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Match Day Thread Oxford Utd v Norwich City Sat Aug 10th ko 12.30pm

Discussion in 'Norwich City' started by Bure budgie, Aug 7, 2024.

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  1. Bure budgie

    Bure budgie Well-Known Member

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    Well here we go.
    After a very poor pre season, I am at a complete loss to have any idea of team selection and playing systems.

    Let's hope for a posative start.

    A couple of new faces, but also a few departures of quality players.

    It's live on Sky.

    More to follow.
     
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  2. zogean_king

    zogean_king Well-Known Member

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    Well first game of the season, hope springs eternal, got to go for a win.
     
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  3. Hairy Mary Quite Canary

    Hairy Mary Quite Canary Well-Known Member

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    Can't believe the new season is only a few days away. This one has crept on me. Thanks Bure for getting us rolling. <magic>
     
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  4. Golden Eadie 2

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    Same here Bure. We can't possibly start with Hanley and Duffy as the cb partnership surely, but Cordoba has only played 20 minutes and Coyly not at all. Will JHT be brave enough to start Hills? But whoever plays we surely must be to good for newly promoted Oxford and Placenta.
     
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  5. DUNCAN DONUTS

    DUNCAN DONUTS SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR

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    Come on @Bure budgie go the season undefeated like the Arsenal side circa 2003/2004 invincibles.

    <cheers>
     
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  6. Golden Eadie 2

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    Hasn't JHT given a clue about Cordoba being involved? Also I believe Forson (shirt name, thankfully ) could be involved.
     
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    Cordoba not involved, Hanley/Duffey CB partnership. Forson on bench.

    Edit. Oh, and Rowe is there but asked not to play.
     
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  9. Hairy Mary Quite Canary

    Hairy Mary Quite Canary Well-Known Member

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    <yikes>
     
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  10. SuffolkCanary

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    Yep PinkUn said Rowe was supposed to be starting but decided to remove himself from the squad this morning despite Narseille not being close to our valuation.

    Silly move and not how I would have expected him to behave
     
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    SuffolkCanary Well-Known Member

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    No Chrisene either
     
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  12. SuffolkCanary

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    Youth definitely being promoted on the bench. I’d be interest to see Forsyth and the new kid come on today
     
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  13. Robbie BB

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    Not much sign of the new era in that lineup. But glad to see Hills, Forsyth, Myles and Kamara on the bench.
     
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  14. Robbie BB

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    Pretty sure we'll see Forson at some point, Suffolk.
     
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  15. zogean_king

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    Our defence haha oh joy it's going to be another one of those seasons!
     
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  17. carrowcanario

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    New head coach, New playing style. Same Captain
     
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  18. zogean_king

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    Same cock up
     
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    Nice little nudge in the back and then an awful header by Handley, nearly conceded another this time due to Gunn passing straight to the opposition!
     
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