Ulf Ottosson 0 Posted May 7, 2007 No one else has so I thought I would, I would like to thank Paul for the great service he gave Norwich during his time here. He played as important a role as Malky, Iwan, Flem and Greeno in the turn around under Worthy, was instrumental in getting to the play off final, led the attack the following season netting a 14 goals and then again was a key player in our promotion campaign. We would''nt talk about the premiership season, perhaps Paul will let us know why Worthy fell out with him in due course. Back in the championship last year he led our recovery in the winter to give our season some respectability finishing a well deserved 3rd in the player of the season vote. This year well I don''t know at for me he''s never played, had about 5 starts if that all on the right wing go figure why he wasn''t played his best - at least he''s shown Burnley what he his capable of in this division.Probably the best free transfer we ever made, had vision, technique and for me ideas ahead of anyone else in the squad it''s criminal that no manager ever managed to get him and huckerby playing together successfully in the same team. The question for Grant is will we be able to replace him for nothing?I wish him well in the future and look forward to seeing him at Carrow Road again in the future Cheers Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smudger 0 Posted May 7, 2007 [quote user="Ulf Ottosson"]No one else has so I thought I would, I would like to thank Paul for the great service he gave Norwich during his time here. He played as important a role as Malky, Iwan, Flem and Greeno in the turn around under Worthy, was instrumental in getting to the play off final, led the attack the following season netting a 14 goals and then again was a key player in our promotion campaign. We would''nt talk about the premiership season, perhaps Paul will let us know why Worthy fell out with him in due course. Back in the championship last year he led our recovery in the winter to give our season some respectability finishing a well deserved 3rd in the player of the season vote. This year well I don''t know at for me he''s never played, had about 5 starts if that all on the right wing go figure why he wasn''t played his best - at least he''s shown Burnley what he his capable of in this division.Probably the best free transfer we ever made, had vision, technique and for me ideas ahead of anyone else in the squad it''s criminal that no manager ever managed to get him and huckerby playing together successfully in the same team. The question for Grant is will we be able to replace him for nothing?I wish him well in the future and look forward to seeing him at Carrow Road again in the future Cheers Paul[/quote]I agree that Paul done an awful lot for the club (much more than most on here who get a little bit of praise).Best transfer we ever had??? I don''t think so... some other free transfers from Spurs in the 1980''s may have a comment or two to make on that one!!!I would like to wish Paul all the best too... I am sure that he will do a fantastic job for anybody in the division who plays him in his correct position... down the middle (either upfron or just behind the front two).Granty and the other fools at Carrow Road will have to keep their fingers crossed that Paul doesn''t come home and twist the knife by banging in a couple of goals against us here next year!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huddy 0 Posted May 7, 2007 Mcveigh was a great player for us a few years back, the play off year, and the seasons either side i think it was when he was outstanding. He used to be my favourite player, unfortunately he''s gone stale and needs a new challenge, good luck.P.s. We love you Paul Mcveigh, one of the best songs we''ve had for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,298 Posted May 7, 2007 Dolly Parton, Katy Price (Jordan) and Chesty Morgan......and all the other luvverly laydees that have chest been the breast, Mello says: "Thanks for the Mammaries!"[:P]Oh, and Paul McSmall? Get yer bleedin'' haircut! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 558 Posted May 7, 2007 I watched my Division One Champions season DVD yesterday and couldn''t believe how good McVeigh was! It jogged my memory for sure ... I suppose that''s what makes it all the more frustrating. Did you know he won Burnley''s ''goal of the season''? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gentleman Jim 0 Posted May 7, 2007 Yes indeed, well at least thanks for the first eighteen months or so WLY, Not quite sure what caused the subsequent decline, perhaps too socially pally with Mulryne or not friendly enough with Worthy perhaps. I hope he does well where ever he goes, he owes it to himself to make good use of his obvious talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigmarkcanary 0 Posted May 7, 2007 I''m sure that the landlord of Delaney''s was very sad, knowing that he''s going for good[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted May 7, 2007 not another one of these bloody threads!thanks for helping us get to the Playoffs, and scoring away against Man utd..also thank u for not putting n the effort after a while and drifiting away from the player u should of been.jas :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky green trainers 0 Posted May 7, 2007 [quote user="Konstantin Pobedonostsev"]I watched my Division One Champions season DVD yesterday and couldn''t believe how good McVeigh was! It jogged my memory for sure ... I suppose that''s what makes it all the more frustrating. Did you know he won Burnley''s ''goal of the season''? [/quote]he was capable of scoring some special goals, i think in the season after the play-offs he volleyed in from the right edge of the penalty area, absolute creamer.yes, thanks for good times WLY, but of late, they''ve been few and far between. wish you luck at burnley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EadiesRight Foot 0 Posted May 7, 2007 Whatever..... see careers of Mulryne P., Nielson D., Libbra M., Crowe D., Hayes P., etc etc etc... Dont think we will be kicking ourselves over this, but on a personal note I wish him best of luck at Burnely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted May 7, 2007 In the play-off season, a dark drab mid-winter mid-week game against Rotherham I think, which was drifting away from us. Paul McVeigh came off the bench and turned the game around. After that he seemed to be instrumental in the better aspects of our team that season. Cheers Paul, you''ve still got a few goals left in you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Voice of the Thorpe Area 0 Posted May 7, 2007 Where''s the thanks Peter Thorne thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AP16 0 Posted May 8, 2007 Thanks for the memories McBigMac. and thanks for wasting the clubs money and the fans time over the 18 months..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raymondcky 0 Posted May 8, 2007 Mcveigh is one of my all time fav norwich players i think he could of done even better for us if he wasnt thorwn out on the wing but i think he will do well for whoever he signs for next season good luck McVeigh cant wait to see ya next season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheded 0 Posted May 8, 2007 [quote user="Safri15"]Thanks for the memories McBigMac. and thanks for wasting the clubs money and the fans time over the 18 months.....[/quote]Indeed ! we are WELL rid of another goddam timewaster ..... yes , he did good in the early days , but as soon as he realised that he wasn`t king of the heap any longer , he got a childish hump , and , frankly , just pissed off Worthy big time , and continued his tantrum into the Grant era ..... good riddance ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheded 0 Posted May 8, 2007 [quote user="Safri15"]Thanks for the memories McBigMac. and thanks for wasting the clubs money and the fans time over the 18 months.....[/quote]Indeed ! we are WELL rid of another goddam timewaster ..... yes , he did good in the early days , but as soon as he realised that he wasn`t king of the heap any longer , he got a childish hump , and , frankly , just pissed off Worthy big time , and continued his tantrum into the Grant era ..... good riddance ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted May 8, 2007 Once again, another previously good player lambasted for latter-day sins upon his departure. Wasn''t his absence from the first team being used as a stick with which to beat Worthington with during the WO saga?? Good to see we fans have good judgement... [:S]He''s a pretty nice chap from my own experiences, and my mum and sister know his current girlfriend well... not sure she''ll be looking forward to Burnley, though! [:S]And amusing to see that only a few short hours after scoring on Sunday he was back in Norwich and out on the lash! After being out on Friday night as well (with photographic evidence, and along with Tony Warner). Unfortunately his penchant for the city''s nightlife seems to have been his downfall...But he gave us many years of good service and some excellent goals and crosses, so good luck to him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheded 0 Posted May 8, 2007 [quote user="Evil Monkey"]Once again, another previously good player lambasted for latter-day sins upon his departure. Wasn''t his absence from the first team being used as a stick with which to beat Worthington with during the WO saga?? Good to see we fans have good judgement... [:S]He''s a pretty nice chap from my own experiences, and my mum and sister know his current girlfriend well... not sure she''ll be looking forward to Burnley, though! [:S]And amusing to see that only a few short hours after scoring on Sunday he was back in Norwich and out on the lash! After being out on Friday night as well (with photographic evidence, and along with Tony Warner). Unfortunately his penchant for the city''s nightlife seems to have been his downfall...But he gave us many years of good service and some excellent goals and crosses, so good luck to him![/quote]EM , all that concerns me , and I suspect most fans , is NOT that he`s a nice chap etc etc , but what he contributed to the NCFC scene ? in your own words you have described exactly WHY he went down the pan ! turns into a little fat geezer , waddling about the field , a piss taker of the first order ! we are WELL rid of this waster ! Burnley are welcome to him ....... [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted May 8, 2007 [quote user="sheded"]all that concerns me , and I suspect most fans , is NOT that he`s a nice chap etc etc , but what he contributed to the NCFC scene ? [;)][/quote]Exactly, and what he contributed over 7 or so years was, for the MOST part, some excellent attacking football and skillful play, as well as vital goals during poor seasons and a big contribution to our promotion and play-off seasons... I hope these won''t be forgotten by the fans, but suspect they already have... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheded 0 Posted May 8, 2007 [quote user="Evil Monkey"][quote user="sheded"]all that concerns me , and I suspect most fans , is NOT that he`s a nice chap etc etc , but what he contributed to the NCFC scene ? [;)][/quote]Exactly, and what he contributed over 7 or so years was, for the MOST part, some excellent attacking football and skillful play, as well as vital goals during poor seasons and a big contribution to our promotion and play-off seasons... I hope these won''t be forgotten by the fans, but suspect they already have...[/quote]So , why , in your opinion EM , did McVeigh actually slip down the ladder in the last 3 years ? he obviously got the wrong side of Worthy for some reason , and you have to come to the conclusion that this was because McVeigh had a chip on his shoulder , and it was affecting his contribution to the team ! the evidence is there for all to see .... there`s no hiding place on the field ! and the club can`t keep paying wages to a player based on PAST performances .... in effect he turned into an overweight idle little git , football is a physical sport , and you don`t train in nightclubs ..... he`s neither use nor ornament to the team , a waster ! we need his ilk like we need a rat infested house ! the guy is characterless , good riddance say I ( I`m a hard man LOL ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted May 8, 2007 [quote user="sheded"][quote user="Evil Monkey"][quote user="sheded"]all that concerns me , and I suspect most fans , is NOT that he`s a nice chap etc etc , but what he contributed to the NCFC scene ? [;)][/quote]Exactly, and what he contributed over 7 or so years was, for the MOST part, some excellent attacking football and skillful play, as well as vital goals during poor seasons and a big contribution to our promotion and play-off seasons... I hope these won''t be forgotten by the fans, but suspect they already have...[/quote]So , why , in your opinion EM , did McVeigh actually slip down the ladder in the last 3 years ? he obviously got the wrong side of Worthy for some reason , and you have to come to the conclusion that this was because McVeigh had a chip on his shoulder , and it was affecting his contribution to the team ! the evidence is there for all to see .... there`s no hiding place on the field ! and the club can`t keep paying wages to a player based on PAST performances .... in effect he turned into an overweight idle little git , football is a physical sport , and you don`t train in nightclubs ..... he`s neither use nor ornament to the team , a waster ! we need his ilk like we need a rat infested house ! the guy is characterless , good riddance say I ( I`m a hard man LOL ) [/quote]I''m a little confused Sheded as you seem to be suggesting that we''re in disagreement whereas we''re not... I''m in total agreement with his departure, regardless of him being a nice chap... his recent performances for the club and his seeming attitude, coupled with his love of the night life, leave him no room at this club.My point about people having a go was that this is a thread to say thank you for those things he did do well in his time here (and there were many) not to slate him for his latter day sins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olano 100 Posted May 8, 2007 good luck McVeigh and thanks for some nice years, and good luck in the future. I also hope that Hendersen can "find himself" and become as good as he was for 3 years agoe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheded 0 Posted May 8, 2007 I''m a little confused Sheded as you seem to be suggesting that we''re in disagreement whereas we''re not... I''m in total agreement with his departure, regardless of him being a nice chap... his recent performances for the club and his seeming attitude, coupled with his love of the night life, leave him no room at this club.My point about people having a go was that this is a thread to say thank you for those things he did do well in his time here (and there were many) not to slate him for his latter day sins. E.M. -----------------------------------------------------------------------Oops ! Sorry E.M ...... I`m out of here , I find it really hard to say anything in McVeigh`s favour now [:$] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbncfc 1 Posted May 9, 2007 For that header against Wolves in the playoffs - thank you WLY [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulf Ottosson 0 Posted May 9, 2007 More posts on the Dion thread - who said football fans were fickle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macdougalls perm 0 Posted May 10, 2007 Cheers WLY, for some reason I can''t help finding it sad that you are leaving the club! And you had the best song that we''ve had for years. [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbncfc 1 Posted May 10, 2007 Is it me, or does it now feel like a race is one between this thread and Dion''s to get the most posts?...I have equalised BTW [:P] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Journalist Foghorn 0 Posted May 12, 2007 Didn''t get on with the previous manager and was treated poorly during the disastrous last 2 years of Worthy''s tenure, and . Sometimes its hard to get out of bad habits that you have fallen into. On his money however he has no excuses. Thanks for the first few years, but good riddance you fat little girl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites