just the absence of the opportunity to congratulate Teemu publicly, but the complete lack of comms regarding how and when to vote, and the vastly shortened voting period. If they were worried about the vote being hijacked by Chelsea fans, just allow one vote per customer number/season ticket holder, verified with a postcode or something. Very disappointed with the way this has been handled. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,825 Posted May 18, 2022 No lap of appreciation, get the players in quick at the whistle and hope the protests are minimal.looks like a warm day weather wise, another no show and it might not be pretty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted May 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: No lap of appreciation, get the players in quick at the whistle and hope the protests are minimal.looks like a warm day weather wise, another no show and it might not be pretty. I actually feel very apprehensive about going. Spurs need to win the game, if they score a couple early it could turn into a complete rout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,518 Posted May 18, 2022 55 minutes ago, Mengo said: 1 hour ago, Greavsy said: https://www.canaries.co.uk//content/pukki-wins-war-paint-for-men-player-of-the-season-award So he's already been given the trophy, no presentation on Sunday, on the pitch as usual? Very poor. In a break from tradition, Pukki was awarded the Barry Butler trophy at the training ground on Wednesday rather than in front of supporters at the club's final game of the season on Sunday., How very strange. That with the short voting period doesn't seem right. Don't know what the club are afraid of.....if they are afraid of protests or something, they should rise above it. However, I presume Pukki will get a great reception on Sunday. Deserves it too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,512 Posted May 18, 2022 And to think there have been some on here saying Pukki is past it and should be sold.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,825 Posted May 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, lake district canary said: How very strange. That with the short voting period doesn't seem right. Don't know what the club are afraid of.....if they are afraid of protests or something, they should rise above it. However, I presume Pukki will get a great reception on Sunday. Deserves it too. Webber will show them how to rise above any protests, he can teach them how to blow kisses and make hand gestures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewNestCarrow 187 Posted May 18, 2022 20 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: I see no reason why they couldn't have awarded him the trophy on the pitch before the match. There's no doubt he would have got an outstanding reception, and he clearly deserves one. Will be interested to see if it's mentioned in the pre-match warm-up at all... this is a tradition dating back to the 1960s, so even though we've had a crap season I see no reason to break with that tradition. One to bring up at the next OSP meeting, methinks – not just the absence of the opportunity to congratulate Teemu publicly, but the complete lack of comms regarding how and when to vote, and the vastly shortened voting period. If they were worried about the vote being hijacked by Chelsea fans, just allow one vote per customer number/season ticket holder, verified with a postcode or something. Very disappointed with the way this has been handled. @Feedthewolf (and any other OSP members on here) IMO this is exactly what the OSP is for. Please bring up this issue at the next meeting, highlighting: 1. the ways that voting can be made more secure (e.g. votes only to those with a customer #) 2. the very poor comms of the Vote, the announcement and the presentation 3. the disrespect this shows to Barry Butler (and his family). Maybe add that a certain someone would be highly insulted if the Young Player Award (I believe) was treated in the same way 4. Seek answers for these actions And if you feel that the meeting will only sit up and take notice if opinion is widespread, maybe run a poll on this site in order to get a wide view?  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike w 44 Posted May 18, 2022 Well done Teemu, but should be in front of fans and before final home game would be best. Just one of a minority of players putting in any effort in games. Pleased Grant runner-up he always puts in effort.  Hate to think who would be dummy of season, the list is long !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 806 Posted May 18, 2022 23 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: I see no reason why they couldn't have awarded him the trophy on the pitch before the match. There's no doubt he would have got an outstanding reception, and he clearly deserves one. Will be interested to see if it's mentioned in the pre-match warm-up at all... this is a tradition dating back to the 1960s, so even though we've had a crap season I see no reason to break with that tradition. One to bring up at the next OSP meeting, methinks – not just the absence of the opportunity to congratulate Teemu publicly, but the complete lack of comms regarding how and when to vote, and the vastly shortened voting period. If they were worried about the vote being hijacked by Chelsea fans, just allow one vote per customer number/season ticket holder, verified with a postcode or something. Very disappointed with the way this has been handled. Very disappointing indeed. As you say Wolfie , present Pukki pre-match . As the saying goes " Traditions die hard". Looks like it's not a problem for the club just now. Strange times.🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Tea 103 Posted May 18, 2022 He should have got it before the match. He has earnt it and would easily have scored more in a team that gave him the ball. Shame on our out of contact club for not saying thankyou to one of the few that have tried.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted May 18, 2022 47 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: I see no reason why they couldn't have awarded him the trophy on the pitch before the match. There's no doubt he would have got an outstanding reception, and he clearly deserves one. Will be interested to see if it's mentioned in the pre-match warm-up at all... this is a tradition dating back to the 1960s, so even though we've had a crap season I see no reason to break with that tradition. One to bring up at the next OSP meeting, methinks – not just the absence of the opportunity to congratulate Teemu publicly, but the complete lack of comms regarding how and when to vote, and the vastly shortened voting period. If they were worried about the vote being hijacked by Chelsea fans, just allow one vote per customer number/season ticket holder, verified with a postcode or something. Very disappointed with the way this has been handled. Agreed, the club has made a total hash of this. It almost looks like the club have tried to completely brush it under the carpet this year by not publicising the vote or presenting the award on the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,173 Posted May 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Kenny Foggo said: It would be as stupid as selling Buendia if we cashed in on Pukki.. so probably being planned as we speak If he’s not prepared to sign a new contract he’ll be off next summer for nothing. There’s two issues with that for me. I think we need to keep him regardless as his goals are the thing most likely to get us promoted, but if he leaves on promotion we are absolutely screwed. So I can see the logic of replacing him now with a new striker to give them a year to bed in. However I think we just need to give him another 3 year contract at terms he wants to keep him till he’s 35, he’s just too good and too important to let leave. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Vince 317 Posted May 18, 2022 On 16/05/2022 at 21:46, TIL 1010 said: The voting opened last Monday and closed 3 days later on Thursday so yet another great piece of communications by the club. Socialists hold fans in contempt. They ought to go. Preferably no later than midnight tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites