If we sign Whaley, Maric, Wiggins and Holt that's job done IMO

[TheCardinal 0]

Title says it all to be honest. Those signings will give us adequate depth in all positions

GK. Theo, Rudd

DR. Spillane, Semi

DL Wiggins, Drury

DC. Nelson, Doc, Stefanovic

MR. Whaley, Smith,

ML. Hoolahan, Lappin

MC. Gill, Tudur Jones, Hughes, Pattison, Adeyemi

ST. Holt, Maric, Cureton, Martin, Cody

Arguably you could have another center back (Askou?) but I think that''s a great looking squad for this league. Good mix of youth and experience with plenty of options. For me, my first eleven would be:

Theo

Spillane  Doc  Nelson  Wiggins

Whaley  Gill   Hughes   Hoolahan

Holt      Maric

I think that''s as good a first eleven as any in this division.

[Soldier on 290]

I would love us to sign that winger from Barnet though then things would be upbeat massive resale potential on his signature

[JTG 0]

Would still like to see a proven right back if at all possible. Also, you have missed McVeigh out as cover for both wings.

[McCanary 0]

I think we may get a third keeper as Steer is still quite young.

I also think we may get a couple of loans in but no idea where the priority would be as we seem to be quite well covered all over the park. I suppose that will depend on who is available and whether Gunny feels we could be improved by any of the available bodies.

[Tetteys Jig 851]

i''m happy with the keepers, if askou isn''t demanding too much get him, and then a right back would be nice, just in case semmi doesn''t work. We could always loan one later on tho and give semmi and spillane a go at 1st

[chicken 0]

I can see Askou staying - one year contract with an option of a further year.I say that because whilst Stefanovic is good and may well be fit if he sufferes another injury then it could be game over. On top of that you have the fact that he will not have many years left and it could be he goes next summer.If you are forward thinking that is.

[First Wizard 0]

I know you think I''m a moaner, but imo, this squad will struggle, maybe even get us relegated! have we learnt nothing from doing things on the cheap for the last 5 years or so?

I fear for our club, I really do.[:(]

[jimidack 0]

Difference is Wiz, that in the 3rd tier clubs have to be more careful how they spend what money they have. And besides the side that got us relegated last year no longer exists, they all went back to their respective parent clubs and the permanent players have left or are on their way out!We are looking at an entirely different Norwich this season and I for one can''t wait to see how they turn out. But then again I love football and can''t wait for it to come back anyway!

[Canary_on_the Trent 0]

I''d be very confident going into the campaign with that side, perhaps a right back could come in but i think Spillane can do the job

[Keith Roads 0]

I am getting a good feeling about Norwich now - in Hughes the board has sanctioned his wages and we managed to sign him - should be very good in league 1.  I think getting rid of Doncaster could see as wanting to get promotion, the new Chief Ex is more of a winner I feel.  I know we get money for Clingan and Russell, even so, there are positive signs.  Grant Holt would confirm my optimism.  We would not have signed him or Stephen Hughes under Doomcaster in my opinion.

[macdougalls perm 0]

[quote user="First Wizard"]

I know you think I''m a moaner, but imo, this squad will struggle, maybe even get us relegated! have we learnt nothing from doing things on the cheap for the last 5 years or so?

I fear for our club, I really do.[:(]

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I totally agree that it is getting  very ahead of ourselves to suggest that we have a strong squad before a ball is even kicked in anger but I''d be very surprised to find us in a relegation scrap at the end of the season.

But, then again, who knows - way too early to say isn''t it. Roll on the new season!

[Pompey_88 0]

It''s a very big squad and wage bill, i still expect Pattison to leave and obv Russel and Clingan

First Xi

Theo

Spillane Nelson Doc Wiggins

Hughes Gill Jones

Whaley Hooly

Holt

I like it

[norfolkchance1 0]

reckon we will see 1 or 2 loans in before the end of the season maybe an attacking midfeilder and a experienced right back.

[I am a Banana 0]

[quote user="TheCardinal"]

Title says it all to be honest. Those signings will give us adequate depth in all positions

GK. Theo, Rudd

DR. Spillane, Semi

DL Wiggins, Drury

DC. Nelson, Doc, Stefanovic

MR. Whaley, Smith,

ML. Hoolahan, Lappin

MC. Gill, Tudur Jones, Hughes, Pattison, Adeyemi

ST. Holt, Maric, Cureton, Martin, Cody

Arguably you could have another center back (Askou?) but I think that''s a great looking squad for this league. Good mix of youth and experience with plenty of options. For me, my first eleven would be:

Theo

Spillane  Doc  Nelson  Wiggins

Whaley  Gill   Hughes   Hoolahan

Holt      Maric

I think that''s as good a first eleven as any in this division.

[/quote]

we haven''t sold CLINGAN yet!

[BobbyLo 0]

I''d like us to sign the players you''ve mentioned too. However, I''m getting worried that we won''t get Maric now. He should come to us and try to make a name for himself in English football. But because of tax, the euro etc. he''ll be looking for high wages. Plus, Gunn said in the presser that he''s got offers from Championship clubs, along with some in Spain. I think he''ll go where the money is at. Maybe that''s why we''ve been linked with Holt and are going to splash some cash rather than pay the massive wages Maric wants? I really hope both of them sign....but can we REALLY expect that?? Seems a bridge too far for Norwich in my opinion.

[ZLF 335]

The right flanl still looks thin if hughes plays central;  Perhaps a season long loan for the right back position is in order?? 

If we seal a couple of strikers things will look better, but that squad still seems short on quality - and I disagree it looks stronger than last years - stronger in the context of the league we are in maybe but thats it...  

[AJ 1,358]

[quote user="I am a Banana"]

we haven''t sold CLINGAN yet!

