I'm just watching my recording of the Norwich v Man United game from ESPN, looking at the key parts of the game. It was a brilliant game and one I will not forget. The smiles and pride from all the players faces including R Martin congratulating his teammates from the side of the pitch is brilliant. The players care and so does the manager. I remember watching Tettey at the end of the game on the floor for ages, almost praying, just taking in what had just happened. It's games like this he's worked so hard for. It really is a proud moment for Norwich City! Just as a side, I thought the analysis and commentary from ESPN was excellent. Expecting a United win at the beginning (why shouldn't they?) then while they were criticising United at the end they gave huge praise to Norwich and properly, I mean PROPERLY analysed the game including have a good look at the Norwich defence. BBC and ITV could learn a lot from ESPN. The only thing that let ESPN down was the commentators knowledge of Norfolk. The t in bootiful should be silent and I'm fairly sure Hunstanton should pronounced 'Hunston?'
My Man United supporting friend just asked me where he should go on holiday this year. "You just cant beat the Canaries this time of year." I said to him Hope you all like that and a massive well done lads
Lived in Norfolk all my life. Me and everyone I know call it "Hunstanton". But Wymondham is "Whyndham".
Don't forget - Potter Heigham is Potter Ham!!! I watched the highlights on Canary Player and the pass from Hoolahoops to Garrido was so good, that Garrido doesn't even have to control the ball, but just crosses it without taking a touch first - SUPERB. Why Trap doesn't see a future for Hoolahoops in the Ireland team is beyond belief (or beggars belief in Norfolk).
We just call it Hunny ....natives call it Hunstanton though. There's Happisburgh (Hazebrough) of course too .... and Garboldisham which locals call Garbolsham ....
While I admit it was a fantastic achievement for us (in the current scheme of things) it is also a little sad to think that this used to be a regular occurrence at Carrow Road, and indeed quite often at Old Trafford too and excitement levels never reached this high. Not just Man Utd either. All those 'big' teams knew they were in for one hell of a battle when they came to visit. With the exception of Arsenal perhaps, they were always tough to beat, no one fancied turning up at Norwich and few expected to leave with much. I would love to see a return to those days, where opposition fans would fear a game at our place and not think all they have to do is turn up and walk away with maximum points
I thought I had to miss the game as was going to meet my girlfriends dad for the first time.....only to get there and find out his a Man Utd fan. So what better way to bond with my potential father-in-law then with a few pints in his local watching the game......well I couldnt contain myself once Pilks scored and duly let him have it and proceeded to get rather rather drunk!!! Apparently my girlf spoke to him on Sunday before we left and I have passed the test as he thinks I'm decent, know my football and like a pint.....so cheers NCFC, Pilks and football in general for helping me out of what could have been a very bad weekend
Problem is I'm not quite old enough to remember those days so I guess wins like this may feel a bit different for me than they do for others.
Don't get me wrong, I was elated on Saturday night (Sunday morning here). It was brilliant to see us take on a team full of massive wages and high profiles and beat them - for all the world to see live! This is now and it was a massive win with the way the top 5 or 6 have just left the rest of the PL standing.
One result can be spurious, (like Liverpool I guess), but beating Arsenal, Stoke, Spurs, and Man Utd in successive home matches isn't, IMO. There is a real feeling that Hughton's management has really taken hold with the squad, which he has built with the 10 new blood players who have strengthened an already good squad.
