Yellowfuture 71 Posted June 19, 2009 Every year during the summer close season we see lots and lots of optimistic posts regarding new signings, last season there were some who were so pleased that they thought top six was very realistic. Then within a few weeks the reality of the players we have brought in begins to show itself, the board turns sour and off we go again. I dont know much at all about the players we have signed and I suspect that if most others are hoonest they wouold say the same. Lets save the celebrations till we find out if these guys are any good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 522 Posted June 19, 2009 Were not celebrating, just optimistic. You should try it sometimes. Dare to dream!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted June 19, 2009 [quote user="Spineless Fooks"]Were not celebrating, just optimistic. You should try it sometimes. Dare to dream!![/quote]I have tried it and been dissapointed every year, "Dare to dream"..................oh dear! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superflash 0 Posted June 19, 2009 Futureisyellow does raise a valid point. But then by the same token rather than look for the negatives in the situation (of which I wholeheartedly acknowledge there are many) there are definately some positives to come out of the summer thus far. Three new faces, actual Norwich City contracted players and all of whom have experience at the current level we are playing at. And the transfer window hasn''t even opened yet, when the players and agents and so on have returned from their holidays the wheeling and dealing should gather pace. There''s also Martin and Spillane fresh off of their Luton spells which by all accounts seem to have made them better players (relegation was seemingly inevitable thanks to the points deduction, thus can''t possibly be held against them). I''m just as fed up as everyone else with the old "give them time" talk from those connected with the club, but in this case I think it''s warranted. Pre-season will be vital in getting the new lads to blend in and we can find out their strengths and weaknesses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smudger 0 Posted June 19, 2009 [quote user="Superflash"]Futureisyellow does raise a valid point. But then by the same token rather than look for the negatives in the situation (of which I wholeheartedly acknowledge there are many) there are definately some positives to come out of the summer thus far. Three new faces, actual Norwich City contracted players and all of whom have experience at the current level we are playing at. And the transfer window hasn''t even opened yet, when the players and agents and so on have returned from their holidays the wheeling and dealing should gather pace. There''s also Martin and Spillane fresh off of their Luton spells which by all accounts seem to have made them better players (relegation was seemingly inevitable thanks to the points deduction, thus can''t possibly be held against them). I''m just as fed up as everyone else with the old "give them time" talk from those connected with the club, but in this case I think it''s warranted. Pre-season will be vital in getting the new lads to blend in and we can find out their strengths and weaknesses. [/quote]Matty Gill has no experience at this level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 19, 2009 To be fair those who were happy with the perm signings didn''t get too much wrong last time out, despite the normal rumblings about them being crap from some quarters: Stef looked good until getting injured, Clingan was one of our best players, Wes was also regarded as one of the few successes of the season. The only other that I can think of (other than season long loans) was Nelson who as back-up didn''t get a chance to do anything either right or wrong. No, unfortunatly, in terms of perm signings that was pretty much it - and they were pretty reasonable. The problem was the scale of the clearout that took place (including Hucks) meant we needed a hell of a lot more than we got and had a massive and fatal over reliance on loans as a result. There is little doubt that the same will not be allowed to happen again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superflash 0 Posted June 19, 2009 [quote user="Smudger"]Matty Gill has no experience at this level.[/quote]Fair enough, I stand corrected. Speaking of Gill though, to be apart of a team winning back to back promotions surely wouldn''t do us any harm. Whilst he''s no league 1 experience as you correctly pointed out, he has lower league experience and thus this will still come in handy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In Dubious Battle 0 Posted June 19, 2009 [quote user="Smudger"][quote user="Superflash"]Futureisyellow does raise a valid point. But then by the same token rather than look for the negatives in the situation (of which I wholeheartedly acknowledge there are many) there are definately some positives to come out of the summer thus far. Three new faces, actual Norwich City contracted players and all of whom have experience at the current level we are playing at. And the transfer window hasn''t even opened yet, when the players and agents and so on have returned from their holidays the wheeling and dealing should gather pace. There''s also Martin and Spillane fresh off of their Luton spells which by all accounts seem to have made them better players (relegation was seemingly inevitable thanks to the points deduction, thus can''t possibly be held against them). I''m just as fed up as everyone else with the old "give them time" talk from those connected with the club, but in this case I think it''s warranted. Pre-season will be vital in getting the new lads to blend in and we can find out their strengths and weaknesses. [/quote]Matty Gill has no experience at this level.[/quote]He played for Peterborough in this league for 5 years between 2000-2005 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superflash 0 Posted June 19, 2009 Ok, turns out I was wrong! I don''t know whether I''m coming or going [:^)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuanVelasco 27 Posted June 19, 2009 [quote user="Smudger"][quote user="Superflash"]Futureisyellow does raise a valid point. But then by the same token rather than look for the negatives in the situation (of which I wholeheartedly acknowledge there are many) there are definately some positives to come out of the summer thus far. Three new faces, actual Norwich City contracted players and all of whom have experience at the current level we are playing at. And the transfer window hasn''t even opened yet, when the players and agents and so on have returned from their holidays the wheeling and dealing should gather pace. There''s also Martin and Spillane fresh off of their Luton spells which by all accounts seem to have made them better players (relegation was seemingly inevitable thanks to the points deduction, thus can''t possibly be held against them). I''m just as fed up as everyone else with the old "give them time" talk from those connected with the club, but in this case I think it''s warranted. Pre-season will be vital in getting the new lads to blend in and we can find out their strengths and weaknesses. [/quote]Matty Gill has no experience at this level.