flecky76 0 Posted May 29, 2011 This is not speculation, just purely me thinking that this would be a good signing for us. Now, before you slag this suggestion off, I really believe we need one ''old premiership experienced'' player. Lee Bowyer is available on a free transfer, scored 5 goals from midfield last season for Brum and would add some bite and experience in our midfield. Yes, he''s 34 but had a good season for Birmingham last year. Remember that we have virtually no Premiership experience in our squad, including the management team, and this could prove beneficial.Of course, Bowyer had problems in his younger days but he''s not seemingly had any issues for the past 10 years and I believe, albeit from the outside, has matured and would add vital experience for us.For what it''s worth, he also has close family in Norwich and I believe he would welcome the mover here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sim086 0 Posted May 30, 2011 [quote user="flecky76"]This is not speculation, just purely me thinking that this would be a good signing for us. Now, before you slag this suggestion off, I really believe we need one ''old premiership experienced'' player. Lee Bowyer is available on a free transfer, scored 5 goals from midfield last season for Brum and would add some bite and experience in our midfield. Yes, he''s 34 but had a good season for Birmingham last year. Remember that we have virtually no Premiership experience in our squad, including the management team, and this could prove beneficial. Of course, Bowyer had problems in his younger days but he''s not seemingly had any issues for the past 10 years and I believe, albeit from the outside, has matured and would add vital experience for us. For what it''s worth, he also has close family in Norwich and I believe he would welcome the mover here.[/quote]we had virtually no championship experience last year and look where that got us [:@] oh sh*t wait we got promoted :D so in answer to your question regarding bowyer, no thank you would rather young hungry players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Submarine 0 Posted May 30, 2011 Do you think some one like Bowyer would intergrate with the current strong team bond we have here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
When Saturday Comes 0 Posted May 30, 2011 [quote user="Yellow Submarine"]Do you think some one like Bowyer would intergrate with the current strong team bond we have here?[/quote]Yes. He''s matured, would be a good signing on a free, if only for a season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam NCFC 0 Posted May 30, 2011 Bowyer is an idiot. Why would we want a mug like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivana_rubyatitz 6 Posted May 30, 2011 [quote user="Adam NCFC"]Bowyer is an idiot. Why would we want a mug like that? [/quote]Because he is a mug who has spent pretty much his whole career as a first team regular in lower to mid-table Premiership teams (something that next season we should be aiming to be) and he was good enough to play in a Champions League semi-final.He may have been an idiot as a youngster but in a squad bereft of Premiership experience someone who has been there and done it would not go amiss for a season if they are available on a free transfer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted May 30, 2011 Can''t really see Lee Bowyer fitting in with the "all for one and one for all" mentality of our squad to be honest. Would also imagine his wages are on the high side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crabbycanary 2 Posted May 30, 2011 I can see your point about Prem experience, but if there is a choice, I would leave people like that (age wise) well alone and go for a ''Whittingham'' type player. That is someone who has played in top games (U21''s, top end Championship etc) The management may not have the Prem experience, but they certainly have the big game mentality from their own playing careers, so won''t be found wanting imo.Yes they will have to tweek things around a bit, from how we played last season, I am sure, but am more tham confident they willbe able to handle the ''mental'' side of things.Bowyer? No thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thecanaryfan 0 Posted May 30, 2011 Bower + Lambert criteria + Norwich City one for all ethos + wage expectations = no dealThank God Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mahogany 0 Posted May 30, 2011 He''s not as good as what we have. Why are so many fixated with signing players from relegated teams? Their players are in the end the reason they went down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 498 Posted May 30, 2011 [quote user="Mahogany"]He''s not as good as what we have. Why are so many fixated with signing players from relegated teams? Their players are in the end the reason they went down.[/quote]Guess you dont want Scott Parker or Charlie Adam then?One player is not the reason the Football Club went down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ncfc26 0 Posted May 30, 2011 [quote user="Mahogany"]He''s not as good as what we have. Why are so many fixated with signing players from relegated teams? Their players are in the end the reason they went down.[/quote]I''m not saying we should sign lee bowyer however your argument about relegated players is invalid because of one prime example in Charlie Adam who will be signed by a top 4 club but oh wait he was in a team that got relegated so he must not be good enough. GET A GRIP!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lurd 0 Posted May 30, 2011 Can people put sensible subject titles so you don''t end up having to read stuff like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted May 30, 2011 Whether he would be a disuptive influence, especially with high wage demands, I don''t know, but he does not seem to be a Lambert type, he''s hardly young, and would be only a stop-.gap.If we did sign him, which I very much doubt, if could be only for one year. Would he come for this on lower wages? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted May 30, 2011 [quote user="Pboro_Canary"][quote user="Adam NCFC"]Bowyer is an idiot. Why would we want a mug like that? [/quote]Because he is a mug who has spent pretty much his whole career as a first team regular in lower to mid-table Premiership teams (something that next season we should be aiming to be) and he was good enough to play in a Champions League semi-final.He may have been an idiot as a youngster but in a squad bereft of Premiership experience someone who has been there and done it would not go amiss for a season if they are available on a free transfer.[/quote]He was 28 when he had a fight with one of his own team mates during a match - hardly a youngster. Some players are able to shake off the ''bad influence in the dressing room'' tag, Bowyer hasnt. Hes simply not good enough to warrant the risk of ruining the culture Lambert has built up in the last 2 seasons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Wal 315 Posted May 30, 2011 When younger Bowyer was quite a reasonable player. His strengths were his engine and his tenacious tackling. As has been said he is now 34 and has slowed down considerably. The engine is nowhere as good as it was and that important piece of acceleration to get to the ball to make the tackle has now waned. As a result he gets there late and gets booked. A few years ago perhaps. Now ........... No! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted May 30, 2011 Too old at 34, a hothead and allegedly a racist. No way Norwich material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,898 Posted May 30, 2011 If I made a list of players I wouldn''t want here he''d probably top it. Having said that if the God that is Paul Lambert thinks differently I reserve the right to change my mind[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,214 Posted May 30, 2011 Just to give a different slant on this I listened to a few of the phone-ins at the end of the season and all the Birmingham fans who came on said Bowyer had been their player of the season and that if the other players in their team had played like Bowyer then they wouldn''t have been relegated.People also seem to be holding the fact that he once lamped a team-mate against Bowyer. However, the player he lamped was Keiron Dyer and in my book that''s a positive not a negative. :) Joking aside though - like all others on here - ILIT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,898 Posted May 30, 2011 [quote user="Thirsty Lizard"]However, the player he lamped was Keiron Dyer and in my book that''s a positive not a negative. :) [/quote] I''m already reconsidering my position[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,941 Posted May 30, 2011 If we should go for a hardened pro in midfield let it be Scotty Parker - sure pricey but he knows the club from his loan here and has a few more years in him than Bowyer and don''t think he is a "fly by nighter, seeing his career out" type player. I think he could do a similar job that Martin Peters did for us in the late 70''s and well worth pushing the boat out for. I accept that means less for elsewhere but he could be the player to galvanise us and gain Lambo that third LMA award in a row. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites