Formation for Blackburn Game – Changes or Not?

Given the sustained success since changing to a five man midfield and one up front,then Holt coming on at Liverpool taking us to a 4 4 2 with almost immediate effect will PL now be tempted to start with...

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Denfensive Formation -Decisions to be made !

Looking at our defensive display against Wigan,I think PL will be worried about our FB's lack of pace. I suspect with the signing of Ayala, that he will pair him with Whitbread or Barnet in the middle...

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Additional Signings to Target Now ?

If The Ayala Transfer goes through we have I believe signed another good young player who can only improve. I believe Lambert should also target trying to sign Dani Pacheco on a permanent basis and...

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2 Disc DVD for season 2010-2011 ?

I have just purchased the 2 disc DVD from the club shop this morning and any a little concerned with what I purchased. The quality is not great by any means and on closer inspection these DVDS have...

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QPR rolled over !!!! – auto promotion possible?

what a great result today, with so many players out suspended or injured, and yet we can still beat the league leaders... This reminds me of last season when we hit top form as we entered the new year. If...

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the season so far – done great – work in progress ?

Lets reflect on results so far and what it says about Norwich's chances this season: Scunthorpe away - win 1-0 Scunthorpe other results 3-0 winners crystal palace at home today, 2-1 winners away to...

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We should have figured Yellow Man would raise his ugly head yet again, Clearly he must be an Ipswich supporter and is trying to wind the real NCFC supporters, perhaps the nest thing to do is completely ignore his rantings and not respond to any comments his makes in the future..
What is this guy smoking if he really believes that Swansea outplayed Norwich??
Norwich took the game to Swansea and put them under pressure high up the park, so they were never able to play their normal passing game and were forced into constant mistakes, Norwich were a yard quicker to the ball all over the park for .90 min’s

Guys,

could not agree more, The recent actions by the players and the managers including Chelsea management have in fact magnified the racism problems within football.
They all need to take a long hard look in the mirror and recognize they all have a serious responsibility when they respond to these situations in the future.
None of these people have covered themselves in glory by their misguided blind defense of the players involved.
How fortunate are we that Lambert is in charge of Norwich, he would not tolerate anything that demeans the football club, but will always lavish praise on his players for their performances,and never failing to give respect and praise for the opposition.
A man of integrity and dignity that reflects all that is good about the club, the players, supporters and management. A class act all round and a perfect example to any club on how to run a football club.

Nothing surprises me anymore with Lambert at the helm, great result , great performance, great comeback for Ward, could it get any better ?
Well maybe it could? sixth round of FA cup would be a great way to prepare for Man Utd, and Man Utd will know that have been in a game whatever the result, certainly I expect Norwich to score against Man Utd and Norwich will fancy their chances after the last match at old trafford…..
OTBC
Mr Yellowman – in the words of Delia – ‘where are you’

Darrell, great blog as usual.

You are spot on we need to focus on getting the 40 points on the board before the end of March. We have what looks like a very tough run in during April.

Unlike Yellowman’s blogs, I can only applaud Lambert and his coaching team and the squad of players for getting into a strong position that gives us a real chance of staying up to hopefully strengthen again next year and go on from there.

If we achieve it, then Paul Lambert and staff should all be rewarded with a vastly improved contract to ensure we have their services for a number of years to come, that would be the best signing the Board can make over any player we bring in. The quality of the football being played by the same players from the past two years has improved beyond all recognition which clearly highlights how important the management & coaching staff are to any football club.

Yellowman, which team are you watching.
First the rumour about Lambert trying to get Paul McVeigh back, are you mad ! Gunn brought him back and he was way past his best then and is no longer playing simply because he could not find a club.
You talk about the signing of Grant Holt by Gunny, ok full marks for that purchase, what about the rest of the rubbish he signed who clearly were not up to the standard even for Div 1 football, Examples Whaley now at Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side Chorley – retired at 26 now coaching, Theoklitos-GK (Now back at his level A league Australia- played one league match. Tudor Jones now playing for Inverness Caledonian Thistle – 27 years old and had three appearances-now injured with long term knee injury, Goran Maric now back in Hungarian football- aged 27 playing for Lombard Papa TFC, he never player for Norwich in Div 1, only played in three preseason friendlies, Matt Gill who now plys his trade at Bristol Rovers – Div 2, Jens Berthal Askou who now plays his football in Danish Div 1.
Enough said I Think about Gunny’s Inability to recognize a good player. Gunny was a Legend at City as a Goalkeeper, and should never have taken the job as Manager, he does not have the right credentials to be a successful manager, because he was just not ruthless enough,Lovely Man, but not cut out for Management.

Then you look at Lambert’s signings, all from lower league or reserves,and flourishing at Premier level. Morrison, Pilkington, Bennett, Crofts, Fox,Ruddy, Johnson,Surman, Barnett, Ayala, Whitbread, Ward, Tierney, Naughton (loan),Jackson, The Jury’s still out on DeLaet(loan), and Wilbraham – who perhaps is a victim of the success of other players Lambert has signed. I can safely say that each and everyone of these players has improved their quality and consistency under Lambert, Culverhouse & Karsa and their values have also increased on the open market.

Then you claim Lambert is a lucky manager ? He is not lucky he is a terrific man manager,and he is a brave manager he goes out for a result regardless of who we are playing Man Utd away or Bolton at home.

In the conclusion the Sky TV commentator at today’s game summed it up well, stating he had not watched Norwich this season but was hugely impressed with ‘the way they play as a team, work their socks off for each other going forward as a unit and a defending in the same way,Paul Lambert has done an incredible job’

We should all applaud the board,club management and the players for what has been achieved in the last two and half seasons with very limited resources, Lambert has won manager of the season two years in a row, if he keeps Norwich in the top 12 in premiership who’s going to bet against him making it three in a row.

Clearly if you as a single person believe any differently from the rest of the fans and the football pundits, it can only be because you are not of sound mind, or you are a closet Ipswich supporter in disguise.

With respect to the real Norwich supporters do us a favour and stay off this site unless you have something constructive to say.

Warnock shows complete arrogance whenever he is in front of the camera, he continually accuses other players of cheating, generally with total disregard for the truth.
Taking cheap shots using his position as a manager shows the total lack of respect he has for other players and their managers, and tells you everything about his own character.

Regardless of his and Barton protestations the close up cameras clearly show that Barton went towards Johnson and then pushed his head into Johnson, as a minimum it was aggressive and was rightly punished with a red card.

Contrast Paul Lambert when talking post match, he always try’s to be honest and never disrespect’s either his own players or the opposition players or Managers.

How lucky are we to have a Manager who is a credit to himself, the Club , Players and the supporters.

Colky,

Suggested questions for Yellow man listed below, you might want to include a few of these…

PS – what another superb performance again today, the belief instilled in this side by Pl is amazing.

1 – Where do you think Norwich will finish this year and why.
2 – Which player do you rate as PL’s best buy ?

3 – Do you believe the 5 man midfield with one up front is best formation for sustained success this season?
4 – Should Holt be getting a first team place instead of Morrison,if we stick with 5 man midfield.
5 – Should Holt be sold if suitable buyer comes up with a bid in the 2m+ region in January considering he is now over 30 , giving PL more funds to work with in Jan.
6 – Which teams do you think will be relegated based on current form and league positions.
7 – What do you think is the primary reason why Norwich appear to have settled better than QPR & Swansea in the premier league.
8 – How essential is it that Norwich keep PL and his staff for at least the next 2 /3 season while Norwich try to establish themselves as a premier league club.

Come on yellow man are you up for it?

Suggested Bullet point Questions for Yellow man, or anyone else that fancies it ?

1 – Where do you think Norwich will finish this year and why.
2 – Which player do you rate as PL’s best buy ?

3 – Do you believe the 5 man midfield with one up front is best formation for sustained success this season?
4 – Should Holt be getting a first team place instead of Morrison,if we stick with 5 man midfield.
5 – Should Holt be sold if suitable buyer comes up with a bid in the 2m+ region in January considering he is now over 30 , giving PL more funds to work with in Jan.
6 – Which teams do you think will be relegated based on current form and league positions.
7 – What do you think is the primary reason why Norwich appear to have settled better than QPR & Swansea in the premier league.
8 – How essential is it that Norwich keep PL and his staff for at least the next 2 /3 season while Norwich try to establish themselves as a premier league club.

Yellowman was right about the score he just got it backwards.

Despite Yellowman’s attempt to constantly put Norwich down they have continued to thrive under Paul Lambert, well done to all concerned at NCFC a really solid start in premiership.

A recent post suggested that PL change the formation for the Swansea game, others agreed, I however stated we should remain the same, because we look so much more solid with a five man midfield and the two out and out wingers, I also see no reason to change this format for the next game assuming all are fit.

PL has again demonstrated just how good he is at picking the right players for each game, the current formula is working in spades so I suspect he will continue with same 11 if all fit.

For me PL has picked up some real bargains in Bennett, Pilkington,Morrison and Johnson, and hopefully Kyle Naugton can be purchased from Spurs in Jan.

The difference this time around is the energy levels,pace and overall work rates of these new additions, all stepping up,all with lots to prove and non with inflated ego’s, coupled with a fantastic man management team in place.