lake district canary 4,880 Posted June 27, 2014 [quote user="Hannibal II"]i feel so deflated at this signing its untrue. No only is he no better as a target man than Becchio who in his last half season in the Champ scored 20 goals before Jan it probably means one or more of our other strikers will leave. Who would actually do a much better job in the Champ than this beanpole. Anymore like this and the season ticket will be returned faster than those two who threw them at Gunn![/quote]With that attitude, I''m surprised you''ve still got a season ticket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,518 Posted June 27, 2014 [quote user="Hannibal II"]i feel so deflated at this signing its untrue. No only is he no better as a target man than Becchio who in his last half season in the Champ scored 20 goals before Jan it probably means one or more of our other strikers will leave. Who would actually do a much better job in the Champ than this beanpole. Anymore like this and the season ticket will be returned faster than those two who threw them at Gunn![/quote] Some Palermo fans are considering a protest due to being upset that Lafferty has been sold. He''s a strong fans'' favourite there so can''t be that awful. But then you''ve obviously seen him play in the last couple of season to make such a strong judgement on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 1,060 Posted June 27, 2014 [quote user="Hannibal II"]i feel so deflated at this signing its untrue. No only is he no better as a target man than Becchio who in his last half season in the Champ scored 20 goals before Jan it probably means one or more of our other strikers will leave. Who would actually do a much better job in the Champ than this beanpole. Anymore like this and the season ticket will be returned faster than those two who threw them at Gunn![/quote] Now that either shows a real lack of confidence in the ability of Laffertey or a lack of appreciation as to Becchio''s talents. It''s true that he scored 20 goals in his last half season at Leeds but to describe him as a target man is well wide of the mark. This could be an inspired signing or it could be a dire one, I remain unconvinced, but that''s due to not having seen anything of him. From all accounts however, he IS a target man and that is something we have been sorely missing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,753 Posted June 27, 2014 http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/20140627-norwich-city-kyle-lafferty-1696535.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 855 Posted June 27, 2014 If you look at the traits of some of the most successful people, notably sports starts, there is often an element of controversy about them because they are bold and brave in personality and are prepared to be controversial as opposed to just following the crowd. He sounds like an ambitious young man (well he''s my age!) who could probably teach some of Englands youngsters a thing or two. He could easily have rotted away in England but he gambled and went abroad and had success there. Obviously when you make bold choices they are sometimes wrong. I sometimes wish I was a bit more bold rather than just following the 9-5 train. Fair play to him. He''ll have outgrown the silly playacting phase (Mulgrew incident) and he''s clearly talented. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,753 Posted June 27, 2014 [quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"]Some Palermo fans are considering a protest due to being upset that Lafferty has been sold. He''s a strong fans'' favourite there so can''t be that awful. But then you''ve obviously seen him play in the last couple of season to make such a strong judgement on him. [/quote]BYG - I can''t recall having seen him at Carrow Road and don''t really know much about him. Some of the others put a doubt in mind by saying that although he wasn''t tall his hold up play isn''t that good. Do you know anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 1,060 Posted June 27, 2014 I think that some are also reading a bit too much into the chairman''s comments as well. He was trying to justify to his fans why they weren''t taking the whole of his ownership off FC Sion and there had also been a clash between LAffertey and the manager that no one seems to have mentioned in this thread at all.Last night someone posted a link to an Italian Journalist''s twitter feed, in that there was an epsiode recounted which to paraphrase said that at the promotion party Laffertey stole the managers beloved hat and threw it across the room (the cad) and the manager was a bit miffed at this and said "You''ll never play for me again", everyone thought he was joking, lo and behold, he didn''t play in the last 4 games of the season and gets sold to us.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,518 Posted June 27, 2014 [quote user=" Badger"][quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"]Some Palermo fans are considering a protest due to being upset that Lafferty has been sold. He''s a strong fans'' favourite there so can''t be that awful. But then you''ve obviously seen him play in the last couple of season to make such a strong judgement on him. [/quote]BYG - I can''t recall having seen him at Carrow Road and don''t really know much about him. Some of the others put a doubt in mind by saying that although he wasn''t tall his hold up play isn''t that good. Do you know anything?[/quote] Rather randomly I was on holiday in Sciliy and saw the Trapani - Palermo derby, Lafferty was brought on for Palermo and scored the winning goal. He compeltely changed the game around for Palermo. From what I saw he is one of those tall strikers who is actually more comfortable with the ball at his feet. Not saying he is bad in the air, but don''t expect him to be like an Iwan Roberts or Dion flying into headers and dominating defenders. Was very impressed with what I saw that day (although Trapani aren''t the greatest team in the world obviously). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hannibal II 0 Posted June 27, 2014 Opinions are like a$$ holes you''ve we''ve all got one so i guess we will see who is right come christmas. I said after 5 games last year we would struggle and got chastised on this board for daring to say what i though so we will see i hope i am wrong though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary fun and games 0 Posted June 27, 2014 This signing truly depresses me. The return of little ole norwich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 27, 2014 [quote user="Canary fun and games "]This signing truly depresses me. The return of little ole norwich[/quote]Who do expect us to sign then, Ronaldo!!Get a grip, we are back in the Championship and will need Championship players to get us back out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 27, 2014 I can only comment on what I know about the player and it is much at first hand.Relying on YouTube, who doesn''t, then it looks like we have bought a tall, rangy young man. He can shoot with both feet and looks as though he can look after himself. He looks able to pull either left or right in a two man attack and not be afraid to shoot on sight. And looks able to take free kicks.I have no idea of the fee, its hard to figure out than buying a train ticket. But I assume it is far less than the money we will receive for Snodgrass.Overall, the two signings, although obviously not the big names some people were expecting or hoping for, illustrate to me that we plan to adopt the style that brought us success before and for the likes of Burnley last season and that is power and pace up the middle against average at best Championship centre backs.I believe there is a lot to look forward to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamBlacksmith 0 Posted June 27, 2014 I''ve met Kyle a few times. I''d say he''ll ruffle a few feathers, but will work hard and lift the dressing room.Takes a mean free kick too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky knight 0 Posted June 27, 2014 WOW Must be red hot favourites for promotion now i am as excited as a turkey at Xmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,753 Posted June 27, 2014 [quote user=" Badger"]BYG - I can''t recall having seen him at Carrow Road and don''t really know much about him. Some of the others put a doubt in mind by saying that although he wasn''t tall his hold up play isn''t that good. Do you know anything?[/quote] [quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"]Rather randomly I was on holiday in Sciliy and saw the Trapani - Palermo derby, Lafferty was brought on for Palermo and scored the winning goal. He compeltely changed the game around for Palermo. From what I saw he is one of those tall strikers who is actually more comfortable with the ball at his feet. Not saying he is bad in the air, but don''t expect him to be like an Iwan Roberts or Dion flying into headers and dominating defenders. Was very impressed with what I saw that day (although Trapani aren''t the greatest team in the world obviously). [/quote]Thanks BYG - does he hold the ball up/ bring others in etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,719 Posted June 27, 2014 If I was a gambler I''d stick a few quid on him getting sent off at Portman road [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 777 Posted June 27, 2014 I don''t understand the hate. A big physical centre-forward is essential and since he''s played on the continent, I bet his technic is pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 56 Posted June 27, 2014 This reminds me of when City signed Keith Robson back in the 70''s. He had been a trouble maker at every club he played for but he was excellent throughout his career at City. Let''s cut the guy some slack, ffs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 207 Posted June 27, 2014 Well he''s definitely an upgrade on elmander. 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 27, 2014 [quote user="ricky knight"]WOW Must be red hot favourites for promotion now i am as excited as a turkey at Xmas.[/quote]Yeah, well Neymar''s missus has him papering the landing after the WC and Messi is helping his Dad on his window cleaning round. Blokes only got one arm.Otherwise I''m sure there wouldn''t be a reason why they wouldn''t move to Norwich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 6,467 Posted June 28, 2014 [quote user="PurpleCanary"]Lafferty would be a good signing. In itself, as a sign that Adams already has a plan, and that he is being backed.[/quote]Excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,684 Posted June 29, 2014 I''ve told a couple of Rangers fans we are signing Lafferty and they laugh so I''m hoping the extra years since he played for them has improved him. Ever hopeful. Maybe he can smash the ball at Ricky so it gets deflected in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrantsMoustache 0 Posted June 30, 2014 He is not an upgrade on Elmander vlad666.Elmander is a much better player who just like every striker seriously struggled under Hughton.Lafferty has yet to excel anywhere, just a mediocre player who would be pants in the Premier League.Just hope that we paid £1m rather than £5m for him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloodwagon 0 Posted June 30, 2014 [quote user="GrantsMoustache"]He is not an upgrade on Elmander vlad666.Elmander is a much better player who just like every striker seriously struggled under Hughton.Lafferty has yet to excel anywhere, just a mediocre player who would be pants in the Premier League.Just hope that we paid £1m rather than £5m for him![/quote]I think we need to see him play for city before we put him down !!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
militantcanary 0 Posted June 30, 2014 ]He is not an upgrade on ElmanderElmander is a much better player who just like every striker seriously struggled under Hughton.Lafferty has yet to excel anywhere, just a mediocre player who would be pants in the Premier League.Just hope that we paid £1m rather than £5m for him
