Bogbrush 0 Posted August 10, 2010 What a poor performance. Lambert has had one year to sort out our defence and, apart from Drury, the defenders appeared clueless. I couldn''t believe how badly they performed and the midfield wasn''t much better either. As for Ruddy, well, what can you say ? Calamitous is probably an appropriate description of him and his performance. The scoreline 3-2 flattered us and IMO Watford could have scored six or, dare I say it, seven goals. Had Gunn been in charge the residents on this MB would have been swarming all over each other to be the most insulting. As for Simeon Jackson, early days of course, but hardly an inspired debut and I reckon good old Cody could beat him for pace. Poor choice IMO, Lambert should have gone for a big target man (Akinfenwa perhaps) because without Holt we look as threatening as a dead sheep. All in all, after the inevitable build-up of expectations, a thoroughly depressing Championship opener. Let''s hope that Lambert can replicate Gunn last year and motivate the team to bounce back tonight with a 4-0 victory and some scintillating football aka the away performance against Yeovil. I will be delighted if he does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch High aka Inchy.. 417 Posted August 10, 2010 Akinfenwa? That bit was a joke wasn''t it.If Gunn(who got us relegated by the way) was so good maybe they should never have sacked him, that way we could be in league 2 now and Akinfenwa would be a good signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,761 Posted August 10, 2010 This topic appears to be a few days out...Oh, and theres about 50 more saying the same further down the page [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shack Attack 0 Posted August 10, 2010 [quote user="hogesar"]This topic appears to be a few days out...[/quote]Be fair hogesar. Clearly it''s taken the OP three days to come up with such a measured and original response to Friday''s performance. I for one can''t wait for next Thursday when he gives us the lowdown on tonights game. True genius cannot be rushed.[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted August 10, 2010 [quote user="Shack Attack"][quote user="hogesar"]This topic appears to be a few days out...[/quote]Be fair hogesar. Clearly it''s taken the OP three days to come up with such a measured and original response to Friday''s performance. I for one can''t wait for next Thursday when he gives us the lowdown on tonights game. True genius cannot be rushed.[;)][/quote]Lol.Recently I am actually having trouble distinguishing between genuine stupidity, and people on a subtle wind up. This thread falls into that grey area for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna Grey 0 Posted August 10, 2010 [quote user="morty"][quote user="Shack Attack"][quote user="hogesar"] This topic appears to be a few days out...[/quote]Be fair hogesar. Clearly it''s taken the OP three days to come up with such a measured and original response to Friday''s performance. I for one can''t wait for next Thursday when he gives us the lowdown on tonights game. True genius cannot be rushed.[;)][/quote]Lol.Recently I am actually having trouble distinguishing between genuine stupidity, and people on a subtle wind up. This thread falls into that grey area for me.[/quote]Heads or tails? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted August 10, 2010 [quote user="Mustachio Furioso"][quote user="morty"][quote user="Shack Attack"][quote user="hogesar"] This topic appears to be a few days out...[/quote]Be fair hogesar. Clearly it''s taken the OP three days to come up with such a measured and original response to Friday''s performance. I for one can''t wait for next Thursday when he gives us the lowdown on tonights game. True genius cannot be rushed.[;)][/quote]Lol.Recently I am actually having trouble distinguishing between genuine stupidity, and people on a subtle wind up. This thread falls into that grey area for me.[/quote]Heads or tails?[/quote]Lol, I secretly know the answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Carrow 394 Posted August 10, 2010 Is the legendary Bob Franklin back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoots 0 Posted August 11, 2010 I thought you made some very fair points Bogbrush. Trouble is that the old guard on here don''t like the unpalatable truth when it concerns their hero Lambert. As for Gunn getting the club relegated that''s been well covered on here in the past but of course Gunn was not responsible for our relegation to the old 3rd division - he took over in the January with little time left in the transfer window and no money to spend and a few months to reverse the club''s fortunes with a bunch of loanees and a few contract players none of whom were committed to the club. The underlying corrosive rot at the club had set in long before Gunn took over as manager and tried to save a sinking ship. Only the most simplistic and one-dimensional minds would pin the blame on Gunn. Lambert himself has openly stated that he inherited from Gunn a great group of players - and by the way, thank God Gunn bought Holt, where would Lambert''s team be without him I wonder. Unlike Gunn, Lambert has had the luxury of a full year in charge. Given the time and the money he has had to spend, I for one have severe reservations as to whether Lambert can step up and make the grade in the Championship. As a Norwich supporter I hope he does but Bogbrush was right to highlight his concerns over our dire defence, a less than convincing midfield and an even less than convincing attack when Holt is absent. As for last night, I am delighted that following a poor start by the team they managed a 4-1 win at home against 1st division Gillingham and made the scoreline pretty emphatic with a 90th minute 4th goal. The win compared fairly well with last year''s thumping 4-0 away win at Yeovil when of course Norwich were in the same division as Yeovil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 11,136 Posted August 11, 2010 [quote user="Mr.Carrow"]Is the legendary Bob Franklin back?