Gingerpele 0 Posted March 14, 2012 Not sure we''ve had any criticism of Mr.Drury as of late, about time this was rectified surely?Seriously though, 10 years at the club, people probably doubted he''d really make it a couple of years ago after so many injuries. But he''s come in, from what the Spurs game? And played roughly every other game, and done a very good job defensively. Hucks said on Twitter more than once (and I think in his book) Drury is one of the best ''pure defenders'' I think was the term he used, he''s ever seen/played with. And if you really take notice of what Drury does, its perfect, even if he''s not in a position to win the ball, he delays the cross, puts the winger in an less than great position, making it much more unlikely to be a dangerous ball into the box.He''s never offered to much going forwards, but at times i''ve been pleasantly surprised by how well he has done, he''s even burst into the box on the odd occasion.Basically, a huge well done for an excellent servant, great left back and NCFC legend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 0 Posted March 14, 2012 [Y] Couldn''t agree more. Good to see a post in support of a player, especially such a good servant of the club over such a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry 0 Posted March 14, 2012 Hopefully there will soon be news about his testimonial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drurys testamonials V 15 0 Posted March 15, 2012 Looking forward to that too Harry.An excellent role model of professionalism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete_norw 0 Posted March 15, 2012 What would be the team ? Norwich 10 years ago V you know who 10 years ago. that would fetch a good crowd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted March 15, 2012 Excellent defender in his prime, great in one-on-one situations. But I do think there are signs now that the injuries and his age are starting to show, situations where he isn''t as sharp as he used to be. I guess he was unlikely to have featured as much as he has if Tierney had stayed fit. Don''t get me wrong, I think he''s done a good job for us this season but I don''t want to get to the stage where he becomes a weak link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnakepitCanary 0 Posted March 15, 2012 He''s still got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkchance1 0 Posted March 15, 2012 I thought of a chant, he deserves one. Off the top of my head.Ole Ole Ole Adam Dru - rey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted March 15, 2012 [quote user="Harry"]Hopefully there will soon be news about his testimonial.[/quote]there wont be....he''s being released at the end of the season.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 0 Posted March 15, 2012 He will get a testimonial regardless of what happens. The club are very hot on the PR now and they wouldn''t do that to someone who has been a fantastc professional to the club for over 10 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDD In The Fine City 1 Posted March 15, 2012 His quick thinking getting the ball and taking the throw in quickly against Wigan made the goal, been a great player for our club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry 0 Posted March 15, 2012 Jas I think it was WLY who tweeted the other week saying the finishing touches were being sorted for Drurys Testemonial so can''t see why it wouldn''t happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YellowLittle1 0 Posted March 15, 2012 I completely agree, he has been brilliant and a loyal servant to club, people seem to forget that. On his day is a great left back and has proved he is still competent in the Premier League this season. Great pro and great charactar to come back from frustrating injuries to play in the Prem again.Regarding end of season, I think he''ll get a place within the coaching staff, unless he wants to keep playing. I think Lambert sees him and Lappin as two vital personalities. Drury seems to be one of the most popular players so in that sense could see him sticking around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 15, 2012 Problem is, and this may not be a problem at all, but I can''t imagine the club have that many coaches, would they really want another full back? Culverhouse was a full back wasn''t he? I know there not just going to coach the players in their previous position, but its going to be a speciality isn''t it, and if the club only has a handful of first team coaching staff, having two with the same speciality doesn''t seem like a great idea. Although Culverhouse is AM, not just a coach... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOGGER 0 Posted March 16, 2012 I was told he was going to Peterborough as player coach, shame he cant fill that role here after the summer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted March 16, 2012 [quote user="pete_norw"]What would be the team ? Norwich 10 years ago V you know who 10 years ago. that would fetch a good crowd [/quote]I hope it''s an attractive match. To be honest, a team consisting of Hucks, Iwan, WLY, Ashton Malky (if poss) etc would be a good crowd drawer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
