Norwich vs Crawley (Home) 26th August 2014

[Lake District Canary]

Just as we will have finished a frenetic four games into the season, we will have to play Crawley.  The main players will surely be given a rest so Is this going to be a shop window for Becchio and Bassong or a work out for fringe first team players?   The value of a shop window versus game time for people who might actually be involved in the first team?   Or is there a way back for the two of them?    Personally, if there's no chance they are going to be involved in the first team, I'd rather they didn't feature at all, but if they are both good players, after all.........

May as well make this the match thread (Admin). 

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Norwich vs Crawley

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League Cup 1st Round

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Tuesday 26th August 2014

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19:45 Kick Off

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Carrow Road

 

[Mr Brownstone]

Not sure what the deal is with Becchio but if what is suggested about Bassong in the other thread is true then I wouldn't blame Adams for never picking him again. I wouldn't.

 

[BarclayBoy88]

I do t think he'll get a game but we'll have a chance to see the likes of Jerome, Cuellar, Murphy, Loza. Surman and O'Neil. Would think it would be a game for Rudd too. Always sit in the lower Barclay but for this game I've gone for tickets behind the dugout, best place to spot any potential signings.

 

[kirku]

Going to be my first game at Carra in about 10 years. Can't bloody wait.

 

[skijumptoes]

...your last game wasn't a loss was it? Just concerned

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Would be surprised if Bassong ever wears a City shirt again. Everyone knows what he's about, doesnt need to show everyone against Crawley. If anything it provides a platform for him to play poorly and put people off. Cant see anyone buying him, cant see us ever playing him again. Real lose lose situation. Can see him being released by mutual consent to be honest. Startling when you consider the previosu season. Becchio is also a baffling situation. Suspect the same is true

 

[skijumptoes]

Bassong could come on to the pitch with an applause from the crowd, you never quite know how things can turn... All we've heard is just a rumour and think it unfair to judge him (boo etc) inside the ground on that alone.

'If' he was played, and put a good performance in, that could be the the first step into regenerating him into one of our first team players.  Together we gleefully run to the promised lands of the premiership! 

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[mustard gas]

You missed "Chase the Money Robert", he got Sutton outs nutten. And stayed.

 

[kirku]

...your last game wasn't a loss was it? Just concerned

It would have been the last home game when we got promoted under Worthy. Beat Preston 3-2 (thanks Wiki!)

 

[Canaryboy]

Bassong could come on to the pitch with an applause from the crowd, you never quite know how things can turn... All we've heard is just a rumour and think it unfair to judge him (boo etc) inside the ground on that alone.

'If' he was played, and put a good performance in, that could be the the first step into regenerating him into one of our first team players.  Together we gleefully run to the promised lands of the premiership! 

This post was sponsored by Enid Blyted, you can read more in her fairytale range at EnidBlyted.com.

Why not try our popular true story 'Come back Wes you sweary little man!', the best seller 'Where's Bassong and Becchio gone?' and the nominated 'If Paul Lambert were here buh....' books.

Gutted to find that EnidBlyted.com isn't a real website! 

 

[Canaryboy]

Declan Rudd should get a run out in this game? 

Hope they also start one or both of the Murphy's, and Loza. 

Also an opportunity go give O'Neill and Cuellar some match time, perhaps may also see Hooper get some minutes if he is close to a return? 

 

[BarclayBoy88]

Declan Rudd should get a run out in this game? 

Hope they also start one or both of the Murphy's, and Loza. 

Also an opportunity go give O'Neill and Cuellar some match time, perhaps may also see Hooper get some minutes if he is close to a return? 

Maybe Howson may get a run out as well to build some fitness if he's close. No idea where he is at the moment in terms of fitness.

 

[splutcho]

Really wish we had got them away from home instead.

 

[BarclayBoy88]

I like it's at home, keeps squad happy at home. Short trip to Ipswich then back to their own homes and then it's Crawley at home followed by Bournemouth.

 

[splutcho]

I see that, it's just Crawley is 30 miles up the road 

 

[BarclayBoy88]

Haha, thought there must be a good reason for that

 

[crawley canary]

Really wish we had got them away from home instead.

I totally agree!

 

[SussexYellow]

Yes it would be convenient! Also I have never been to the Broadfield even though its only 8 miles away.

It would also be interesting to see what our supporters would make of the canvas stand!

 

[CJRV2014]

Rudd, Cuellar, E.Bennett, O'Neill, Surman, Jo Murphy, Loza, Jerome will all probably get a run out. Reckon Matthews, Gafaiti & Ja Murphy will also get in matchday squad.

 

[Lake District Canary]

Yes it would be convenient! Also I have never been to the Broadfield even though its only 8 miles away.

It would also be interesting to see what our supporters would make of the canvas stand!

"My two-man tent is bigger than this, my two man tent is bigger than this, and so is my awning........."