****The Official Lapps Match Thread v Birmingham (L/a) *****

[chicken 2,642]

For those Canaries attending the game, BCFC have a guide on how to get to the ground if you need a bit of extra knowledge for that, you can find that here.

Videos:
Not any relevant this week due to little turn around time (I guess), so here's 'the city view' from the game Vs Sunderland and the highlights of the cup match earlier in the season.

 

Articles:
The Pink'Un has it's usual presser coverage article here.
Canaries.co.uk don't seem to have one up yet, if I get a chance I will update this part of the post.
Birmingham City have their pre match piece on their website here. (worth a cheeky look just to see how they spell Max Aarons).

Ins, out's, shake em all abouts:
Norwich: Well, I suppose we were only permitted one game of good news on the injury front. Giannoulis(ankle ligament), McCallum(foot) and Sorensen(foot) have now been joined by Gibbs on the side-lines. His injury is not as bad as first suspected, though he will be out injured for a period of time. Byram did come on so is clearly much closer to match fitness and is joined by Sara who is now said to be ready to contend for a starting position. Pukki is also back and in contention after being one of a triple substitution that swung the game in our favour on Saturday lunchtime at Sunderland. Hayden is also said to be progressing well and soon to be in contention for first team appearances. Hernandez could face the team he was on loan to last season for the 2nd time in a month should he make an appearance in this evening.
Birmingham: Placheta is unavailable due to being on loan, Jutkiewicz returns after suspension, Gardner and Bielik were on the bench for their last game having stepped up their return from injury. Former Canary, Ruddy, is likely to start in goal. 

A little bit of knowledge:
Having only done one a little while ago for them I thought I would do a general one on Birmingham as a city instead.

As well as being the home of Birmingham City FC, the City has also been the starting point for several famous brands such as Birds Custard, Cadbury Chocolate, Bournville Drinking Chocolate, HP Sauce and Typhoo tea.

Many of us will be more than happy with the Forum as our central library but how many people know that Birmingham is home to Europe's largest public library? 


It would also appear that Brum loves it's food. Not only can it lay claim to being the birthplace of the Balti and have over 100 Balti houses, it is also home to the most Michelin star restaurants in the UK outside of London. If you are traveling away this evening and trying some of the local cuisine you might have to share whether it lives up to that reputation! 

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.

Edited August 30, 2022 by chicken

[Robert N. LiM 4,477]

1 hour ago, chicken said:

A little bit of knowledge:
Having only done one a little while ago for them I thought I would do a general one on Birmingham as a city instead

Disappointed not to see "more miles of canals than Venice" in this round-up.

[TheBaldOne66 697]

No Pups thread for midweek games that I can see @chicken

[Bert 236]

Any idea how many tickets sold for tonight?

[CANARYKING 644]

Team ?

[SwearyCanary 1,179]

1 minute ago, CANARYKING said:

Team ?

Hour before KO usually so give it 10

Edited August 30, 2022 by SwearyCanary
Typo

[RugbyCanary 94]

[CANARYKING 644]

1 minute ago, SwearyCanary said:

 

Edited August 30, 2022 by CANARYKING

[CANARYKING 644]

Hope Byram can cope, Pukki still benched

[wcorkcanary 4,337]

Just now, CANARYKING said:

Hope Byram can cope, Pukki still benched

That's what happens when your replacement scores 4 in 3. Good problem to have. 

[Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,853]

Would've preferred Cantwell over either Sinani or Dowell.

4-3-3 with Sinani and Dowell on the wing, or a 4-2-3-1 with Ramsey on the left?

[cambridgeshire canary 6,792]

John Ruddy starts for Birmingham

[Mike w 46]

interesting selection. however still think win 

[Yellow Fever 3,821]

1 minute ago, CANARYKING said:

Hope Byram can cope, Pukki still benched

Yup. Happy with team. Big call on Byram. Strong bench.

[cambridgeshire canary 6,792]

McLean back in midfield

 

[Yellow Fever 3,821]

2 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said:

That's what happens when your replacement scores 4 in 3. Good problem to have. 

I'm rather hoping it will be 5+ in 4 after tonight ! All about confidence.

[chicken 2,642]

3 hours ago, TheBaldOne66 said:

No Pups thread for midweek games that I can see @chicken

@nutty nigel will correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't they done in weeks rather than individual games? If not I apologise and will leave them out of midweek fixtures. 

[Monty13 2,247]

1 minute ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said:

Would've preferred Cantwell over either Sinani or Dowell.

4-3-3 with Sinani and Dowell on the wing, or a 4-2-3-1 with Ramsey on the left?

433 with Ramsey on the left and Dowell and Nunez either side of McClean I assume.

[rock bus 854]

Disappointed to see McLean back in centre mid. I guess Gibbs might’ve kept him out but what’s going on with Sara?Surely he must be fit enough now, paid decent money and Birmingham is the kind of game I’d like to see him being tested. 

Edited August 30, 2022 by rock bus

[Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,853]

1 minute ago, Monty13 said:

433 with Ramsey on the left and Dowell and Nunez either side of McClean I assume.

I hadn't even considered that one, to be fair. 

It's very flexible, whatever it is.

[Mike w 46]

Just now, rock bus said:

Disappointed to see McLean back in centre mid. I guess Gibbs might’ve kept him out but what’s going on with Sarr? Surely he must be fit enough now, paid decent money and Birmingham is the kind of game I’d like to see him being tested. 

he will come on somewhere in second half without doubt

[Barham Blitz 660]

2 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said:

Would've preferred Cantwell over either Sinani or Dowell.

4-3-3 with Sinani and Dowell on the wing, or a 4-2-3-1 with Ramsey on the left?

Or Ramsey as the central of the three in a 4-2-3-1 ?  Doesn't he usually play more centrally as a kind of running as opposed to passing #10 ?  Genuine question as I didn't think he was a winger or inside forward type.

[Bovril 219]

Cantwell, Onel, and Pukki to come on in the second half is something to look forward to (less so for Birmingham defenders).

[Robert N. LiM 4,477]

1 minute ago, Barham Blitz said:

Or Ramsey as the central of the three in a 4-2-3-1 ?  Doesn't he usually play more centrally as a kind of running as opposed to passing #10 ?  Genuine question as I didn't think he was a winger or inside forward type.

Came on for Onel on the left in a straight swap on Saturday, didn't he?

I'm sure it will be 4-3-3 as @Monty13suggested. Same formation as Sunderland, but with Byram, McLean and Ramsey replacing McLean, Gibbs and Hernandez. 

[PockthorpePete 331]

As Sat. Let them tire themselves out, then bring on the quality.

[nutty nigel 7,607]

2 minutes ago, chicken said:

@nutty nigel will correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't they done in weeks rather than individual games? If not I apologise and will leave them out of midweek fixtures. 

The thread goes up on a Wednesday for the weekend games. Results in tables updated on a Monday but this week there's an interest in tonight's game so it will go the full 7 days. 

Your threads are awesome btw👍👍

 

[Robert N. LiM 4,477]

Just now, Bovril said:

Cantwell, Onel, and Pukki to come on in the second half is something to look forward to (less so for Birmingham defenders).

Sara and Idah there, too: it is a ridiculous bench for the second tier. That five subs rule is going to benefit us so much this season.

[Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,853]

3 minutes ago, Barham Blitz said:

Or Ramsey as the central of the three in a 4-2-3-1 ?  Doesn't he usually play more centrally as a kind of running as opposed to passing #10 ?  Genuine question as I didn't think he was a winger or inside forward type.

And that's a fourth possibility.

So, total football it is.

[Robert N. LiM 4,477]

Am in the difficult position of really expecting us to win tonight. Help!

[Capt. Pants 4,276]

Idah and Pukki on the bench, but no room for Rashica.