Making Plans 936 Posted February 10, 2014 DEFENDER - Martin Olsson (Norwich City) A tackle by Martin Olsson on Jesus Navas was a bone shaker and should have been a match winner. The mere fact that Norwich didn''t go on to win this game is more to do with their poor finishing than any lack of spirit or commitment to the cause. Olsson epitomised their determination with a superb display by putting his body on the line on more than one occasion. Norwich have to start performing like this against the smaller teams at Carrow Road, though, and not just the big teams like Man City. Did you know? Olsson has the best tackle success rate (82%) of any Norwich player to attempt 20 tackles or more this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted February 10, 2014 Best tackle success rate - and this was the player about whom several last summer said that he''s good going forward but not so good defending!Well done Martin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubai Mark 0 Posted February 10, 2014 I thought he was good before we signed him, but he is actually better tha I thought and keeping a decent player out of the side.......we just now need better quality on the right hand side as cover for Martin.......because despite really liking Whittaker when he first joined he really hasnt impressed in his more recent performances.............looks a different player, and its not just his hair?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted February 10, 2014 Ollson has been player of the season for me during the middle part of the season. Made that position his own, great getting forward and his defending has been phenominal at times. Look at the amount of running that boy does, he''s always covering the ball even if it''s rolling back to Ruddy, he''ll be shielding it. You don''t see Martin or Whittaker doing that!As for Garth''s point about our finishing, I still do not understand how we are struggling so badly to score goals. As Saturday shew we can make the chances, but our finishing is woeful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted February 10, 2014 Olsson is my POTS so far - was delighted when he signed and surprised that Norwich could get him for such a cheap price considering his age and regular appearances for Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted February 10, 2014 Yup. Up until December Howson would have been the clear POTS but he''s obviously now missed quite a few games and in that time Olsson''s debut season in a Norwich shirt has got better and better. He has certainly made that position his own. Was great to see him put in some real quality crosses against Man City and he''s a very tenacious defender. Certainly the best fullback at the club, in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Gay Schoolboy 0 Posted February 10, 2014 [quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"]Olsson is my POTS so far - was delighted when he signed and surprised that Norwich could get him for such a cheap price considering his age and regular appearances for Sweden.[/quote]Absolutely agreed. The amount of last ditch blocks and goal line clearances he''s done have saved us many a point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simple Jack 0 Posted February 10, 2014 No mention for Wolfy Von Goalmachine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted February 10, 2014 Olssen was class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted February 10, 2014 He''s quick, great defensively, and going forward - you can''t really ask any more of a fullback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted February 10, 2014 As much as I respect Martin for all that he''s brought to the club, it would be great to have a player with the same mix of skills on the other side of the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeps 0 Posted February 10, 2014 good my player of the season so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Mass Debater 1,078 Posted February 10, 2014 Olsson is also my POTS, been saying it all season really. Didnt know too much about him before we signed him, Blackburn fans said he was overrated, but I think he has been exceptional all season. Gets forward very well, providing our traditional width when he has a right footer in front of him, crossing good, not afraid to shoot, and although he gets forward, you rarely feel like he''s been sucked out of position. Defensive responsibilities always looked after first. He''s only had one bad game since he joined IMO (Newcastle) and think that was because Cabaye''s heavy challenge unnerved him. Feel sorry for the fullbacks as they rarely get the plaudits they perhaps deserve. Thought Garrido did well last season and that he is a good player, but, although Garrido hasnt really done much wrong, Olsson simply does almost everything better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Mass Debater 1,078 Posted February 10, 2014 [quote user="Surfer"]As much as I respect Martin for all that he''s brought to the club, it would be great to have a player with the same mix of skills on the other side of the pitch.[/quote] I personally think we already have that player in Elliott Bennett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bristol nest 0 Posted February 10, 2014 Agreed. EB as RB could well be the answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holtcantshoot 0 Posted February 10, 2014 [quote user="Making Plans"] DEFENDER - Martin Olsson (Norwich City) A tackle by Martin Olsson on Jesus Navas was a bone shaker and should have been a match winner. The mere fact that Norwich didn''t go on to win this game is more to do with their poor finishing than any lack of spirit or commitment to the cause. Olsson epitomised their determination with a superb display by putting his body on the line on more than one occasion. Norwich have to start performing like this against the smaller teams at Carrow Road, though, and not just the big teams like Man City. Did you know? Olsson has the best tackle success rate (82%) of any Norwich player to attempt 20 tackles or more this season. [/quote]Think he''s been great for us this year as well. Was surprised he wasn''t given man of the match on Saturday for his performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,095 Posted February 10, 2014 his best performance this season by far...i still thought Garrido was the answer but after his performance this Saturday clear to see why he is favoured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holtcantshoot 0 Posted February 10, 2014 [quote user="Yobocop"]his best performance this season by far...i still thought Garrido was the answer but after his performance this Saturday clear to see why he is favoured.[/quote]The answer? I didn''t think there was even a question the way Olsson has been playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites