Match Day Thread Midweek distraction from real football Micky mouse cup special Bournemouth v Norwich city reserves

Great spot Cromer and I thought these 2 paragraphs were particularly pertinient - 'Transfers are the responsibility of the sporting director, Stuart Webber. His strategy for the club also involves the promotion of youth. Fixtures in the side during the club’s recent run have been three academy graduates – Jamal Lewis, Max Aarons and Todd Cantwell – the highest number for many years. Lewis, 20, and Aarons, 18, are full-backs and natural athletes, with Lewis a Northern Ireland international. Cantwell, 20, is an even rarer find; a Norfolk-born fantasista, full of flicks and tricks.
The youngsters have played their part in Norwich’s good run. They have also helped form a connection between the fans and Farke. The German’s first season at Carrow Road was one of extremes, where a 10-game unbeaten streak could be followed by one win in the next 10. Farke does not need that to happen again but after 15 months in charge his team are more at home with his style – and more suited to it. The play is quicker than last year too, which also pleases the fans.'

 

Yes, an excellent article. Liked the bit about Pukki and Rhodes having 9 goals, only two less than all of our strikers for the whole of last season (and that doesn't include at least 6 more in the cup games). Good to see SW getting credit for his part in youth development as well.

 

I see you found a home for your old phone fairly pronto, JMF!

 

That was a typo on my laptop actually!!

 

Must be contagious!

 

Chris Goreham‏@CGoreham

We’re ready for Bournemouth v #ncfc. Delighted to say Craig Fleming will be alongside us on @BBCNorfolk. VAR tonight as well. Could be interesting....

Can't be any less interesting than Mr 'Living in the past' Greg Downs on Saturday

 

Could VAR upset Boremuff's cheating penalty claims?

 

Why the hell is Burton v Forrest on tv and not our game?

 

Local derby perhaps ?

 

It would seem that they have gone for a Burton

 

please log in to view this image

 

Strong line-up tonight - strong bench too. Looks like DF is going for it.

 

Some surprises in that lineup!

After all the talk of Oliveira and Idah not being with the U23s, and Marshall needing minutes - none of them make the squad.

Farke solves the shortage of midfielders by having Tettey play again, which feels like a risk. Curious to see Passlack further forward, hopefully he can make an impact. Given how highly he's rated in Germany, he should really be troubling our first team for more than just cup fixtures.

 

Wow , tasty looking bench .

Really hoping Srebeny scores

 

Not keen on seeing Zimmerman, Lewis and Tettey being risked!!! #whatdoiknow

 

*Oppo alert*

please log in to view this image

 

Like the look of tonight's line up, shows both strength in depth but also that the injuries are taking their toll.
I'd rather see Lewis, Zimmermann and Tettey getting a rest but looks strong COYY

Bah!

 

It is Farke's birthday today

 

Get down Mikey please

 

Blimey - that is a strong line up too. COYY.