What have Norwich got that we have not?

[Arnie_Pie]

Serious question.

Just extend their unbeaten league run to 10 games. 25 points in the bag in 7th spot. Safety just around the corner with a squad which, on paper at least, does not look miles away from ours.

They looked crap when they played at ours, but they keep grinding out results week after week. Tight-knit squad and an excellent manager who I expect has the full respect of his squad for one thing.

[Big Ern]

Better players and larger transfer budget.

[Avon Royal]

an excellent manager who I expect has the full respect of his squad for one thing.

What have Norwich got that we have not?

I think you've answered your own question.

[Thou Voice]

Points, oh and the ability to change things when they are going wrong.

Do You See?

[Arnie_Pie]

an excellent manager who I expect has the full respect of his squad for one thing.

What have Norwich got that we have not?

I think you've answered your own question.

Well I suppose I did. They looked just so pedestrian when they played us I had them nailed on for a relegation battle.

[PBR]

"the Norwich way"

[MmmMonsterMunch]

Funnily enough I mentioned this on another thread. They are becoming quite Stoke-like. i.e. if you don't have the quality make sure you keep it tight at the back & are hard to beat.

We matched them with a similar performance, resulting in the 0-0 & then everyone bitched about how shit the game was.... If we'd continued with that approach I'd suggest we might have a few more points on the board.

[Mr.T10]

They keep the ball and have a far far better midfield.

And I agree Norwich looked shit when we played them but did they lose?

THAT'S WHY WE ARE GOING DOWN!

[SPARTA]

They play football on the floor and all work together as a unit, a bit like us last season but without the good football.

[larry1971]

They keep the ball and have a far far better midfield.

And I agree Norwich looked shit when we played them but did they lose?

THAT'S WHY WE ARE GOING DOWN!

and so did we - Norwich have beaten both Manchester United and Arsenal this seasons with out conceedig a goal so that in it;s self shows they are a pretty decent side .

[DOYLERSAROYALER]

A manager who has Prem League experience for starters

[MmmMonsterMunch]

They keep the ball and have a far far better midfield.

And I agree Norwich looked shit when we played them but did they lose?

THAT'S WHY WE ARE GOING DOWN!

That isn't what I said. I said the game was shit. Norwich came with a game plan - keep it tight, don't concede & perhaps nick a goal.

We played using much the same approach & then people booed at full time & went ape on here moaning about how dull the game was, when in hindsight it wasn't a bad point.

Prior to the Norwich game, everyone moaned about us being cut open at will so BM kept it tight & then the fans moaned even more so BM then went back to the gung ho approach.

[Mr.T10]

They keep the ball and have a far far better midfield.

And I agree Norwich looked shit when we played them but did they lose?

THAT'S WHY WE ARE GOING DOWN!

and so did we - Norwich have beaten both Manchester United and Arsenal this seasons with out conceedig a goal so that in it;s self shows they are a pretty decent side .

We were at home... I am knowing saying they are a bad side because as you said it is quite clear they are not but they were against us. All good teams have a bad day.

[Jay o/]

On paper Norwich are very average and should be in a relegation mix, not staying up and then being 7th in the table!

They play good football. On the deck, using the width and looking for through balls. We rarely do either!

This though is the managers doing, and no-one elses.

[DOYLERSAROYALER]

They keep the ball and have a far far better midfield.

And I agree Norwich looked shit when we played them but did they lose?

THAT'S WHY WE ARE GOING DOWN!

That isn't what I said. I said the game was shit. Norwich came with a game plan - keep it tight, don't concede & perhaps nick a goal.

We played using much the same approach & then people booed at full time & went ape on here moaning about how dull the game was, when in hindsight it wasn't a bad point.

Prior to the Norwich game, everyone moaned about us being cut open at will so BM kept it tight & then the fans moaned even more so BM then went back to the gung ho approach.

..as if McDermott listens to what the fans say .,if he did he'd be gone by now and so would half the squad...don't blame the supporters for his shortcomings

[MmmMonsterMunch]

He blatantly does listen to the fans.

That's why Boris ended up on the bench the very next game after Dellor asked him why he was in the 25.

[Mr.T10]

They keep the ball and have a far far better midfield.

And I agree Norwich looked shit when we played them but did they lose?

THAT'S WHY WE ARE GOING DOWN!

That isn't what I said. I said the game was shit. Norwich came with a game plan - keep it tight, don't concede & perhaps nick a goal.

We played using much the same approach & then people booed at full time & went ape on here moaning about how dull the game was, when in hindsight it wasn't a bad point.

Prior to the Norwich game, everyone moaned about us being cut open at will so BM kept it tight & then the fans moaned even more so BM then went back to the gung ho approach.

It is what I said. I am agreeing to the original poster saying Norwich looked shit.

[MmmMonsterMunch]

Ok fair enough

[DOYLERSAROYALER]

He blatantly does listen to the fans.

That's why Boris ended up on the bench the very next game after Dellor asked him why he was in the 25.

Shows what a weak manager he is then..do you think Fergy, Wenger,Moyes and Co seek the fans views before making decisions....next you'll be telling me Tim Dellor picks the team for BM

[MmmMonsterMunch]

He blatantly does listen to the fans.

That's why Boris ended up on the bench the very next game after Dellor asked him why he was in the 25.

Shows what a weak manager he is then..do you think Fergy, Wenger,Moyes and Co seek the fans views before making decisions....next you'll be telling me Tim Dellor picks the team for BM

I agree Fergie et al would not pander to the fans. The tone of your post seems to suggest I like the fact he does! It's worrying for sure but I think he does.