[/quote]Jesus,looks like there''s two of them!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Slob 0 Posted August 11, 2010 If Gunn was in charge Watford would have got into double figures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Slob 0 Posted August 11, 2010 [quote user="Alf Tupper"]I thought you made some very fair points Bogbrush. Trouble is that the old guard on here don''t like the unpalatable truth when it concerns their hero Lambert. As for Gunn getting the club relegated that''s been well covered on here in the past but of course Gunn was not responsible for our relegation to the old 3rd division - he took over in the January with little time left in the transfer window and no money to spend and a few months to reverse the club''s fortunes with a bunch of loanees and a few contract players none of whom were committed to the club. The underlying corrosive rot at the club had set in long before Gunn took over as manager and tried to save a sinking ship. Only the most simplistic and one-dimensional minds would pin the blame on Gunn. Lambert himself has openly stated that he inherited from Gunn a great group of players - and by the way, thank God Gunn bought Holt, where would Lambert''s team be without him I wonder. Unlike Gunn, Lambert has had the luxury of a full year in charge. Given the time and the money he has had to spend, I for one have severe reservations as to whether Lambert can step up and make the grade in the Championship. As a Norwich supporter I hope he does but Bogbrush was right to highlight his concerns over our dire defence, a less than convincing midfield and an even less than convincing attack when Holt is absent. As for last night, I am delighted that following a poor start by the team they managed a 4-1 win at home against 1st division Gillingham and made the scoreline pretty emphatic with a 90th minute 4th goal. The win compared fairly well with last year''s thumping 4-0 away win at Yeovil when of course Norwich were in the same division as Yeovil.[/quote]Speechless. [:O] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted August 11, 2010 [quote user="Alf Tupper"]I thought you made some very fair points Bogbrush. Trouble is that the old guard on here don''t like the unpalatable truth when it concerns their hero Lambert. As for Gunn getting the club relegated that''s been well covered on here in the past but of course Gunn was not responsible for our relegation to the old 3rd division - he took over in the January with little time left in the transfer window and no money to spend and a few months to reverse the club''s fortunes with a bunch of loanees and a few contract players none of whom were committed to the club. The underlying corrosive rot at the club had set in long before Gunn took over as manager and tried to save a sinking ship. Only the most simplistic and one-dimensional minds would pin the blame on Gunn. Lambert himself has openly stated that he inherited from Gunn a great group of players - and by the way, thank God Gunn bought Holt, where would Lambert''s team be without him I wonder. Unlike Gunn, Lambert has had the luxury of a full year in charge. Given the time and the money he has had to spend, I for one have severe reservations as to whether Lambert can step up and make the grade in the Championship. As a Norwich supporter I hope he does but Bogbrush was right to highlight his concerns over our dire defence, a less than convincing midfield and an even less than convincing attack when Holt is absent. As for last night, I am delighted that following a poor start by the team they managed a 4-1 win at home against 1st division Gillingham and made the scoreline pretty emphatic with a 90th minute 4th goal. The win compared fairly well with last year''s thumping 4-0 away win at Yeovil when of course Norwich were in the same division as Yeovil.[/quote]You are hilarious! You really should share you words of wisdom more often. Now run along it''s time for your medicine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch High aka Inchy.. 417 Posted August 11, 2010 [quote user="Alf Tupper"]I thought you made some very fair points Bogbrush. Trouble is that the old guard on here don''t like the unpalatable truth when it concerns their hero Lambert. As for Gunn getting the club relegated that''s been well covered on here in the past but of course Gunn was not responsible for our relegation to the old 3rd division - he took over in the January with little time left in the transfer window and no money to spend and a few months to reverse the club''s fortunes with a bunch of loanees and a few contract players none of whom were committed to the club. The underlying corrosive rot at the club had set in long before Gunn took over as manager and tried to save a sinking ship. Only the most simplistic and one-dimensional minds would pin the blame on Gunn. Lambert himself has openly stated that he inherited from Gunn a great group of players - and by the way, thank God Gunn bought Holt, where would Lambert''s team be without him I wonder. Unlike Gunn, Lambert has had the luxury of a full year in charge. Given the time and the money he has had to spend, I for one have severe reservations as to whether Lambert can step up and make the grade in the Championship. As a Norwich supporter I hope he does but Bogbrush was right to highlight his concerns over our dire defence, a less than convincing midfield and an even less than convincing attack when Holt is absent. As for last night, I am delighted that following a poor start by the team they managed a 4-1 win at home against 1st division Gillingham and made the scoreline pretty emphatic with a 90th minute 4th goal. The win compared fairly well with last year''s thumping 4-0 away win at Yeovil when of course Norwich were in the same division as Yeovil.[/quote]Thankyou Mr Gunn. Must be quiet in the phone shop today.[:P] I still love you though.[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 11,136 Posted August 11, 2010 [quote user="IncH_HigH "][quote user="Alf Tupper"]I thought you made some very fair points Bogbrush. Trouble is that the old guard on here don''t like the unpalatable truth when it concerns their hero Lambert. As for Gunn getting the club relegated that''s been well covered on here in the past but of course Gunn was not responsible for our relegation to the old 3rd division - he took over in the January with little time left in the transfer window and no money to spend and a few months to reverse the club''s fortunes with a bunch of loanees and a few contract players none of whom were committed to the club. The underlying corrosive rot at the club had set in long before Gunn took over as manager and tried to save a sinking ship. Only the most simplistic and one-dimensional minds would pin the blame on Gunn. Lambert himself has openly stated that he inherited from Gunn a great group of players - and by the way, thank God Gunn bought Holt, where would Lambert''s team be without him I wonder. Unlike Gunn, Lambert has had the luxury of a full year in charge. Given the time and the money he has had to spend, I for one have severe reservations as to whether Lambert can step up and make the grade in the Championship. As a Norwich supporter I hope he does but Bogbrush was right to highlight his concerns over our dire defence, a less than convincing midfield and an even less than convincing attack when Holt is absent. As for last night, I am delighted that following a poor start by the team they managed a 4-1 win at home against 1st division Gillingham and made the scoreline pretty emphatic with a 90th minute 4th goal. The win compared fairly well with last year''s thumping 4-0 away win at Yeovil when of course Norwich were in the same division as Yeovil.[/quote]Thankyou Mr Gunn. I still love you though.[Y][/quote]Not if he carries on writing such tripe though?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Humphrey 13 Posted August 11, 2010 [quote user="Alf Tupper"]I thought you made some very fair points Bogbrush. Trouble is that the old guard on here don''t like the unpalatable truth when it concerns their hero Lambert. As for Gunn getting the club relegated that''s been well covered on here in the past but of course Gunn was not responsible for our relegation to the old 3rd division - he took over in the January with little time left in the transfer window and no money to spend and a few months to reverse the club''s fortunes with a bunch of loanees and a few contract players none of whom were committed to the club. The underlying corrosive rot at the club had set in long before Gunn took over as manager and tried to save a sinking ship. Only the most simplistic and one-dimensional minds would pin the blame on Gunn. Lambert himself has openly stated that he inherited from Gunn a great group of players - and by the way, thank God Gunn bought Holt, where would Lambert''s team be without him I wonder. Unlike Gunn, Lambert has had the luxury of a full year in charge. Given the time and the money he has had to spend, I for one have severe reservations as to whether Lambert can step up and make the grade in the Championship. As a Norwich supporter I hope he does but Bogbrush was right to highlight his concerns over our dire defence, a less than convincing midfield and an even less than convincing attack when Holt is absent. As for last night, I am delighted that following a poor start by the team they managed a 4-1 win at home against 1st division Gillingham and made the scoreline pretty emphatic with a 90th minute 4th goal. The win compared fairly well with last year''s thumping 4-0 away win at Yeovil when of course Norwich were in the same division as Yeovil.[/quote]Agreeing with yourself again? Oh dear... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barclay hero 0 Posted August 11, 2010 [quote user="Alf Tupper"]I thought you made some very fair points Bogbrush. Trouble is that the old guard on here don''t like the unpalatable truth when it concerns their hero Lambert. As for Gunn getting the club relegated that''s been well covered on here in the past but of course Gunn was not responsible for our relegation to the old 3rd division - he took over in the January with little time left in the transfer window and no money to spend and a few months to reverse the club''s fortunes with a bunch of loanees and a few contract players none of whom were committed to the club. The underlying corrosive rot at the club had set in long before Gunn took over as manager and tried to save a sinking ship. Only the most simplistic and one-dimensional minds would pin the blame on Gunn. Lambert himself has openly stated that he inherited from Gunn a great group of players - and by the way, thank God Gunn bought Holt, where would Lambert''s team be without him I wonder. Unlike Gunn, Lambert has had the luxury of a full year in charge. Given the time and the money he has had to spend, I for one have severe reservations as to whether Lambert can step up and make the grade in the Championship. As a Norwich supporter I hope he does but Bogbrush was right to highlight his concerns over our dire defence, a less than convincing midfield and an even less than convincing attack when Holt is absent. As for last night, I am delighted that following a poor start by the team they managed a 4-1 win at home against 1st division Gillingham and made the scoreline pretty emphatic with a 90th minute 4th goal. The win compared fairly well with last year''s thumping 4-0 away win at Yeovil when of course Norwich were in the same division as Yeovil.[/quote]Youre forgetting one point. Gunn''s role before he became manager was............head of player recruitment. So the players that took us down were as much to do with Gunn as anyone else.The man will always be a Norwich City legend. Its just a shame he never became a good manager Share this post Link to post Share on other sites