unique 435 Posted August 16, 2013 The next couple of days will see the so called ''experts'' and long-winded journos lining up to make their predictions for the forthcoming season.Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion, but the enthusiasm with which Norwich are being touted for relegation appears illogical and somewhat dismissive.The ''experts'' on the Mail online have Norwich way ahead of Cardiff as favourites to go down, although we edge ahead of Sunderland, and I would guess are clearly ahead of Hull and Palace.So here are the first five hopefully entering the Hall of Shame:-Jamie Carragher ; Neil Ashton ; Ian Ladyman ; Jeff Powell ; Sam Cunningham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted August 16, 2013 Heheh.. Ladyman! Made even funnier by his first initial I. Ladyman! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 273 Posted August 16, 2013 just remember - he who laughs last Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Shirt 17 Posted August 16, 2013 While I don''t think we will go down I think a lot of posters on here are in line for a bit of a shock this season. We haven''t strengthened all that much and it was touch and go last season. The new signings all look good but as a whole I don''t think the fist 11 looks more than about 10% better than last year given that we have improved 3 starting positions by getting in players who are probably 7 or 8/10 types to replace 6/10 types. The majority of our squad are the 5 or 6/10 players still.A fit Ruddy will make a huge difference. I don''t expect to see Hughton change the team''s style very quickly.My hope is that a lot of the second half of last season was disrupted by a sulking Holt having a big influence on team spirit. We know he had a big influence and that he wanted away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted August 16, 2013 [quote user="Yellow Shirt"]While I don''t think we will go down I think a lot of posters on here are in line for a bit of a shock this season. We haven''t strengthened all that much and it was touch and go last season. The new signings all look good but as a whole I don''t think the fist 11 looks more than about 10% better than last year given that we have improved 3 starting positions by getting in players who are probably 7 or 8/10 types to replace 6/10 types. The majority of our squad are the 5 or 6/10 players still.[/quote]And the award for pantwetter of the week before a ball has even been kicked goes to............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Shirt 17 Posted August 16, 2013 [quote user="TIL 1010"][quote user="Yellow Shirt"]While I don''t think we will go down I think a lot of posters on here are in line for a bit of a shock this season. We haven''t strengthened all that much and it was touch and go last season. The new signings all look good but as a whole I don''t think the fist 11 looks more than about 10% better than last year given that we have improved 3 starting positions by getting in players who are probably 7 or 8/10 types to replace 6/10 types. The majority of our squad are the 5 or 6/10 players still.[/quote]And the award for pantwetter of the week before a ball has even been kicked goes to.............[/quote]I see it more as being realistic about the improvement in the squad and not forgetting last season. Talks of top 6 etc etc are baseless.14th without looking in danger come March and April would be a good season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites