An outsiders perspective.. (1 Viewer)

ncfcfan · Nov 29, 2012

Hi everyone, I'm a Norwich fan and having been going to cov games for the last 2 years or so I thought you might want an outsiders perspective on things.

Firstly, regarding the football, theres a hunger about the team that I haven't ever seen before. Things are improving.

Before we got relegated to league 1 we sacked our manager. We spent that summer saying "oh, we'l come straight back up". Our first game at home to Colchester we lost 7-1. We again sacked our manager and a few players got shown the door.
We then employed Paul Lambert.

Having watched Coventry for the past 18 months or so, I can't help but see the similarities between our clubs. A slow and steady improvement.

I don't think hanging on to Mcgoldrick is paramount to the season. Yes, he has a bit of quality. I think more than anything, he was a catalyst in changing the fortunes of the club. Without him, you still have one of the strongest squads in the league.

cyril · Nov 29, 2012

I for one thank you for your post and also your continued support.
Wish some of the other 300 odd thousand people of Coventry would give it a go

Ash · Nov 29, 2012

Can I ask why you've been attending our matches for the past 2 years?

cyril · Nov 29, 2012

Ash said:
Can I ask why you've been attending our matches for the past 2 years?

Great question tbh

ncfcfan · Nov 29, 2012

I'm orginally from Norwich. But I now live with the other half now (who supports cov) in warwickshire! I'm a fan of football really so am happy to go along to a Cov game. Just feel as though Norwich have been through this and come out the other side, just like Coventry are doing.

deanocity3 · Nov 29, 2012

Norfolk Policeman PC Greg Downs sent him to Coventry

Ash · Nov 29, 2012

ncfcfan said:
I'm orginally from Norwich. But I now live with the other half now (who supports cov) in warwickshire! I'm a fan of football really so am happy to go along to a Cov game. Just feel as though Norwich have been through this and come out the other side, just like Coventry are doing.

Fair enough, plus I suppose it's a lot cheaper and easier to get a ticket at Cov than Norwich!

ncfcfan · Nov 29, 2012

Ash said:
Fair enough, plus I suppose it's a lot cheaper and easier to get a ticket at Cov than Norwich!

You're not wrong. Plus I find watching Cov a little easier on the ol' blood pressure.

skybluebeduff · Nov 29, 2012

ncfcfan said:
You're not wrong. Plus I find watching Cov a little easier on the ol' blood pressure.

Just supporting Cov makes my blood pressure dangerously high.

cyril · Nov 29, 2012

What do you think of the referees ??
And also I'd like to hear your opinion on our players

Ash · Nov 29, 2012

Think you're the first person in human history to make a statement like that!

EDIT: In response to ncfcfan

ncfcfan · Nov 29, 2012

Iv noticed a couple of strange decisions recently from Refs. I bet you've all noticed the offside given against Mcgoldrick. Utter madness, he obviously didnt see it. Also a couple of weird ones in the middle of the park whenever I see cov play. For example against Pompey - one of their defenders had Mcgoldrick in a headlock and the freekick went against Cov. I'm not usually one to slate refs, but the standard has been utterly appalling.

Joe Murphy - excellent keeper. Gives his defence alot of gob and its all warrented.
Decent supply of fullbacks. All really attacking which is handy. The big french lad is also a find, quality in the air in both boxes. Strong in the tackle. Useful and essential.
James Bailey is decent, i know we were once interested in signing him. Should get his head up more as he hoofs it a little to much.
Carl baker divides opinion. Have him on the pitch but NOT taking set pieces. Mcsheffreys delivery is far far better. I find baker so frustrating to watch because I know he has ability, he just consistently makes the wrong decisions.
Mcgoldrick - Got a strike on him, got ability. However, very lazy. Guess thats just him though.
Obviously being a norwich fan, i rate Cody. Excellent natural ability which is why im not worried about Mcgoldrick leaving. He NEEDS games, not a run or 2 or 3 every now and then.

cyril · Nov 29, 2012

Thanks very good insight.
Most important question. Do you think playing against a sea of sky blue seats affects some of the passing

ncfcfan · Nov 29, 2012

Hmm an interesting question. I dont necessarily think its do with the amount of fans, more to do with the atmosphere at the Ricoh. It has changed for the better recently, but at its worst i think it was highly damaging. For example, I sat near to one little darling recently and the ball went out for a goal kick which Murphey went to retreive. This lad yelled "Murphy youre "f**king sh*t". For no reason, nothing had happened, he hadnt made a mistake. Everyone heard it aswell so he must have.

Empty seats dont help i agree but I've seen worse i.e wigan, ispwich (haha)

cyril · Nov 29, 2012

Worse than 8000 in 32500?
I'm all for condensing the fans closer to the pitch

Greggs · Nov 29, 2012

Good post mate
If only we were sorted off the pitch

Greggs · Nov 29, 2012

McGoldrick lazy???

ncfcfan · Nov 29, 2012

cyril said:
Worse than 8000 in 32500?
I'm all for condensing the fans closer to the pitch

I know this is a little unrelated, but shows the level of support.

Wigan brought 45 fans to Carrow road last season.

ncfcfan · Nov 29, 2012

Greggs said:
McGoldrick lazy???

Yup just see him as a bit of a passenger sometimes. His body language etc. Plenty of players are decent whilst giving off that impression though so I'm not being overly negative. Berbatov?

Greggs · Nov 29, 2012

ncfcfan said:
Yup just see him as a bit of a passenger sometimes. His body language etc. Plenty of players are decent whilst giving off that impression though so I'm not being overly negative. Berbatov?

Totally disagree pal.
Left to his own devices he would run all day, constantly come deep and drift to both flanks. But with MR playing 1 up top i'm sure he has been told to hold his position more.

cyril · Nov 29, 2012

ncfcfan said:
I know this is a little unrelated, but shows the level of support.

Wigan brought 45 fans to Carrow road last season.

Some towns don't deserve premiership football.
I'd say our away support is magnificent

Otis · Nov 29, 2012

Greggs said:
Totally disagree pal.
Left to his own devices he would run all day, constantly come deep and drift to both flanks. But with MR playing 1 up top i'm sure he has been told to hold his position more.

Yep. He's been running around like a bluearsed fly for us I would say.

wingy · Nov 29, 2012

cyril said:
Some towns don't deserve premiership football.
I'd say our away support is magnificent

They do have UTD ,Liverpool ,Citeh plus rugby league up there Cyril:thinking about:

ncfcfan · Nov 29, 2012

Okay seems to be causing some debate.

Il give you an example.

Against Pompey with score at 1-0 there was a period of sustained attack by Pompey. Cov cleared and broke at pace. It was 4 on 2. Think it was Mcsheffrey or baker, but they were running towards the pompey goal at pace and passed the ball to Mcgoldrick who jogged towards the ball, jogged a little bit more. Meanwhile pompey reorganised themselves and dispossessed Mcgoldrick.

I'm just saying he sometimes seems to hold the ball up rather than take advantage of the situation, and it comes accross to me as being quite a lazy attitude to take.

what do you think?

cyril · Nov 29, 2012

wingy said:
They do have UTD ,Liverpool ,Citeh plus rugby league up there Cyril:thinking about:

And we've got fuck all lol

Greggs · Nov 29, 2012

ncfcfan said:
Okay seems to be causing some debate.

Il give you an example.

Against Pompey with score at 1-0 there was a period of sustained attack by Pompey. Cov cleared and broke at pace. It was 4 on 2. Think it was Mcsheffrey or baker, but they were running towards the pompey goal at pace and passed the ball to Mcgoldrick who jogged towards the ball, jogged a little bit more. Meanwhile pompey reorganised themselves and dispossessed Mcgoldrick.

I'm just saying he sometimes seems to hold the ball up rather than take advantage of the situation, and it comes accross to me as being quite a lazy attitude to take.

what do you think?

I find it hard to criticise any of his attacking attributes as he is the best we have had for a long time. I remember that break from last week, it was if we had too many men up there, they all charged forward in a line!

ncfcfan · Nov 29, 2012

Greggs said:
I find it hard to criticise any of his attacking attributes as he is the best we have had for a long time. I remember that break from last week, it was if we had too many men up there, they all charged forward in a line!

Yup i understand that. I just think once he leaves it won't be the end of the season.

And yes i remember 3 players running in a line along the same flank, looked hilarious from where i was sat

cyril · Nov 29, 2012

Player of the season? Other than Goldie?
Baker for me

ncfcfan · Nov 29, 2012

Yeah I tend to agree with the Baker vote. Although Murphy has pulled off some crackers so far this season..
Also think Moussa's performances are becoming quite excellent.

cyril · Nov 29, 2012

I said the other week. Moussa could be massive. Don't think people realize how young he is.

Greggs · Nov 29, 2012

Belgium have been producing some decent players recently

ncfcfan · Nov 29, 2012

Okay that said, what are your thoughts on us this season?

wingy · Nov 29, 2012

Greggs said:
Belgium have been producing some decent players recently

How many Belgians can you come up with who have played for us in the past.

Greggs · Nov 29, 2012

wingy said:
How many Belgians can you come up with who have played for us in the past.

:thinking about::thinking about::thinking about::thinking about::thinking about:

skybluebeduff · Nov 29, 2012

wingy said:
How many Belgians can you come up with who have played for us in the past.

Laurent Delorge I think.

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