shefcanary 2,410 Posted March 18, 2012 Holt has paid the price for his performance last week - Morison in starting line up. Ruddy, Drury, Morison, Whitbread, Surman, Pilkington, Fox, E. Bennett, Ward (C), Howson, Naughton Surprised Ward has skipper''s arm band - hope it means shift in his work rate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,410 Posted March 18, 2012 Thinking about it I''m sure Holt will be well revved up on the bench, as a Carlisle lad the one place he wants to score at more than any other will be St James'' Park. Expect him to come on with about an hour gone to really rip the Geordies to shreds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted March 18, 2012 WARD AS CAPTAIN!! [:O] He isn''t good enough! Mistake lead to Stoke goal, and was beaten too easy vs Wigan when taken on down the wing!Glad Holt has been dropped. Was awful vs Wigan and didn''t deserve a place. Good idea to go with wingers help keep Jonas & Ben Arfa quiet.C''mon City 3-2!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legend Iwan 30 Posted March 18, 2012 I reckon we could see Bennett in the middle playing off Moro and Surman wide left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,410 Posted March 18, 2012 Apparently playing in Green shirts again? Think they are unlucky or not? Really shouldn''t be an influence. But tying this to a Sunday game on Sky and the omens seem to be agaisnt us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curly_whirly_tipz 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Come on city!!! Bring it on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,178 Posted March 18, 2012 Holt out. No No No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted March 18, 2012 you obviously didn''t see Holt''s performance against wigan then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 18, 2012 You''d think it was the worst performance anyone has ever given in a Norwich shirt....Signs aren''t good, I don''t normally take notice of things like this, but green shirts, sunday, on Sky. Newcastle have a good home record, a great striker. Still not given up hope, come on Norwich!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bury Yellow 2 Posted March 18, 2012 Hang on! What was wrong with Holt''s performance last week. He had no support and no service. Unfortunately he wasn''t on when we got some width. Fair do''s to Morison he played really well last week and deserves a place today.FFS this immediate jumping on the back of Holt has been going ever since he''s been at the club.I hope we don''t find ourselves in the usual position when Holt is not playing in that he has to come off the bench to save us!!BTW I hate those green shirts I hope they do not re-appear in that form for next years second strip!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 123 Posted March 18, 2012 Norwich 4-1 outsiders to win- deserves £20 i would say.I quite like the look of the team, interested to see Howson in his favoured position. Expect Surman and Fox in the middle of the park, Bennet and Pilky out wide with howson in behind Morro.I hope Morro picks up where he left off last week. I am guessing Holt to come off the bench to win it 2 1 City Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curly_whirly_tipz 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Well ukno wot they say, 2 negatives (Sunday n green shirts) make a positive.... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Jenkins 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Like the look of this team and my feelings of foreboding have passed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 123 Posted March 18, 2012 Anyone else think Naughten looked particulary upset during the applause for Muamba- I think they would have played together for the U21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyxius 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Not closing down. Giving them too much time on the ball. They''ve got all day to pick the right pass. Poor start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Come on Norwich, time to get started, we could get thrashed if we don''t... Newcastle could have easily scored two before they got their first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Thats better, pressuring them up high, getting a couple of balls in the box.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 18, 2012 This ref gives a free-kick if you so much as touch the other player...He could have given Newcastle a Pen though, ball clearly hit Bennett (or Noughton?) on the arm, commentators going on about intent, I thought if the army was outstretched its a free-kick/penalty, obviously not, or the ref just didn''t see it...Anyway, looking a bit better now, but Newcastle dangerous on the counter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Great chance for Surman...Think we''ve been the better team overall since about 15 mins, but still Ruddy has had to make two fantastic saves, Krul, well not so much... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legend Iwan 30 Posted March 18, 2012 We really need to make these set pieces count considering they''ve conceded the most from headers and we''ve scored the most.Also that was an amazing chance for Surman there. Maybe could''ve squared it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Fox can''t take direct free-kicks... Why didn''t Pilks hit that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 435 Posted March 18, 2012 Half-time.......Jackson or Holt on for Surman and let''s really make their back-line put in a shift...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyxius 0 Posted March 18, 2012 We had a man wide open when Surman shot wide, pass would have takn the keeper out of the game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 18, 2012 I have a feeling Holt will be on at the start of the second half...Surely Lambert won''t risk leaving it too late? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Row D Seat 7 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Morison isn''t looking good. Haven''t seen him perform well for months. Too laid back for my liking. Scored some important goals this season, but he''s a very frustrating player. Just wish he''d try a bit harder. He looks lazy. If he is carrying an ankle injury, like people seem to be saying, then don''t play him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,510 Posted March 18, 2012 Strange game so far. We look to be gambling a lot, trying tricky little moves to dazzle the toon. I felt reasonably confident though (still do) & I couldn''t figure out why; then I realized, "they''re going to make mistakes" . Sure enough, a catalogue of errors & fannying about by them led to Moro being handed the ball just outside the area, which resulted in a decent effort by Howson. If we can hang on for another 20 mins. or so, I reckon we''ll get at least a draw.Howson looks knackered BTW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lets be aving you! 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Agree, Holt needs to come on. Morison too isolated at the moment. One of the 5 midfielders to come off, any of Howson, Surman or Pilkington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,897 Posted March 18, 2012 When we raise the tempo we look a threat. When it''s slow and pedestrian we may as well have not bothered turning up.There''s something in this game for us if all the players commit fully in the second half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curly_whirly_tipz 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Not the best start but definitely improved. Feeling confident we can get something from the game. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Passing and possession was very good.When the ball is worked into wide areas neither of the wide men (Pilks/Bennett) have got in the penalty area, needs to change.The midfield trio of Howson, Surman and Fox looks incredible at times they just need to make more runs past the Morrison so he has options.Pilkington has looked quiet.Substitution: Pilkington off for Holt going 4-4-2 with Surman playing wide left and Howson and Fox in the center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites