3canaries 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Apologies too Vital Football for extracting their list, just saves me a while writing them out myself!Do you see the below shaping our 25 squad,will Wilbraham make the cut?Possible 25-man Squad1 Ruddy, John-- 2 Extra Goalkeeper--3 Barnett, Leon4 Ward, Elliott5 de Laet, Ritchie6 Drury, Adam7 Tierney, Marc8 Whitbread, Zak9 Martin, Russell-- 10 Extra Defender--11 Johnson, Bradley12 Crofts, Andrew13 Fox, David14 Hoolahan, Wesley15 Lappin, Simon16 Surman, Andrew17 Pilkington, Anthony18 Bennett, Elliott--19 Extra Midfielder --20 Holt, Grant21 Jackson, Simeon22 Vaughan, James23 Wilbraham, Aaron24 Martin, Chris25 Morison, SteveUnder 21''sRudd, DeclanSteer, JedFrancomb, GeorgeDaley, LukeDawkin, JoshAdeyemi, TomSmith, KoreyMoving On?Steven SmithOwain Tudur JonesAnthony McNameeOli JohnsonStephen HughesCody McDonaldRead more: http://www.norwich.vitalfootball.co.uk/sitepage.asp?a=247126#ixzz1RygmU6ey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted July 13, 2011 Luke Daley is over 21 and will be moved on. Isn''t he already having a trail with Plymouth? Think the 25 is pretty much there, but of course depends on who we can sell. If Stephen Smith is still around come September 1st I wouldn''t be surprised to see him make the squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,065 Posted July 13, 2011 With the lure of premiership football, it''ll be interesting to see if Steven Smith stays to fight for a place - would also be a solution to one of the extra defender problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 13, 2011 I think if we are playing Wilbraham up front in the Prem then something has gone seriously wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="3canaries"]Apologies too Vital Football for extracting their list, just saves me a while writing them out myself!Do you see the below shaping our 25 squad,will Wilbraham make the cut?Possible 25-man Squad1 Ruddy, John-- 2 Extra Goalkeeper--3 Barnett, Leon4 Ward, Elliott5 de Laet, Ritchie6 Drury, Adam7 Tierney, Marc8 Whitbread, Zak9 Martin, Russell-- 10 Extra Defender--11 Johnson, Bradley12 Crofts, Andrew13 Fox, David14 Hoolahan, Wesley15 Lappin, Simon16 Surman, Andrew17 Pilkington, Anthony18 Bennett, Elliott--19 Extra Midfielder --20 Holt, Grant21 Jackson, Simeon22 Vaughan, James23 Wilbraham, Aaron24 Martin, Chris25 Morison, SteveUnder 21''sRudd, DeclanSteer, JedFrancomb, GeorgeDaley, LukeDawkin, JoshAdeyemi, TomSmith, KoreyMoving On?Steven SmithOwain Tudur JonesAnthony McNameeOli JohnsonStephen HughesCody McDonaldRead more: http://www.norwich.vitalfootball.co.uk/sitepage.asp?a=247126#ixzz1RygmU6ey[/quote]Agree with that apart from Wilbraham, Lappin and possibly even Drury.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alysha 0 Posted July 13, 2011 I''ve got a feeling we won''t be buying another keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lets be aving you! 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Can''t see another midfielder coming in, so reckon MacNamee may be in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="CambsCanary"]Can''t see another midfielder coming in, so reckon MacNamee may be in there.[/quote]If Macnamee gets a game in the Prem then I want one too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3canaries 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Lansbury is a distinct possibility, especiall as he has ben left out of the Arsenal touring squad. We''ll definately get another keeper, whether on a season long loan or perminant, it has to be a given, giving Rudd''s inexperience of games.A defender would be nice, but I think Lambert will wait until January to reinforce this department Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alysha 0 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="3canaries"]Lansbury is a distinct possibility, especiall as he has ben left out of the Arsenal touring squad. We''ll definately get another keeper, whether on a season long loan or perminant, it has to be a given, giving Rudd''s inexperience of games. A defender would be nice, but I think Lambert will wait until January to reinforce this department[/quote]Lambert has already said he''s looking to bring another defender in before the season starts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lets be aving you! 0 Posted July 13, 2011 "If Macnamee gets a game in the Prem then I want one too!"Yeah, but can you do multiple step-overs to no particular effect (OTJ can''t)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="CambsCanary"]"If Macnamee gets a game in the Prem then I want one too!"Yeah, but can you do multiple step-overs to no particular effect (OTJ can''t)?[/quote]Aye, I reckon I could.I''m not great at crossing either.[:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Doesn''t Lambert want just one more player? Your asking for three there.I think Macnamee could stay, as he''s a wide man, he may not be any good but may be needed at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Oh and 3canaries, i think Bethnal on another thread, said that none of the Arsenal under 21 WC players went on tour, not just Lansbury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lets be aving you! 0 Posted July 13, 2011 "Aye, I reckon I could.I''m not great at crossing either."Fair, enough, Morty, think you may be in with a shout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="CambsCanary"]"Aye, I reckon I could.I''m not great at crossing either."Fair, enough, Morty, think you may be in with a shout.[/quote]AT 44 this year, and after two cruciate ligament reconstructions, I reckon I could be just ahead of Macnamee in the pecking order.[:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted July 13, 2011 I think McNamee is a decent player. More often than not he gave us a different dimension on the pitch, he committed defenders and got decent balls into the box. But people will probably only remember the tough game he had against Leyton Orient where they doubled up on him and he very rarely had any help in beating his markers. Although he''s unlikely to be a regular starter for us this season (and he may want to go elsewhere to get some games) I don''t think he''ll be a player Lambert is in a hurry to get rid of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lets be aving you! 0 Posted July 13, 2011 "AT 44 this year, and after two cruciate ligament reconstructions, I reckon I could be just ahead of Macnamee in the pecking order."Ah, but do you have a rip-roaring song with a naughty word in it and a bit of nursery rhyme to boot? That would be the clincher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="CambsCanary"]"AT 44 this year, and after two cruciate ligament reconstructions, I reckon I could be just ahead of Macnamee in the pecking order."Ah, but do you have a rip-roaring song with a naughty word in it and a bit of nursery rhyme to boot? That would be the clincher.[/quote]Ach, fail.[:(] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Holt is a Monster 0 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="GJP"]I think McNamee is a decent player. More often than not he gave us a different dimension on the pitch, he committed defenders and got decent balls into the box. But people will probably only remember the tough game he had against Leyton Orient where they doubled up on him and he very rarely had any help in beating his markers. Although he''s unlikely to be a regular starter for us this season (and he may want to go elsewhere to get some games) I don''t think he''ll be a player Lambert is in a hurry to get rid of.[/quote]Totally agree GJP. Having watched the DVD of last season I was reminded of just how involved he was in creating chances when he played, particularly at the start of the season. Some people seem determined to run him down, but he''s a good player who has understood that for tactical reasons he won''t always get a game and he''s kept his head down and never given Lambert any trouble and waited for his chances. I have a lot of time for McNamee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="Grant Holt is a Monster"][quote user="GJP"]I think McNamee is a decent player. More often than not he gave us a different dimension on the pitch, he committed defenders and got decent balls into the box. But people will probably only remember the tough game he had against Leyton Orient where they doubled up on him and he very rarely had any help in beating his markers. Although he''s unlikely to be a regular starter for us this season (and he may want to go elsewhere to get some games) I don''t think he''ll be a player Lambert is in a hurry to get rid of.[/quote]Totally agree GJP. Having watched the DVD of last season I was reminded of just how involved he was in creating chances when he played, particularly at the start of the season. Some people seem determined to run him down, but he''s a good player who has understood that for tactical reasons he won''t always get a game and he''s kept his head down and never given Lambert any trouble and waited for his chances. I have a lot of time for McNamee.[/quote]If he could maintain his standards for longer than 10 minutes every three or four games he would be a great player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lets be aving you! 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Would also be handy if Macca could start a game and actually produce a performance. Orient home I heard about, but Donny away I saw with my own eyes and he was dire.In the odd cameo, he can change a game. Watford away and (from memory) Burnley home. Hence the suggestion he might figure in the squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morisons Prozac 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Have a sneaky suspiscion that OTJ will stay as cover for Crfots, Fox and Johnson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Holt is a Monster 0 Posted July 13, 2011 He is inconsistent, which he probably knows himself is his biggest downfall, but as a game-changer coming off the bench he has been massive for us before.In terms of the squad that the OP has put together, I think he will be the extra midfielder in the 25 that has been allowed for. I think Lambert has decided upon De Laet as the 4th centre back by all accounts so I don''t think there''ll be another added. The player in the "back line" Lambert alluded to will likely be a keeper imo. I also can''t see Wilbraham being part of it now we have Morison. I think Wilbraham will join the "Probable departures" list that the OP posted and any that are left at the end of August from him, Hughes, OTJ, Smith etc will go into the final 25.Cody will be dangled to bring some cash in because he''ll struggle to break into the team, but if nobody meets the price I expect him to be in the 25, and think he''s a more likely member of that than Wilbraham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="Grant Holt is a Monster"][quote user="GJP"] I think McNamee is a decent player. More often than not he gave us a different dimension on the pitch, he committed defenders and got decent balls into the box. But people will probably only remember the tough game he had against Leyton Orient where they doubled up on him and he very rarely had any help in beating his markers. Although he''s unlikely to be a regular starter for us this season (and he may want to go elsewhere to get some games) I don''t think he''ll be a player Lambert is in a hurry to get rid of.[/quote]Totally agree GJP. Having watched the DVD of last season I was reminded of just how involved he was in creating chances when he played, particularly at the start of the season. Some people seem determined to run him down, but he''s a good player who has understood that for tactical reasons he won''t always get a game and he''s kept his head down and never given Lambert any trouble and waited for his chances. I have a lot of time for McNamee.[/quote]I thought he was a bit unlucky really, particularly in terms of support (or lack of) from the crowd. The Orient game really stuck out for me because although nothing was coming off for him he kept trying but rather than get behind him there was just mainly criticism and jeers from the fans. It was the same kind of mutterings that I could hear around me when Simeon Jackson was going through a barren spell infront of goal. I can remember hearing some very heavy criticism of him, usually demanding he was removed from the pitch any time he had a shot that didn''t find the back of the net or tried a pass that didn''t find its man. Whether Lambert thinks he''s got enough to offer as part of our Premier League squad remains to be seen but I wouldn''t be surprised if McNamee is amongst our 25. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 0 Posted July 13, 2011 In response to the op i have suggested pretty much the same squad in another thread of a similar title and content.I think players will be kept to keep up numbers in areas we will struggle to fill. so wilbraham and macnamee could well say. i would say a lot depends on if we can get anyone in that could compete for a place.As for lansbury isnt he young enough to not count towards the 25? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trabant 0 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="morty"][quote user="CambsCanary"]"Aye, I reckon I could.I''m not great at crossing either."Fair, enough, Morty, think you may be in with a shout.[/quote]AT 44 this year, and after two cruciate ligament reconstructions, I reckon I could be just ahead of Macnamee in the pecking order.[:)][/quote]i think wiz is ahead of macnamee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howson is now! 0 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="GJP"][quote user="Grant Holt is a Monster"][quote user="GJP"] I think McNamee is a decent player. More often than not he gave us a different dimension on the pitch, he committed defenders and got decent balls into the box. But people will probably only remember the tough game he had against Leyton Orient where they doubled up on him and he very rarely had any help in beating his markers. Although he''s unlikely to be a regular starter for us this season (and he may want to go elsewhere to get some games) I don''t think he''ll be a player Lambert is in a hurry to get rid of.[/quote]Totally agree GJP. Having watched the DVD of last season I was reminded of just how involved he was in creating chances when he played, particularly at the start of the season. Some people seem determined to run him down, but he''s a good player who has understood that for tactical reasons he won''t always get a game and he''s kept his head down and never given Lambert any trouble and waited for his chances. I have a lot of time for McNamee.[/quote]I thought he was a bit unlucky really, particularly in terms of support (or lack of) from the crowd. The Orient game really stuck out for me because although nothing was coming off for him he kept trying but rather than get behind him there was just mainly criticism and jeers from the fans. It was the same kind of mutterings that I could hear around me when Simeon Jackson was going through a barren spell infront of goal. I can remember hearing some very heavy criticism of him, usually demanding he was removed from the pitch any time he had a shot that didn''t find the back of the net or tried a pass that didn''t find its man. Whether Lambert thinks he''s got enough to offer as part of our Premier League squad remains to be seen but I wouldn''t be surprised if McNamee is amongst our 25.[/quote]To be fair that barren spell did last nearly 5 1/2 months in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted July 13, 2011 3canariesApologies too Vital Football for extracting their list, just saves me a while writing them out myself! Do you see the below shaping our 25 squad,will Wilbraham make the cut? Possible 25-man Squad 1 Ruddy, John -- 2 Extra Goalkeeper-- 3 Barnett, Leon 4 Ward, Elliott 5 de Laet, Ritchie 6 Drury, Adam 7 Tierney, Marc 8 Whitbread, Zak 9 Martin, Russell -- 10 Extra Defender-- 11 Johnson, Bradley 12 Crofts, Andrew 13 Fox, David 14 Hoolahan, Wesley 15 Lappin, Simon 16 Surman, Andrew 17 Pilkington, Anthony 18 Bennett, Elliott --19 Extra Midfielder -- 20 Holt, Grant 21 Jackson, Simeon 22 Vaughan, James 23 Wilbraham, Aaron 24 Martin, Chris 25 Morison, Steve Tangy:I agree with that execept for:no. 23 Wilbrahamno 19 extra midfielder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote user="Grant Holt is a Monster"]He is inconsistent, which he probably knows himself is his biggest downfall, but as a game-changer coming off the bench he has been massive for us before.[/quote]McNamee or OTJ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites