cambridgeshire canary 6,707 Posted August 22, 2022 Pink un seems to think Bjørkan is on his way. Interesting to say the least, although I still thinking loaning out Mumba was a big mistake. https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/canaries-ncfc-transfer-fredrik-bjorkan-hertha-berlin-loan-9226450 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,604 Posted August 22, 2022 Well as he's massively out of favour it should be an easy deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Wal 314 Posted August 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Pink un seems to think Bjørkan is on his way. Interesting to say the least, although I still thinking loaning out Mumba was a big mistake. https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/canaries-ncfc-transfer-fredrik-bjorkan-hertha-berlin-loan-9226450 The difference being that Bjorkan is a big, strong left back and Mumba is a small, speedy wing back. Dean Smith, I thought, needs a left back not a wing back. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,657 Posted August 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Pink un seems to think Bjørkan is on his way. Interesting to say the least, although I still thinking loaning out Mumba was a big mistake. https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/canaries-ncfc-transfer-fredrik-bjorkan-hertha-berlin-loan-9226450 Why would you limit the development of a young full-back and not let him go out on loan to play regularly if you have 3 players ahead of him, more experienced, capable of playing LB? What other club in the world has 4 viable first-team left backs keeping happy throughout a season? 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coneys Knee 952 Posted August 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Pink un seems to think Bjørkan is on his way. Interesting to say the least, although I still thinking loaning out Mumba was a big mistake. https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/canaries-ncfc-transfer-fredrik-bjorkan-hertha-berlin-loan-9226450 When Mumba was loaned out, we had Giannoulis, and McCallum fully fit with Sorensen a capable third choice if required. I would say loaning an inconsistent mumba out at that point was bang on the right decision. Hindsight is 20/20 vision as they say. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted August 22, 2022 Mumba had to be loaned out. It only looks a mistake in hindsight when looking at a litany of injuries. Who the heck expected THREE left-backs to be out for prolonged periods? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) Mumba couldn't get a Championship loan. Yeah massive mistake loaning him out when we probably had 4 ahead of him in the pecking order here. Edited August 22, 2022 by KeiranShikari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted August 22, 2022 Heck, Lungi won the Championship bailing out at left-back before Giannoulis came in. And he'd never played there in his life until that day at Brentford. And he was the third if not indeed fourth choice this time around, depending on where you see Byram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olano 100 Posted August 22, 2022 Yes , yes yes and yes. Bjørkan is one of my favorit players 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coneys Knee 952 Posted August 22, 2022 Just now, Olano said: Yes , yes yes and yes. Bjørkan is one of my favorit players Tell us more. Why are you so keen? I know nothing about him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olano 100 Posted August 22, 2022 He is working like crazy for 90 min. He is fast, good link up play, he scores. He is ok om the head. Not the best defender, but prity good. He is son of the assistent manager in Bodø/Glimt. And if Knutsen one day is to leave Glimt, then its for a club he and his people truly trust 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coneys Knee 952 Posted August 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Olano said: He is working like crazy for 90 min. He is fast, good link up play, he scores. He is ok om the head. Not the best defender, but prity good. He is son of the assistent manager in Bodø/Glimt. And if Knutsen one day is to leave Glimt, then its for a club he and his people truly trust Sounds good but what has Knutsen got to do with this? I know he used to play for Bodø/Glimt but think I might have missed the relevance to knutsen maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,707 Posted August 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, Olano said: He is working like crazy for 90 min. He is fast, good link up play, he scores. He is ok om the head. Not the best defender, but prity good. He is son of the assistent manager in Bodø/Glimt. And if Knutsen one day is to leave Glimt, then its for a club he and his people truly trust "not the best defender" so he will fit in well then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olano 100 Posted August 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Coneys Knee said: Sounds good but what has Knutsen got to do with this? I know he used to play for Bodø/Glimt but think I might have missed the relevance to knutsen maybe. On a serius note he is a superb signing for this leage. He is a smart, string and good players. He is no Mathias Nordman I'm draming aboute Knutsen for 2026. 😂😂 (So onely a bonus if Knutsen geth to learn aboute Norwich) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coneys Knee 952 Posted August 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Olano said: On a serius note he is a superb signing for this leage. He is a smart, string and good players. He is no Mathias Nordman I'm draming aboute Knutsen for 2026. 😂😂 (So onely a bonus if Knutsen geth to learn aboute Norwich) Ahhh I see. Thanks for the insight. Let’s hope he can hit the ground running and do well for us. (If indeed there is even any truth in the report) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch High aka Inchy.. 405 Posted August 22, 2022 "Bjorkan's dad is the current sporting director of Bodo Glimt and Norwich recently sent a delegation of club officials, including assistant sporting director Neil Adams, to Norway on a study trip". Sounding out our next manager already. 😁 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldy09 156 Posted August 22, 2022 I heard that Hardly awake is signing soon with completely asleep Mclean has part exchange 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Sider 114 Posted August 22, 2022 3 hours ago, baldy09 said: I heard that Hardly awake is signing soon with completely asleep Mclean has part exchange presume you dont actually watch our games. mclean has not put a foot wrong playing out of position the last 2 games 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted August 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, South Sider said: presume you dont actually watch our games. mclean has not put a foot wrong playing out of position the last 2 games That's not even slightly true. Even the man himself would disagree with you given how profusely he apologised to his team mates in the second half v Millwall when he needlessly went to ground and nearly caused us to concede. And that was in his better game of the two. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,707 Posted August 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, South Sider said: presume you dont actually watch our games. mclean has not put a foot wrong playing out of position the last 2 games Really are living in a stange timeline in which McLean ends up being one of our best leftbacks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Dan 308 Posted August 22, 2022 Anyone know how many spaces in the squad...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number9 272 Posted August 22, 2022 2 hours ago, South Sider said: presume you dont actually watch our games. mclean has not put a foot wrong playing out of position the last 2 games Oh dear... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makham 81 Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Norfolk Dan said: Anyone know how many spaces in the squad...? I make it 3. 22 'senior' players, I think. And that currently includes the likes of Rashica and Hugill, who may or may not be off. Haven't included Soto, who clearly isn't involved. Plenty around the first team picture who are still u21, including Idah and Barden who just evade going in the senior '25' list for another season. Barden by only 2 days. Well done Webber & co, by the way, for so many great youngsters Edited August 23, 2022 by makham Yes, 22. copied from Sheffieldcanary on transfer thread. Although Mccallum and Soto are considered over 21 now, but barden isn't based on birth dates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,162 Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Number9 said: Oh dear... Strange comment when he has, in fact, done a more than decent job. He wandered overmuch in the first game, but without great harm. In the second, I thought that his movement with the ball and his passing were both the best we have seen from the player for some time. He seemed to revel in the extra space afforded, and he actually seemed more commanding and prominent than he has done in the middle of the park of late, or for some time, according to some. Also, the responsibility suited him and I noticed that he showed some authority when defending set pieces. Whether he'll compete more effectively when faced with a tricky wide man, or indeed better attacking players, is anybody's guess, but at this moment in time he is proving to be surprisingly adequate as an elder statesman playing an influential role. The other bonus is that it keeps him from being perpetually selected for the midfield, where I genuinely believe that we now have a selection of more useful performers lined up, not least young Gibbs but also two newcomers who have hardly figured. Perhaps McLean's much vaunted work rate that appeals to consecutive managers is no longer as vital to the cause. We still need a temporary back-up, though. Edited August 23, 2022 by BroadstairsR 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number9 272 Posted August 23, 2022 4 hours ago, BroadstairsR said: Strange comment when he has, in fact, done a more than decent job. He wandered overmuch in the first game, but without great harm. In the second, I thought that his movement with the ball and his passing were both the best we have seen from the player for some time. He seemed to revel in the extra space afforded, and he actually seemed more commanding and prominent than he has done in the middle of the park of late, or for some time, according to some. Also, the responsibility suited him and I noticed that he showed some authority when defending set pieces. Whether he'll compete more effectively when faced with a tricky wide man, or indeed better attacking players, is anybody's guess, but at this moment in time he is proving to be surprisingly adequate as an elder statesman playing an influential role. The other bonus is that it keeps him from being perpetually selected for the midfield, where I genuinely believe that we now have a selection of more useful performers lined up, not least young Gibbs but also two newcomers who have hardly figured. Perhaps McLean's much vaunted work rate that appeals to consecutive managers is no longer as vital to the cause. We still need a temporary back-up, though. If that's 'your truth' then I'm pleased for you, I just watched the games said what I saw. The bloke should be made to buy a ticket like the other spectators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,162 Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Number9 said: If that's 'your truth' then I'm pleased for you, I just watched the games said what I saw. The bloke should be made to buy a ticket like the other spectators. "My truth?" You're not lucky enough to live in Santa Barbara are you? If we had a spectator at full-back, how come the team let in just one goal in 180 minutes of football? Edited August 23, 2022 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Dan 308 Posted August 23, 2022 @makham thanks for that, insightful. 3 leaves the door open for Paraguayan CB built from Mayan Stone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 23, 2022 16 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: although I still thinking loaning out Mumba was a big mistake. I think Mumba's future is seen as being a wide midfielder, which is why we've loaned him out to a team which is playing him left midfield (all 5 games this season as left midfielder). I mean, obviously would have been handy having him around as a utility player, but he's at the age where he really needs to nail down one position and excel at it, else forever being an average Championship jack of all trades. If he comes back in a year as a an immense left winger then we might not look back and consider this loan a mistake at all. Also, bet this Norwegian is decent, so all is well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number9 272 Posted August 23, 2022 4 hours ago, BroadstairsR said: "My truth?" You're not lucky enough to live in Santa Barbara are you? If we had a spectator at full-back, how come the team let in just one goal in 180 minutes of football? As I said my comments about McLean were based on watching the games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) Thanks Olano. Do you still come over from Norway to watch us play? Edited August 23, 2022 by The Bristol Nest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
