Norwood

[wavy-blade]

We didn't win today. We need scapegoats.

we`ve only won 1 in the last 6 !!

 

[Blade56]

Would you look for a way out of the transfer in January and look to to spend the money elsewhere?

According to Michael Browne he's only on loan and we might struggle to hold on to him in jtw. Wish they (pundits) would do their homework before opening their mouths. Other co commentator said we play three at back and Rotherham would try and get behind out two centre backs.

 

[Guesty]

Very generous to say Norwood has only had two bad games. If a whipping boy like Lundstram had put in some of the performances Norwood has, they would have been reviewed in much less glowing terms. And I write that as someone who has been known to knock Lundstram myself.

 

[LJBlade]

Are people being serious? Really? Unbelievable

Yes they are. Sensible thought is usually at a premium on here when we’ve lost*

*i know we didn’t lose but people are acting like we did

 

[Stretch]

All this talk of him having had loads of average games contradicts what Sky were saying pre match, i.e that he has created the most chances of any player in the Championship so far this season. Well he must have been world class in the few matches where he did play well then. ffs

I miss Dean Hammond.

 

[GrayBlade]

Two very contrasting games Gray,Pigs stayed in their own half for most of the game,so Norwood had all the time in the world to excell,but Rotherham were the complete opposite to Pigs in all their play,and today Norwood looked poor.

Yes but I think the fact that he played just under 70 games for Fulham and Brighton in their promotion seasons is testimony that he can hack it more often than he can’t.

I think we should give Rotherham more credit. It’s not just about our players buddy.

 

[GrayBlade]

He's an arrogant player, no denying that. He tries all sorts of cocky things and when it doesn't come off it can cause problems. But for me it's absolutely worth it for some of the brilliant things he does.

Abso bloody lutely!

 

[GrayBlade]

All this talk of him having had loads of average games contradicts what Sky were saying pre match, i.e that he has created the most chances of any player in the Championship so far this season. Well he must have been world class in the few matches where he did play well then. ffs

I miss Dean Hammond.

It’s bollox mate.

We’ll be reading about funny little Ollie next...if it gets enough reaction.

 

[GrayBlade]

Sorry, but that's bollocks. He's had a couple of shockers but nothing to justify that.

Spot on!

 

[Cerberus Blade]

He’s a great player. Appreciate him. He’s human and does some things wrong. And when he does they are usually big bloopers. But what he gives to this team far outweigh the odd errors he makes. I doubt we’d be in the top half of the table this season if we hadn’t signed him. He’s really that important.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Yes but I think the fact that he played just under 70 games for Fulham and Brighton in their promotion seasons is testimony that he can hack it more often than he can’t.

I think we should give Rotherham more credit. It’s not just about our players buddy.

But look at the players he had around him Gray at those two clubs,makes job easier.

Rotherham were fantastic,wish we had it in us to play like that at least some of the time.

You can see Wilder is being honest but seething at the same time,he will want a reaction at Brentford cant see it tho we have been mediocre now for a few games,its like last season all over again.

 

[GrayBlade]

But look at the players he had around him Gray at those two clubs,makes job easier.

Rotherham were fantastic,wish we had it in us to play like that at least some of the time.

You can see Wilder is being honest but seething at the same time,he will want a reaction at Brentford cant see it tho we have been mediocre now for a few games,its like last season all over again.

Of course he had good players around him but he must also be a good player otherwise he wouldn’t have been a regular in both the promoted teams would he?

I can’t believe we’re having this conversation about Norwood to be honest mate. He was crap yesterday and his mistake cost us a win, but he’s gone from being the best midfielder in the team and possibly the division two weeks ago to being a liability to some (not you). Players can’t be on it every week and the issue yesterday was 90% of his team mates were shite as well. The problem with him being off is that his influence is so key to our style. Like I said I’d have take him and Freeman off for Coutts and Baldock but he’d still start on Tuesday every time.

This thread reminds me of when some had the knives out for Duffy in his first season when they couldn’t accept that he was always going to make more mistakes than other players because of the way he plays. We’d have looked really sick without the Duffmiester and IMO we would without Norwood.

 

[wizadry]

We were crying out for someone as close to Coutts as possible and someone affordable, we bring Olly in who is similar and on the whole has done a fantastic job for us and is one of the players who has helped to catapult us towards the top of the division, playing some remarkable football along the way, how about we start having a bit of respect for a very good footballer and someone who will hopefully be with us for years to come.

Sometimes you have to have your other players step up to the plate when you’re having an off day, unfortunately for Olly and us they didn’t, other than Hendo.

People clamouring for Coutts back need to be more patient, he’ll take a long time to get up to the pace of the game and back to anywhere near his pre injury form.

 

[Speedracer]

Jesus wept a lot of you have very short memories, a couple of below par games & you want to get rid, it is akin to throwing your toys out of your prams, it beggars belief it really does.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Good goal tonite Oliver.

 

[Bladesway]

Good goal tonite Oliver.

Football makes mugs of us all at some point.

 

[wizadry]

We should be playing higher up the pitch so Norwood can do this on a more regular basis. He has the attributes to be further up the pitch and score 10 to 15 goals a season.

 

[Cassius Kray]

Football makes mugs of us all at some point.

Especially people who start stupid threads on Internet forums.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Football makes mugs of us all at some point.

 

[ScottBlade]

Reyt goal.

 

[EddieColquhoun]

My patience is wearing thin with him.

Far too casual for his own good and seems to think he's a superstar. Never leaves 'casual mode'.

When under any concerted pressure as he was today, he'll give the ball to the opposition time after time.

He's a liability. When we're holding onto a lead, he needs taking off.

People mock Lundstram but there's been multiple games this season where he'd have been much more use than Norwood.

And the partnership with Fleck has become ineffective. He needs Coutts alongside him again.

 

[Ricky]

A goal invalidates any previous criticism?

Sound logic.

 

[Headshrinker]

A goal invalidates any previous criticism?

Sound logic.

When the criticism is wrong, yes. He has been great and the stats back that up.

 

[EddieColquhoun]

A goal invalidates any previous criticism?

Sound logic.

 

[Ricky]

Top quality poster. Keep it up.

 

[GatefordBlade]

When the criticism is wrong, yes. He has been great and the stats back that up.

I think the criticism has been justified of late, he’s had a couple of stinkers and one or two indifferent performances. It almost as though he thinks taking the ball off the back 3 and playing a nice ball here and there is enough but it’s not. There’s more to his game and he showed that tonight.

 

[1889]

Reyt goal.

Superb goal, but their defender bottled the tackle and let him shoot

 

[Ricky]

I think the criticism has been justified of late, he’s had a couple of stinkers and one or two indifferent performances. It almost as though he thinks taking the ball off the back 3 and playing a nice ball here and there is enough but it’s not. There’s more to his game and he showed that tonight.

Nope. Those bad games didn't happen and now they won't for at least another 10 games because of that goal tonight. Get with the programme.

 

[blade67]

he's been terrific in the main

Not sure what people are moaning about - gets some eyes in your head

 

[Cerberus Blade]

We were crying out for someone as close to Coutts as possible and someone affordable, we bring Olly in who is similar and on the whole has done a fantastic job for us and is one of the players who has helped to catapult us towards the top of the division, playing some remarkable football along the way, how about we start having a bit of respect for a very good footballer and someone who will hopefully be with us for years to come.

Sometimes you have to have your other players step up to the plate when you’re having an off day, unfortunately for Olly and us they didn’t, other than Hendo.

People clamouring for Coutts back need to be more patient, he’ll take a long time to get up to the pace of the game and back to anywhere near his pre injury form.

Very well said Sir!

Norwood was very good again tonight and what a goal!

Coutts did nothing when he came on a looks well off the pace. Ok it’s understandable perhaps, but no way in a million years should he be considered ahead of Norwood at the present time.