My concerns

Southampton finished 4th and went up in a very poor Championship season and, like us, were very poor even when winning. Heck, even we finished 6th and were abysmal. There’s a reason Southampton are where they’re at this season - they’re just not very good.

Also, I don’t think we need another manager who likes to play from the back. That’s all well and good when your defenders can defend but, traditionally, Norwich have ALWAYS had a ropey defence. Aside from Mackay and Fleming, I can’t think of any defenders at Norwich who haven’t been error prone, even at the height of our success. We’ve always shipped goals - which is why our best seasons have been where we’ve had a gung-ho approach and the freedom to score more than we inevitably let in, from any playing position. I don’t think that’s Martin’s thing.

Posted By: tim berry on April 22nd 2025 at 18:05:15

Message Thread

Those who think Russell Martin is the man for the job, why? (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Apr 22, 17:38:44
- lovely hair (n/m) (NCFC) - dr fanta, Apr 22, 19:34:22
- He knows the club (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Apr 22, 19:29:18
  - I know the club (n/m) (NCFC) - Men without hats, Apr 22, 19:43:56
    - You’re hired (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Apr 22, 20:31:38
- Plays the Norwich way (NCFC) - Kangol Canary, Apr 22, 18:41:49
  - Saints fans were not sad to see him go! (NCFC) - BungysPie, Apr 22, 21:19:26
  - If the Norwich way is mediocrity and losing (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Apr 22, 20:18:01
- I’ve no idea either Simon and I’ve faith in Knapper that (NCFC) - Chopper, Apr 22, 18:40:53
- It depends..... (NCFC) - usacanary, Apr 22, 18:33:53
  - Wasn’t farke’s first season keep it tight (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Apr 22, 20:19:38
    - Yes, thats what I said..... (NCFC) - usacanary, Apr 22, 20:33:48
- He played for norwich. That is how it goes for some fans (n/m) (NCFC) - earlydoors, Apr 22, 18:22:13
- My concerns (NCFC) - tim berry, Apr 22, 18:05:15
- Better PPG at Saints than the bloke who replaced him tbf (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Apr 22, 17:59:15
  - Don’t think he does anymore (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Apr 22, 18:10:35
    - That bloke got sacked though (NCFC) - jamesward, Apr 22, 18:15:46
      - Oh! Missed that - fair enough (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Apr 22, 18:18:06
      - Anyway, I’m a no to Rusty (NCFC) - jamesward, Apr 22, 18:17:16
- i dont necessarily think Russ Martin is the man for the job (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Apr 22, 17:49:52
  - Not sure how there is any possibility he could do better with a lesser set of players (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Apr 22, 17:53:31
    - I agree with this..... (NCFC) - usacanary, Apr 22, 18:36:01
- ^^^ VMT ^^^ (n/m) (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Apr 22, 17:48:30

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