[/quote]Yes he does he played with Adam Drury at Peterborough and also in League One with Notts Country, so stop thinking that you know it all and just button it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuanVelasco 27 Posted June 19, 2009 [quote user="Superflash"]Ok, turns out I was wrong! I don''t know whether I''m coming or going [:^)][/quote]No you were 100% correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superflash 0 Posted June 19, 2009 [quote user="JuanVelasco"]No you were 100% correct.[/quote]I meant in responding to Smudger, who I thought had corrected me. Still, probably should''ve double checked the research. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
. 0 Posted June 19, 2009 [quote user="thefutureisyellow"]Every year during the summer close season we see lots and lots of optimistic posts regarding new signings, last season there were some who were so pleased that they thought top six was very realistic. Then within a few weeks the reality of the players we have brought in begins to show itself, the board turns sour and off we go again. I dont know much at all about the players we have signed and I suspect that if most others are hoonest they wouold say the same. Lets save the celebrations till we find out if these guys are any good![/quote]I guess I''d better stop making all of these new banners then........ [:(] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted June 19, 2009 I`m not just talking about perm signings Branson, I`m talking about the general excitement that builds about our prospects for the coming season, the general sence of optimism which regularly turns out to be without substance. I`ve jumped on the band wagon in the past but refuse to do so this year, we should have learned our lesson by now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 19, 2009 I wouldn''t stand corrected if I were you, as unless I''m wrong, Gill played 97 (+30 sub) games for Peterborough over 5 seasons at this level between 1999-00 and 2003-04. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 19, 2009 [quote user="thefutureisyellow"]I`m not just talking about perm signings Branson, I`m talking about the general excitement that builds about our prospects for the coming season, the general sence of optimism which regularly turns out to be without substance. I`ve jumped on the band wagon in the past but refuse to do so this year, we should have learned our lesson by now. [/quote]Fair enough, I guess it all depends on where you''re coming from; I''m an optimist by nature and I''d hate to be in a position where I wasn''t looking forward with optimism about the chances of doing something at the start of a season. Of course, it can''t be denied that it is true that in the past few seasons it has ended up being unfounded optimism, but we can''t always be wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoareyou? 0 Posted June 19, 2009 I don''t think too many supporters will get carried away yet...but just for once we seem to be doing business first and choosing players we want rather than having the dregs that are left as usually happens.The fact that Doncaster has now gone may just have something to do with it! [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted June 19, 2009 [quote user="whoareyou"] I don''t think too many supporters will get carried away yet...but just for once we seem to be doing business first and choosing players we want rather than having the dregs that are left as usually happens.The fact that Doncaster has now gone may just have something to do with it! [:D][/quote]And that in itself is a positive lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARY CHARGE 0 Posted June 19, 2009 [quote user="thefutureisyellow"]Every year during the summer close season we see lots and lots of optimistic posts regarding new signings, last season there were some who were so pleased that they thought top six was very realistic. Then within a few weeks the reality of the players we have brought in begins to show itself, the board turns sour and off we go again. I dont know much at all about the players we have signed and I suspect that if most others are hoonest they wouold say the same. Lets save the celebrations till we find out if these guys are any good![/quote]yeap....lol we got to have something!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted July 8, 2009 Same old summer rumours about signings, and nothing of note coming through. Same old theories that we are not revealing the size of our transfer pot so as not to inflate prices, same old B0LL0CKS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted July 31, 2009 Well, lots of signings but are they any good? Time alone will tell, I think Holt is going to prove worth his place, as for all the others, lets wait and see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggerdoo 6 Posted July 31, 2009 [quote user="thefutureisyellow"]Every year during the summer close season we see lots and lots of optimistic posts regarding new signings, last season there were some who were so pleased that they thought top six was very realistic. Then within a few weeks the reality of the players we have brought in begins to show itself, the board turns sour and off we go again. I dont know much at all about the players we have signed and I suspect that if most others are hoonest they wouold say the same. Lets save the celebrations till we find out if these guys are any good![/quote]So are you saying the future''s NOT yellow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singing canary 0 Posted July 31, 2009 most players we now have have done well at former clubs .the difference between now and last season is our team is not full of loan players who were not tried out at championship level.as i said i felt last season was going to be a nightmare , this year i feel we will have a great season . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted July 31, 2009 [quote user="Haggerdoo"][quote user="thefutureisyellow"]Every year during the summer close season we see lots and lots of optimistic posts regarding new signings, last season there were some who were so pleased that they thought top six was very realistic. Then within a few weeks the reality of the players we have brought in begins to show itself, the board turns sour and off we go again. I dont know much at all about the players we have signed and I suspect that if most others are hoonest they wouold say the same. Lets save the celebrations till we find out if these guys are any good![/quote]So are you saying the future''s NOT yellow?[/quote]Ha Ha, I`ll tell you around Christmas time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 0 Posted July 31, 2009 Yes but he is used to winning, unlike Those three midfield idiots last season who put their heads down and prayed for the final whistle. Its not all about perceived skill with a football![quote user="Smudger"][quote user="Superflash"]Futureisyellow does raise a valid point. But then by the same token rather than look for the negatives in the situation (of which I wholeheartedly acknowledge there are many) there are definately some positives to come out of the summer thus far. Three new faces, actual Norwich City contracted players and all of whom have experience at the current level we are playing at. And the transfer window hasn''t even opened yet, when the players and agents and so on have returned from their holidays the wheeling and dealing should gather pace. There''s also Martin and Spillane fresh off of their Luton spells which by all accounts seem to have made them better players (relegation was seemingly inevitable thanks to the points deduction, thus can''t possibly be held against them). I''m just as fed up as everyone else with the old "give them time" talk from those connected with the club, but in this case I think it''s warranted. Pre-season will be vital in getting the new lads to blend in and we can find out their strengths and weaknesses. [/quote]Matty Gill has no experience at this level.[/quote] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macdougalls perm 0 Posted July 31, 2009 [quote user="Say Hello To The Angels"][quote user="Smudger"][quote user="Superflash"]Futureisyellow does raise a valid point. But then by the same token rather than look for the negatives in the situation (of which I wholeheartedly acknowledge there are many) there are definately some positives to come out of the summer thus far. Three new faces, actual Norwich City contracted players and all of whom have experience at the current level we are playing at. And the transfer window hasn''t even opened yet, when the players and agents and so on have returned from their holidays the wheeling and dealing should gather pace. There''s also Martin and Spillane fresh off of their Luton spells which by all accounts seem to have made them better players (relegation was seemingly inevitable thanks to the points deduction, thus can''t possibly be held against them). I''m just as fed up as everyone else with the old "give them time" talk from those connected with the club, but in this case I think it''s warranted. Pre-season will be vital in getting the new lads to blend in and we can find out their strengths and weaknesses. [/quote]Matty Gill has no experience at this level.[/quote]He played for Peterborough in this league for 5 years between 2000-2005[/quote]Whoops, how embarrassing [:$] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkchance1 0 Posted July 31, 2009 [quote user="thefutureisyellow"]Every year during the summer close season we see lots and lots of optimistic posts regarding new signings, last season there were some who were so pleased that they thought top six was very realistic. Then within a few weeks the reality of the players we have brought in begins to show itself, the board turns sour and off we go again. I dont know much at all about the players we have signed and I suspect that if most others are hoonest they wouold say the same. Lets save the celebrations till we find out if these guys are any good![/quote]if they are signing players evrey fan in the country do the same thing , people are just looking forward to the new season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna Grey 0 Posted July 31, 2009 [quote user="macdougalls perm"][quote user="Say Hello To The Angels"][quote user="Smudger"] [quote user="Superflash"]Futureisyellow does raise a valid point. But then by the same token rather than look for the negatives in the situation (of which I wholeheartedly acknowledge there are many) there are definately some positives to come out of the summer thus far. Three new faces, actual Norwich City contracted players and all of whom have experience at the current level we are playing at. And the transfer window hasn''t even opened yet, when the players and agents and so on have returned from their holidays the wheeling and dealing should gather pace. There''s also Martin and Spillane fresh off of their Luton spells which by all accounts seem to have made them better players (relegation was seemingly inevitable thanks to the points deduction, thus can''t possibly be held against them). I''m just as fed up as everyone else with the old "give them time" talk from those connected with the club, but in this case I think it''s warranted. Pre-season will be vital in getting the new lads to blend in and we can find out their strengths and weaknesses. [/quote]Matty Gill has no experience at this level.[/quote]He played for Peterborough in this league for 5 years between 2000-2005[/quote]Whoops, how embarrassing [:$][/quote]But don''t expect an apology from him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarytom 0 Posted July 31, 2009 Somebody hand him the rope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted July 31, 2009 [quote user="Smudger"][quote user="Superflash"]Futureisyellow does raise a valid point. But then by the same token rather than look for the negatives in the situation (of which I wholeheartedly acknowledge there are many) there are definately some positives to come out of the summer thus far. Three new faces, actual Norwich City contracted players and all of whom have experience at the current level we are playing at. And the transfer window hasn''t even opened yet, when the players and agents and so on have returned from their holidays the wheeling and dealing should gather pace. There''s also Martin and Spillane fresh off of their Luton spells which by all accounts seem to have made them better players (relegation was seemingly inevitable thanks to the points deduction, thus can''t possibly be held against them). I''m just as fed up as everyone else with the old "give them time" talk from those connected with the club, but in this case I think it''s warranted. Pre-season will be vital in getting the new lads to blend in and we can find out their strengths and weaknesses. [/quote]Matty Gill has no experience at this level.[/quote]you have no football experiance!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites