Row D Seat 7 0 Posted May 8, 2011 Among many great moments yesterday was the crowds song towards Sammy Clingan, reminding him that if he''d stayed loyal to us, he wouldn''t be looking forward to yet another season in the Championship.Someone (not me) didn''t waste anytime updating his Wikipedia page under the Coventry City section either. Love it.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Clingan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
methcanary 0 Posted May 8, 2011 Very, very funny : ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oswald Cobblepot 0 Posted May 8, 2011 Haha . . . what was the tune to which the song was sung??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legend Iwan 30 Posted May 8, 2011 [quote user="Row D Seat 7"]Among many great moments yesterday was the crowds song towards Sammy Clingan, reminding him that if he''d stayed loyal to us, he wouldn''t be looking forward to yet another season in the Championship. [/quote]How do you know he wasn''t pushed so as to raise funds and decrease the wage bill? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupethebear 0 Posted May 8, 2011 I did see he was the first Cov player to try on a Norwich shirt after the match! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted May 8, 2011 I would like to know the background to his departure, it did seem from a fans perspective as if he jumped ship at the first oppertunity, I was a bit uncomfortable with the stick he got yeaterday, but the chanting was excellent and I had to join in. The point for me is though, he was one guy who always gave 100% , even when we were falling apart I thought he was trying, I was very sorry to see him go!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantroederdisaster 0 Posted May 8, 2011 Yes the song directed at Clingan was funny and from the moment when few a hard Norwich tackles put him of his stride and he spat his dummy out!I''ve total respect for what Clingan done for us in that woeful relegation season 2 years ago!He was one of the few players in that squad who could hold their heads up high and say they couldn''t of done much, if any more than what they produced!This was evident at Charlton on the last day when he was trying his guts out and ended up getting very angry at some of his half hearted team mates!He would of been a more worthy player of the season than that awards worst ever winner which was Lee Croft that season! How things were at Carrow Road at that moment in time you couldn''t blame him for jumping ship cause he was one of the few members of our squad who could of moved onto better things! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupethebear 0 Posted May 8, 2011 I believe I am right in thinking he was pushed, we couldn''t afford his wages! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,745 Posted May 8, 2011 Although very amusing, I''m not entirely sure that Clingan did want to leave. If we''re talking about "rats leaving a sinking ship hastily", then it was actually David Marshall who couldn''t get away quick enough !!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupethebear 0 Posted May 8, 2011 David Bell was first out, we paid him for 3 months when first signed, (why does anybody sign an injured player), he then played a few games and promptly left...............again he couldnt wait to wear the Norwich shirt again yesterday!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelmsford Canary 0 Posted May 8, 2011 What did it say? It looks to have been changed back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupethebear 0 Posted May 8, 2011 It has!!!! Somebody just added a little song from yesterday, poor lad looked a bit embarrassed by it all!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,800 Posted May 8, 2011 David Fox has been excellent for us this season, but is he better than Clingan? There''s not a lot in it for me, in terms of style or ability. Both of them looked fine Championship players for us, in a similar role.Clingan is a very good player and I don''t blame him for leaving. He proved during our relegation campaign that he would''ve been far too good for League One. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,745 Posted May 8, 2011 I think Clingan is certainly the better ball winner/intercepter of a pass, but Fox has far the better range of passing......but if you were to compare Clingan and Crofts in the base of midfield, I''d rather Crofts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Largey 0 Posted May 8, 2011 I did like how Clingan and Bell were the only Cov players to put on Norwich shirts after the game ended, Clingan also donned a City scarf and looked like an excited yellows fans! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted May 8, 2011 I''m quite happy to be able to say that I know who did this, I was there when it was done, and I''m pretty sure he abused some other Wiki pages at the same time, although I forget which... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Holt is a Monster 0 Posted May 9, 2011 Unfortunately it''s now been removed, as did my attempts to change Barry Robson''s nickname to "The Professor" for his love of pre-Raphealite architecture. Pacers however, remains, which pleases me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Canary 118 Posted May 9, 2011 Could he return? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted May 9, 2011 Whilst the chant was very funny and I did join in I can''t help feel that Clingan didn''t deserve that stick. I remember thinking at the time that I thought it was a bit strange as he never once came out and said he wanted to leave or overtly appeared to force a move. I also recall it being said at the time that he wasn''t that keen to go as his girlfiend was local etc.It was interesting that when Darel Russell eventually gave that interview to the EDP he implied that Gunn had basically told him he was leaving that summer and he had then been frozen out. Would not surprise me if the same happened with Clingan - i.e. we needed to save money so he was basically forced out. I thought he was a great player and to be honest think he could hold his own in a lower prem side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Row D Seat 7 0 Posted May 9, 2011 If he wanted to stay, he would have stayed. He could have taken a pay cut, but instead decided to go to Coventry. I don''t feel bad for him at all.If he''d have stayed loyal, it really could have been him. He wasn''t loyal, therefore it''s not, and he will be scrapping in the Championship again next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted May 9, 2011 [quote user="Jim Smith"]Whilst the chant was very funny and I did join in I can''t help feel that Clingan didn''t deserve that stick. I remember thinking at the time that I thought it was a bit strange as he never once came out and said he wanted to leave or overtly appeared to force a move. I also recall it being said at the time that he wasn''t that keen to go as his girlfiend was local etc.It was interesting that when Darel Russell eventually gave that interview to the EDP he implied that Gunn had basically told him he was leaving that summer and he had then been frozen out. Would not surprise me if the same happened with Clingan - i.e. we needed to save money so he was basically forced out. I thought he was a great player and to be honest think he could hold his own in a lower prem side. [/quote]I made the same point to the offending wag whilst said Wiki page was being updated... its still funny, though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OTBCNMTD 0 Posted May 9, 2011 My video of the chant:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJtC9lI6934orhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJW9xAuImYE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted May 9, 2011 [quote user="thefutureisyellow"]I would like to know the background to his departure, it did seem from a fans perspective as if he jumped ship at the first oppertunity, I was a bit uncomfortable with the stick he got yeaterday, but the chanting was excellent and I had to join in. The point for me is though, he was one guy who always gave 100% , even when we were falling apart I thought he was trying, I was very sorry to see him go!![/quote]Odd how people seem to forget about Bells departure........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,297 Posted May 9, 2011 I thought the song was quite funny, especially the way it increased in volume as the afternoon went on. I think a little bit of good-natured stick was in order: if you leave a relegated team I think you have to expect a bit of mockery when that team charges past you into the Premier League. Not sure about the booing, though. If all our players had been as good and as committed as Clingan that year, we would never have gone down. TFiY: I think most people forgot about Bell''s arrival, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canaryfan68 0 Posted May 9, 2011 Am pretty sure that Clingan was very happy to stay but NCFC wanted to get him off the wage structure and use his fee to bring in players. I applaud him for his efforts as he always gave his all when wearing the shirt unlike some. I also can''t imagine playing in the Roeder days were a great pleasure but Bell seemed to get out of the club as fast as he could. I could see why we would have a go at Marshall (D) as he was gone just as the season was closing but Clingan was one of the last to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites