Norwich (H) Match Thread sponsored by Neale Barry's arse

[Ian Royal]

If I was a neutral I'd be loving this game. It's got everything.

Now Norwich will shut up shop. Can't see us getting 2 let alone three. Of course I have said that before.

[comeonyouroyals]

Harte certainly made the most of that.

[buzzby]

Never a red. I'll take it though.

[peterroyal76]

I can see why the ref might have sent him off, he was a bit unlucky though.

[robb the royal]

wow that was a harsh red card! saw it coming after the handbags though.

[cmonurz]

One of those ones where if you time it right you win the ball and don't get punished - both Holt and Harte came down stretching on the ball, Harte a split-second earlier, result is a foul and a red. Can see why the ref gave a red card but not sure I agree with it.

[Oi Oi Saveloy]

6 reds in 12 games for this ref.

To be honest to the fat lad Holt, not a red in a million years.....even a yellow would have been harsh.

[superreadingfan]

thank god the ref had some sympathy just hold onto this and ill be happy dont need it any worse

[RobRoyal]

Looked much worse than it was. Very harsh sending off.

Great that we're still in with a chance though. Now watch Norwich win the second half like QPR.

[Ian Royal]

yep, harsh red. not really a dangerous challenge, just a bit of a crap one.

So, chasing a game like this we could really do with a striker on the bench to come on fresh in the last 20 couldn't we... shame we've only got three and they all started.

Difference between the teams? They've been gifted chances and buried them. We've put some together and shot straight at the keeper mostly.

[Kitsondinho]

Looked a red in normal play, slow-mo shows it clearly wasn't.....maybe it was for the intent, Holt clearly pulled out of the tackle as he stamped down. Can we sneak a draw/win?

[cmonurz]

Completely without sarcasm....Noel Hunt is playing?!

[Ian Royal]

Completely without sarcasm....Noel Hunt is playing?!

Yes. He put the header wide you thought was Long. Thought it was in for a second.

[Harpers So Solid Crew]

Get Tabb on for Howard, dont give them any space in midfield, Tabb is a terrier, always snapping. AT some point look at getting antonio on for one of the 3 strikers, and Get McAnuff on the left side, stretch those full backs.

[PEARCEY]

yep, harsh red. not really a dangerous challenge, just a bit of a crap one.

So, chasing a game like this we could really do with a striker on the bench to come on fresh in the last 20 couldn't we... shame we've only got three and they all started.

Difference between the teams? They've been gifted chances and buried them. We've put some together and shot straight at the keeper mostly.

Absolutely. Never a red. It gives us an outside chance

[boycey]

really looking forward to this second half.
Step forward Shane Long.

[Victor Meldrew]

Completely without sarcasm....Noel Hunt is playing?!

Yes he is the one who ducked when the free kick was taken and then strolled back to combine with Harte to let the full-back in to score.
Never a sending-off-if we were a passing side I would expect us to take full advantage but it will be the usual hoofball so it's fingers crossed time as we play lottery football.

[Victor Meldrew]

We might as well go three at the back in the second half,bring on one of the wingers and try to get behind them rather than try to go through a crowded middle.
This is a time for Brian to step up and get the tactics right.

[PEARCEY]

We might as well go three at the back in the second half,bring on one of the wingers and try to get behind them rather than try to go through a crowded middle.
This is a time for Brian to step up and get the tactics right.

Victor. You would be quicker than our back four. We need to wheel you on.

[Ian Royal]

Completely without sarcasm....Noel Hunt is playing?!

Yes he is the one who ducked when the free kick was taken and then strolled back to combine with Harte to let the full-back in to score.
Never a sending-off-if we were a passing side I would expect us to take full advantage but it will be the usual hoofball so it's fingers crossed time as we play lottery football.

Pretty sure it was Howard off to one side of the wall and Khiz standing behind it ducking that were to blame for the third.

And Khiz was the one who went to Martin and then just got out the way showing him the near post to blast at.

McDermott needs to give a right arsekicking.