Match thread - Norwich V NUFC

[Tsi]

Not sure if you’re being serious as he’s been absolutely f***ing woeful

Dripping with sarcasm mate - he’s been absolutely dreadful

Pretty much sums up the majority

[Toondes]

Not sure if you’re being serious as he’s been absolutely f***ing woeful

Dripping with sarcasm mate - he’s been absolutely dreadful

Whole team has been s**** today. Midfield looks non existent. Wonder how long Mrs Doubtfire will preserver with the horrible formation and set up

[Speedo]

Nobody has looked good today except maybe Dubravka and perhaps Hayden. Bring on Willems and Longstaff at half time for Ki and Shelvey, switch to a 3-4-3 (Ritchie in the 3 with Joelinton and Almiron) and actually play some football. Almiron and Joelinton both look hopelessly isolated right now, and we have zero control in the middle of the pitch.

[Don Sholeone]

We are asking far too much of Almiron and Joelinton in this system, they are literally having to do everything in attack, nobody gets forward from midfield or wingback it's ridiculous, how can people attack Joelinton when he brings the ball down gets crowded by 4 defenders and we have zero runners or anyone looking to support, why play a target man without any f***er around him. We are asking Almiron to drop back help defend, then have him breaking on the counter, then dropping deep to play the balls that should be played into him, literally the only one offering the attack any support is Hayden, our f***ing CDM. We need a front 3 asap, I know ASM is injured today but the 8-0-2 formation just isn't going to work going forward.

[Tsi]

Dripping with sarcasm mate - he’s been absolutely dreadful

Whole team has been s**** today. Midfield looks non existent. Wonder how long Mrs Doubtfire will preserver with the horrible formation and set up

Hopefully not long, we have a class player for breaking up play in midfield who's been more on the right wing than central leaving Shelvey and Ki to just watch as their midfield just drift past them.

[Tsi]

Nobody has looked good today except maybe Dubravka and perhaps Hayden. Bring on Willems and Longstaff at half time for Ki and Shelvey, switch to a 3-4-3 (Ritchie in the 3 with Joelinton and Almiron) and actually play some football. Almiron and Joelinton both look hopelessly isolated right now, and we have zero control in the middle of the pitch.

This or if he's going to stick with it get Longstaff on in place of Shelvey and move Ki further forward.

[Sanchino]

This 5-3-2 system doesn't seem to be working. The midfield seems to have gaps and we've been exploited and dominated there so far. Hayden's done well going forward and has put in some dangerous crosses, he's been our best player so far. Shelvey and Ki look of the pace, especially Ki. Our defense has been a shambles and a mess at times, Norwich look like they have goals in them but a better team will exploit there defense and that's will be there undoing, I can see us scoring but could Norwich scoring 1 or 2 more they look like a good bright attacking team with energy, pace and youth plus some experienced heads in Pukki. Miggy and Joelinton look there off the pace too and seem to struggling in terms of chemistry, I don't know if Miggy's suited to the center I think out wide is much better as he can run in a straight line and not to have to worry too much about passing or looking for Joelinton but he doesn't nowhere near as explosive as last season maybe the Copa America and not having a full pre season has taken it's toll and he'll need a couple of more games to get in the grove.

Now onto Kraft and Ritchie. Kraft looks decent going forward but I don't know if he's a upgrade on what we have and especially in the final third he lacked composure with the finish. Time will tell but there's nothing of note that I see in him defensively to say he's better than Manquillo/Yeds and finally Ritchie's been our second best player as he always seems to put in a good ol' shift up and down working tirelessly trying to provide a outlet on the left with his crossing and passing, underrated much? Joelinton initial signs seems to be he's not even a upgrade on Rondon sadly.. we should have tried our almost to get Rondon back even if Rafa left! Joelinton looks the opposite he looks slow, weak and can't even hold the ball to bring others into play and to top it off he missed a golden chance with his header which Rondon would have put away for breakfast and lunch.. I don't weather he just needs to adapt to the physical side more or he needs more support but time will tell if he comes good or not but this season might be a struggle if our main striker can't even hold up the ball or use his ''mobility'' to run past others or use his movement more. Carroll / Gayle seem to be good alternatives now..

[Don Sholeone]

Rondon had 2 players always on his shoulder to play off Joelinton so far has zero as Almiron has to drop deep for some reason to be the creative outlet in midfield, despite us playing 3 CM.

[Sanchino]

Rondon had 2 players always on his shoulder to play off Joelinton so far has zero as Almiron has to drop deep for some reason to be the creative outlet in midfield, despite us playing 3 CM.

This. Plus a switch to 3-4-3 with ASM and Miggy out wide would suit us better.. give us more pace and width.

[Sanchino]

All these crosses and set-pieces would be perfect for someone.. like Carroll to end on it.

[Ol' Dirty Bas Dost]

I would not be surprised to see Ritchie hauled off for Willems in a bit.

[Toondes]

Ki needs to come off. He’s been w***

[Hjl]

All these crosses and set-pieces would be perfect for someone.. like Carroll to end on it.

Carroll jumps! Connects with the header! And breaks both of his legs and tears his hamstring!

[Ol' Dirty Bas Dost]

All these crosses and set-pieces would be perfect for someone.. like Carroll to end on it.

Carroll jumps! Connects with the header! And breaks both of his legs and tears his hamstring!

worth it

[Sanchino]

Same old problems in the second half.. this formation anit working. Get Willems, Longstaff and Muto on!!!

[Ol' Dirty Bas Dost]

Slow, inaccurate and now a hip injury... Could it be?

[Donkey Toon]

This is painful to watch. Change something Bruce ffs!

[Valentino's fast feet]

Formation all over the place again. No penetration whatsoever.

[Toondes]

This is f***ing woeful to watch. We look absolutely void of ideas . No desire to win tackles , no outlet up front. Change it Bruce man you clown

[Toondes]

Get Ki off man. Liability