The official "Norwich City to 40 points and Premier League safety" thread

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

First topic message reminder :

Here is the place, to discuss all of Norwich's results this season, on our quest to reach that 40 point mark, and Premier League safety.

It starts on the 18th of August away to Fulham, and finishes away to Man City sometime in May

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

What's he being rested for?

He's been carrying a lot of niggles over the season, and last week he was quite noticably limping a lot. Think a knee issue is the problem

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

11th place.
44 points.

I'll take that every day of the week.

Lots to build on for next season, so much potential! CHA CHA CHA

[Guest]

That's higher than last season isn't it? Progress?

[GSC]

That's higher than last season isn't it? Progress?

Kinda but not really. Last year they had 47 points and finished level on points with 10th and 11th. I'd argue they regressed under Hughton. Espeically since this PL was weaker

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

That's higher than last season isn't it? Progress?

One place higher than last season. But 3 points less.

Thing is there is so much room to improve. Hopefully next season we can push on

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

That's higher than last season isn't it? Progress?

Kinda but not really. Last year they had 47 points and finished level on points with 10th and 11th. I'd argue they regressed under Hughton. Espeically since this PL was weaker

Considering he was following arguably the best manager we've ever had, with a squad that people widely said isn't strong enough, I think he's done a good job.

Hardly spent either, something like £10-15m which is pittance compared to some *cough* QPR *cough*

Sure it's been dire at times, but he's learning as a manager as well. Hopefully next season we'll push on under him. As I already said, he gets 10/15 games to prove himself with his players and money to spend.

[Guest]

That's higher than last season isn't it? Progress?

Kinda but not really. Last year they had 47 points and finished level on points with 10th and 11th. I'd argue they regressed under Hughton. Espeically since this PL was weaker

Considering he was following arguably the best manager we've ever had, with a squad that people widely said isn't strong enough, I think he's done a good job.

Hardly spent either, something like £10-15m which is pittance compared to some *cough* QPR *cough*

Sure it's been dire at times, but he's learning as a manager as well. Hopefully next season we'll push on under him. As I already said, he gets 10/15 games to prove himself with his players and money to spend.

I'd argue that Mike Walker was better for Nodge.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

That's higher than last season isn't it? Progress?

Kinda but not really. Last year they had 47 points and finished level on points with 10th and 11th. I'd argue they regressed under Hughton. Espeically since this PL was weaker

Considering he was following arguably the best manager we've ever had, with a squad that people widely said isn't strong enough, I think he's done a good job.

Hardly spent either, something like £10-15m which is pittance compared to some *cough* QPR *cough*

Sure it's been dire at times, but he's learning as a manager as well. Hopefully next season we'll push on under him. As I already said, he gets 10/15 games to prove himself with his players and money to spend.

I'd argue that Mike Walker was better for Nodge.

I'd say I wasn't alive

[GSC]

Thats 10m-15m more on top of Lamberts squad though. Certainly he needs a fast start next year to show some progress.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Appreciate it

[Guest]

That's higher than last season isn't it? Progress?

Kinda but not really. Last year they had 47 points and finished level on points with 10th and 11th. I'd argue they regressed under Hughton. Espeically since this PL was weaker

Considering he was following arguably the best manager we've ever had, with a squad that people widely said isn't strong enough, I think he's done a good job.

Hardly spent either, something like £10-15m which is pittance compared to some *cough* QPR *cough*

Sure it's been dire at times, but he's learning as a manager as well. Hopefully next season we'll push on under him. As I already said, he gets 10/15 games to prove himself with his players and money to spend.

I'd argue that Mike Walker was better for Nodge.

I'd say I wasn't alive

I wasn't even swimming around in my Daddies nut sack when Bill Shankly was working his magic but I'd consider him the best ever Liverpool manager.

I'm just playin' with ya Olly. Damn I feel old!

[Guest]

That Norwich shirt aint that bad actually.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

The Wolf already has 2 on his finale for Sporting

#feedTheWolfandhewillscore

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Matt Wordingham ‏@DiamondMatt
Grant Holt is the only player to top the "most fouls committed" charts in League 2, League 1, Championship and the Premier League. #NCFC

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[Guest]

That is some stat if true

Great end to the season for you lads. I like the new kit, and RVW will be a tremendous signing. Could be a big year next year!

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Haha managed to somehow finish 11th!

Things certainly looking bright for next season

[NickisBHAFC]

Hughton's signings have always been impressive as well. I do legit fancy Norwich to get a top half finish next season.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

CITY can confirm ten players are to leave the Club this summer with all out of contract from July 1.

With over 250 appearances clocked up between them for the Canaries, striker Simeon Jackson, midfielder Korey Smith and defenders Marc Tierney and Elliott Ward will leave Carrow Road.

Earlier this month it was confirmed that Academy product Chris Martin would leave to join Derby County after 117 appearances and 34 goals for City. And fellow Canary youngsters Tom Adeyemi and George Francomb will also not be offered new deals for next season.

Lee Camp who made three appearances for Chris Hughton’s side in goal after joining this January will also not be offered a new contract.

And Under-21 Professional Development Squad players Ramil Sheriff and Scott Olumide Durojaiye are also released to find new clubs.

No surprises in there really, best of luck to the lads who have been released

[NickisBHAFC]

Really hope we can sign Simeon Jackson.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Really hope we can sign Simeon Jackson.

To be honest mate, if you're gonna progress, you need better

[Duty281]

11th in the end, such a tight league. Did I hear right on MOTD that it's a £4 million difference between 11th and 17th?

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

11th in the end, such a tight league. Did I hear right on MOTD that it's a £4 million difference between 11th and 17th?

It is indeed Duty.

That'll buy us a handy player

[Duty281]

11th in the end, such a tight league. Did I hear right on MOTD that it's a £4 million difference between 11th and 17th?

It is indeed Duty.

That'll buy us a handy player

Crazy that 5 points can make such a difference! 2 Michus for that price!

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Paddy Davitt ‏@paddyjdavitt
#ncfc bank £46.07m in TV & #BPL paymts for 2012/13, according to official figures released by Premier League 2day #edp24 #pinkun

That's not too shabby

[Guest]

£46m covers a wage bill of £884k a week, including all bonuses, NI contributions and salaries. Let's say that £234k of that is NI contributions, that left £650k a week for salaries and bonuses.

At an average of £15k a week, that gives you a squad of 20 players with £350k left over for paying the remaining 10 @ £35k a week.

Sounds to me like Norwich spent their wage savings from this season on RVW...I can't believe that you have 20 players on £15k and 10 players on £35k. So whatever you've saved this season is going on RVW fo'sho.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

I don't think we would do Azzy, especially the 10 players on £35k a week one.

We got a fair bit of kitty to spend in the summer, despite the RVW signing. Be no budget excuses from our end next season, we've got the money to compete now the debt's been paid off

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Nothing's happening on the Norwich front

God I can't wait for the new season

[NickisBHAFC]

Word has it your signing Bridcutt soon

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Could you direct me to any links Nick?

[NickisBHAFC]

Only my inside sources sorry pal!!!

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Well for once I hope you're right

I can't see any transfer activity here happening for a bit, they're all on there holidays at the moment

[NickisBHAFC]

O yeah it won't happen soon, especiallly with all the disaster's going on down our place!

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

What's actually happening?

Surely they must sack him and move on soon?

Otherwise we'll be into pre-season before anything happens

[NickisBHAFC]

No idea mate, no idea.

Im already accepting a relegation battle next season!

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

In news Ron Davies has unfortunately passed away.

Grant Holt linked with an Aussie team. Doubt it'll lead to anything.

And we've been linked with a variety of names

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Rumour has it there will be a friendly between Norwich and Ipswich on the 28th of July down the Carra...

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

And in all things rumours seems we will be back in for Hooper again, which is hardly a surprise, considering how hard and public our push for him in Jan was

[Crimey]

Think you'll find it harder this summer, can imagine if you put a bid in you won't be the only club interested.

Will be interesting to see what the futures of Holt and Becchio are if you do sign Hooper, with Van Wolfswinkel on his way.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

I would imagine Becchio will continue to warm the cockles of the bench, and that Holty getting on a bit now, will do the same!

[NickisBHAFC]

You need a 40 clogger to come on and settle the nerves IMO.

Kevin Phillips would be perfect. Forget Hooper he won't join.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Nick these attempts at getting bites are getting worse and worse!

I think you need to take the summer off and come back refreshed with better ones for the new season

[NickisBHAFC]

Im not fishing.

Norwich do need experience in the midfield, everyone said it in that realistic prem game. I didn't at the time, but now i do know what they mean. Some 35-40 year old cloggers would keep it ticking over.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

The sheer beauty of that man. THE WOLF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NickisBHAFC]

Needs to sort the back of his barnet out.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/supporters-award-854864.aspx

"NORWICH City are delighted to announce that the Club’s supporters have been voted the best-behaved in the top flight for a second year in succession.

The Premier League Fair Play award is given to the fans deemed to have offered ‘the most positive verbal support and recognition of outstanding play by the opposition’."

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

This pretty much sums me up at the moment

[Amy]

Linked with Shelvey, Nzonzi and Kebe
http://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/premier_league_trio_linked_with_norwich_city_moves_as_silly_season_steps_up_a_gear_1_2227990

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[Good Golly I'm Olly]

THE WOLF IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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