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This guy Gassan Ahadme who has scored 8 goals in pre-season on loan (NCFC) - Highlander, Jul 27, 14:12:50
- This is the most insane football opinion I've read in months (n/m) (NCFC) - inutero, Jul 27, 16:49:05
- Imagine if we signed a League One player (NCFC) - Boyer, Jul 27, 16:37:46
- And we are in the same league as Havant and Waterlooville (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 27, 15:25:11
- I’m surprised Real Madrid haven’t signed him (NCFC) - Drurys Left Nut, Jul 27, 15:09:20
Russ Martin appears to be one of the favourites for the Swansea job.. (Other Football) - Bonjour, Jul 27, 14:00:02
- Will be John Terry (n/m) (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jul 27, 16:36:14
- Learning curve until 2024 when he returns after Farke... sucession planning 👍 (n/m) (Other Football) - Worthing Yellow, Jul 27, 14:11:29
  - As much as I’d love that it would mean that Webber won’t be here. (n/m) (Other Football) - Adster, Jul 27, 15:09:37
    - Is there much chance of webber staying on more than 12 - 24 months? (n/m) (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 27, 15:31:30
      - if he sticks at it for 12 I will be very surprised, tbh (n/m) (Other Football) - CWC, Jul 27, 17:22:27
      - Probably not but you never know (n/m) (Other Football) - Adster, Jul 27, 16:03:38
      - no (n/m) (Other Football) - Jumbo1, Jul 27, 15:38:38
So Ben Kensell is about to take over as Chief Executive at (NCFC) - Highlander, Jul 26, 14:58:29
- Isn't that thebigfeller's team? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 26, 15:02:48
  - His other teams are Hearts and Wealdstone (n/m) (NCFC) - KentonCanary, Jul 26, 15:10:06
    - Ah yes, hearts! (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 26, 15:31:15
    - Other teams....🔰🤬 (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 26, 15:26:59
      - He’s bashed out 45k posts on the hearts forum (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 26, 15:31:43
Going through the squad we are desperately short in wide positions and at CB... (NCFC) - WalksietheReturn, Jul 26, 11:17:20
- I'm guessing you didnt hear Webber at the presser. (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 26, 13:59:15
- sadly, fans' pre-season opinions are mostly (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 26, 12:15:14
  - i had been right (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Jul 26, 12:51:38
  - Every time we've been promoted I've been optimistic (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 26, 12:21:55
    - I’m less optimistic than previously too (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 26, 12:50:12
  - We were crippled by injuries though (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 26, 12:21:01
    - We were and it didn’t help (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 26, 13:03:16
- Midfield is the area for me. Downgrades on both Skipp and Buendia so far (n/m) (NCFC) - thirsty work, Jul 26, 11:50:02
  - Exactly this! How on earth can you judge when you (NCFC) - Chopper, Jul 26, 13:35:20
  - You cannot possibly make that assessment yet. (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 26, 11:54:34
    - Yep good as skipp was last season (he was outstanding).., (NCFC) - loz, Jul 26, 11:56:26
      - Yep. Totally untested at this level. (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 26, 12:17:15
        
        All true, but Webber and farke would have him back in a heart beat (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 26, 13:06:15
- I think Gilmour, Lees-Melou and Rashica are great signings (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 26, 11:23:09
  - Premier League business so far... (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 26, 11:29:05
    - Palace prob done the best business so far? (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 26, 11:41:48
      - Well... they've lost 11 players. (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 26, 11:44:29
        
        And got Vieira... (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 26, 11:46:00
        
        A decent bet to go down I think (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Jul 26, 11:56:27
        
        Yep not sure how that pans out they have signed and are signing.. (NCFC) - loz, Jul 26, 11:55:43
        
        Young players unproven in the Prem though (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 26, 11:58:12
        
        Meant more the CB that was at Fulham last year … (NCFC) - loz, Jul 26, 12:01:49
        
        Only CB I can see they've signed is Guehi (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 26, 12:09:58
        
        Yep the other 2 nearly done I think (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 26, 12:13:52
        
        Can't see anything online to suggest they are close to signing Adarabioyo (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 26, 12:32:01
        
        Not that one the Scandinavian (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 26, 13:23:42
Did SexyB tweet that Todd wasn't going anywhere? (NCFC) - Kangol Canary, Jul 24, 20:50:14
- No, she didn't. (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 24, 22:16:20
  - So Todd is off then. (NCFC) - Chris Peacock, Jul 24, 22:33:48
    - No. (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 24, 23:17:46
- Has someting happened (n/m) (NCFC) - Malkybarneedledick, Jul 24, 21:40:09
  - Don’t think so sun linking him with Villa but… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 24, 21:50:04
    - So we believe recycled news (n/m) (NCFC) - Malkybarneedledick, Jul 24, 21:59:18
      - Nobody has said that re read original post (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 24, 22:02:45
        
        If we sell Cantwell it’s a huge transition in our play (NCFC) - Malkybarneedledick, Jul 24, 22:12:07
- I don’t follow her but something about the receptionist going nowhere ? (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 24, 21:01:05
  - That was a wotb joke (n/m) (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 24, 21:47:47
    - Yes I know but she also tweeted to confirm and even posted on here I think ? (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 24, 21:57:23
      - Yes, playing along with the joke (n/m) (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 24, 22:51:42
- I didn’t ever see anything from SexyB saying that (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 24, 21:00:52
  - SB is probably the receptionist (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 24, 21:49:16
    - Reckon her source is something to do with physio/medical departments (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 24, 21:58:14
- Bit toxic, I'm sure he's got a decent career a head of him (n/m) (NCFC) - Lentil Weaver, Jul 24, 20:54:50
HT Boston 3 - 0 U23s (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 24, 15:52:40
- Bit disappointing that side not more competitive against a team at that level (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 24, 15:56:02
  - NC much more competitive seond half. (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 24, 16:13:18
    - 1-3 Nizet, well-worked FK (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 24, 16:15:06
      - 2 - 3 Adshead (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 24, 16:16:55
        
        3-3. Good play by Hutchison (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 24, 16:43:48
  - I shouldn’t imagine klose and trybull are running around much (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 24, 16:08:33
- Boston spanked Lincoln 5-0 last week (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 24, 15:55:02
  - Got a new stadium too. Unsure if the game is being played there? (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Jul 24, 15:57:24
    - at the new stadium (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 24, 16:13:39
No need for Webber to bring up losing that sponsor as an excuse (NCFC) - stanleh, Jul 22, 14:33:09
- If 4m isn't significant then why do we bother with sponsorship at all: (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 22, 15:59:34
- I think it's partially to get it out there to clubs that are selling that we are poor (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 22, 15:24:34
  - Yeah that's true. (n/m) (NCFC) - stanleh, Jul 22, 15:25:46
- £4m? (NCFC) - Eric Morecambe, Jul 22, 15:08:22
  - you wot? (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 22, 15:22:50
    - TBF, you have to delegate some stuff. (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 22, 16:23:16
      - yes, at the operational level (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 22, 16:56:22
        
        Yes he signed off on it........... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 22, 17:10:45
      - Delegate? Did Ben K report to Webber? (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Jul 22, 16:50:39
    - Webber has nothing to do with commercial deals he is responsible … (NCFC) - loz, Jul 22, 15:25:18
      - Loz, he's on the 3-person exec committee! (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 22, 16:52:16
  - Agreed but.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 22, 15:13:26
  - Yep really not sure why Webber is taking flack (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 22, 15:13:21
    - Just think it didn't need to be said. I'm not that bothered. (NCFC) - stanleh, Jul 22, 15:23:03
      - Yeah I think you're right (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 22, 15:35:15
        
        Tbf to Webber he probably feels aggrieved that incompetence … (NCFC) - loz, Jul 22, 15:49:37
        
        Probably but he’s a very senior representative of NCFC (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 22, 16:06:13
- he has previous for this. #agenda (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 22, 14:57:22
- Signal to potential future employers (NCFC) - KevinBond, Jul 22, 14:45:58
- Do you kno wif he was asked, or he just brought it up unprompted? (n/m) (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jul 22, 14:38:50
Password (General Chat) - letsbehavinyou, Jul 21, 18:13:01
- Have you tried PasswordWOTB1 ? It worked for me. (n/m) (General Chat) - Pixelman, Jul 21, 19:33:21
- Ben can sort it out I believe (n/m) (General Chat) - SimonOTBC, Jul 21, 18:22:49
Footballers are people, not widgets. (NCFC) - Old Man, Jul 21, 17:28:10
- Too many (good and sensible) words for some people on here... (n/m) (NCFC) - Kev, Jul 21, 18:56:45
- Hear, hear (n/m) (NCFC) - Sing_up_the_riverend, Jul 21, 18:48:51
- I agree with all of this - very well said (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 21, 18:22:26
- Too sensible (n/m) (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 21, 17:52:30
- POTD (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Jul 21, 17:50:21
- The interesting thing about Villa is....... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 21, 17:48:25
- ^Nearly beat me to POTD (n/m) (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Jul 21, 17:39:59
- New improved iTodd (n/m) (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 21, 17:29:09
  - (I agree with you BTW) (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 21, 18:59:12
Sounds like it could be “we go with what we’ve got” so far as centre backs are concerned (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 21, 08:44:29
- it is one of them there gambles (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 21, 13:02:55
  - 😂 (n/m) (NCFC) - helvegtheowl, Jul 21, 14:45:04
  - At the moment, yes we do one abroad and one in the UK! (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 21, 13:55:37
    - belt n' braces! (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 21, 14:08:13
  - Doesn't everyone? (n/m) (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 21, 13:23:01
    - Pah. I book 3 (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 21, 13:30:59
- Not improving the CB position has been our biggest mistake every season we have been... (NCFC) - WalksietheReturn, Jul 21, 09:13:06
- Sounds like Omobamidele has kicked on faster than we expected (NCFC) - Duck, Jul 21, 08:57:34
  - Aarons was thrown in at Champs level. Prèm a bit different. (n/m) (NCFC) - pab, Jul 21, 09:48:37
    - young players can lose confidence quick if getting beat every week (n/m) (NCFC) - pab, Jul 21, 12:01:26
    - Cantwell was a bit part player in the championship (NCFC) - Duck, Jul 21, 10:18:49
      - and a PFA Young POTS nomination to boot (n/m) (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 21, 10:20:57
    - Thing is, Obomabidele has already been 'thrown in. He's in, and fully wet now (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jul 21, 10:15:01
      - Fnarr fnarr. (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 21, 10:28:31
    - It's an interesting balance to strike (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 21, 10:06:49
      - They tend to send the best ones out on loan (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Jul 21, 11:05:47
        
        Not quite that simple (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 21, 12:58:37
      - I think Omobamidele is probably ready but I’m not so sure about Zimbo and I’m even less (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 21, 10:17:15
        
        Watching Zimbo ping it around I'm more than comfy with him as backup (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 21, 11:12:56
        
        The slow touches before the ping are the bits that worry me. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Jul 21, 11:32:30
        
        Yes in a back 3 Zimbo is ok (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 21, 13:56:24
        
        Agree - We probably have the quality... but only if they stay fit. (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 21, 10:32:02
        
        Yeah. Unlikely to cover it with a youngster on loan either. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Jul 21, 11:07:04
        
        Is Klose completely out of the equation? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 21, 10:27:54
        
        if you haven't been involved so far (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 21, 13:28:15
        
        Think so. And for good reason (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 21, 10:59:06
- How do you get to go with what we've got from... (NCFC) - TheGrump, Jul 21, 08:51:57
  - They are clearly preparing the ground for not signing another CB (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 21, 09:34:48
    - With respect, you have made a lot of assumptions (n/m) (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 21, 11:21:51
    - I think you've 2+2 and your answer is (NCFC) - TheGrump, Jul 21, 10:27:23
    - or playing a bluff to selling clubs (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 21, 10:17:40
  - I hadn't spotted that 😂 (n/m) (NCFC) - TheGrump, Jul 21, 09:21:13
  - Christ, there's even an error in the article! (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 21, 09:03:41
    - NTd (n/m) (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 21, 09:04:56
- I just read the arrival and just thought it was page filler - no insight (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 21, 08:47:18
  - Yeah, that's how I read it too (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 21, 08:56:17
    - Would be a bit of a shame re: Hugill (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 21, 11:16:23
    - I know what you mean about Hugill (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 21, 10:15:12
      - I would like to keep him from a personality point of view. I think he’s good for the (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 21, 10:18:29
        
        It's him driving the move though, isn't it? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 21, 10:28:45
        
        I don;t know is it? I wouldn't think so. (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 21, 10:44:24
        
        I believe it is (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 21, 11:04:14
- Confident not co fisher! (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 21, 08:44:51
What ever happened to Tom Adeyemi? (NCFC) - Bonjour, Jul 20, 18:27:20
- Gone back to do his degree / post grad I think (n/m) (NCFC) - Saucerer, Jul 20, 20:20:51
- Injury problems (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 20, 19:14:10
- Head fell off (n/m) (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Jul 20, 18:27:34
£48GFY ncfc (NCFC) - grays, Jul 20, 14:14:51
- I agree mate. It’s poor. (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 20, 16:16:26
- the club are not asking you to put yourself in debt (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Jul 20, 14:31:28
  - No, but that doesn't preclude people having (NCFC) - Azteca, Jul 20, 14:47:44
- The problem........... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 20, 14:29:20
  - and lets not forget.......... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 20, 14:31:43
    - yes those of us who were there in those dark dismal seasons before relegation to div 3 (n/m) (NCFC) - Farkeball, Jul 20, 14:39:06
      - I personally thank you for your support. (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 20, 14:40:49
        
        thank you, I have done over 40 years as ST holder! (n/m) (NCFC) - Farkeball, Jul 20, 14:44:08
- £48 plus travel / parking, programme, pie, drink to see NCFC (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Jul 20, 14:28:26
- I think it shows the massive limitations of the self funded model… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 20, 14:20:06
  - I've seen others say something similar in relation to the sponsor debacle (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 20, 14:30:06
    - No but wealthy owners negate the need to maximise … (NCFC) - loz, Jul 20, 15:17:51
      - Do they? Not sure why they would subsidise the club to be honest (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 20, 15:51:38
        
        We should still have maximised revenue with a gambling company … (NCFC) - loz, Jul 20, 16:02:06
    - Rich for a reason, after all. (n/m) (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jul 20, 14:31:30
      - Indeed - I'd say the current owners are more likely to think of our fan base (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 20, 14:32:21
        
        No they don’t. They pick and choose. They pay lip service to the fans but (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 20, 16:25:23
  - Have you ever been to Stamford Bridge, Emirates or White Hart Lane? (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jul 20, 14:26:24
  - Clubs with wealthy owners charge even more in many cases (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 20, 14:22:17
    - Indeed - the big six have the highest ticket prices (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 20, 14:27:12
    - vimto (n/m) (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Jul 20, 14:26:25
Favourite ever Norwich match? (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 20, 09:50:09
- Munich away (NCFC) - Kev, Jul 20, 18:19:11
- Cor, there's some great shouts there (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 20, 14:19:10
- Leicester away (NCFC) - rosarios_school_tie, Jul 20, 13:19:32
  - I was at that Leicester game... we were outstanding (NCFC) - Worthing Yellow, Jul 20, 13:26:01
- can't believe no one has mentioned 1985 (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Jul 20, 12:41:53
  - A great result but would not make my top 10 (n/m) (NCFC) - Boyer, Jul 20, 13:34:33
  - Final was great but a dreadful game (n/m) (NCFC) - Worthing Yellow, Jul 20, 13:27:02
  - ? (n/m) (NCFC) - Bristol Graham, Jul 20, 13:23:32
  - Guess whose ignore list I'm on! (NCFC) - Winged Eel Creosote, Jul 20, 12:47:17
  - the folk that nominated 1972, 1973 & 1967 are clearly old enough (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 20, 12:45:35
- In no particular order... (NCFC) - Worthing Yellow, Jul 20, 12:40:32
- Palace 2-1 1973 last minute goal by Dave Stringer meant we stayed up (n/m) (NCFC) - colincanary, Jul 20, 12:37:34
  - What a night that was! (n/m) (NCFC) - Boyer, Jul 20, 13:36:16
  - 👍👌 (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Splat, Jul 20, 13:25:25
- Last scum match 2019 (NCFC) - Ruel Brittania, Jul 20, 12:04:02
- March 1996 Sheff Utd 2 - 5 Norwich (NCFC) - Boyer, Jul 20, 12:02:14
  - 1986 (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 20, 12:05:39
    - Yep - a long time ago but I remember it like it was last week (n/m) (NCFC) - Boyer, Jul 20, 12:43:42
- Scum away in. 2000, 2 nil... (NCFC) - Lager top, Jul 20, 11:58:12
- we didn't even win my favorite game (NCFC) - Farkeball, Jul 20, 11:49:14
- Man Utd 1 - City 2 1967 (NCFC) - Jack Flash, Jul 20, 11:20:56
- Fratton Park (NCFC) - Moritz Moutarde, Jul 20, 11:19:29
- The play off final was such a great day! (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 20, 11:14:16
  - agree good game and just a great end to the season (n/m) (NCFC) - pinkney, Jul 20, 11:29:45
- Luton away - Feb 2007 (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 20, 11:11:43
  - Seconded (n/m) (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Jul 20, 16:46:39
- Not my favourite, but the atmosphere in the FA Cup QF replay v Southampton (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 20, 10:59:48
  - It was. Last time I ever stood on the Barclay 😢 (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Jul 20, 16:48:35
- Crystal Palace in 1972 is no. 1. Honourable mentiond (NCFC) - Winged Eel Creosote, Jul 20, 10:55:07
  - Do you mean 24th April 1973 Palarse at home? (NCFC) - Old Splat, Jul 20, 12:17:07
- Arsenal away 2-4 mark robins (n/m) (NCFC) - asics_kit, Jul 20, 10:51:31
  - VIMTO! That result came out of nowhere and set up our season to finish 3rd and UEFA Cup. (NCFC) - col canary, Jul 20, 14:13:49
- In terms of games I was at, hard to look past the play off final. (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 20, 10:41:44
- Leeds at home League 1 (NCFC) - LowestoftBoy, Jul 20, 10:38:28
  - That was a good one (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 20, 11:16:04
  - Great game (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 20, 10:41:56
- Norwich 2 - 0 man utd - 1989 / 90 (NCFC) - eadie2001, Jul 20, 10:38:06
  - My first match (NCFC) - Ruel Brittania, Jul 20, 11:58:19
- Has to be the Wembley play-off win. Just a perfect day. 💛💚 (n/m) (NCFC) - JD3, Jul 20, 10:33:57
- Villa neutral 92/93 (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 20, 10:33:29
- Villa at home 92/93 (n/m) (NCFC) - earlydoors, Jul 20, 10:31:16
  - Mid week 1-0 Polston header ? (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 20, 11:24:12
    - Megson header, keeper saved, Polston poked in the rebound (n/m) (NCFC) - Boyer, Jul 20, 13:40:35
- Villa away in 92/93, Leicester away (NCFC) - Azteca, Jul 20, 10:09:07
  - That Villa game was great fun. I was at uni in the W Mids then. (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 20, 10:43:15
Racism in Sport. Positive. (Other Football) - DiscoDale, Jul 20, 09:06:57
- The win is when we stop having to call out the positive support (Other Football) - Jester, Jul 20, 12:53:52
- Not really. It's not a 'win' for people just being not racist surely? (Other Football) - Yellalee, Jul 20, 09:18:20
  - Also a fair few celebrating those things are also racist. (Other Football) - Legacy Fan, Jul 20, 09:57:19
    - #logs out# (n/m) (Other Football) - paulg, Jul 20, 13:14:20
    - Although people gove celebrities of all races stick over their tax avoidance schemes and (Other Football) - Jim, Jul 20, 11:20:18
      - I think Legacy Fan's point is the way people express their distain for these things... (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 20, 11:35:24
        
        Indeed (n/m) (Other Football) - Legacy Fan, Jul 20, 12:33:58
    - Comparing tax evasion and doping to missing a penalty? (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jul 20, 10:02:04
      - No (n/m) (Other Football) - Legacy Fan, Jul 20, 10:02:43
        
        Only comparing reaction from racists (Other Football) - Legacy Fan, Jul 20, 10:16:55
        
        Perhaps “tribal” is a better description than “national” since same at club level (n/m) (Other Football) - Legacy Fan, Jul 20, 10:17:42
  - Good point. Just sick of seeing hate in so many places (n/m) (Other Football) - DiscoDale, Jul 20, 09:23:02
    - You just said it was a tiny minority (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jul 20, 09:26:51
Just seen Andros Townsend is a free agent (Other Football) - JoeyDeacon, Jul 19, 14:09:21
- He's joining Everton (Other Football) - TheGrump, Jul 19, 14:45:43
  - Apologies I see you mentioned that in your post. (n/m) (Other Football) - TheGrump, Jul 19, 14:46:17
- Palace have made two fantastic signings so far tbf (n/m) (Other Football) - loz, Jul 19, 14:18:10
  - TBC (n/m) (Other Football) - Duck, Jul 19, 15:36:32
- Wages (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 19, 14:16:07
  - Yep probably decent wages (Other Football) - JoeyDeacon, Jul 19, 14:19:30
    - Townsend is a good PL squad player (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 19, 15:09:33
- This is the part I don't understand about Ipswich. (Other Football) - usacanary, Jul 19, 14:13:50
  - Limited to 60% of turnover these days (Other Football) - Legacy Fan, Jul 19, 14:56:14
    - Their turnover was down to 10.6m year to 2020 so (Other Football) - Legacy Fan, Jul 19, 15:02:33
      - You can fudge turnover very easily if you have loads of money. (Other Football) - usacanary, Jul 19, 18:31:37
  - It will take a while for the lack of millions to become apparent (Other Football) - JoeyDeacon, Jul 19, 14:17:19
At what point am I allowed to start worrying about transfer activity? (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 19, 13:55:22
- Don't panic (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 19, 15:01:32
- I think we need 2 more in this week so they've 3 full weeks preseason. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Jul 19, 14:37:03
- I hate to let facts get in the way of a good tilt but.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 19, 14:18:13
  - It's certainly not our biggest net spend (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 19, 15:03:57
    - Are you talking net after subtracting the EMI fee? (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 19, 18:25:20
      - What else could net possibly mean? (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 19, 19:23:16
        
        The amount spent is not the only metric of quality and ambition (n/m) (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 19, 20:50:56
  - Have we US? Rashica £9.4m initial, Gilmour (loan fee), PLM £3.5m initial, Gunn £5m initial (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Jul 19, 14:32:00
    - Gibson and Giannoulis (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 19, 14:37:22
    - Gibson & Giannoulis, c £14m (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 19, 14:36:12
      - Plus Lees-Melou....... (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 19, 14:55:56
      - Last year's money. (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Jul 19, 14:38:18
        
        ^^^ Lionel Messi's accountant (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Jul 19, 15:25:17
        
        OOOOOooooo, does that mean (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 19, 15:04:07
        
        unlikely (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 19, 15:02:26
        
        I don’t think it is last year’s money. We specifically had clauses to purchase them only (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 19, 14:57:55
        
        Spent in this window.... (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 19, 14:48:39
  - Loads more to spend once Max has gone... (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 19, 14:28:21
- 24hrs before the window SLAMS shut (NCFC) - inutero, Jul 19, 14:02:53
  - Have we ever made a really good very end of the window signing? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 19, 15:08:18
    - Maddison. (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 19, 15:26:10
      - That's true, but I can't think of one that had an immediate impact (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 19, 16:54:16
- there are no restrictions (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 19, 14:02:06
  - I think most people are between 2 and 3..... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 19, 14:07:34
    - Yeah that's where I am (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 19, 15:06:19
- When loz crashes the wrath,and Jim implodes into dark matter. (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 19, 13:59:13
  - Pleased with business we’ve done but anxious that… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 19, 14:17:34
    - Oh no, wotb crashing…. Panic! (n/m) (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 19, 14:25:47
  - Pleased with business we’ve done but anxious that… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 19, 14:07:01
    - Only joking bud.🔰🙂 (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 19, 14:09:59
  - Was that last week or the week before? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 19, 14:00:55
Need to sign two defenders ASAP (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 17, 07:36:58
- I'm not wholly convinced we need another left back given Sorensen and Mumba are options (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 17, 10:27:55
  - Whilst he did a good job, every team started targeting our left side after a while (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 17, 13:49:30
  - Think we need one more (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 17, 10:35:27
  - There’s a world of difference between doing a good job… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 10:31:47
  - Sorensen isn't a left back and in the premier League will be caught out (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 17, 10:30:50
    - Exactly player has to be taken into account as well… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 10:33:31
- I’m sure reinforcements are coming (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Jul 17, 09:04:28
  - Thought the younguns who came on all looked pretty good (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 17, 09:39:52
    - Hope zimbo can stay fit he’s been injured so much last two seasons (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 09:59:02
      - I don’t want to write him off (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 17, 10:07:53
        
        Let's be honest, he's a superb option as fourth choice CB (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 17, 12:31:50
        
        That why we need a solid buy in that area… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 10:35:26
  - Mumba always impresses. Great little player. He’s fine as back up for Max (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 17, 09:17:29
- More important to get the right players by the end of august than… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 08:27:53
- Best you go get one then, chap (n/m) (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 17, 08:26:10
  - Arf! (n/m) (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 17, 10:24:44
- Possibly (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 17, 08:22:48
  - Honestly think Sorensen could play the CM enforcer role (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 17, 09:16:53
    - Yeah (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 17, 09:47:54
      - Don’t think we can play Rupp and Gilmour as a midfield 2. Too lightweight. (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 17, 09:53:50
        
        You don't have to be big or heavy to be an excellent CDM (NCFC) - Old Git, Jul 17, 11:13:56
        
        Kante is much more mobile tackler than rupp or Gibson though (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 17, 11:22:58
  - “DFM Enforcer” sounds like a low volume sports car manufacturer or a series on Channel 5 (n/m) (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 17, 08:29:12
    - And the new sleeve sponsor (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 17, 08:36:05
- Seconded (n/m) (NCFC) - Sing_up_the_riverend, Jul 17, 08:06:09
Poor old Stiepi… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 15, 21:11:16
- Ahh poor sod. Wishing him a speedy recovery (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 22:30:25
- Great honesty at a tough time - wish him a great future (n/m) (NCFC) - Boyer, Jul 15, 21:43:24
- Very sad (NCFC) - ede, Jul 15, 21:25:52
- Good to see a honest player making a hard decision for his health and family. (n/m) (NCFC) - wobbly, Jul 15, 21:25:14
- 💛💚 (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 15, 21:25:00
- Sounds really tough, all the best to him (n/m) (NCFC) - jAC, Jul 15, 21:16:54
- Yes, I’m sure the club have looked after him too (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 21:15:51
Summer transfer stuff doesn't do it for me, can someone tell me (NCFC) - Charles21, Jul 15, 20:18:06
- This french lad, Pierre, is easy on the eye (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 20:53:00
  - Kind of important I guess (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Jul 15, 20:55:00
    - You asked if they were looking good pal (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 20:58:50
      - Indeed (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Jul 15, 21:38:11
- Not yet, no (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 15, 20:49:26
  - Ffs (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Jul 15, 20:54:40
- Need strikers (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 15, 20:26:08
  - Agreed, Pukki is finnish (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Jul 15, 20:55:13
- If you believe the dodgy poomers.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 15, 20:23:10
  - And a winger? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 20:53:16
    - I thought that was Rashica...... (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 15, 21:02:03
- Mighty fine (n/m) (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 20:22:47
  - 🍆 (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Jul 15, 20:55:31
    - 💦 (n/m) (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 21:21:30
- We are still one short (n/m) (NCFC) - shoddy, Jul 15, 20:19:12
  - They are not short! Especially not McGovern (n/m) (NCFC) - Bravo win or die, Jul 15, 20:23:24
Online wine tasting... (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 19:15:28
- Moscato.....Sweet and fruity........... (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 15, 21:06:53
- I like champagne (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 20:36:53
- I prefer craft beers (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 20:28:26
  - I get a bit fecked off with the pricing though (General Chat) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 20:55:55
    - My Garry likes to try different things (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 21:22:39
  - me too (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 20:30:57
- I don’t like desert wines (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 20:28:09
  - sahara or gobi? (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 20:30:39
- I also like a Viognier (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 20:27:34
  - I bought one of those just this afternoon! (n/m) (General Chat) - shoddy, Jul 15, 20:31:52
    - Have you opened it yet? Can you do a vlog about it and post it on here (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 20:33:22
      - No. It's in my wine store. But I'll put a post-it on it and tell you about it when I open (General Chat) - shoddy, Jul 15, 20:36:32
        
        ✅ (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 21:23:09
- I like a Zinfandel (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 20:25:45
  - I’m just opening a jammy Shiraz (General Chat) - SCC 28, Jul 15, 20:27:12
    - Oh wow that’s gorgeous (General Chat) - SCC 28, Jul 15, 20:30:49
      - Thanks (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 20:31:53
- Most consistent tasting evening so far (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 20:02:35
  - good stuff CC (General Chat) - shoddy, Jul 15, 20:14:54
    - They do about one per month (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 20:21:09
      - ha ha (n/m) (General Chat) - shoddy, Jul 15, 20:33:07
- Might I suggest some nibbles to go with.... (General Chat) - DrDublin, Jul 15, 19:36:55
  - Good choice (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 19:42:35
- Can’t beat a Spanish red though (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Jul 15, 19:19:02
  - + cough + (n/m) (General Chat) - shoddy, Jul 15, 19:31:42
    - Moving onto the first red now (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 19:35:45
      - Very dry and herbal I like this too (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 19:40:59
        
        Final wine (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 19:54:32
- right come on spill the beans!! (General Chat) - shoddy, Jul 15, 19:18:00
  - Second one is fantastic (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 19:29:59
  - The chap who owns the vineyard is on a Zoom call with us (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 19:22:23
  - Pureza moscatel abargues 2020 (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 19:20:34
    - Tastes of rose petals and salt (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 19:21:14
      - good stuff. is that a Spanish Muscatel? (n/m) (General Chat) - shoddy, Jul 15, 19:30:55
Ajer going to Brentford (Other Football) - Duck, Jul 15, 14:23:07
- Also I read somewhere that the Danish management view Lungi predominantly as a CB (n/m) (Other Football) - shortfatb, Jul 15, 18:40:52
- its clear we are looking for another CB but..... (Other Football) - usacanary, Jul 15, 16:39:19
- Some friends of mine are Scottish football fans (Other Football) - um_gah, Jul 15, 14:55:38
  - Celtic fanatic told me he’d be delighted if he left as he is not brave (n/m) (Other Football) - shortfatb, Jul 15, 18:42:49
- I may be being swayed by bitter Celtic fans but I can’t bring myself to be annoyed at (Other Football) - Jim, Jul 15, 14:32:22
- Hopefully that's because we think there are better options... (n/m) (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 14:30:35
  - Brentford recruitment been brilliant for several years (n/m) (Other Football) - pab, Jul 15, 18:00:18
  - Sounds like we think Omobamidele has kicked on (n/m) (Other Football) - loz, Jul 15, 14:38:22
    - harder, better, stronger, faster (Other Football) - Jumbo1, Jul 15, 14:43:42
      - longer (Other Football) - camcan, Jul 15, 15:24:06
    - Archant boys think we are looking for a loan (n/m) (Other Football) - loz, Jul 15, 14:42:14
35 listed in the current First Team squad (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 15, 13:00:09
- Cooooney update (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 15, 17:16:29
- Word on the street is...... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 15, 14:19:46
  - Yep, I'd say we're stronger than last time, but not stronger than last year yet (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Jul 15, 15:34:30
- Is Klose definitely totally out of the picture? (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 13:26:59
  - Still got another 12 months left on his contract I thought. (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Jul 15, 13:30:06
    - He does - just wondered whether he's one which will be doing his own thing (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 13:31:40
      - Under the watchful eye of Andy Hooves (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Jul 15, 13:43:32
Saxon watch: Pierre is on his way (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 11:54:01
- Anyone found the flight? (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 15, 11:55:37
  - There's another that left Nice around the right time.... (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 12:02:48
    - Interesting (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 15, 12:06:07
      - Must be the one from Paris (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 12:21:11
        
        Yep could be heading my way (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 15, 12:25:22
        
        I'm gonna stop stalking now....he was definitely on the Paris flight (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 12:24:59
    - Probably just a chemtrail plane (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 15, 12:03:52
  - I see now (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 15, 11:56:37
    - Doesn't look like he got the tray of sweets that Milot had (n/m) (NCFC) - camcan, Jul 15, 12:17:24
- Ooops.....left off the link (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 15, 11:55:18
  - Nice (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 15, 11:56:22
So is Hugill due to leave? Think I missed this (NCFC) - forzancfc, Jul 14, 21:39:52
- That article needs a thorough proof-read and edit (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 15, 07:44:03
- Massive LOL @ this: (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 14, 23:55:32
- Well. He is a bit pants though isn’t he? Despite being a lovely lad. (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 14, 22:38:45
- Notts Forrest is the dodgy poomer (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 14, 22:32:01
- Seems to be driven by his desire to play (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 21:47:27
Had my second jab of Pfizer this morning. How long for symptoms to start? (General Chat) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 19:56:03
- I found that pfizer 2 (General Chat) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 14, 21:14:55
My goodness I love Tim Krul (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 17:39:02
- We are lucky to have him (NCFC) - shoddy, Jul 14, 18:53:22
  - They are about to blow up a big bomb in Paris by the looks of it!... (NCFC) - DrDublin, Jul 14, 19:00:54
    - Love to live in Paris if it was like that. Jazz music in the background, nice little bar. (NCFC) - DrDublin, Jul 14, 19:05:34
      - “Nobody else about”. Yeah that’s not Paris. (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 14, 20:54:06
        
        Yeah, Paris is nuts. (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Jul 14, 21:30:41
- He's a wonderful chap. (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Jul 14, 17:44:45
Sexy Bennett is tweeting. Re Billing (n/m) (NCFC) - DiscoDale, Jul 14, 14:28:53
- Sounds like Brentford going back in for Ajer as well (NCFC) - Duck, Jul 14, 15:13:21
  - Think it’s gone beyond what we can pay now (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 14, 15:16:23
- What's she saying? (n/m) (NCFC) - jAC, Jul 14, 14:32:29
  - "A lot of work is being done on Billing" (NCFC) - inutero, Jul 14, 14:39:28
    - Oracle - PeopleSoft (n/m) (NCFC) - Worthing Yellow, Jul 14, 15:08:54
    - Ha ha (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 14, 14:44:16
  - Club working hard on this one (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 14:36:07
    - Ooh interesting anything else?? (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 14, 14:39:25
      - Curious to which striker we sign (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 14, 14:39:49
- Yes - ties in with Pinkun's comments today about DM I guess? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 14:29:56
  - Yep although I always thought billing was more of a 10… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 14, 14:44:03
    - Ask Larry to check on FIFA (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 14, 14:45:41
    - Mostly CM, but did play further forward for part of last season (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 14, 14:45:28
So... take a look at this and try and work out who he may be talking about 👀 (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 14, 14:01:47
- If he fitted into the Norwich wage structure, I think he'd be a good signing (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Jul 14, 17:02:23
- I would say Brentford (n/m) (NCFC) - Duck, Jul 14, 15:15:01
  - Play in red, and a long way south of the Watford Gap (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 14, 15:16:41
    - But apart from that, fit all the criteria (n/m) (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jul 14, 15:19:06
      - They’re pushing pretty hard on domestic incomings (NCFC) - Duck, Jul 14, 15:20:59
- Assume its one of Everton, Leeds, Leicester, Wolves or us (n/m) (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jul 14, 14:09:37
  - Didn't he say a foreign manager? Rules out Leicester (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 14, 14:13:01
    - Silly me - had it in my head he was from the South, but of course you're right (n/m) (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jul 14, 14:16:17
  - Literally none of them look like the right fit (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 14, 14:12:01
    - Could see him at Newcastle (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 14, 14:13:42
      - West brom. (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 14, 14:20:12
        
        Seems to imply it's a Prem team though (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 14, 14:21:17
        
        I'd be surprised tbh,decent player at his peak but would be a gamble (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 14, 14:22:50
        
        Given we're after a winger, he'd seem like quite a good signing to me (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 14:31:27
        
        Potential Matt Jarvis episode 2 (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 14, 14:25:18
        
        He's not particularly injury prone, is he?! (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 14:31:51
      - That was my first thought but Bruce is British (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 14, 14:16:48
      - Yep (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 14, 14:14:36
      - Them or Watford (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 14, 14:14:31
        
        Watford is north of the Watford Gap..... (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 14, 14:17:34
        
        Does he mean Watford Gap services, which is miles north of Watford (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 14, 14:20:20
        
        That's the only Watford gap, isn't it?! (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 14:21:18
        
        Yes, I assume so! (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 14, 14:21:57
        
        Watford is about 70 miles from Watford Gap (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 14:19:19
        
        Ah yes. Google Maps showed me a little village known as Watford, just north. (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 14, 14:21:39
- 🤔 hopefully not us… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 14, 14:06:38
  - He'd be a great signing for us (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 14, 14:55:40
    - Don’t think he’s that good tbh (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 14, 16:00:13
  - I think he is currently on 0K per week. (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 14, 14:12:31
    - Bit of a drop in wages. (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 14, 14:21:31
Good to see us hoovering up the local talent (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 12:20:49
- Hope he turns out to be a real talent , that will be hard for them to take. (n/m) (NCFC) - Hit Squadie, Jul 14, 13:35:29
- Brilliant (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 14, 12:48:05
Pierre remains in France so was that private plane … (NCFC) - loz, Jul 14, 11:25:51
- "Upped the ante in the transfer market" (NCFC) - inutero, Jul 14, 11:52:20
- He’s greedy to work... (NCFC) - Lager top, Jul 14, 11:37:31
- More likely it was Webber and co returning to Norwich I would have thought (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 11:33:11
  - Ah yes makes sense or medical team… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 14, 11:35:25
- They cloned him too.no bull. (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 14, 11:28:29
  - Ha ha (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Git, Jul 14, 13:43:06
There are people who believe that Princess Di was murdered by the royal family, (General Chat) - tudders, Jul 14, 11:16:13
- did neil armstrong really walk on the moon (n/m) (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Jul 14, 11:30:30
  - Of course not (General Chat) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 11:34:04
    - Nonsense (General Chat) - watfordcanary, Jul 14, 12:37:05
      - You've just blown my mind (General Chat) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 12:51:39
        
        Steady on! (n/m) (General Chat) - watfordcanary, Jul 14, 12:53:32
        
        Now’s your chance (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 14, 13:05:29
        
        Yippeeeee we luckboxed a goal.... (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Jul 14, 22:39:48
- That one's a clone,they Dolly the sheeped her. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 14, 11:23:46
  - Must have done if she was both murdered and still alive (n/m) (General Chat) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 11:24:33
    - Schrodinger's Princess (n/m) (General Chat) - Worthing Yellow, Jul 14, 11:32:54
    - It's obvious really,tbf. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 14, 11:25:11
"On the ball Lees-Melou" (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Jul 14, 09:55:16
- Why not this song..... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 14, 14:09:48
- How'd he look in the game? (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 14, 09:57:59
  - Nothing like Emi. Plays on left of midfield but not a winger or DM. More of a Mclean type (n/m) (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Jul 14, 10:34:38
    - also he's a bit of a Stiepermann (n/m) (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Jul 14, 10:41:34
      - Thanks for your FIFA insight Larry. Any other potential bargains Webber should know about? (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 14, 11:50:34
      - how the heck do you lot know all of this stuff (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 14, 11:18:57
        
        I think we all know the answer..... (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 11:21:35
  - I don’t think he’s a replacement for Emi (NCFC) - Duck, Jul 14, 10:09:18
    - Nah, he's not a Tettey either (n/m) (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Jul 14, 10:38:11
      - I think he's replacing Vrancic (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 11:09:41
      - Rupp alternative? (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 14, 11:02:41
        
