ron obvious 1,498 Posted May 4, 2013 @NorwichCityFC starting-11 Bunn; R.Martin, Bassong, R.Bennett, Garrido; Johnson, Howson, Snodgrass, Pilkington; Hoolahan, Holt (C) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star_manic 0 Posted May 4, 2013 i was sure he would pick Ruddy. otherwise, no real surprises. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,498 Posted May 4, 2013 Ruddy not on bench. Presumably still not match fit (?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 850 Posted May 4, 2013 My only concern is that this is the team and players that Lambert knows best.Not sure what Becchio must be thinking other than might as well start packing his bags Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted May 4, 2013 Hughton drops 2H bombs. I am disappointed at holt and howson starting. Both underperforming for the level we need to survive and need real men not mice performances from them today. Howsons losing record and uncreative performances alone are enough to ensure he should sit on the bench. He will be overrun and bossed by delph as he was in Dec.The pros are significant though, right formation, and wes and pilks back is perfect.Just cant get over our best performing central midfielder and striker sitting on bench behind the 2Hs. The pros should still be enough for us to get a point thoughCOYY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted May 4, 2013 Ruddy''s off! Not even on the bench!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,498 Posted May 4, 2013 Don''t understand why Tettey not starting. Let''s hope Howson justifies his selection today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,498 Posted May 4, 2013 bench: Camp; Whittaker, Jackson, Kamara, E.Bennett, Barnett, Tettey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R_S 0 Posted May 4, 2013 so its back to 451 at homegoing for the draw yet againthe man has no balls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Journalist Foghorn 0 Posted May 4, 2013 Howson starts again.... lets hope he justifies his selection rather than the game passing him by like usual.I am a tad surprised Holt is the lone striker as well. That role really hasn''t suited him all season.Also surprised Whittaker misses out yet again.Great to see Pilkington back and Bassong fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 850 Posted May 4, 2013 [quote user="ron obvious"]Don''t understand why Tettey not starting. Let''s hope Howson justifies his selection today.[/quote]Hasn''t this board been full of people moaning about two defensive midfielders. I am not the biggest Howson fan but he does have the capability to be more adventurous and a better passer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted May 4, 2013 Norwich: Bunn, Martin, Bassong, Ryan Bennett, Garrido, Snodgrass, Johnson, Howson, Pilkington, Hoolahan, Holt. Subs Camp, Whittaker, Jackson, Kamara, Elliott Bennett, Barnett, Tettey.Aston Villa: Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar, Baker, Bennett, Westwood, Delph, Sylla, Agbonlahor, Benteke, Weimann. Subs: Given, Bent, N''Zogbia, Holman, Bowery, Bannan, Lichaj.Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,498 Posted May 4, 2013 I just think Tettey is so much more dynamic & can get forward well (if allowed). Wes there, plus Snodgrass on the right, gives him options to pass forwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted May 4, 2013 Never mind worrying about Benteke. Kevin Friend![:S] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Journalist Foghorn 0 Posted May 4, 2013 [quote user="rock bus"][quote user="ron obvious"]Don''t understand why Tettey not starting. Let''s hope Howson justifies his selection today.[/quote]Hasn''t this board been full of people moaning about two defensive midfielders. I am not the biggest Howson fan but he does have the capability to be more adventurous and a better passer[/quote]When Howson plays as part of that deep two central midfielders, his performances can hardly be called attacking, whether this is down to him or the manager I don''t know. His passing lacks range and is hardly incisive. You won''t find him putting a first time 25 yard pass into the path of an on-rushing winger. Dally on the ball and 5 yards sideways is what we usually see. If Hoot is going to play him as a defensive player I would rather see Tettey start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna Grey 0 Posted May 4, 2013 " Dally on the ball and 5 yards sideways is what we usually see."Where as with Tettey it''s; "Dally on the ball and pass to the opposition''s onrushing striker". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 123 Posted May 4, 2013 Really surprised to see Holt starting as the lone striker, think Kamara in his handful of games in that role has performed much better. Hope Holt proves me wrong though. Great to see Pilks in the team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Journalist Foghorn 0 Posted May 4, 2013 [quote user="Joanna Grey"]" Dally on the ball and 5 yards sideways is what we usually see."Where as with Tettey it''s; "Dally on the ball and pass to the opposition''s onrushing striker".[/quote]Surprisingly Tettey''s passing accuracy is 83.1% Howson 79.4% and BJ 71.4% None of the above do much more than put the ball 5 yards sideways. BJ does put a couple more longer balls forward a game than Tettey and Howson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted May 4, 2013 Rather a defensive team, except Howson for Tettey, with only one striker. Where will the goals come from? From Holt? Where''s Ruddy, Becchio? The latter has 20 goals this season for Leeds, I think, but can''t even get on the bench. I hope that CH will bring on subs early enough if we are making no impact - Bennett and Kei. Not surprised, but a little disappointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted May 4, 2013 as disappointed as I am with a couple of selections desperately wanting to have my fears rammed down my throat!!!COYY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted May 4, 2013 Baffling choices at times, Hughton, but if he gets a win today he''s done his job.Becchio has been dropped from the squad after throwing a hissy fit and walking out of Carrow Road a few weeks back when he was left on the bench again, apparently - I would like to see him challenging for a place in the team though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites