GodlyOtsemobor 2,326 Posted January 8, 2023 1 minute ago, kenfoggo said: Hanley should really have not made such a schoolboy error with the amount of practice that he has had passing backwards under Dean Smith. Outrageously bad especially from the man who is supposed to be a leader. Hanley could not lead a horse to water. Absolutely, hopefully Wagner appoints a new captain too. Hanley it really should not be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 319 Posted January 8, 2023 Read that Wagner approach is the ideal way to get Norwich moving the right way. If we needed a Wagner why go down the Smith route? Webber has much to answer but will he too many acolytes on the board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 372 Posted January 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, king canary said: It's incredible that despite our defence being poor for an extended period and him being the one constant, he never gets dropped. Gibson and Omobamidele soon. Please. Need some defensive signings this window! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,840 Posted January 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, 7HAR1980 said: Why should he need to link up with another central player? Especially when he's so deep. He has enough players around him to link up with. Because he's isolated. He needs a midfield partner to pull the opposition players about, otherwise they can mark him out of the game - hence the defence not having a pass on and going back to Krul. Then, when out of possession, it's simple to pass around him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Costessey Posse 22 Posted January 8, 2023 48 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: Anyone got a small river? My previous source has dried up... relaxsphere dot blogspot dot com 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,326 Posted January 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ward 3 said: Need some defensive signings this window! You'll be lucky... Unless selling teams accept dust as payment... I would say chickens but we can't afford a chicken to send. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barham Blitz 653 Posted January 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, Petriix said: Because he's isolated. He needs a midfield partner to pull the opposition players about, otherwise they can mark him out of the game - hence the defence not having a pass on and going back to Krul. Then, when out of possession, it's simple to pass around him. This is exactly what Blackburn did against us in the league a couple of weeks ago ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7HAR1980 102 Posted January 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: If you notice, AO goes wide when Krul has possession and Kenny drops central. Its a tactic to try and bring somebody other than a CB into possession. The problem is that Nunez and Sara are not good enough at the moment and I wonder if they ever will be. There's no need to drop into a central defensive position in that scenario. It invites more pressure in the most dangerous area of the pitch. McLean is trying to play as a deep lying playmaker and we simply do not need one of those right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted January 8, 2023 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: The very best of B.J. Thomas. It sucked. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 319 Posted January 8, 2023 New signings from the Norwich Money Tree, oh forgot don't have one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted January 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, The Real Buh said: He’d have to dunk to get rid of the snap, that’s a bit exotic OTBC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted January 8, 2023 Wonder if Blackburn fans are cracking any "Agent Hanley" quips like we did when Declan Rudd let a soft one in against us when he played for Preston? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,793 Posted January 8, 2023 Hanley made a rare mistake and got punished. Real issue is we can't as yet score. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 655 Posted January 8, 2023 If we play better in the second half, the concern is we will equalise and have to head up north to play this lot again in a replay 🙄 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,661 Posted January 8, 2023 Not the worst half, but once again a feeble concession. I do wish Onel had a bit more of an end product, the number of times he gets into dangerous positions is fantastic but without the final ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted January 8, 2023 relaxphere.blogspot.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 516 Posted January 8, 2023 I wonder if DW will change things around a bit early second half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed 106 Posted January 8, 2023 Wagner has been in for two days. If a defeat here with no points at stake helps to show him what needs to be done then that might be a good thing in the long run..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted January 8, 2023 Big half time talk here because that was bloody dreadful. Bloody cold and got utterly soaked in that half too. Got to be better in the 2nd half 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,444 Posted January 8, 2023 It’s effectively a pre-season friendly for Wagner but, Jesus…. Penny for his thoughts right now… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7HAR1980 102 Posted January 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, Petriix said: Because he's isolated. He needs a midfield partner to pull the opposition players about, otherwise they can mark him out of the game - hence the defence not having a pass on and going back to Krul. Then, when out of possession, it's simple to pass around him. I have no problem with our supposed holding midfielder being marked out of the game as long as he's doing the job of blocking the opposition of coming through the middle. Maybe he should concentrate on the one job first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 519 Posted January 8, 2023 Already an improvement on Smith era, the wingbacks are going to be key for us again under Wagner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,505 Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Not the worst half, but once again a feeble concession. I do wish Onel had a bit more of an end product, the number of times he gets into dangerous positions is fantastic but without the final ball. Onel's driving me bonkers. So much ability & then he panics. Edited January 8, 2023 by ron obvious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7HAR1980 102 Posted January 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, The Bristol Nest said: He didn't have anyone for the goal. We had a high attacking line and nothing in between. That's exactly my point. He was far too deep which left even more of a gap between defence and attack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted January 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Disco Dales Jockstrap said: OTBC Ive just lost half a ginger nut in the cup. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,286 Posted January 8, 2023 New manager bounce… ACN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,505 Posted January 8, 2023 Just now, ricardo said: Ive just lost half a ginger nut in the cup. Ooh matron! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 516 Posted January 8, 2023 1 minute ago, 7HAR1980 said: That's exactly my point. He was far too deep which left even more of a gap between defence and attack. I see what you mean but I wonder whether DW may look at a double pivot to pull the midfield in a bit more defensively over time as this isn't working. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,779 Posted January 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, ron obvious said: Onel's driving me bonkers. So much ability & then he panics. I posted this before but hey.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
