CanaryNath 30 Posted May 21, 2014 Just seen on SSN, Zola was asked about the Norwich job, and was very complementary about the club, the way it is structured and said it was a good possibility and that he''ll see how things go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newton 0 Posted May 21, 2014 If it is Zola, not classed as good enough in Jan, As he not working negotiations could not have taken this long, he must be the Boards Plan F Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted May 21, 2014 Hmm, would rather him than Adams, he did alright first season at West Ham, did well with the youngsters and then was unlucky not to get Watford promoted in his first season there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfcstar 287 Posted May 21, 2014 Oh god, please no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanaryNath 30 Posted May 21, 2014 Delay could be due to the Technical Director role as opposed to manager position? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ref89 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Michael Bailey reckons he has been interviewed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfcstar 287 Posted May 21, 2014 I''m going to go full on Wiz here, but this will be disastrous for the club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanaryNath 30 Posted May 21, 2014 Interview coming up again shortly, for those who want to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bury Green 0 Posted May 21, 2014 My heart just sank or did something else altogether different.Pretty please, no, just no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thas a rummun 2 Posted May 21, 2014 Not the best name we''ve been strongly linked with, but not the worst either.I don''t think he''d be disastrous as some people are making out. Took Watford to 3rd in the league, and they didn''t have a squad as good as we have (at the moment anyway!)I don''t think it''ll end up being Zola anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dibs 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Would be better than Adams and Ticks more boxes than Malky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 628 Posted May 21, 2014 Have you noticed that whoever''s name is in the frame it gets greeted by a chorus of "Oh God no" or "Not him it will be a disaster". Seen the same for Adams, Lennon and Malky. That just goes to show that there really aren''t any stand out candidates out there that will be universally taken to by the fans - so far anyway. To be honest there are all these names being bandied about and every one of them is going to be quite a risk. At least with Zola we get to enjoy the ride! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 21, 2014 Why do people not qualify as to why they have a negative attitude towards Zola?The man brought in some very good players at Watford and nearly took them up.With perhaps even better players at NCFC, he might go that one better.And we will see better football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buh 0 Posted May 21, 2014 My favourite is the guys who want Eddie Howe desperately even though his one foray out of Bournemouth lead to disaster due to being homesickYeah, he''d get on great in Norfolk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted May 21, 2014 [quote user="Buh"]My favourite is the guys who want Eddie Howe desperately even though his one foray out of Bournemouth lead to disaster due to being homesick Yeah, he''d get on great in Norfolk.[/quote] That was 4 years ago and he wasn''t homesick - his mother past away suddenly and he had a young child who was staying in Bournemouth with his wife, who wasn''t keen to relocate to Burnley (can you blame her). At least he admitted it wasn''t working and resigned rather than many managers who would just wait to get sacked and a pay-off. He''s done an excellent job with Bournemouth and would be my first choice as manager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
portman_king 0 Posted May 21, 2014 A meek, mild-mannered Italian is something Norwich definitely don''t need.His sides have been flimsy at the back, but good to watch. Would it result in an influx of unknown Italians?Zola would be the prime candidate to work under a technical director as he doesn''t really have the personality or charisma to take on a full-time manager role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,503 Posted May 21, 2014 Still, better than McCarthy though.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted May 21, 2014 [quote user="Hairy Canary"]Have you noticed that whoever''s name is in the frame it gets greeted by a chorus of "Oh God no" or "Not him it will be a disaster". Seen the same for Adams, Lennon and Malky. That just goes to show that there really aren''t any stand out candidates out there that will be universally taken to by the fans - so far anyway. To be honest there are all these names being bandied about and every one of them is going to be quite a risk. At least with Zola we get to enjoy the ride![/quote]I dont think think its because there isnt a stand out candidate, I think its because the 5 main names in Malky, Lennon, Zola, Adams and Sherwood are all different in personality and footballing style.Have favoured the Zola option myself as like you said, it will be a ride to enjoy and however it turned out its a complete break from the crab football we have endured over the last 2 seasons. I also feel that Zola would be a big draw in recruiting (and keeping the ones we have) players from home and abroad. If we could grab Vialli as Tech director too .................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted May 21, 2014 Too short, too foreign and too much like a mini Dave Grohl. Plus they would repeat that bloody goal from the corner over and over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shuck 182 Posted May 21, 2014 Doubt Zola being here would result in lots of young Italian players joining as they did with him at Watford. Watford''s owner also had an interest in an Italian club hence a "family agreement" for them all to come and play for him there. No such connections here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
portman_king 0 Posted May 21, 2014 [quote user="hogesar"]Still, better than McCarthy though..[/quote]If you say so. I don''t think there''s a lot wrong with him at all for second tier level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budapest Canary 151 Posted May 21, 2014 [quote user="Hairy Canary"]Have you noticed that whoever''s name is in the frame it gets greeted by a chorus of "Oh God no" or "Not him it will be a disaster". [/quote]That! Should for any reason Alex Ferguson want to magane City some would say something alongside the lines the he''d past it, look how wrong he got it with Moyes, he''d get in all ManUre cast-off fat fats and he''d ultimately ruin the club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfcstar 287 Posted May 21, 2014 [quote user="keelansgrandad"]Why do people not qualify as to why they have a negative attitude towards Zola?The man brought in some very good players at Watford and nearly took them up.With perhaps even better players at NCFC, he might go that one better.And we will see better football.[/quote]He didn''t bring them in, the Pozzo''s loaned him players from Udinese and Granada and once this scheme was caught up on by the league he performed poorly last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfcstar 287 Posted May 21, 2014 [quote user="Molly Windley"][quote user="Hairy Canary"]Have you noticed that whoever''s name is in the frame it gets greeted by a chorus of "Oh God no" or "Not him it will be a disaster". Seen the same for Adams, Lennon and Malky. That just goes to show that there really aren''t any stand out candidates out there that will be universally taken to by the fans - so far anyway. To be honest there are all these names being bandied about and every one of them is going to be quite a risk. At least with Zola we get to enjoy the ride![/quote]I dont think think its because there isnt a stand out candidate, I think its because the 5 main names in Malky, Lennon, Zola, Adams and Sherwood are all different in personality and footballing style.Have favoured the Zola option myself as like you said, it will be a ride to enjoy and however it turned out its a complete break from the crab football we have endured over the last 2 seasons. I also feel that Zola would be a big draw in recruiting (and keeping the ones we have) players from home and abroad. If we could grab Vialli as Tech director too ..................[/quote]Vialli and Zola, two failed Watford managers...how inspiring [:S] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanaryOne 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Malky back to 1/8 with Paddy Power , weirdest manager betting i think i have seen , maybe our Board really have not got a clue . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted May 21, 2014 [quote user="CanaryOne"]Malky back to 1/8 with Paddy Power , weirdest manager betting i think i have seen , maybe our Board really have not got a clue .[/quote] Think it is more likely the punters don''t have a clue, hence the odds keep changing. Don''t think Delia has a hotline to Ladbrooks saying "we are thinking Lennon now so make that favourite". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy Old Blogger 0 Posted May 21, 2014 [quote user="ref89"]Michael Bailey reckons he has been interviewed.[/quote]Why would they interview Michael Bailey. He has marginally less experience than dear old Neil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 21, 2014 [quote user="ncfcstar"][quote user="keelansgrandad"]Why do people not qualify as to why they have a negative attitude towards Zola?The man brought in some very good players at Watford and nearly took them up.With perhaps even better players at NCFC, he might go that one better.And we will see better football.[/quote]He didn''t bring them in, the Pozzo''s loaned him players from Udinese and Granada and once this scheme was caught up on by the league he performed poorly last season.[/quote]That is fair enough if he didn''t bring them in.Mind you, he did get them playing well.I was just posting because I don''t see how the fans expect the board to make the right decision when as soon as a name is in the frame on here, there always seem to be two negatives for everybody positive.Every candidate mentioned has plusses and minuses and will tell the board at his interview that he is the right fit for the club, has always liked us and the area and will bounce us straight back.It literally might just come down to a hunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Why do this to ourselves? (if we do go for him) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginja 26 Posted May 21, 2014 No Way.Thankfully the fact he''s had to publicly state he''s interested and praise the club indicates to me that he is well down the pecking order IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites