Mid-Season Friendly

[Matt Juler 155]

There was some talk before the World Cup break that Norwich would be facing a team that they had already played this season in a behind closed doors friendly before the season restarts this coming weekend.  Does anyone know whether this has happened, or is going to happen in the next couple of days?  A number of other clubs have posted highlights of similar games, such as Watford getting a decent 4-2 win against Arsenal at London Colney.

[A Load of Squit 5,208]

As it was 'behind closed doors' then there's a good chance it'll remain unknown.

It's a friendly, what about it should we know?

[cambridgeshire canary 6,778]

Yup, as said if its behind closed doors chances are that unless any of the players post about it on their social media pages we won't know nothing about it. Could have already happened for all we know 

[NewNestCarrow 202]

3 minutes ago, A Load of Squit said:

As it was 'behind closed doors' then there's a good chance it'll remain unknown.

It's a friendly, what about it should we know?

'Behind Closed Doors' does not mean that only footballing staff attended. 

Health & availability of players is always of interest to fans.

[A Load of Squit 5,208]

5 minutes ago, NewNestCarrow said:

'Behind Closed Doors' does not mean that only footballing staff attended. 

Health & availability of players is always of interest to fans.

I'm sure you can wait until Fridays press conference for an injury update.

 

[pete 320]

Gagging order being stringently followed, probably a thrashing kyboshing Smith boasts of a different City after holiday in the sun.

[Matt Juler 155]

I would expect something like this from Arsenal, if that match had already of happened.

"We began our preparations for the Premier League restart with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Watford, which saw the Championship side run out 4-2 victors.

The game at London Colney was a first chance for those members of our first-team not at the World Cup to get some minutes under their belts since beating Wolves three weeks ago, and goals from Marquinhos and Eddie Nketiah saw us lead 2-1 at the break.

However, after we made 10 changes at the break, the victors - who also began at full-strength - managed to overturn the deficit to pick up a timely win ahead of the resumption of their league season next weekend."

[A Load of Squit 5,208]

1 hour ago, Matt Juler said:

I would expect something like this from Arsenal, if that match had already of happened.

"We began our preparations for the Premier League restart with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Watford, which saw the Championship side run out 4-2 victors.

The game at London Colney was a first chance for those members of our first-team not at the World Cup to get some minutes under their belts since beating Wolves three weeks ago, and goals from Marquinhos and Eddie Nketiah saw us lead 2-1 at the break.

However, after we made 10 changes at the break, the victors - who also began at full-strength - managed to overturn the deficit to pick up a timely win ahead of the resumption of their league season next weekend."

Wow, what insight.

I'm sure Watford  and Arsenal fans are sleeping much easier after that.

 

[NewNestCarrow 202]

On 05/12/2022 at 15:43, Matt Juler said:

There was some talk before the World Cup break that Norwich would be facing a team that they had already played this season in a behind closed doors friendly before the season restarts this coming weekend.  Does anyone know whether this has happened, or is going to happen in the next couple of days?  A number of other clubs have posted highlights of similar games, such as Watford getting a decent 4-2 win against Arsenal at London Colney.

Bailey has covered this for you, on The Athletic today.

Meanwhile the NCFC specialist team at Archant Towers are copying & pasting press releases about U18 players they seldom bother to go and watch.

[Matt Juler 155]

4 hours ago, NewNestCarrow said:

Bailey has covered this for you, on The Athletic today.

Meanwhile the NCFC specialist team at Archant Towers are copying & pasting press releases about U18 players they seldom bother to go and watch.

Will go and take a look, thanks.

[Google Bot 3,298]

As above, The Athletic (Bailey) piece is a really good read, details so much of the trip and what's going on with individuals, staff and the mid-season friendly. 

[nutty nigel 7,585]

1 hour ago, Google Bot said:

As above, The Athletic (Bailey) piece is a really good read, details so much of the trip and what's going on with individuals, staff and the mid-season friendly. 

Agreed.

Although I'd assume Pink Un have the same content behind their paywall?

 

[Satriales 685]

6 hours ago, NewNestCarrow said:

Bailey has covered this for you, on The Athletic today.

Meanwhile the NCFC specialist team at Archant Towers are copying & pasting press releases about U18 players they seldom bother to go and watch.

Would you recommend subscribing to The Athletic? Is it worth the fee?

Cheers.

[nutty nigel 7,585]

1 minute ago, Satriales said:

Would you recommend subscribing to The Athletic? Is it worth the fee?

Cheers.

I've never paid more than £1 month for it and it's definitely worth that.

[Google Bot 3,298]

1 hour ago, nutty nigel said:

I'd assume Pink Un have the same content behind their paywall?

I don't think anyone at the pinkun would put this much info into a single article, and it certainly wouldn't be presented in such a concise way.

Instead, each element would be split into multiple articles and artificially fleshed out with the same tired words top and bottom.

[nutty nigel 7,585]

5 minutes ago, Google Bot said:

I don't think anyone at the pinkun would put this much info into a single article, and it certainly wouldn't be presented in such a concise way.

Instead, each element would be split into multiple articles and artificially fleshed out with the same tired words top and bottom.

But Michael Bailey's a PUP 😉💪

[NewNestCarrow 202]

3 hours ago, Satriales said:

Would you recommend subscribing to The Athletic? Is it worth the fee?

Cheers.

If you can get it for less than full rate, of course.

Discounts of 30%, 40% & 50% are regularly offered.

[MrFruit 28]

5 hours ago, Google Bot said:

As above, The Athletic (Bailey) piece is a really good read, details so much of the trip and what's going on with individuals, staff and the mid-season friendly. 

It only mentions the mid season friendly that was not played. Does not mention the one that was played 

 

[nutty nigel 7,585]

 

[The Real Buh 3,477]

“If there was a friendly or not it’s NOT for us to know. That’s CLASSIFIED! I’M going to TELL on ALL OF YOU! I heard some of you say a SWEAR!” - Dean Smith Apologists

[A Load of Squit 5,208]

43 minutes ago, The Real Buh said:

“If there was a friendly or not it’s NOT for us to know. That’s CLASSIFIED! I’M going to TELL on ALL OF YOU! I heard some of you say a SWEAR!” - Dean Smith Apologists

He told us at the press conference on Friday.

[The Real Buh 3,477]

5 minutes ago, A Load of Squit said:

He told us at the press conference on Friday.

Said the Smith apologist