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Match Day Thread Coventry Vs Norwich

Discussion in 'Norwich City' started by zogean_king, Aug 29, 2024.

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Who will win?

  1. Coventry

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
  2. Draw

    2 vote(s)
    33.3%
  3. Norwich

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
  4. Reading

    2 vote(s)
    33.3%
  1. RiverEndRick

    RiverEndRick Well-Known Member

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    This is more like it, the organization is better, the passing good and playing with more purpose. Forson has been the key to our attacks but he's struggled a bit, lacking Sara's close control. The defence has been exposed at times, but has done better than previous games. Their defence is also dodgy at times and vulnerable to counterattacks. Good open game though.
     
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  2. Robbie BB

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    Hard to recall another game so littered with simple mistakes by both sides. I expect Thorup to make some early changes, even maybe at HT.
     
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  3. RiverEndRick

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    Yes, loose passes have hurt both sides.
     
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    Feels deserved for how we played in the last 5-10 mins of the first half and started the second half
     
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  6. Bure budgie

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    Lot better 2nd half
     
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  7. zogean_king

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    Duffy got both tripped and pushed to make sure he went down for that corner
     
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    Gunny having a really good game.
     
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    Great shot by Duffy :emoticon-0140-rofl: shame it was nearly an own goal :emoticon-0136-giggl
     
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  10. zogean_king

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    I would bring on Hernandez on to run at Coventry, bulldoze them
     
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  11. Bure budgie

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    Gibbs coming on, Wtf??
    Get Argos on
     
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  12. zogean_king

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    Especially if Sargent is beginning to cramp
     
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  13. Bure budgie

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    Cordoba on now.
    Still no Argos
     
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    Argos on for last 5mins
     
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  15. ThaiCanary

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    A very pleasing and welcome 3 points. I thought a draw would have been a decent result today so I am well happy <cheers>
     
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  16. Bure budgie

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    1st win, better display
     
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  17. DUNCAN DONUTS

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    Slimane looks good
     
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  18. RiverEndRick

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    Hard fought win and well deserved. Finally our season gets going. Agree about Slimane and I'd say the same about Schwartau, who also made a difference replacing Crnac.
     
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  19. Robbie BB

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    Given it was Núñez coming off, Gibbs was surely the right replacement?
     
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  20. Robbie BB

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    Yes, his best performance by a mile. Also reflecting much improved combination play from those around him when playing the ball out.
     
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