Brighton Yellow 0 Posted November 24, 2013 I am becoming increasingly frustrated by the presence of Bradley Johnson in a Norwich shirt. I really struggle to see what he actually brings to the team. He can''t pass, weak in the tackle, makes stupid decisions and is continually inept positionally. He was deployed in a role played well by Tettey yesterday but was absolutely crap in comparison. If we are to play the same way in the future how about asking Bassong to play the Tettey role? He has underperformed I. Central defence recently but has shown in the last that he has the skill and strength to play higher up the pitch. What do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,352 Posted November 24, 2013 It''s unfortunate that Tettey is injured again. For all the talk about the vaunted but elusive No. 10, signing another Tettey is surely a must in January? Or at least an upgrade on Bradley Johnson. I do see Johnson''s good points where many don''t but one of his strengths is ability in the air which makes yesterday''s first goal even harder to take. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bury Green 0 Posted November 24, 2013 I''d suggest less poncing about on Soccer AM and practice passing the ball five yards to the blokes wearing the same colour shirts would be a useful startYesterday was a truly diabolical performance and once again being sat in such an elevated position you are afforded at Newcastle you get a view that Calderwood''s iPad could benefit from.His movement was poor, his positional play was the same, his first touch looked like a shot and he can''t pass water.Apart from that he had a really good game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1canary 0 Posted November 24, 2013 Given that we''re losing wingers by the game, an alternative and once familiar formation presents itself does it not? It also involves 2 strikers so probably won''t happen.Can you guess what it is yet...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kangaroo Court 0 Posted November 24, 2013 [quote user="a1canary"]Given that we''re losing wingers by the game, an alternative and once familiar formation presents itself does it not? It also involves 2 strikers so probably won''t happen.Can you guess what it is yet...?[/quote]Never gonna happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted November 24, 2013 People see what they want to see I guess. The Sunday Times gave him 7 out of 10. Personally I thought Russell Martin deserved a 4 yesterday but even he got a 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarycop 202 Posted November 24, 2013 I was at game yesterday and agree wholeheartedly on comments ''re Johnson. Although Ruddy spilled the header for their second it all started with Johnson getting turned inside out by shola Ameobi twenty yards inside their half. I have seen milk turn quicker. As for the holding midfield role he was supposed to be playing the fact Ameobi dropped deep time and time again to freely pick up the ball with no pressure shows how well Johnson did....or not as case was. As for Martin.....one of his worst games in City shirt and actually looked knackered just after half time.Turner gave ball away far too much. Was so frustrating to watch as Newcastle weren''t exactly brilliant and with more belief and attacking intent we could have got a result. Was really baffled at timing of last two subs. Should have had Johnson off at half time he was so bad dropped fer or showdown deeper and play Hoolahan behind Hooper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snake-eyes 13 Posted November 24, 2013 Ricardo You know better than to believe what the papers say!Snake [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,352 Posted November 24, 2013 [quote user="snake-eyes"]Ricardo You know better than to believe what the papers say! Snake [:)][/quote] Ricardo needs to have a long hard look at himself[8-|] The Times won''t help him shed the image of a clueless happy clapper. He needs to man up and read the Mail. Apparently they gave Johnson 1 for turning up and Hughton -5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snake-eyes 13 Posted November 24, 2013 LolDefinately Nutty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snake-eyes 13 Posted November 24, 2013 They were being generous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 490 Posted November 24, 2013 Bradley has been a decent player for the club however he has reached his ceiling and needs to be replaced by a better player. This is true for several players in our squad which is why it will take several windows to achieve. Hence why for all the talk about upper table finishes mere survival is more important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
im spartacus canary 0 Posted November 24, 2013 on the posive side he has got really nice teeth [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted November 24, 2013 [quote user="nutty nigel"][quote user="snake-eyes"]Ricardo You know better than to believe what the papers say! Snake [:)][/quote] Ricardo needs to have a long hard look at himself[8-|] The Times won''t help him shed the image of a clueless happy clapper. He needs to man up and read the Mail. Apparently they gave Johnson 1 for turning up and Hughton -5. [/quote]I didn''t realise that Reggie was a sports journalist![:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pliff 4 Posted November 24, 2013 He scored a goal at Bolton that may have kept us in the Premiership 2011/12 scored a goal against Stoke 2012/2103 that may have kept us in the Premiership what short memories you lot have tell me within the current squad who Chris Hughton could have picked yesterday in his position. We do not have a divine right to be where we are we have to earn it every point we get will be hard get real the manager has to do what he thinks is right could you lot do it i doubt it very much and will somebody tell who could do the job better that is available please dont say Malky Mckay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Brownstone 0 Posted November 24, 2013 I said when Tettey got injured that with Jonno struggling for form I''d like to see Whittaker given the opportunity to play there.I''d still like to see that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites