Jacks Back 0 Posted May 29, 2014 Seems clear that Bournemouth are willing to pay around 800K to £1m for him, but is he worth keeping?He proved himself a good championship player with us, and didn''t disgrace himself in the premiership in the first season. Personally I''d keep him, as is one of the characters who helped get us promotion so I''m sure players like Martin and Ruddy would be glad to have him back.So would you keep him or ditch him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoolahans Left Foot 0 Posted May 29, 2014 keep him................................................................................................................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JB 115 Posted May 29, 2014 Would most certainly keep him. Always have been a fan of him. HOWEVER, if Bournemouth were to offer us £1m, then I think we should consider that. Less than a million, I would tell them where to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted May 29, 2014 I''d keep him, from what I have seen of him while he was on loan I think he''ll be a welcome addition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,232 Posted May 29, 2014 If we get rid off Snodders & Pilks than I think he is good enough to keep next year! Depends on Adams plans, if he''s looking to bring on Bennett, Murphy & Redmond than probably will be sold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted May 29, 2014 I think we should keep him - long old season in the Champs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted May 29, 2014 We could, of course, get nothing in twelve months, when his contract runs out. I doubt if we would very much now, either.So the questions for the club are whether we should keep him, and if we let him go how much more would we need to find for a (superior) replacement.My own feeling is that, bearing in mind how much the squad will be depleted by departures and loan players returning to their clubs, we shuld keep him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted May 29, 2014 Definitely keep. He''s a good player. He''s a good technician with smart use of the ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizard of Waveney 0 Posted May 29, 2014 Keep all day long one of Lamberts better signings in my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted May 29, 2014 keep. may not have the best pace, but is technically good and knows the championship, no point in selling whilst we''re in the champs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bristol nest 0 Posted May 29, 2014 Keep!!!He will be like an extra signing having played a season at Bournemouth. They are creative and so is he. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted May 29, 2014 Most definitely keep. Classy player who works hard. We could have done with him last season, Hughton made a huge mistake letting him go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chip20 68 Posted May 29, 2014 Keep. As above, he''s proven at this level and has experience of a successful promotion campaign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted May 29, 2014 Keep. We spent most of last season desperately needing a midfielder capable of dictating the play and maneuvering the ball to either our strikers or wide-midfielders. Surman is the answer to that. He''s also left footed, which I view as very important in a balanced midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 261 Posted May 29, 2014 keepis back to full fitness and both works hard (covered more ground than any city player in the 1st prem season) defensively solid and very good use of the ball. could he do a central role given his lack of pace rather than his usual wide role? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted May 29, 2014 [quote user="ZippersLeftFoot"] . could he do a central role given his lack of pace rather than his usual wide role?[/quote]I would like to see him played centrally. I think a trio of him, Howson and Tettey would be formidable in the Championship. And I think any combination of 2 from those 3 would also be a good centre mid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted May 29, 2014 [quote user="ZippersLeftFoot"]keepis back to full fitness and both works hard (covered more ground than any city player in the 1st prem season) defensively solid and very good use of the ball. could he do a central role given his lack of pace rather than his usual wide role?[/quote]Interestingly, he spent most of last season playing as a one of the central midfielders in a 4-4-2 so it seems he would be quite comfortable adopting a more central role in whatever formation Adam''s selects as his first choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted May 29, 2014 [quote user="GJP"][quote user="ZippersLeftFoot"] . could he do a central role given his lack of pace rather than his usual wide role?[/quote]I would like to see him played centrally. I think a trio of him, Howson and Tettey would be formidable in the Championship. And I think any combination of 2 from those 3 would also be a good centre mid.[/quote]I agree, I think a 4-3-3 with Tettey holding, Surman on the left and Howson on the right would be amazing to watch, although a 4-2-3-1 with Surman and Tettey deep with Howson playing behind the striker also sounds very tempting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted May 29, 2014 Good to see the usual suspects can make this about Hughton... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funny old game 1 Posted May 29, 2014 Well that''s decided then, we nearly all agree a useful squad member....that means he off!! It''s Interesting to read all the positive comments, he used to get loads of stick from posters on here about not being good enough! For what it''s worth I would be happy to have him back at the club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrantsMoustache 0 Posted May 29, 2014 Keep, we wont sign anybody better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted May 29, 2014 Wow, pretty unanimous stuff! He always seemed to be a divisive player in terms of fans loving/hating him but seems everybody wants him to stay.For me, his name popped into my head when reading the thread regarding a number 10. From what I remember of our last champs season, didn''t he score a few from getting in front of the strikers, something we lacked last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowbeagle 0 Posted May 29, 2014 Keep, will be good to see a pass and move player again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Journalist Foghorn 0 Posted May 29, 2014 Keep, a decent passer of the football and always good for a goal. A very useful and wrongfully ignored member of the squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted May 29, 2014 [quote user="Rogue Baboon"]Wow, pretty unanimous stuff! He always seemed to be a divisive player in terms of fans loving/hating him but seems everybody wants him to stay.For me, his name popped into my head when reading the thread regarding a number 10. From what I remember of our last champs season, didn''t he score a few from getting in front of the strikers, something we lacked last year?[/quote]The reason people disliked him was because he was assumed to be ''light-weight'' and somewhat defensively irresponsible. Both, I think, have proven to be untrue and, in all honesty, after watching Bradley Johnson for 2 seasons, I''ll take someone who may be ''light-weight'' and ''defensively irresponsible'' who can actually pass the bloody ball over the physical aggression of Johnson any day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizard of Waveney 0 Posted May 29, 2014 A good footballer never given a chance by hughton. I still rate him though much more than I rate hughtons view on him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheap Cheap Cheap Canaries 0 Posted May 29, 2014 Why would he want to stay ? i would think hes happier and feels more appreciated at Bournemouth than he would playing for a club that has dumped him the last 2 seasons , and whats his future here ? if we go up he knows he will be dumped again , hardly the best incentive for him .He will sign for Bournemouth . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6088m canary 0 Posted May 30, 2014 Exactly the kind of player we need centrally (or filling in wide left when required). If we finally get back to playing the Norwich way then he is exactly what has been missing. Tip of a diamond, even as a number 10 or CM he would be what has been missing. Still need off the ball movement in order to make the pass but at least is capable of passing!!If Howson truly is a box to box player or Fer then just chuck him in alongside them. Any of those 3 would be intelligent enough to play together in a midfield pairing.We shouldnt need a Tettey or Johnson against half the teams in the Championship....just take the game to them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crabbycanary 2 Posted May 30, 2014 The reason people were divided on him, was about his ability to play well in the Prem. We are now in the Championship, which is the level where he looks good. I would like to keep him, but he may be tempted to go back to Bournemouth. If we keep him (for the last year of his contract) and this time next year we have been promoted, what then? Will he be deemed not good enough and sold for nothing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubai Mark 0 Posted May 30, 2014 I really am not sure now we have new management and considering he has been away on loan so long. Sure I too rated him, but in all honesty I wouldnt be upset if he moved on for a decent fee as we really do need to have some new faces in the squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites