Daniel Brigham 0 Posted May 24, 2013 Here''s my latest Pink''un blog: http://services.pinkun.com/forums/pinkun/cs/blogs/norwich_and_beyond/archive/2013/05/24/2926489.aspxIn summary: well done Hughton and would the fans and Holt please stop moaning already. Plus, what to do with a problem like Bradley Johnson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvWs 4 year contract 0 Posted May 24, 2013 Very harsh on Holty I thought...If the team isnt playing to his strengths or to the strengths of the striker played up front by themself is it any wonder he''s going to moan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigManInTheBarclay 75 Posted May 24, 2013 Agree on the Holt comments.Maybe he should stick to Cricket reviews rather than football? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Brigham 0 Posted May 24, 2013 I did wonder if it was a little harsh but, as a striker you should expect to play up by yourself, especially with most current systems. Because the team hasn''t always played to his strengths doesn''t entitle him to moan. You don''t hear Russell Martin moaning about being shifted around the defence. He just gets on with what''s best for the team.I love Holt, I just don''t think attitude was right for much of the season. He''s playing in the Premier League, most of us would be pretty happy about that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigManInTheBarclay 75 Posted May 24, 2013 I think Holty was disappointed that he wasn''t being played to his strengths this season (as any player would be). Last year under Lambert clearly showed he can be effective but CH didn''t appear to have the same level of faith in him as PL did. The bringing in of Kamara and dropping him to the bench was a further snub for a player who has been consistent over the last 3 seasons for us and was a major factor in us getting to the Premier League.I agree that the whole ''Holt-gate'' saga didn''t make for a great impression on the new manager but the fact is we do seem to play better when Holt is used effectively. Also the Hoolahan situation with him being subbed/on the bench at the start of games I think was also a factor in the results of more than a few games.But....we finished a place higher than last season and we can look forward to another season of top-flight football in 2012-13. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Brigham 0 Posted May 24, 2013 Yeh fair points Barclay. Although I think bringing in Kamara was an attempt to freshen things up when we''d be struggling to score, which seemed like a fair enough call from Hughton at the time. Anyway, best get back to writing about cricket .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vazzza 62 Posted May 24, 2013 [quote user="BarclayUpperCut"]The bringing in of Kamara and dropping him to the bench was a further snub for a player who has been consistent over the last 3 seasons for us and was a major factor in us getting to the Premier League.[/quote]Whats wrong with Kamara coming in and being ahead of a Holt who is clearly off form (Whether thats down to style of play, formations, tactics etc doesn''t matter, it wasn''t working). I seem to remember Lambert dropping him last year for a few games (quite early on in the season if I remember rightly) and Holt came back a man possesed with a rejuvinated hunger, just didn''t work out that way this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvWs 4 year contract 0 Posted May 24, 2013 [quote user="Vazzza"][quote user="BarclayUpperCut"]The bringing in of Kamara and dropping him to the bench was a further snub for a player who has been consistent over the last 3 seasons for us and was a major factor in us getting to the Premier League.[/quote]Whats wrong with Kamara coming in and being ahead of a Holt who is clearly off form (Whether thats down to style of play, formations, tactics etc doesn''t matter, it wasn''t working). I seem to remember Lambert dropping him last year for a few games (quite early on in the season if I remember rightly) and Holt came back a man possesed with a rejuvinated hunger, just didn''t work out that way this year.[/quote]I thought Holty''s form at the end of the season was good...But then I FL GH! Maybe I''m a tad biased.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites