Just play him for the first 20 minutes and get us to 3-0, then sub him off.
Match Day Thread Norwich vs Saints Saturday 13th December 12:30
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Exactly, if we play Fraser from the start we have 90 mins of drop off, rather than 70 mins
Interesting that Norwich are also massively a first half team. The Norwich fan on TSP said they are 4th in the table on first half score lines which is quite a dramatic drop off considering they are 23rd. Could be the worlds worst second half.
As long as it's not 90 minutes of Aribo on his current form...Exactly, if we play Fraser from the start we have 90 mins of drop off, rather than 70 mins
Played these on football manager last night; we were both in the PL battling for survival (they were bottom, I was 17th)
I lost 6-2, and was 4-0 down after 16 minutes. Truly tragic in the fight for survival.
Just if it happens, I accept no blame.
I lost 6-2, and was 4-0 down after 16 minutes. Truly tragic in the fight for survival.
Just if it happens, I accept no blame.
Some random thoughts and observations as someone who has seen a lot of Norwich.
We should win this but I don't think it will be quite as straightforward as if Manning was still in charge at Norwich.
Performances have improved a lot under Phillipe Clement, but injuries are killing any momentum they put together.
Their injury list is extensive, especially in forward positions, and Sargent has been confirmed as out due to concussion. So I would expect them to start with Makama up top in his place. He's mostly been deployed wide for Norwich this season and he is quite the unit (and surprisingly quick) so will likely try and bully Stephens. If not Makama, then Kvistgarden will be up top with Makama right and Schwartau left.
As for the rest of the team, probably depends on who is fit.
Kovacevic in goal is a decent shot-stopper but his footwork and kicking is ropey as ****. If Arma can close him down quickly, we could get some joy.
Fisher will be one of the full backs, he loves a slide tackle so him vs Scienza could be quite fun.
Darling is due back from suspension so expect him and Medic as CBs, Darling is a total ****house but decent enough at this level. Medic, physical but yet to see anything special about him.
Left back is anyones guess as everyone is injured, Kenny Mclean has played there recently but Clement wants him in midfield (and he too might be injured) so it could be Springett (not a left back) or a returning Chrisenne (who is often found out of position and can be exposed).
Midfield will be McLean (if fit) Mattsson and one of Marcondes, Wright or Forson.
Generally though, I know Norwich have been a bit of a weird pseudo-bogey team for us over the years, but we should have more than enough to come away with all three points. Start like we have in recent games, get a couple ahead by half time and the crowd will turn on the Norwich players (and director of football).
We should win this but I don't think it will be quite as straightforward as if Manning was still in charge at Norwich.
Performances have improved a lot under Phillipe Clement, but injuries are killing any momentum they put together.
Their injury list is extensive, especially in forward positions, and Sargent has been confirmed as out due to concussion. So I would expect them to start with Makama up top in his place. He's mostly been deployed wide for Norwich this season and he is quite the unit (and surprisingly quick) so will likely try and bully Stephens. If not Makama, then Kvistgarden will be up top with Makama right and Schwartau left.
As for the rest of the team, probably depends on who is fit.
Kovacevic in goal is a decent shot-stopper but his footwork and kicking is ropey as ****. If Arma can close him down quickly, we could get some joy.
Fisher will be one of the full backs, he loves a slide tackle so him vs Scienza could be quite fun.
Darling is due back from suspension so expect him and Medic as CBs, Darling is a total ****house but decent enough at this level. Medic, physical but yet to see anything special about him.
Left back is anyones guess as everyone is injured, Kenny Mclean has played there recently but Clement wants him in midfield (and he too might be injured) so it could be Springett (not a left back) or a returning Chrisenne (who is often found out of position and can be exposed).
Midfield will be McLean (if fit) Mattsson and one of Marcondes, Wright or Forson.
Generally though, I know Norwich have been a bit of a weird pseudo-bogey team for us over the years, but we should have more than enough to come away with all three points. Start like we have in recent games, get a couple ahead by half time and the crowd will turn on the Norwich players (and director of football).
I thought I had read somewhere that kvistgaarden was also out injured?
Swear we always lose to teams that are having an injury crisis.
Swear we always lose to teams that are having an injury crisis.
used to watch them regularly when I was stationed up that way, Saturday night in the pubs/clubs always ended up 23.59 in the old cattle market to get liberty busses back to camps and watch the punch ups between squaddies and American airforce. Good day out !
Or start with Fraser, bring Fellows on around the 60/70 minute markExactly, if we play Fraser from the start we have 90 mins of drop off, rather than 70 mins
Why do Norwich City have a Canary on their club badge?
AI Overview
Norwich City has a canary on its badge because Dutch and Flemish immigrants in the 16th century brought pet canaries to the city, establishing a local breeding tradition that became famous, leading the city and later the football club (formed in 1902) to adopt "The Canaries" nickname and incorporate the bird into their identity and colors (yellow and green) to reflect this rich history.
However
The name Canary is also used in many common sayings such as Sang like a Canary, Like the Cat that ate the Canary, Canary in a coal mine and Having a Canary.
Sang like a Canary, is associated with police informers who give evidence against their fellow gang members.
Like the Cat that ate the Canary, is a term to describe a look of smugness on the face of someone who has been mischievous or secretive.
Canary in a coal mine, goes back to the days when miners took Canaries down the pit with them as an early warning to the presence of poisonous gas. The delicate bird would succumb to the gas first and therefore enabled the miners to escape safely.
Having a Canary has a number of explanations but it seems to most likely be a jokey play on words for having a coronary.
So, there is the bland official explanation involving Dutch immigrants in the 16th century or my alternative view that the people of Norwich are smug criminal snitches that are gullible enough to believe miners that say they are taking their pets to work for company and also have a low life expectancy. Quite a different picture from the "everyone's favourite second team" title that was doing the rounds a few years ago.
Finally, it's been reported that there are so many cars on the roads of Norfolk these days that people in Norwich have stopped pointing at them.
Canaries 0-3 Cats
AI Overview
Norwich City has a canary on its badge because Dutch and Flemish immigrants in the 16th century brought pet canaries to the city, establishing a local breeding tradition that became famous, leading the city and later the football club (formed in 1902) to adopt "The Canaries" nickname and incorporate the bird into their identity and colors (yellow and green) to reflect this rich history.
However
The name Canary is also used in many common sayings such as Sang like a Canary, Like the Cat that ate the Canary, Canary in a coal mine and Having a Canary.
Sang like a Canary, is associated with police informers who give evidence against their fellow gang members.
Like the Cat that ate the Canary, is a term to describe a look of smugness on the face of someone who has been mischievous or secretive.
Canary in a coal mine, goes back to the days when miners took Canaries down the pit with them as an early warning to the presence of poisonous gas. The delicate bird would succumb to the gas first and therefore enabled the miners to escape safely.
Having a Canary has a number of explanations but it seems to most likely be a jokey play on words for having a coronary.
So, there is the bland official explanation involving Dutch immigrants in the 16th century or my alternative view that the people of Norwich are smug criminal snitches that are gullible enough to believe miners that say they are taking their pets to work for company and also have a low life expectancy. Quite a different picture from the "everyone's favourite second team" title that was doing the rounds a few years ago.
Finally, it's been reported that there are so many cars on the roads of Norfolk these days that people in Norwich have stopped pointing at them.
Canaries 0-3 Cats
The embargoed section of Tonda’s press conference was focused on injuries and return dates
Elias Jelert - back in training early next week
Mads Roerslev - not far behind, maybe a few days later to rejoin the group
Shea Charles - has had a setback, experienced some pain training on Tuesday, withdrew from the session and went for scans and hasn’t trained again since
Elias Jelert - back in training early next week
Mads Roerslev - not far behind, maybe a few days later to rejoin the group
Shea Charles - has had a setback, experienced some pain training on Tuesday, withdrew from the session and went for scans and hasn’t trained again since
Nightmare. When's the next one?
Glad I got the earlier one now. Was regretting it this morning.