        Stronger than Rupp, i think Rupp could be more of an Emi (n/m) (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Jul 14, 11:12:50
        
        Absolutely (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 11:16:54
        
        Haha (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 14, 11:18:55
        
        I agree (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 11:20:48
    - oooo fingers crossed (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 14, 10:26:53
Can't believe we haven't signed anyone yet today. (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Jul 14, 09:23:25
- I remember the summer after relegation to league 1 (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 11:10:59
First team (NCFC) - Old Man, Jul 13, 13:15:42
- I still think we will sell Max so looking at.......... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 13, 15:15:13
  - I think it's part of the plan to sell Max (NCFC) - paulg, Jul 13, 15:36:17
    - Yep, look what we have bought with 30M, basically half a team. (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 13, 17:12:15
      - quite - and we currently look v weak in reserve at both LB and RB (NCFC) - paulg, Jul 13, 17:21:52
        
        What are the goals? (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 13, 17:56:30
        
        if we don't have decent reserve full backs, we'll be tonked by everyone (NCFC) - paulg, Jul 13, 18:48:05
- Is Gilmour more of an AMC than DMC? (n/m) (NCFC) - Timmy_Goat, Jul 13, 14:42:29
  - Deffo CDM (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Git, Jul 13, 15:40:35
    - Like Leitner only younger and more athletic (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 13, 15:49:31
  - Nah he is going to play as 6 (n/m) (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Jul 13, 15:02:42
- We're beginning to have options... (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Jul 13, 13:45:41
- So far it's more like this? (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Jul 13, 13:28:13
  - Yep. ANd with options of Mayor and Rupp for the French Peter position. And Sorensen. (n/m) (NCFC) - Pixelman, Jul 13, 14:26:47
  - Probably (NCFC) - Old Man, Jul 13, 13:30:46
    - This assumes of course we stick with the same formation (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 13, 13:36:33
Lees-Malou: from someone who's seen him play! (NCFC) - Kirrie, Jul 13, 11:11:13
- What on earth made you move to the South of France from Aberdeen? Lolz (n/m) (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 13, 12:28:19
  - Apart from work, where do you want me to start? (NCFC) - Kirrie, Jul 13, 16:34:43
- Do you ever watch Norwich games in Waynes’s bar? (NCFC) - peterindxb, Jul 13, 12:22:23
  - No usually go to the Blue Lady in Antibes for beer and footy! (n/m) (NCFC) - Kirrie, Jul 13, 16:37:14
  - My god is it still Waynes Bar after all these years? (NCFC) - Old Splat, Jul 13, 13:10:11
    - It certainly is (NCFC) - peterindxb, Jul 13, 13:26:28
- Sounds like a cornerstone of the team... (NCFC) - Worthing Yellow, Jul 13, 12:20:22
- What’s your job? (NCFC) - Adster, Jul 13, 11:35:33
  - Love motor yachts (NCFC) - DiscoDale, Jul 13, 12:21:06
  - Compliance manger with a Superyacht Management company.... (NCFC) - Kirrie, Jul 13, 11:53:37
    - I worked a summer on a superyacht as a younger person (used to be a chef). (NCFC) - Adster, Jul 13, 12:15:50
      - Antibes is where my office is, right beside Port Vauban. (n/m) (NCFC) - Kirrie, Jul 13, 16:33:32
    - Compliance Manager even! (n/m) (NCFC) - Kirrie, Jul 13, 11:54:16
      - Hope you're better than some of those on Below decks. (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Jul 13, 12:49:16
- Just came on to post something to the effect of, Nice are a decent team... (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 13, 11:16:42
  - Different type of player, but yes, I would say so. (n/m) (NCFC) - Kirrie, Jul 13, 11:18:14
    - I'm glad he's a different type of player (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 13, 11:21:54
      - Similar as well to Damien Francis I would say, but time will tell? (n/m) (NCFC) - Kirrie, Jul 13, 11:29:41
  - *and what you're saying here seems to be in line with that which is good! (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 13, 11:17:06
- I should have said lower mid table PREM standard. (n/m) (NCFC) - Kirrie, Jul 13, 11:12:24
  - Well that's what we're aiming for so ... (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Git, Jul 13, 11:14:21
    - exactly! (n/m) (NCFC) - Kirrie, Jul 13, 11:15:27
Pierre deal announced … (NCFC) - loz, Jul 13, 09:40:17
- Greedy! (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Git, Jul 13, 11:11:32
- Lucky Pierre! (n/m) (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Jul 13, 10:17:43
- tall lad for a midfielder at 6'1" - wonder if he can cover centre back too. (n/m) (NCFC) - Pixelman, Jul 13, 09:57:55
- Honestly I know very little about him. (NCFC) - Old Man, Jul 13, 09:44:21
  - From the mouth of Delia last week, are you excited about the Gilmour signing? yes! well (NCFC) - Malkybarneedledick, Jul 13, 10:31:47
  - Nice fans perspective summarised: (NCFC) - Howson The Prairie, Jul 13, 09:51:51
    - Grammar is everything! (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 13, 11:23:25
      - Don't be a turd (n/m) (NCFC) - Howson The Prairie, Jul 13, 11:38:01
        
        Sorry for that. I'm being a turd. Had a bad day (n/m) (NCFC) - Howson The Prairie, Jul 13, 11:39:26
    - Ah, fond memories of "Celtic fans opinions on Pukki." (n/m) (NCFC) - Pixelman, Jul 13, 10:26:09
      - Excellent point (NCFC) - Howson The Prairie, Jul 13, 10:27:57
        
        Not from fans, but a decent read from the Pink Un (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 13, 10:57:46
    - The French Andy Hughes (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Jul 13, 10:13:46
      - Correction: *Hooves (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 13, 11:04:18
      - give the man a chance (n/m) (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Jul 13, 11:00:57
        
        I know absolutely nothing about him (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Jul 13, 11:31:23
        
        yes i realised that (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Jul 13, 11:44:56
    - I read an interesting interview with him (NCFC) - Dave in France, Jul 13, 10:12:32
      - I mentioned yesterday that he has few pro games under his belt for a 28 year old. (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 13, 14:53:30
    - RVW? (n/m) (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 13, 09:58:16
    - Nothing like the stuff I've seen from Nice fans (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 13, 09:57:04
      - Perhaps share some examples of positive views from Nice fans? (NCFC) - Howson The Prairie, Jul 13, 10:15:52
        
        Can't be arsed tbh. He captained them 16 times last season though (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 13, 10:17:43
        
        Nobody has said he's shit (n/m) (NCFC) - Howson The Prairie, Jul 13, 10:20:37
        
        "weak and not that technically good" (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 13, 10:22:31
        
        Clearly it does to you. But nobody has said he's shit (n/m) (NCFC) - Howson The Prairie, Jul 13, 10:24:01
        
        As does the Tweet you linked to saying we'd laugh at him ;) (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 13, 10:23:32
        
        Sorry for upsetting you (NCFC) - Howson The Prairie, Jul 13, 10:26:56
        
        I'm not upset (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 13, 10:27:34
    - Not sure that’s a fair reflection of their fan base as a whole (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 13, 09:54:01
      - Don't shoot the messenger... I hope so too (NCFC) - Howson The Prairie, Jul 13, 10:12:32
        
        Well, he's not an Emi replacement (lol) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 13, 10:17:11
    - To be clear this is absolutely not the universal view of those who have seen him play (n/m) (NCFC) - Duck, Jul 13, 09:53:44
      - Of course it's not. There's no such thing as a universal fan's view (n/m) (NCFC) - Howson The Prairie, Jul 13, 09:58:04
        
        It’s also not fair to claim that is a “fans perspective summarised” (NCFC) - Duck, Jul 13, 10:00:41
        
        Is he / she a troll? (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 13, 10:05:09
        
        Calm down Loz (NCFC) - Howson The Prairie, Jul 13, 10:19:12
        
        Essex? Maidstone? (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 13, 10:12:01
That’s the Beudia money spent to the exact amount this summer! (NCFC) - Thegelman, Jul 13, 07:43:34
- What about the Aarons and Cantwell money we are getting? (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 13, 14:49:32
- Bk money (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Jul 13, 08:58:28
  - I’ll have a Whopper please (n/m) (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 13, 09:13:43
    - I went to McD's on Saturday. (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Jul 13, 09:33:41
      - Would a veggie burger give you gout? I don’t know how it works. But if not, have a (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 13, 10:19:18
        
        I'm boycotting Brewdog. (n/m) (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Jul 13, 15:19:37
      - It’s worth the risk, never did ELVIS any harm! (n/m) (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 13, 09:59:05
        
        Yeah, I blame the toilet. (n/m) (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Jul 13, 10:18:42
- 9 (n/m) (NCFC) - helvegtheowl, Jul 13, 08:39:40
- 8000 pounds (NCFC) - Drurys Left Nut, Jul 13, 08:07:33
  - You know the Emu money 33m = 8m 8m 6m 6m 5m (n/m) (NCFC) - Thegelman, Jul 13, 08:24:30
    - Maths not your strong point then.... along with (NCFC) - Pixelman, Jul 13, 10:44:14
    - We are not emused (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Man, Jul 13, 08:32:32
    - If only Rod Hull knew his hand was stuck up a small fortune (n/m) (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 13, 08:29:20
      - Should have used that hand to hold on to the ladder..... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 13, 14:48:34
        
        Still grieving FFS (n/m) (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 13, 16:12:03
    - how much was Rod Hull? (n/m) (NCFC) - lord_luck, Jul 13, 08:29:14
  - Perfect - messi is in budget 👍 (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 13, 08:23:59
    - Yee haw! 👍 (n/m) (NCFC) - Thegelman, Jul 13, 08:25:57
Picture of Emi in Villa training gear on his socials. (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Jul 12, 20:39:20
- Number 20! Not first choice? (n/m) (NCFC) - KevinBond, Jul 12, 21:32:06
- ^^^ Stalker (n/m) (NCFC) - shoddy, Jul 12, 21:04:22
- I stopped following him immediately he left (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 20:39:51
  - Same, and yet he’s all over my timeline FFS (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 12, 20:48:14
England 3rd favourites for the World Cup (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jul 12, 20:29:10
- I am not sure we will handle the boring unimaginative style of play (Other Football) - Malkybarneedledick, Jul 12, 21:11:56
  - We were a shoot out away from winning the Euros. (n/m) (Other Football) - norwaay, Jul 12, 22:11:34
    - Plenty of scope for improvement (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 23:07:01
      - Of course (Other Football) - norwaay, Jul 12, 23:26:54
        
        I was agreeing with you (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 23:28:27
        
        👍 (n/m) (Other Football) - norwaay, Jul 13, 07:45:54
- Quite the novelty the final is on the December 18, Christmas world cup. (n/m) (Other Football) - DrDublin, Jul 12, 20:58:12
- Wasn't impressed with Brazil from what I saw. (n/m) (Other Football) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 12, 20:46:18
- With the bookies of which nation? Or global? (n/m) (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 20:33:57
  - Betfair is global (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jul 12, 20:38:15
    - Yeah - it must be heavily skewed generally due to weight of cash (n/m) (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 20:40:23
- Lump on Australia (n/m) (Other Football) - Charles21, Jul 12, 20:32:09
  - Lump on Qatar (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 12, 20:47:19
  - That's called Ayers Rock (n/m) (Other Football) - BigGrantHolt, Jul 12, 20:34:00
    - Think it's been renamed actually (n/m) (Other Football) - Charles21, Jul 12, 23:13:12
    - I appreciated it 😂 (n/m) (Other Football) - Old Splat, Jul 12, 21:36:47
Fair play, Tyrone Mings... (Other Football) - Nelsons final flanel, Jul 12, 19:51:22
- Class 👏 sad day for our nation on the whole today though. (Other Football) - DH Yellow, Jul 12, 21:00:05
  - VMT (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 23:17:31
- The guy is a knob (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 20:17:11
  - If we described people as knobs you might qualify but luckily we don’t (n/m) (Other Football) - Boyer, Jul 12, 22:12:54
    - Are you ok? (n/m) (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 22:56:39
  - I used to think that (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 12, 20:53:31
  - Millfield educated I believe....so I also ask why a knob? (Other Football) - Saucerer, Jul 12, 20:33:20
    - For a couple of years on a sports scholarship (Other Football) - CWC, Jul 12, 22:09:35
    - Question (Other Football) - Winged Eel Creosote, Jul 12, 21:47:28
    - I’m just not a fan (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 20:35:43
      - Think you may be out of line on this but will leave it at that... (n/m) (Other Football) - Saucerer, Jul 12, 20:51:37
        
        Alright, you are in your line, but most of us are in another line. Ok? (n/m) (Other Football) - Saucerer, Jul 12, 21:57:05
        
        Of course. Why would I mind? (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 22:56:15
        
        She wasn’t as saintly as many think tbf (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jul 13, 00:11:54
        
        I can’t really be out of line because I’m entitled to my opinion (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 21:16:44
    - Was clearly an accident (n/m) (Other Football) - Charles21, Jul 12, 20:34:39
  - Why is he a knob? (n/m) (Other Football) - Charles21, Jul 12, 20:23:24
    - Just my opinion, others are available (n/m) (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 20:36:29
      - If its an opinion without any real reason for it then that's just prejudice, right? (n/m) (Other Football) - trafford_canary, Jul 12, 22:14:24
        
        Yes (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 14, 11:24:09
- Brilliant (n/m) (Other Football) - norwaay, Jul 12, 20:14:26
- Well Said. Mings (irrespective of Ipswich connection) comes over v well (n/m) (Other Football) - Saucerer, Jul 12, 20:10:31
- Yep 👏 (n/m) (Other Football) - loz, Jul 12, 20:06:52
- Boom (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 12, 20:03:08
- yep I liked that tweet. (Other Football) - shoddy, Jul 12, 20:01:52
- Yes, fully support what Mings has written (n/m) (Other Football) - Larry Hagman, Jul 12, 20:00:19
  - He’ll be so relieved to know that you’re onside eh? (n/m) (Other Football) - Larrikin, Jul 12, 20:45:35
New signing imminent apparently (NCFC) - Highlander, Jul 12, 18:20:14
- Someone Saxon watched it yesterday - a flight from nice arrived (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 19:06:21
  - Now French media are saying he’s about to sign (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 12, 19:09:03
    - SexyB saying it will be announced tomorrow (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 12, 20:39:55
    - a french acquaintance writes (NCFC) - matt in london, Jul 12, 19:27:04
      - Looking at his stats.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 12, 19:30:34
    - So, he is known as 'PLM'.... I remember PFM, excellent Italian Prog Rock Band of the 70's. (n/m) (NCFC) - Saucerer, Jul 12, 19:26:59
    - local media.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 12, 19:19:08
      - Swapping the South of France for...... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 12, 19:21:34
        
        Fleetwood Town is probably the level of half of ligue1 tbh (NCFC) - shoddy, Jul 12, 20:10:04
      - Local media generally have the best info yes (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 12, 19:21:08
Anyone got one of those beerwulf beer taps? (General Chat) - Surrey Yella, Jul 12, 17:19:32
- Adnams Broadside mini kegs are brill (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, Jul 12, 18:37:02
  - Just over £2 per pint - bargain (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 12, 20:32:31
- Bought a Sub a few weeks ago, £149 with 8 torps... (General Chat) - Wild Edric, Jul 12, 18:29:09
  - Thanks for the info 👍 (n/m) (General Chat) - Surrey Yella, Jul 12, 18:38:52
    - No probs, they were out of stock for ages & used ones went for silly money on Ebay/Marketp (General Chat) - Wild Edric, Jul 12, 19:06:02
- These Rebellion mini kegs are brilliant! (General Chat) - Claygate_Canary, Jul 12, 17:50:02
- If you’re interested in that sort of thing the perfect draft looks (General Chat) - littletinyphil, Jul 12, 17:24:25
  - I looked at the perfect draught, but they are out of stock (General Chat) - Surrey Yella, Jul 12, 17:32:02
    - Yes more of a treat than a drinking all the time thing (General Chat) - littletinyphil, Jul 12, 21:55:12
    - I like the idea (General Chat) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 19:05:41
  - I’ve looked at these before but doesn’t it work out at about £3 a pint (General Chat) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 17:27:54
- Yes, used to love it when the torps were £6/7 a go (General Chat) - littletinyphil, Jul 12, 17:22:47
McCallum going on loan to QPR (NCFC) - Duck, Jul 12, 14:57:24
- Good move they play good football but feels like we … (NCFC) - loz, Jul 12, 15:48:34
  - Put the eggs in the Byram Basket or else it gets the hose again (n/m) (NCFC) - inutero, Jul 12, 16:15:32
    - Lolf. It puts the lotion in the basket!! (n/m) (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Jul 12, 16:17:28
  - Are we putting any eggs in the Byram basket? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 16:03:15
    - chicken byrmani? mmm (n/m) (NCFC) - pinkney, Jul 12, 16:04:26
      - chicken in a basket - too old school (n/m) (NCFC) - pinkney, Jul 12, 16:05:18
        
        Scampi in a basket 🍤 (n/m) (NCFC) - Boyer, Jul 12, 16:34:30
From the Pinkun lunchtime chat, doesn't sound like we're about to sign the french chap (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 13:52:58
- Quick reverse ferret (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 12, 14:22:32
  - Ha ha (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 12, 16:02:24
- Connor Southwell 'understands' that we're interested as of 2 mins ago (n/m) (NCFC) - jAC, Jul 12, 14:12:16
  - 😂 obvs hadn’t asked the club pre chat then! (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 14:28:40
- They are usually kept up to speed although … (NCFC) - loz, Jul 12, 13:58:08
  - If they're reporting that we're interested, must be all but done I'd have thought (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 14:32:36
Seems to be a bit of noise picking up about Aarons (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 11:57:02
- I mistakenly read that as “nose picking” (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Jul 12, 12:26:46
- He will be gone, sooner or later (n/m) (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Jul 12, 12:20:41
- Seems inevitable if someone pays the money (NCFC) - Duck, Jul 12, 12:11:13
  - Yes, although that is the biggest "if" isn't it? (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 12:22:44
Sounds like french lad instead of billing perhaps? (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jul 12, 09:52:52
- Plays number 8 on left of centre mid so Mclean position (n/m) (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Jul 12, 10:34:36
- Sounds quite a bit cheaper - less than €5m based on articles from earlier in the summer (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 10:03:53
  - Yea so probably given up on more costly option… (NCFC) - loz, Jul 12, 10:08:04
- Nice... (NCFC) - Worthing Yellow, Jul 12, 10:02:47
Having had a night to calm down (Other Football) - Under soil heating, Jul 12, 08:35:52
- I agree with you but the last paragraph is (Other Football) - Jim, Jul 12, 08:47:21
  - Exactly this - hard to criticise getting to a final and being so close to winning it (Other Football) - seminated_woolly, Jul 12, 09:15:36
    - His pragmatism got us to a final, which was an amazing achievement (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 12, 09:21:12
      - Think 'amazing' is a bit over the top in this case? (Other Football) - mr carra, Jul 12, 09:38:17
  - Not sure we have the players right now that can control a midfield tbh (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 12, 08:53:50
    - I think the three at the back worked perfectly (Other Football) - Mecagoenti, Jul 12, 10:05:57
      - As has been said, Hughton. (n/m) (Other Football) - Jim, Jul 12, 10:23:36
      - I'd say it worked for 15 mins (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 12, 10:18:05
        
        No, I agree with Meca on that (Other Football) - Old Git, Jul 12, 11:06:13
        
        Depends what you mean by worked (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 12, 11:09:07
        
        Also, from a defensive point of view, it "worked" (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 12, 11:13:30
    - Yeah - England need the same type of CM that norwich do (n/m) (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 09:05:38
      - Gilmour (n/m) (Other Football) - Jim, Jul 12, 10:05:23
    - Grealish for Mount was a no brainer (Other Football) - Charles21, Jul 12, 08:58:43
      - Grealish and Foden should both have played a lot more all tournament (n/m) (Other Football) - Jim, Jul 12, 09:01:48
        
        And Sancho massively under utilised … (Other Football) - loz, Jul 12, 09:08:23
        
        Maybe, but Sako and Sterling were also fantastic in his positions (n/m) (Other Football) - seminated_woolly, Jul 12, 09:12:31
        
        Yep, lots of options (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 12, 09:15:36
        
        I'm not sure Grealish is better than Mount as a rule (Other Football) - Old Git, Jul 12, 11:04:10
        
        Different type of player, could potentially play together (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 12, 11:06:44
it was nice to be involved in a tourny from start to finish for once (Other Football) - shoddy, Jul 12, 07:22:07
- I think the tactics were to keep it tight and get a goal (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 09:08:25
- The finish was lifting the trophy (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jul 12, 08:29:34
  - Needed to take a leaf out of Todd's book and do some ball-juggling (Other Football) - jamesward, Jul 12, 08:31:51
    - We slammed the first 2 (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jul 12, 08:32:58
      - pens in (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jul 12, 08:34:03
Never rated Southgate as a manager BUT just getting to final … (Other Football) - loz, Jul 12, 07:17:24
- He’s a great leader and a great guy but should we settle for that? (n/m) (Other Football) - Jim, Jul 12, 08:48:17
  - I think for the FA, it's precisely what they'll settle for (Other Football) - paulg, Jul 12, 09:42:21
  - I don't think any of the last few England managers (Other Football) - seminated_woolly, Jul 12, 09:18:07
    - I think all of them would have (n/m) (Other Football) - Jim, Jul 12, 10:03:59
      - The likes of Hodgson couldn't even get us out of a group. (n/m) (Other Football) - lurd, Jul 12, 11:01:46
        
        Hodgson got Palsce to finish mid table. Mind you we would have been just as negative (n/m) (Other Football) - Jim, Jul 12, 11:44:05
  - It could be a lot worse though (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 09:03:49
  - No but I understand why we will (n/m) (Other Football) - loz, Jul 12, 08:53:33
The thinking behind the penalty takers seems a little flawed (NCFC) - Tier2canary, Jul 12, 00:20:35
- So are you saying any penalty in the first 3 minutes of a game is likely to be missed? (NCFC) - Ben, Jul 12, 00:31:17
  - It’s the least conservative thing Southgate did in the tournament! (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 00:32:40
    - Teams do it all the time tbh (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 12, 08:03:48
      - Yeah fair enough. Anyway I didn’t think it was a bad call (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 08:18:36
        
        I wonder what % thought Saka would score (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 12, 08:32:33
        
        Yes, I was surprised when he stepped up (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 09:02:40
        
        Left footer too. Never trust left footed pen takers (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 12, 08:35:09
        
        ^^^^VMT^^^^ (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Jul 12, 09:07:26
        
        Even Messi has missed loads (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 12, 09:16:20
        
        Yep only scored 78% (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 12, 09:41:15
    - Introducing two substitutes, purely to take penalties (NCFC) - maidstoneyellow, Jul 12, 04:03:50
      - Lol - look what the cat dragged in (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 07:23:33
- I do, then again I am kinky (n/m) (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 12, 00:25:09
- 20:20 hindsight (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 00:23:46
  - Is it? Was pretty obvious asking two players to take pens with basically their first touch (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 12, 08:49:46
    - Bigger risk to leave them on the bench though (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 12, 09:18:42
    - Maybe, but it was always going to be judged with the benefit of hindsight (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 09:06:43
      - Well I said it when they came on so there ;-) (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Jul 12, 10:24:15
        
        I just wrote you off as being negative, Jim ;-) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 13:38:09
  - Had Maguire missed the telling penalty, (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 12, 00:29:03
    - Surprised Sterling didn't take one (n/m) (NCFC) - revsimon, Jul 12, 09:12:46
    - Everybody would have posted at having him take a pen. Best penalty (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 12, 00:29:37
      - Rashford and Sancho must have been up for it (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 00:30:25
        
        And Saka. They had the nuts to take it. Respect to them. (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 12, 00:32:19
        
        Yep (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 12, 00:33:29