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same old same old thought no different to anfild 2019 (n/m) (NCFC) - Lager top, Aug 14, 20:09:18
- Was different, we are better equipped this season. (NCFC) - Men without hats, Aug 14, 20:17:08
- If that's what you think, I despair (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 20:10:21
  - why.. liverlol; mnever got out of second gear. (NCFC) - Lager top, Aug 14, 20:13:14
2-0 should have been the tipping points for subs (NCFC) - Tier2canary, Aug 14, 19:57:21
- Yes ... was screaming for them (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 20:13:18
- Milner (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 14, 20:01:12
  - Still a horrible twat though. (n/m) (NCFC) - Men without hats, Aug 14, 20:02:53
I know it was against Luverpool but thought we looked pretty naive during that (NCFC) - Azteca, Aug 14, 19:34:35
- dreadful.. nothing changed from previous (n/m) (NCFC) - Lager top, Aug 14, 19:37:52
  - That's utter fucking nonsense (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 19:45:10
    - Agree (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 19:47:10
Learned nothing (n/m) (NCFC) - colincanary, Aug 14, 19:15:06
- Lukas Rupp is suddenly a starter at this level. Squad player at best (n/m) (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Aug 14, 19:16:10
  - Rupp was starting last year until his injuries. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 19:19:35
    - We were far better with Kenny in there. Neat and tidy but not up to this level (n/m) (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Aug 14, 19:20:58
      - Kenny isn't fit (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 19:48:04
The press will write us off let’s hope Webber and farke know what’s needed (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 19:10:42
- Hopefully they read the wroth (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 19:48:43
- A lot of the old trolls on here have written us off too. (n/m) (NCFC) - Boyer, Aug 14, 19:38:10
- They wrote us off weeks ago Loz. (n/m) (NCFC) - Men without hats, Aug 14, 19:13:15
  - More so now (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 19:14:58
    - Fuck the press (n/m) (NCFC) - Men without hats, Aug 14, 19:17:47
      - Is that an NWA song? (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 14, 19:22:05
Sticking with the same setup from half time was stupid (n/m) (NCFC) - 51eve, Aug 14, 19:02:23
- Yeah we were getting overrun first half weren’t we... (n/m) (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Aug 14, 19:04:23
- It's is what Farke does (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 19:03:31
- Yes - needed subs (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 19:03:07
- Same with leaving all their players to win the easy second ball on every fucking corner (n/m) (NCFC) - 51eve, Aug 14, 19:02:54
  - Yeah, first half was the same. (n/m) (NCFC) - Men without hats, Aug 14, 19:05:09
4 - 0 last time at HT .... (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 18:30:10
- Hopefully win the 2nd half again (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 18:33:08
We’re doing alright. (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Aug 14, 18:26:26
- What else could anyone really expect in this game?! (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 18:31:16
  - they were terrible against the poorer teams last season (NCFC) - Mecagoenti, Aug 14, 18:32:25
- Look like we belong. (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Aug 14, 18:29:19
Yep bit greedy from Pukki with the tight angle (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 18:25:13
- Wasn't going to score from there (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 18:26:32
  - Needed to smash it in the far top corner (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 18:27:44
    - Nah wasn’t Wycombe (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 18:28:50
    - Yes - only option (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 18:28:29
- Yeah, first touch didn't land great. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 18:26:14
Regardless of all you Debbie downers I'm ....... (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 14, 18:23:59
- Me too - I think it's really encouraging- win (!!) Or lose (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 18:24:56
  - Draw would be hugely encouraging (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 18:26:12
    - I have seen enough to be v encouraged (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 18:28:02
      - Yep. Not caught with our pants down. Could have easily happened (NCFC) - Yellalee, Aug 14, 18:32:52
      - Yes nothing to be miserable about (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 18:32:51
I thought that was very good (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 18:21:01
- Yep agree, we looked decent enough. (NCFC) - Men without hats, Aug 14, 18:24:40
  - were (n/m) (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Aug 14, 18:26:57
- Good to see Rashica turn Tsimikas inside out late on. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 18:24:30
- Not very good but not poor either (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 18:24:01
- Yeah, the goal was tough as well, miscontrol falling perfect for Jota (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 18:22:45
  - It was a lucky break (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 18:24:11
- Me too.....we arnt playing Burton Albion FFS.... (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 14, 18:22:16
  - Exceeded my realistic hopes actually (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 18:23:02
Not too bad - just looking a bit toothless (n/m) (NCFC) - Mecagoenti, Aug 14, 18:20:08
- We didn't- we made some chances (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 18:23:45
  - only a couple of half chances really (NCFC) - Mecagoenti, Aug 14, 18:25:19
So we're down already then? (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 14, 15:40:54
- Unbeaten pal (n/m) (NCFC) - jAC, Aug 14, 16:00:55
- With the league out of the way (NCFC) - Old Splat, Aug 14, 15:58:20
- Right now we are comfortably mid-table (n/m) (NCFC) - watfordcanary, Aug 14, 15:47:53
- Silver lining - Promotion push next season will be exciting (n/m) (NCFC) - Since1902, Aug 14, 15:47:47
- We had a good run at least (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 15:44:28
- Sounds like it. Still, frees up Saturdays I spose (n/m) (NCFC) - CB41, Aug 14, 15:41:38
  - more Saturday games in Championship (n/m) (NCFC) - Farkeball, Aug 14, 15:47:16
  - Yea,just disappointing went without a fight.😒 (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 14, 15:42:57
  - And saves a few quid (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 15:42:16
    - It was fun while it lasted (n/m) (NCFC) - Boyer, Aug 14, 15:48:11
    - Easy to get tickets (n/m) (NCFC) - pinkney, Aug 14, 15:42:52
Watford and Burnley winning 🙄 (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 15:11:15
- Awful results for us (n/m) (Other Football) - loz, Aug 14, 15:15:47
  - It's all over ....😞😞😞 (n/m) (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 14, 15:16:27
    - Hold on palace are losing - glimmer of hope now (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 15:34:51
      - You fool (n/m) (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 14, 15:45:29
        
        Yep 2-0 Watford (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 15:47:48
- I think Watford will stay up (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 14, 15:14:13
Watford Villa will be interesting (n/m) (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 14, 14:56:03
- And Palace too - hopefully looking shite (n/m) (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 14, 14:57:22
The v top clubs are on a different planet this year (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 14:44:23
- Haven’t seen any of them play yet (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 14:48:06
  - Arsenal not a top club (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 14:54:04
    - defo Chelsea - I reckon they might win it (n/m) (NCFC) - shoddy, Aug 14, 15:01:50
      - I’d have Chelsea to win (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 14, 15:29:32
Tough day for Rooney (Other Football) - Tier2canary, Aug 14, 14:33:09
- At least not injured by Rooney himself (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 14, 14:38:36
- Cracking stuff as far as most others are concerned 👍 (n/m) (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Aug 14, 14:37:14
Can we save laughing at leeds until tonight (n/m) (NCFC) - matgore, Aug 14, 14:03:20
- Absolutely not- take every laugh going (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 14:37:47
- ? (n/m) (NCFC) - Bristol Graham, Aug 14, 14:35:54
- Busy watching Norwich tonight sorry (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 14, 14:17:35
- Why? (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 14, 14:09:06
- No, this might be our best chance all season (n/m) (NCFC) - Bravo win or die, Aug 14, 14:04:04
  - Gotta grab opportunities when they arise (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 14, 14:37:33
Are we going to lose today? (n/m) (NCFC) - Biggles, Aug 14, 11:12:55
- Almost certainly (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 13:10:25
- We’ll shit em (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 14, 11:44:19
- 0-4 (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Aug 14, 11:42:51
- Fraid so (n/m) (NCFC) - camcan, Aug 14, 11:27:20
- Yes. No. Don't know. (n/m) (NCFC) - AstroCanary, Aug 14, 11:14:43
New lads most likely to get minutes ?… (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 10:14:48
- I think the Sarge will begin (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 13:30:23
- I don't think we can other than Lees-Melou and Gilmour (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 14, 11:45:19
- I think it will be the team that started v Gillingham (n/m) (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Aug 14, 11:21:36
- Hope so - I am really looking forward to seeing them play. (NCFC) - AstroCanary, Aug 14, 11:04:57
  - Defence and lack of DCM muscle a big concern (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 11:07:18
    - Yup. Surprised we didn't do more there considering our last experience in the Prem. (n/m) (NCFC) - AstroCanary, Aug 14, 11:08:45
      - We will, in the next week or so (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 13:32:30
- Has Rashica done enough in pre season to warrant a start? (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Aug 14, 10:31:33
  - No he’s barely had any time on the pitch and had covid (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 10:36:36
- Don’t see Sargent starting. I think Rashica or Tzolis might. (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 14, 10:30:21
  - Defo not tzolis; rashica maybe (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 13:30:57
  - Sargent has the work ethic and surely much fitter than … (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 10:37:05
    - Maybe. I suppose he could start wide right but not sure that’s his position (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 14, 10:51:49
      - Think that’s where he’s been playing for Bremen this season … (NCFC) - loz, Aug 14, 10:56:29
if we keep within one goal of liverpool today (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 14, 09:24:12
- Get into them early. A few tasty tackles to test their Panini stars (n/m) (NCFC) - Tier2canary, Aug 14, 11:26:38
- I agree. (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 14, 09:38:53
- Yes - I'm looking for a grown up performance (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 09:27:33
  - I am greedy for a grown up performance (NCFC) - Sellbydave, Aug 14, 10:18:03
    - Also, I don’t want to hear Carragher calling us “naive” (NCFC) - Sellbydave, Aug 14, 10:22:24
      - I won't hear that, will sync Goreham with TV (n/m) (NCFC) - watfordcanary, Aug 14, 10:49:35
      - Brentford were certainly street smart (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 14, 10:29:22
        
        Correct (NCFC) - Sellbydave, Aug 14, 10:47:34
  - Yes - very much this (NCFC) - Old Man, Aug 14, 09:59:44
    - Yes. The first two games are about not losing confidence (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 14, 10:13:36
      - Very much so. (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Man, Aug 14, 10:16:45
        
        Totally. (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Aug 14, 10:22:14
        
        Yes, that's about it (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 13:36:25
I'm going to watch this evening (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 14, 08:38:20
- I watched on my phone in a nice restaurant bar in Jura, France (NCFC) - APB, Aug 14, 09:12:45
  - We've seen that look many times (n/m) (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Aug 14, 09:30:51
    - Haha. (n/m) (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Aug 14, 09:34:30
Tells you more about arsenal (shit) (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 13, 22:28:58
- To be fair, Brentford were pretty good tonight (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Aug 13, 22:43:48
  - Interesting to compare to the lineup we drew 2-2 but yeah, got to take opportunities (Other Football) - trafford_canary, Aug 14, 01:38:10
  - I don't want to be fair; and I say fuck em. (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 13, 22:50:42
    - Well said (Other Football) - SCC 28, Aug 13, 22:51:49
  - Absolutely (Other Football) - Duck, Aug 13, 22:50:30
IMHO we have the perfect start to the season. (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 19:46:10
- Given our unpreparedness, I agree (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 13, 20:48:43
- Except for the fact we will lose all our games (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 13, 20:28:56
- It’s great you feel that way and you could well be right but you could equally be (NCFC) - Biggles, Aug 13, 20:14:53
- You haven't taken into account the impact to confidence nor (NCFC) - Azteca, Aug 13, 20:12:55
- Not necessarily. I know where you're coming from but there'll be a Euro/Copa hangover (NCFC) - thebigfeller, Aug 13, 20:12:53
- Agree to a degree but would caveat with … (NCFC) - loz, Aug 13, 19:58:30
Salah, Jota and Mane the front three in Liverpool’s predicted line up. (NCFC) - thirsty work, Aug 13, 14:51:51
- at least they didn’t re-sign Suarez! (n/m) (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Aug 13, 19:26:09
- I particularly hope we don't ask him to man-mark VVD at corners like we did with Lewis (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 13, 15:10:59
  - Don't think we man-marked anybody at corners did we? All zonal. (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 13, 16:22:00
    - Watch VVDs goal from 2 seasons ago back (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 13, 16:34:23
- Would be great if we smashed this billion dollar team.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 14:55:06
  - I'd take 'are not smashed by' at this stage (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 13, 14:57:14
- Yikes. Welcome back, chaps. (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 13, 14:52:39
Omobamidele a doubt for Liverpool - great (n/m) (NCFC) - forzancfc, Aug 13, 14:19:23
- Gibson and Hanley surely (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 13, 14:20:27
  - Yes, I would think he was always going to be on the bench. (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 14:51:36
    - Even a not match fit Hanley is surely preferable (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 13, 14:53:47
      - I think Zimbo played a lot of preseason and was also captain. (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 14:56:03
        
        also surely Andrew only has tonsillitis. Things could calm down overnight. (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 15:00:13
brentford are staying up, us and watford are going down (NCFC) - jampersands, Aug 13, 13:57:24
- True (n/m) (NCFC) - Barry from Brentford, Aug 13, 15:23:16
- I have Brentford pretty much nailed on to go down (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 13, 14:32:27
- Yet they have the least top flight experience of the three clubs.....hmmmm (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 14:02:35
  - i'd give watford best chance. If Toney gets injured brentford are down (n/m) (NCFC) - pab, Aug 13, 14:28:26
    - Toney will huff and puff and get nowhere (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 13, 14:37:15
      - There is no guarantee that he will do well. (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 14:45:34
        
        Far from it (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 13, 14:48:49
  - Surprised they are only 3rd favourites for relegation (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 13, 14:04:44
    - See above, you can mostly ignore these markets at the start of the season. (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 14:46:54
    - You can fall out of Sky studios and get to the ground (NCFC) - camcan, Aug 13, 14:42:13
Hello Canaries (NCFC) - Barry from Brentford, Aug 13, 12:54:54
- Modern day Swindon, will be back with likes of Accrington’s and Ipshits (NCFC) - Hit Squadie, Aug 13, 17:33:22
- Yeh but....Wot thay Do In Trainin' Neal (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 14:48:59
  - Who is Neal? (n/m) (NCFC) - Barry from Brentford, Aug 13, 15:21:36
    - its the Nor-fuck Neil..... (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 15:27:51
- 2/10 troll points.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 14:43:02
- I genuinely don't know the answer to this (NCFC) - camcan, Aug 13, 13:52:23
  - great question, I'm not sure (n/m) (NCFC) - Barry from Brentford, Aug 13, 15:22:07
    - I'm guessing its almost never? (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 13, 15:36:24
  - He genuinely probably won't be able to answer that (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 13, 13:57:19
    - Not me pal, was always complementary about yous lot (NCFC) - Danny_mills, Aug 13, 14:07:24
      - And as if by magic, the shopkeeper appeared (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 13, 14:39:46
        
        Oh well done Inspector Morse, (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Aug 13, 14:48:48
        
        All of them, without exception. (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 13, 14:51:16
      - Hey Danny, what are you having for lunch? (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 13, 14:16:46
        
        A cheese sandwich and a bit miserable (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Aug 13, 14:49:24
        
        WHOOPS. Login fail (n/m) (NCFC) - Adster, Aug 13, 14:53:12
        
        How exactly have you come to that conclusion? (n/m) (NCFC) - Danny_mills, Aug 13, 14:58:30
        
        Not really sunshine (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Aug 13, 14:55:47
        
        I see. What? (n/m) (NCFC) - Adster, Aug 13, 14:59:21
        
        😂 (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 13, 14:55:23
- Buzz off bee. (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 13, 13:49:47
- And Brentford will finish.........? (n/m) (NCFC) - helvegtheowl, Aug 13, 13:26:03
- Thanks (NCFC) - inutero, Aug 13, 13:00:25
- Hey Bazza :) (n/m) (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Aug 13, 12:56:38
Lukaku! why didn’t they just sign Kane? (Other Football) - Jumbo1, Aug 12, 21:09:37
- Because Kane is shite and Lukaku is brilliant? (n/m) (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 12, 21:18:16
  - But he wasn’t brilliant for them last time and they dumped him (Other Football) - Jumbo1, Aug 12, 21:19:21
Ref gyros and German lagers (NCFC) - camcan, Aug 12, 14:48:34
- MAKE THIS HAPPEN!! (n/m) (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Aug 12, 20:01:15
- Krul's special brownies (n/m) (NCFC) - Wild Edric, Aug 12, 15:23:41
- That's such a good idea (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 12, 15:08:35
- Ipswich on toast (n/m) (NCFC) - Tier2canary, Aug 12, 15:04:25
- Surely Farke's Kaffee und Kuchen (n/m) (NCFC) - watfordcanary, Aug 12, 15:00:07
- That is actually a great idea. I'd buy a copy. (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Aug 12, 14:50:07
  - I thought it when Yellows first opened (NCFC) - camcan, Aug 12, 14:58:13
Iwould start Tzolis on Saturday (international clearance permitting) (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 12, 11:00:26
- Carabao cup (NCFC) - Eric Morecambe, Aug 12, 15:59:35
- Absolutely not (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 12, 13:21:59
- There is, but he won't even know his team mates names yet, structure etc (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Aug 12, 11:19:01
- That seems pretty punchy (NCFC) - Duck, Aug 12, 11:08:34
  - Tzolis and Sargent are probably fitter than half our squad (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 12, 11:22:25
    - Based on what? (n/m) (NCFC) - Duck, Aug 12, 11:48:43
      - they have both played competitive games this season (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 12, 11:55:47
        
        Lets not let facts get in the way of a good blub.... (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 12, 14:24:55
  - I seem to recall Hughton did the same with Redmond. Chucked him in the 1st day. (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Aug 12, 11:10:22
Team for Saturday? (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 12, 09:53:03
- I would expect 5 at the back, although I won't like it (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 12, 11:14:49
  - Thinking about this, I think we'll match Liverpool's 4-3-3 (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 12, 11:35:40
- Rashica had covid though? Dowell I reckon on the right up top (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 12, 10:53:27
  - Fair enoughski (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 12, 10:54:20
- You think we will throw Omobamidele in the deep end? (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 12, 10:43:56
  - Every time over Zimmerman (but only if GH isn't ready of course) (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 12, 10:53:59
- Tzolis move requires international clearance. Whilst that will happen, will it by Sat? (n/m) (NCFC) - Saucerer, Aug 12, 10:30:21
  - He probably wouldn't play on Saturday anyway even if on bench (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 12, 10:47:28
    - Carabao cup (NCFC) - Eric Morecambe, Aug 12, 16:33:03
    - Carabao cup (NCFC) - Eric Morecambe, Aug 12, 16:32:33
    - He threw the other Greek lad in straight away last season (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 12, 10:56:38
      - I think Tzolis is going to be an impact player to begin with (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 12, 10:57:54
        
        The problem there is that we actually have to tire the defenses out somehow (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 12, 11:50:25
        
        still very, very young (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 12, 11:05:26
        
        He's play 57 games for PAOK. (NCFC) - Dog, Aug 12, 11:06:33
        
        jumping from #14-ranked Lge to #2 is quite a leap (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 12, 11:21:05
        
        #2? (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 12, 12:14:50
        
        a friend who supports PAOK has been raving to me about him (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 12, 11:01:22
    - Or if we're 5-0 up (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 12, 10:50:56
    - Likewise if we are five up with 20 to play. (n/m) (NCFC) - Pixelman, Aug 12, 10:50:29
      - Nah then we bring on Sargent and Hugill and go five at the back (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 12, 11:05:16
- Is anyone covid unavailable? (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 12, 10:00:25
  - I'm sure that Sorensen and Rashica have been confirmed as having been symptomatic (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 12, 10:53:58
- Central defence ....😬 (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 12, 09:59:27
- Is Hanley still crocked? (n/m) (NCFC) - Pixelman, Aug 12, 09:56:34
  - Don't know. Def can't see him starting though but you never know. (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 12, 09:57:01
    - Sure one of the Archant bods said he was expected to start (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 12, 10:01:34
      - Yep, makes sense (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 12, 10:06:29
SexyB... (NCFC) - NxNW, Aug 12, 09:48:08
- That seems to make little sense, in that we didn't really throw players together last time (NCFC) - jAC, Aug 12, 10:16:15
  - having failed to come up with a scoop this summer (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 12, 10:29:58
    - A service that confirms things that are on the very cusp of being confirmed by the club (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 12, 10:47:49
- Add Gibson and Cantwell to that list, seem like good pals (n/m) (NCFC) - forzancfc, Aug 12, 09:57:34
- Interesting re factions....? (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 12, 09:57:23
  - only 6 additions to the main squad that summer (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 12, 10:12:43
    - But looking at that selection (minus Marshall)… (NCFC) - APB, Aug 12, 13:41:27
      - That all probably destabilised the squad. (NCFC) - APB, Aug 12, 13:44:41
        
        I doubt there has ever been a side promoted to the PL (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 12, 18:24:25
    - Marshall?? (n/m) (NCFC) - NxNW, Aug 12, 10:39:49
      - good spot. So only 5 additions. (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 12, 10:49:17
    - Only takes couple of rotten apples and all that 🍎 (n/m) (NCFC) - Azteca, Aug 12, 10:31:44
      - of course (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 12, 10:34:19
        
        You can factor Leitner into that. Another rotten egg (n/m) (NCFC) - Waz, Aug 12, 14:14:04
  - Fractions… (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 12, 10:12:30
    - It sounds v complicated (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 12, 10:23:53
All The Greekers, so many Greekers (n/m) (NCFC) - Azteca, Aug 12, 09:27:44
- Gyros outside the ground, with German lager...🍺👍 (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 12, 09:28:42
  - And some nice Tzatziki (n/m) (NCFC) - Azteca, Aug 12, 09:46:00
  - Chips and donor meat in a naan bread with all the trimmings 👌👌👌 (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Aug 12, 09:41:48
  - Kebab van and a tin of Becks 😮 (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 12, 09:34:35
  - It's a resounding yes from me. (n/m) (NCFC) - Yellalee, Aug 12, 09:29:11
    - I'm greedy for this combination. (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 12, 09:30:15
The future is here (NCFC) - Pompatus of Creosote, Aug 12, 09:14:56
- That brought flashbacks of watching Cody McDonald goal compilations (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 12, 09:36:34
- He's going to be raw isn't he? (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 12, 09:20:04
  - Pretty good article here (NCFC) - Pompatus of Creosote, Aug 12, 09:28:57
    - Football friends (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 12, 09:37:00
As things stand, compared to 2 years ago are you more or less confident of Prem survival? (NCFC) - Azteca, Aug 11, 09:12:51
- I have no idea...... (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 11, 14:42:55
- Now feeling more confident as my lucky member socks have arrived (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 11, 13:55:22
  - You wear a sock on your member for good luck? Takes all sorts I guess (n/m) (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Aug 11, 16:09:49
- I think that in the 50 years plus I’ve been going, this is still the most exciting project (n/m) (NCFC) - shortfatb, Aug 11, 12:54:52
  - And I’m looking forward to what happens next regardless (NCFC) - shortfatb, Aug 11, 13:11:56
- Funnily enough, less confident (NCFC) - Old Git, Aug 11, 11:25:08
  - Doubt we've called a 26 goal championship striker indifferent too many times! (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 11, 11:31:51
    - I know (NCFC) - Old Git, Aug 11, 11:42:02
- more realistic i guess - ramble of thoughts follows. (NCFC) - pinkney, Aug 11, 10:57:56
  - All of this, plus I agree with CWC about being more robustly set up for the long term (NCFC) - Old Man, Aug 11, 11:40:15
    - "The other issue if Skipp did return is that this time next year he and Gilmour would both (NCFC) - Bravo win or die, Aug 11, 12:25:00
  - I feel a bit better after reading that, cheers (NCFC) - Old Git, Aug 11, 11:27:44
- Less. I was so optimistic last time. We had flags! We scored goals! We played beautiful (NCFC) - Bravo win or die, Aug 11, 10:45:51
  - Ah, just what I said. Now I feel gloomy again. Hope the next one is more cheery! (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Git, Aug 11, 11:28:32
- relegated by Xmas (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 11, 10:45:07
- Unsure (NCFC) - APB, Aug 11, 10:40:47
  - Skipp is very skilled at that... (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 11, 10:43:44
    - This (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Git, Aug 11, 11:29:20
- I didnt expect us to survive 2 years ago, and I also feel the same this time.. however I (NCFC) - promethian1, Aug 11, 10:36:27
- More. (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Aug 11, 10:30:48
  - You're not tighter at the back than 2 years ago (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Git, Aug 11, 11:29:54
- Less, but.... (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 11, 10:21:53
  - Just to add to that (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 11, 10:34:08
    - These are excellent thoughts and sum up where I am (NCFC) - Old Git, Aug 11, 11:41:13
- Much more confident (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Aug 11, 10:13:23
- ignorance was bliss last time, unexpected promotion (NCFC) - littletinyphil, Aug 11, 10:07:33
- I genuinely don’t think Farke would have signed for another 4 years (NCFC) - Tier2canary, Aug 11, 10:02:44
- More, we’re stronger than two seasons ago and more experienced. But I still think we’ll (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Aug 11, 09:56:09
- like others below. definitely less confident than I was at this point 2 years ago (NCFC) - jampersands, Aug 11, 09:53:01
- Less but I should be more (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 11, 09:43:58
  - +1 (n/m) (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Aug 11, 09:56:34
  - Me too (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 11, 09:51:30
- we will qualify for a European place BMTP (n/m) (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Aug 11, 09:33:57
  - Eurostar? (NCFC) - Tier2canary, Aug 11, 09:43:07
- less confident (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 11, 09:30:38
  - Is everyone else better? (NCFC) - Duck, Aug 11, 09:52:26
- less because I was quite optimistic last time (n/m) (NCFC) - fond, Aug 11, 09:30:35
- With hindsight definitely more (NCFC) - Duck, Aug 11, 09:22:30
- Definitely more optimistic (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Aug 11, 09:21:09
- I’m more confident with the defence and less with the offence (NCFC) - Tier2canary, Aug 11, 09:20:38
Anti-vaxxers including Piers Corbyn demonstrating at the Murderers (General Chat) - jamesward, Aug 9, 17:02:53
- Allow staff who are worried to to go home then remove the rules (General Chat) - Farkeball, Aug 9, 19:20:52
- Good chance of bumping into golden oldie (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Aug 9, 17:03:55
  - I'm not trying to be antagonistic here (General Chat) - paulg, Aug 9, 19:04:44
    - Because (General Chat) - Captain Bligh, Aug 9, 20:18:31
      - Awww lovely stuff (General Chat) - SCC 28, Aug 9, 20:48:43
      - BLUB (n/m) (General Chat) - norwaay, Aug 9, 20:24:31
    - I was talking about a moron (General Chat) - SCC 28, Aug 9, 20:01:58
      - Well, it looks to me as if you were being pointlessly antagonistic (General Chat) - paulg, Aug 9, 21:17:48
        
        With someone who I hadn’t seen post today yeah ok (General Chat) - SCC 28, Aug 9, 21:31:04
  - Great publicity, decent boozer! (n/m) (General Chat) - KevinBond, Aug 9, 17:05:25
    - Demonstrating their stupidity I assume you mean? (n/m) (General Chat) - Boyer, Aug 9, 17:13:32
Josh Sargent flying to Norwich on Sunday (NCFC) - Highlander, Aug 6, 17:51:16
- About time a Missouri lad came in and saved the day .. (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 6, 20:30:06
- Saxon watch special …. (NCFC) - Lager top, Aug 6, 19:34:16
- What are you saying? (NCFC) - Highlander, Aug 6, 18:34:16
  - it's not a major signing because (NCFC) - lord_luck, Aug 6, 18:48:31
    - Ah ....!! I'm being a bit slow.... (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 6, 20:10:55
- not a major signing (n/m) (NCFC) - lord_luck, Aug 6, 17:52:04
  - I disagree (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 6, 20:10:13
    - Wooooooooooosh... (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 6, 20:30:45
Morally, we should go all out to give Hong Kong people visas (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 6, 14:19:32
- Cunning plan (General Chat) - Eric Morecambe, Aug 6, 18:02:05
  - Cunning plan 2 (General Chat) - Eric Morecambe, Aug 6, 18:03:25
- 👍 (n/m) (General Chat) - helvegtheowl, Aug 6, 15:53:38
- I thought they already could if they wanted to (General Chat) - Ben, Aug 6, 15:19:53
  - You're banned. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 6, 15:47:13
    - I’ll get my coat (n/m) (General Chat) - Ben, Aug 6, 15:51:23
      - 🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔰 (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 6, 15:51:53
- Give David Lee a job in the club shop (n/m) (General Chat) - Adster, Aug 6, 15:01:20
- morally yes (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 6, 14:43:27
  - Why not? (General Chat) - paulg, Aug 6, 14:54:27
    - why would piss of one of the two biggest economic powers in the world (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 6, 15:09:54
      - Ben .. you know what to do ... sorry for getting dragged into it (n/m) (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 6, 15:10:59
        
        Shut up you old numbnut. Hong Kong people as I said morally (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 6, 15:41:09
        
        I've agreed with you (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 6, 15:47:39
        
        Huh. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 6, 15:48:45
        
        ha ha ha ! (n/m) (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 6, 15:52:10
Just been reading about Barca's finances (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 6, 08:19:45
- Better make sure (Other Football) - Pompatus of Creosote, Aug 6, 09:27:52
- but they will (n/m) (Other Football) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 6, 08:53:32
With Messi leaving Barca, Kane must be bricking it right now (Other Football) - I Am Hoot, Aug 5, 21:00:16
- Kane doesn’t seem the brightest (Other Football) - Tier2canary, Aug 5, 21:02:42
  - his Euros contribution was due to the way England play (Other Football) - Charles21, Aug 5, 21:32:26
    - Does he run around at the speed of a doughnut (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 5, 21:44:44
    - There’s no doubt he’s a top class player now (n/m) (Other Football) - I Am Hoot, Aug 5, 21:34:40
  - A right fluffery buffery (n/m) (Other Football) - Dave in France, Aug 5, 21:26:54
    - 😂 (n/m) (Other Football) - norwaay, Aug 5, 21:34:21
  - He looked desperately ordinary (Other Football) - paulg, Aug 5, 21:06:09
    - Someone was saying that when Spurs have reached a final (Other Football) - camcan, Aug 5, 21:21:01
- What's the worse that can happen to him? (Other Football) - Azteca, Aug 5, 21:02:06
  - Goes back to Spurs with his tail between his legs. (n/m) (Other Football) - Trent_Canary, Aug 5, 21:04:31
    - …and? (n/m) (Other Football) - jampersands, Aug 5, 21:05:32
      - Ends up in Turkey or Dubai (n/m) (Other Football) - Ken Breadstick, Aug 5, 21:10:53
I’m worried Cantwell will go now that Grealish has departed. (n/m) (NCFC) - Biggles, Aug 5, 20:45:45
- Villa chairman just said they've already replaced Grealish (NCFC) - Kangol Canary, Aug 5, 20:59:35
  - £100 million? (NCFC) - Pompatus of Creosote, Aug 5, 21:34:35
    - 25+25+35 (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 5, 22:54:55
  - So they’re not spending any money at all this window? (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 5, 21:05:11
- Todd threw his shirt into the crowd after the match on Tues (n/m) (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Aug 5, 20:53:00
  - So did Lees-Melou (NCFC) - FreshBlood, Aug 5, 21:10:21
    - after he saw Todd do it (n/m) (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Aug 5, 21:11:02
      - So Lees-Melou is leaving after Cantwell? (n/m) (NCFC) - jAC, Aug 5, 21:12:52
- Very Very likely. Almost certain - Jim will explode..... (n/m) (NCFC) - Saucerer, Aug 5, 20:51:35
  - I can’t tell if you’re trolling or serious (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 5, 20:52:27
    - Neither tbf, just making a comment that some people on here will not be happy, but.... (NCFC) - Saucerer, Aug 5, 21:38:59
      - Hmmm. (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Aug 5, 22:37:57
      - It’s a move he will favour as he got on very well with Emi so will be keen to link up. (n/m) (NCFC) - Biggles, Aug 5, 21:55:06
- he’ll go there. we’ll be fine. (n/m) (NCFC) - jampersands, Aug 5, 20:47:09
  - I fear he will (n/m) (NCFC) - Biggles, Aug 5, 21:53:12
  - He won’t (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 5, 20:50:24
    - He might (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 5, 20:59:42
      - Yes (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 5, 21:04:59
    - why do you think that? (NCFC) - jampersands, Aug 5, 20:52:12
      - I think he’s probably worth that (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 5, 20:54:49
        
        It's not hysteria when rumours have been circulating though. (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 5, 20:58:07
        
        I don’t buy in to the the rumours (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 5, 21:00:08
        
        I think I agree with you (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 5, 20:56:28
        
        Me too 😂 (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 5, 21:08:30
        
        I sort of think he'd prefer to stay for the year too (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 5, 21:15:09
        
        He’s got the chance to be the main man this season (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 5, 21:17:01
- Don’t worry (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 5, 20:46:21
Returning to the fine city tomorrow. Where is good now for a night out if u r 45? (NCFC) - Joe Strimmer, Aug 5, 20:43:46
- Pizza Hut (n/m) (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Aug 5, 21:52:04
- Bingo (n/m) (NCFC) - Pompatus of Creosote, Aug 5, 21:35:14
- Pennies under Anglia Square. (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 5, 21:24:47
- The Talk (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 5, 21:07:50
- Puppet Theatre? (n/m) (NCFC) - Tier2canary, Aug 5, 20:58:12
- At hoome, with a pint of mild and a pipe (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 5, 20:54:12
Some Greek press say Tzolis rejected … (NCFC) - loz, Aug 5, 19:24:17
- I'm getting a bit pissed off with the tzolis thing (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 5, 20:59:31
Danny Mills is a cretin (NCFC) - forzancfc, Aug 5, 14:46:16
- FFS will some of you just take a break from this incessant (NCFC) - Chopper, Aug 5, 17:18:58
- Absolutely spot on. Entertaining football. 20th place. (n/m) (NCFC) - Southampton Rob, Aug 5, 16:45:42
- Yes, he is (n/m) (NCFC) - helvegtheowl, Aug 5, 16:11:40
- He's not wrong. But it's not exactly insightful either. (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 5, 15:27:38
- It’s just his opinion (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 5, 15:25:41
  - But it may be a cretinous opinion, assuming opinions are capable of being cretinous (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 5, 16:11:10
    - that could be true (n/m) (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 5, 16:13:31
- I don't normally agree with him but i think he's spot on this time. (n/m) (NCFC) - delia_s, Aug 5, 15:14:14
  - Not sure he's talking into account how we played in the Champ (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 5, 15:25:20
BOOOOM, at last. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 5, 12:58:39
- Oh Jimmy Jimmy (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 5, 13:54:42
  - BOOOM and another!! Jimmy on a hattrick!! (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 5, 13:57:06
    - Now a run out!! 112-4! (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 5, 14:12:56
- In other news Archer out of action until next year. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 5, 13:01:10
  - and stokes needing to take a break. yet people continue to argue we should play our best (Other Sports) - jampersands, Aug 5, 13:09:05
    - We've got a great pool of players (Other Sports) - Cardiff Canary, Aug 5, 14:48:54
      - fair point about some of the rotation but not sure about the great pool anymore (Other Sports) - jampersands, Aug 5, 15:01:16
        
        On the batsmen front I don't get (Other Sports) - Cardiff Canary, Aug 5, 16:32:59
    - Without looking at numbers (Other Sports) - paulg, Aug 5, 13:48:51
    - Do they? (Other Sports) - norwaay, Aug 5, 13:16:52
      - I sppose thats right (Other Sports) - jampersands, Aug 5, 13:21:34
        
        (I think people tend to agree with the rest and rotation policy in principle, (Other Sports) - jampersands, Aug 5, 13:25:19
        
        Yes, there is definitely some of that going on. (n/m) (Other Sports) - norwaay, Aug 5, 13:27:29
    - No they Don't, don't fucking start. (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 5, 13:14:28
    - Although I'd rather see us priorities our players for Test Cricket. The likes.. (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 5, 13:12:14
Did Goths used to drive cars but have somehow lost the ability (General Chat) - Old Man, Aug 5, 00:17:53
- Maybe it's cause and effect (General Chat) - paulg, Aug 5, 08:48:23
- My last relationship ended because I didn't open the car door for her (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Aug 5, 08:02:47
- They think about where they want to go and a flock of crows carry them there (n/m) (General Chat) - Adster, Aug 5, 02:01:04
- Gong farmer. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 5, 02:00:46
Englands red ball batting is so poor. (n/m) (Other Sports) - stanleh, Aug 4, 16:42:06
- Certainly wouldn't advise buying a fifth day ticket anymore. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Aug 4, 16:53:45
  - Not sure how these batsmen keep getting selected. (n/m) (Other Sports) - stanleh, Aug 4, 16:55:35
    - Doesn't seem to matter who they choose (Other Sports) - Cardiff Canary, Aug 4, 17:13:31
      - It's bred into them from an early age (Other Sports) - paulg, Aug 4, 18:07:16
        
        Baffling (Other Sports) - Cardiff Canary, Aug 4, 20:06:03
Last night showed why Todd must not be sold. Just must not happen. (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 4, 14:25:46
- Lees Melou/Gilmour/Gianoulis/Gibson last night (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Aug 4, 16:33:43
  - Who creates without Todd AND Emi? (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 4, 16:53:26
    - Dowell, Dimi (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Aug 4, 17:20:53
- I’d be tempted by £40m (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 4, 15:44:02
  - I doubt we would be able to replace him if sold this window (n/m) (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Aug 4, 15:45:50
    - Tzolis?? (n/m) (NCFC) - 51eve, Aug 4, 16:16:52
- He was brillopads it was Gillingham reserves mind (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Aug 4, 14:46:42
- He will be a top player. Wouldn’t blame him for wanting to go after the abuse he gets on (NCFC) - thirsty work, Aug 4, 14:43:49
  - move to another club and.... (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 4, 14:53:39
    - Loads of Villa fans already don't want him (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 4, 14:57:58
- Will you scream and scream and scream until you’re sick? (n/m) (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Aug 4, 14:30:18
  - I might. It will be utterly pathetic if we sell him at this moment in time (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 4, 15:19:20
    - £40m is very much in our interests (NCFC) - Jester, Aug 4, 15:35:07
    - If we were offered £100m it would (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 4, 15:32:57
      - Yes - and therefore it's a question of money ultimately (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Aug 4, 16:42:12
  - Lol (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 4, 14:46:28