chicken 2,604 Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) Videos: Articles:The Pink'Un has it's usual presser coverage article here.Canaries.co.uk have the clubs official build up piece here.Sunderland don't appear to have a pre match piece, one assumes it could be due to the news about their manager.Ins, out's, shake em all abouts:Norwich: No new injury concerns. And arguably, probably the first time in a number of weeks that it's looking on the up. Idah and Byram both took part in the league cup defeat, with the former coming off the bench to score a goal. Byram completed the first 45mins. It's unlikely either will be part of the starting line up but could possibly push for a place on the bench. Rowe has a 'stress related injury' with his shin and Smith refuses to be drawn on how long that could take for him to recover from. Hayden is making good progress and going on previous statements will be training etc in around a week. Sara got his first(I think) 90mins under his belt in the cup match so is also now getting to that point of starting to be a genuine starting line up contender. Omobamidele has recovered from an ankle injury and has trained this week. Sorenson (foot) stress fracture keeps him out for "weeks". McCallum has had an operation on a metatarsal injury and is slated to return in December after the world cup. Giannoulis hasn't needed an operation on ankle ligament damage and is said to be around 5 weeks away from a return to training.Sunderland: First bit of news about Sunderland may not be new to you but Alex Neil is set to move to be manager of Stoke. Martin Canning will be taking charge of todays game - he took over at Hamilton when Alex Neil was appointed as Norwich manager. A little bit of knowledge: Sunderland AFC were founded in 1879, in their 143 year history they have been able to call no less than 6 grounds "home". In fairness, 4 of those were before 1900. Groves Field was their home from 1882-83, then Horatio Street from 1883-84, followed by Abbs Field 1884-86. Newcastle Road was the next from 1886-1898. Roker Park became their home in 1898 and saw out almost 100 years, seeing the red and white clad players grace it's grass all of the way through until 1997 when Sunderland moved to the Stadium of Light. It's fair to say that Sunderland's usual place in the English footballing tiers is found to be somewhere between the first tier and second tier. They were incredibly successful in their earlier years and over the course of the club's history have one the top tier title 6 times and the FA cup twice. Rays Funds for the Community Sports Foundation:Nutty has his PUPs thread up and running as usual. Please do go and take a look and take part in all of the fun.Something a little extra:https://youtu.be/5T6LMohkBOs Edited August 27, 2022 by chicken 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted August 27, 2022 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RugbyCanary 94 Posted August 27, 2022 Like that were unchanged. Otbc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted August 27, 2022 Thanks again Chicken. I am happy with this line up bearing mind that, with 5 subs, we have "finishers". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted August 27, 2022 Sunderland fans clearly happy to see Krul again.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 27, 2022 Sargents on fire, your defence is terrifed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted August 27, 2022 Rashica not even on the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldy09 155 Posted August 27, 2022 pritchard will cause us many problems today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 27, 2022 This Simms chap is a big lad isn't he, bet our centre backs aren't going to enjoy playing against him today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted August 27, 2022 Very early stages of course but we look miles off it so far… Got their fans right up for it unfortunately, need a spell of possession to calm the tide down a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,398 Posted August 27, 2022 We look awful so far- can’t keep the ball and totally over run. But it’s early days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted August 27, 2022 Sunnerland up for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 27, 2022 Onel slow to react there, should have made his run as soon as Nunez turned with the ball as he was the only outlet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted August 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Rashica not even on the bench. Maybe they should use him as a bench? Might as well get our moneys worth. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 434 Posted August 27, 2022 ‘Overrun’ is an understatement…… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 27, 2022 What on earth is Alex Neil thinking of leaving this team, they are 3rd and he's potentially walking away from a Lambert style double promotion. All to join Stoke. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted August 27, 2022 Doesn’t feel a game for Dowell given Sunderland’s energy, he’s got overrun a few times already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raunds canary 215 Posted August 27, 2022 Var gives a penalty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, raunds canary said: Var gives a penalty Exactly what I was thinking. Rugby tackle on Sarge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 27, 2022 7 minutes ago, baldy09 said: pritchard will cause us many problems today Might have a mild concussion now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 1,037 Posted August 27, 2022 100% a penalty. Not even controversial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) Long high ball to 5ft 8 inch Onel Hernandez, running out of ideas already. EDIT: immediately as I typed we tried another identical ball and almost scored, shows what I know. Edited August 27, 2022 by TeemuVanBasten 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted August 27, 2022 Sarge has missed 2 good chances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 517 Posted August 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Long high ball to 5ft 8 inch Onel Hernandez, running out of ideas already. EDIT: immediately as I typed we tried another identical ball and almost scored, shows what I know. Normally me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, Capt. Pants said: Sarge has missed 2 good chances. Third time lucky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,150 Posted August 27, 2022 Damn, Gibbs nearly rolled his foot off his ankle there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted August 27, 2022 Gibbs struggling, another injury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted August 27, 2022 Gibbs 😭😭 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 27, 2022 Typical, find a f*cking gem of a player from the U23s for the midfield and he gets crocked. Just sums us up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, Capt. Pants said: Gibbs struggling, another injury Just now, Hank shoots Skyler said: Gibbs 😭😭 Ar5e flaps! OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites