norwich canary 88 Posted December 27, 2023 Unfortunately doesn’t seem to be the right candidate for the role. Either a complete lack of activity or hasn’t a clue how to fix the mess he has inherited from Webber he has had time to review the club but the lack of any clear communication on what he wants to do short term and more strategically is a concern growing by the day. It doesn’t fill me with any confidence that this mess is going to get sorted anytime soon 1 8 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,123 Posted December 27, 2023 ...because? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,469 Posted December 27, 2023 Are you still celebrating last night's draw against Leicester ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,179 Posted December 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Are you still celebrating last night's draw against Leicester ? TBF, “norwich canary” is a great user name if you’re a binner hoping to pose as an NCFC fan, he’s clearly done his research into our club and captures the essential aspects of our team. 😐 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,298 Posted December 27, 2023 No one was saying this a week ago. Perhaps we are shoite but even then Ipswich couldn't beat us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridgeman 135 Posted December 27, 2023 He has inherited an unfortunate position with Webbers wife still here, our majority shareholders supporting the head coach, I’m not certain what he can do straight away. He has said he wants to reduce the age of the squad but that takes time, he said he wants his football to be played on the front foot but what does Wagner do play all eleven behind the ball hoping to get the occasional break. Perhaps the best thing Knapper can do is say this club is in a mess and walk away that would show our majority shareholders where they stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,700 Posted December 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, ridgeman said: He has inherited an unfortunate position with Webbers wife still here, our majority shareholders supporting the head coach, I’m not certain what he can do straight away. He has said he wants to reduce the age of the squad but that takes time, he said he wants his football to be played on the front foot but what does Wagner do play all eleven behind the ball hoping to get the occasional break. Perhaps the best thing Knapper can do is say this club is in a mess and walk away that would show our majority shareholders where they stand. Surely the ‘best’ has to be better than that - turning things around for example. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,838 Posted December 27, 2023 Since he's been in charge. W4 D2 L2. Not bad so far. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry Brockes 148 Posted December 27, 2023 Every time I see Knapper's name mentioned I can't stop singing 'Puppet On A String'. Hopefully it will soon change to 'We Are The Champions' running through my brain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridgeman 135 Posted December 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Surely the ‘best’ has to be better than that - turning things around for example. I hope that he can turn things around but can he do things his way with others above him meddling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,833 Posted December 27, 2023 39 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Are you still celebrating last night's draw against Leicester ? You can't celebrate draws. They told us that after we played them. It would be pretty tinpot to do so.. Right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,092 Posted December 27, 2023 i think he has done a wonderful job since he has been here ! Form has improved dramatically , proved that short term right to keep Wagner for moment , Big test is January transfer window , Can he move a couple of the Deadwood get some younger hungry players in ? Maybe start to reshape the squad , i do not like the idea of waiting till summer to sort Rowe's contract out though but maybe that's the players agent saying wait to see what comes in for him , if Sara Or Rowe are sold it is very important the money is not wasted like Webber did with Rashica and Tzolis and Hayden signings with Emi money 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norwich canary 88 Posted December 27, 2023 47 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Are you still celebrating last night's draw against Leicester ? I doubt a binner would know who he is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,284 Posted December 27, 2023 12 minutes ago, Herman said: Since he's been in charge. W4 D2 L2. Not bad so far. That’s not far off the binners last 8 games, they must be really struggling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,284 Posted December 27, 2023 Just now, norwich canary said: I doubt a binner would know who he is lol 2 points from nine and now won’t even say who you are. Guess it’s getting a bit negative on your own message boards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,604 Posted December 27, 2023 57 minutes ago, norwich canary said: Unfortunately doesn’t seem to be the right candidate for the role. Either a complete lack of activity or hasn’t a clue how to fix the mess he has inherited from Webber he has had time to review the club but the lack of any clear communication on what he wants to do short term and more strategically is a concern growing by the day. It doesn’t fill me with any confidence that this mess is going to get sorted anytime soon He arrived a month ago and we haven't even had so much as a transfer window yet. You've got literally nothing whatsoever to make any judgements on. Even when there has been a transfer window, it takes time to develop and embed. Arguably, not sacking Wagner is a decision of sorts that doesn't seem to be working out too badly. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decemberists 42 Posted December 27, 2023 3 hours ago, norwich canary said: Unfortunately doesn’t seem to be the right candidate for the role. Either a complete lack of activity or hasn’t a clue how to fix the mess he has inherited from Webber he has had time to review the club but the lack of any clear communication on what he wants to do short term and more strategically is a concern growing by the day. It doesn’t fill me with any confidence that this mess is going to get sorted anytime soon He needs to get his proposals over to you ASAP for you to sign off! What’s he been doing?! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,028 Posted December 27, 2023 3 hours ago, norwich canary said: Unfortunately doesn’t seem to be the right candidate for the role. Either a complete lack of activity or hasn’t a clue how to fix the mess he has inherited from Webber he has had time to review the club but the lack of any clear communication on what he wants to do short term and more strategically is a concern growing by the day. It doesn’t fill me with any confidence that this mess is going to get sorted anytime soon 2 points out of 9 means ginger ed will be singing motivational songs at the recycling centre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted December 27, 2023 See this season through whilst targeting a new manager and players. Sack Wagner the minute this season finishes and let's go next season with a way of playing that excites the crowd again. We are mid table at best this season and have one job, to beat them at Carrow Road. This season will bring nothing and January isn't a great time to buy players. He needs 18 months at least before he can be properly judged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,214 Posted December 27, 2023 Interesting topic. I quite like the apparent softly, softly approach, especially now that the recent upturn in results has eliminated the spectre of a relegation battle. What would McNally have done? Sacked Wagner and appointed Schummaker? What would Webber have done? Looked around and be disappointed that there wasn't even a big hill in Norfolk for him to scramble up and then appoint a mate of his from the past, before buying Delia a box of Thornton's Special Select and a bottle of Harvey's Bristol Cream? The club is in transition, it needs to be approached with care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,805 Posted December 27, 2023 As 'loans manager' at Arsenal, he presumably knows this market well. Lets see what contacts he can use in January 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,346 Posted December 27, 2023 5 hours ago, norfolkngood said: i think he has done a wonderful job since he has been here ! Form has improved dramatically , proved that short term right to keep Wagner for moment , Big test is January transfer window , Can he move a couple of the Deadwood get some younger hungry players in ? Maybe start to reshape the squad , i do not like the idea of waiting till summer to sort Rowe's contract out though but maybe that's the players agent saying wait to see what comes in for him , if Sara Or Rowe are sold it is very important the money is not wasted like Webber did with Rashica and Tzolis and Hayden signings with Emi money Keeping Wagner is not the right decision whether short, medium or long term. Most tactically limited coach I can ever recall. Knapper needs to come out and sell his vision to the fans and be seen to be actually doing something. I’m sure he is behind the scenes but his silence just adds to the sense we are drifting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted December 27, 2023 5 hours ago, ridgeman said: He has inherited an unfortunate position with Webbers wife still here, our majority shareholders supporting the head coach, I’m not certain what he can do straight away. He has said he wants to reduce the age of the squad but that takes time, he said he wants his football to be played on the front foot but what does Wagner do play all eleven behind the ball hoping to get the occasional break. Perhaps the best thing Knapper can do is say this club is in a mess and walk away that would show our majority shareholders where they stand. Why does it matter that Zoë ‘Ward’ is still here? There a lot of people who aim negative comments at her who I bet couldn’t even name anything she’s done for the club? the biggest problem she has is she’s ‘guilty by association’ Right now you’ve been dealt with, I’ll deal with the OP give the bloke a chance, the results have been markedly improved since he’s arrived and we’ve had 0 transfer windows Rome wasn’t built in a day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haus 259 Posted December 27, 2023 He hasn't had a chance to do much yet. We will see more direction when the transfer window opens I'm sure, both now and in the summer. I'm as frustrated with the last 2 seasons as anyone but give the guy a chance. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton canary 135 Posted December 27, 2023 6 hours ago, norwich canary said: I doubt a binner would know who he is Really, any facebook post about Norwich City is full of binners ****! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 532 Posted December 27, 2023 He's clearly taking his time "to assess" things. Better results (albeit not performances) has given him more breathing space, and the the key to his influence will be through Jan (keeping our best players, shipping out deadwood and what we all want, who he can bring in to improve things) We've scraped through a set of fixtures where we've got results, performances haven't been much better, but now we have a tricky set of fixtures against teams doing much better. This is the key litmus test. I fear we'll struggle, and shows we can only just about beat but a few really poor teams. Whether that gets him through to summer I don't know, but another runs of losses and even Knapper might say the time is right for a change Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,485 Posted December 27, 2023 He's been in the job six weeks, for ****s sake. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nu_matik 167 Posted December 28, 2023 7 hours ago, Terminally Yellow said: He's been in the job six weeks, for ****s sake. Honestly, I've started to laugh at rather than get mad about this kinds of troll posts. I wonder if people who think or post like the OP have considered if they had those expectations of complete transformation and exceeding expectations 6 weeks after starting their job. Its just dramatic emotionally challenged rubbish. I'm not even thinking about Knapper until the end of the next transfer window. Anyone who does is an absolute sausage 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,232 Posted December 28, 2023 As above his main job above all others will be to get things in place for the January Window. He's made it clear already that Wagner will be staying for now so what other action do you expect? There's probably a lot going on behind the scenes I would imagine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,179 Posted December 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, AJ said: As above his main job above all others will be to get things in place for the January Window. He's made it clear already that Wagner will be staying for now so what other action do you expect? There's probably a lot going on behind the scenes I would imagine I would even doubt whether he can have that much influence over this coming transfer window. Clearly planning is generally done months in advance - budgets set, requirements identified and so on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites