 | Forum Reply | January transfer rumours at 12:03 6 Jan 2026
Yes he has his faults and he goes down with a phantom injury every game. However he's often been our best or one of our best players. Consistently above average. |
 | Forum Reply | thoughts on west ham in t'cup at 10:31 6 Jan 2026
I've been for resting on other occasions but this time it's different. We have a whole week to prepare and recover from the last nine days. We also have almost a week after it. The risk of injury is reduced as we don't have to play on our patch. Win at West Ham, or even if we don't but we perform very well and it will boost our confidence for Stoke. Don't risk anyone who isn't 100% but otherwise play the best eleven you can. As DaveB said put an extra midfielder in at the start and bring Kolli on, as he probably isn't ready for the full 90. |
 | Forum Reply | West Ham tix at 10:11 6 Jan 2026
Try West Ham. Say your a tourist, if they ask. They'll probably sell you one or more. |
 | Forum Reply | January transfer rumours at 17:40 5 Jan 2026
I think Mbengue is very good at rb. We wouldn't really find anyone better. He seems to get less bookings there too. |
 | Forum Reply | thoughts on west ham in t'cup at 17:35 5 Jan 2026
Remembering last year Kolli came on after 28 minutes for Lloyd. Varane scored from a Kolli pass for 1-1. Then I think errors led to some of their goals but Kolli scored in first half added time to make it 3-2 at half time. In the second half we gave away a penalty for 4-2 and they went on to fill their boots. With Burrell probably out and a week on the training ground, it's a good time to put three in centre midfield. Smyth should play at least the second half but should be on the right. Ideally Chair on the left, or Kolli if fit otherwise Saito. Kone the lone striker. |
 | Forum Reply | Kolli at 09:05 5 Jan 2026
He was also stretching as soon as the final whistle went. |
 | Forum Reply | Kolli at 09:03 5 Jan 2026
Overall in the first team, he has scored 8 in 47 games. 1882 minutes which is the equivalent of a shade under 21 games. 8 n 21 seems a better scoring rate than most of the forwards I can remember. [Post edited 5 Jan 12:22]
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 | Forum Reply | Norwich Reflection at 09:40 2 Jan 2026
I agree with that too. The effort that is being put in is being severely hampered by the lack of energy due to too many matches and some players playing too many minutes. |
 | Forum Reply | Where was Chair ? at 09:06 2 Jan 2026
I think I read somewhere he picked up an ankle injury from a bad tackle and was going for a scan. We can't get insurance for him, The NHS has been on strike and there has been the Christmas period, so we are still waiting.😁 |
 | Forum Reply | Plus points today ,??? at 08:53 2 Jan 2026
Agree with he should have been on earlier but for Burrell. Kone battled away and generally was reasonable. Burrell has lost his edge, the pace and stamina that made him so effective. |
 | Forum Reply | Norwich Reflection at 19:44 1 Jan 2026
Posted this on the match thread but feel it is appropriate here: I was at the game. There was no lack of effort from any player. There were poor and/or tired performances from some. There was also some good or reasonable performances from Hayden, Kolli, Nardi, Madsen, Mbengue and Kone. Smyth's pace is wasted when he has to cut in from the left and when he is trying to stop an opponent he needs to stop diving in and missing. Stay on his feet and keep with him. Burrell looks shattered, has lost his zip. Fatigue caught up with Jimmy and Norwich kept forcing him inside onto his left foot. ND also tired. Dembele tried hard but little came off. Poku ditto. |
 | Forum Reply | Norwich Reflection at 18:11 1 Jan 2026
I think Hayden had a knock and was probably flagging a bit. Unfortunately Morgan had a bit of Vale-itis. |
 | Forum Reply | Where are the Coal Mines at 18:05 1 Jan 2026
I was at the game. There was no lack of effort from any player. There were poor and/or tired performances from some. There was also some good or reasonable performances from Hayden, Kolli, Nardi, Madsen, Mbengue and Kone. Smyth's pace is wasted when he has to cut in from the left and when he is trying to stop an opponent he needs to stop diving in and missing. Stay on his feet and keep with him. Burrell looks shattered, has lost his zip. Fatigue caught up with Jimmy and Norwich kept forcing him inside onto his left foot. ND also tired. Dembele tried hard but little came off. Poku ditto. Morgan caught a bit of whatever Vale had on Monday.😁 |
 | Forum Reply | Tomorrow's referee at 10:06 1 Jan 2026
Don't know what to expect with this one. Veers from being ropey to very good, light touch to picky, anything goes to every contacts a foul and sometimes all in the same game. Hope for the best, fear the worst. |
 | Forum Reply | Angelo Balanta at 17:36 31 Dec 2025
And Jack Robinson 51 appearances in the prem. |
 | Forum Reply | Smyth at 17:07 31 Dec 2025
Excellent news. |
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