[/quote]We pretty much have;See bottom of THIS article.

[Joanna Grey 0]

[quote user="CashCasinoCrane"]I''d like us to sign the players you''ve mentioned too. However, I''m getting worried that we won''t get Maric now. He should come to us and try to make a name for himself in English football. But because of tax, the euro etc. he''ll be looking for high wages. Plus, Gunn said in the presser that he''s got offers from Championship clubs, along with some in Spain. I think he''ll go where the money is at. Maybe that''s why we''ve been linked with Holt and are going to splash some cash rather than pay the massive wages Maric wants? I really hope both of them sign....but can we REALLY expect that?? Seems a bridge too far for Norwich in my opinion.
[/quote]

I did not watch all of it, skipped to the end where he mentioned he has had "other offers" - did he really say Championship and Spanish clubs?

[Shyster 0]

Still a distinct lack of pace in that squad.No pace, no goals.Suggestion - Albert Adomah.

[Shyster 0]

Still a distinct lack of pace in that squad, especially down the left.No pace, no goals.Suggestion - Albert Adomah.

[Ian 1,211]

[quote user="Shyster"]Still a distinct lack of pace in that squad, especially down the left.No pace, no goals.Suggestion - Albert Adomah.[/quote][url]http://new.pinkun.com/cs/forums/1769315/ShowPost.aspx[/url]Looks like someone has been reading your messages...

[BobbyLo 0]

[quote user="Mustachio Furioso"]

[quote user="CashCasinoCrane"]I''d like us to sign the players you''ve mentioned too. However, I''m getting worried that we won''t get Maric now. He should come to us and try to make a name for himself in English football. But because of tax, the euro etc. he''ll be looking for high wages. Plus, Gunn said in the presser that he''s got offers from Championship clubs, along with some in Spain. I think he''ll go where the money is at. Maybe that''s why we''ve been linked with Holt and are going to splash some cash rather than pay the massive wages Maric wants? I really hope both of them sign....but can we REALLY expect that?? Seems a bridge too far for Norwich in my opinion.[/quote]

I did not watch all of it, skipped to the end where he mentioned he has had "other offers" - did he really say Championship and Spanish clubs?

[/quote]Yeah....bummer hey??

[TheCardinal 0]

[quote user="Shyster"]Still a distinct lack of pace in that squad, especially down the left.

No pace, no goals.

Suggestion - Albert Adomah.
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Totally disagree with that. I don''t think that pace is the key ingredient for goals, I think creativity and an ability to take chances. Both Holt and Maric have excellent records, and Hoolahan, Whaley and Hughes will give us the creativity.

[Shyster 0]

[quote user="I.S."][quote user="Shyster"]Still a distinct lack of pace in that squad, especially down the left.No pace, no goals.Suggestion - Albert Adomah.[/quote][url]http://new.pinkun.com/cs/forums/1769315/ShowPost.aspx[/url]Looks like someone has been reading your messages...[/quote]

And if you paid attention you''d have noted that I was the first to suggest Adomah weeks ago.[url]http://www.pinkun.com/cs/forums/1726940/ShowPost.aspx[/url]

[Mr. Bump 0]

You''re going to hinder Hoolahan''s performance if you play him at LM

[Yelloow Since 72 56]

Adomah would be a great signing if the money is there. With his height and pace, ability to play either wing, cross accurately with either foot, he would terrify League 1 defences and could also be a good investment for the future. His present boss also thinks that he could develop into a striker with more experience!

http://www.barnetfc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10431~42849,00.html

Could prove to be a great signing!

[TheCardinal 0]

[quote user="Mr. Bump"]You''re going to hinder Hoolahan''s performance if you play him at LM
[/quote]

Totally disagree. I think Hoolahan played very well on the left under Gunn last season, provided he was given the right to drift when he wanted to.

[Ian 1,211]

[quote user="Shyster"][quote user="I.S."][quote user="Shyster"]Still a distinct lack of pace in that squad, especially down the left.No pace, no goals.Suggestion - Albert Adomah.[/quote][url]http://new.pinkun.com/cs/forums/1769315/ShowPost.aspx[/url]Looks like someone has been reading your messages...[/quote]

And if you paid attention you''d have noted that I was the first to suggest Adomah weeks ago.[url]http://www.pinkun.com/cs/forums/1726940/ShowPost.aspx[/url][/quote]Yes, I was agreeing with you - pointing out that it was quite a good spot from you.You''re still a tool though. [:P]

[Wesbian 0]

For all we know, Gunny may decide to play a 4-3-1-2 formation with hoolahoop behind the front two, he tried that already this pre season and hooly excelled. None of us really know whats going on in that shiny bald head of his, but i think the signs are promising. Maybe when he gets ''his squad'' together, he may want to try the 4-3-1-2 again with the players he likes. Although if this was the case, he probably wouldn''t get in whaley and/or any other wingers. Although it gives us another option and another dimension so surely this is a good thing?I hate feeling optimistic before a season as it almost always explodes in our faces as one ugly yellow and green splodge. But i''m feeling better now than i was about last season or the season before, i agree though with he sign all the players we''re strongly linked to, i will be incredibly happy. But for us norwich fans, its never that simple.

[PhatCanary 0]

[quote user="TheCardinal"]

[quote user="Mr. Bump"]You''re going to hinder Hoolahan''s performance if you play him at LM
[/quote]

Totally disagree. I think Hoolahan played very well on the left under Gunn last season, provided he was given the right to drift when he wanted to.

[/quote]

Hoolahan plays best in a free role behind the front two,let him go where he likes because imo he will win games for us this season,hs''s a clever player and some of the brawlers in league 1 will struggle to catch him,mind you when they do he''s in trouble![:)]