Archive for December, 2008

Tonight it was a case of either a deafening silence from the Madejski Stadium – or else silence proving golden as far as Glenn Roeder's hopes of securing Leroy Lita's services on a longer-term basis were concerned.

With his initial, 93-day loan period now up, the hope was that the Canaries could tie up a half-season loan deal with the Royals and bolt some much-needed firepower onto the front of the side between now and the end of the season – certainly that was the way …

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It has to be said that I'm not in the rudest of healths right now.

The old winter vomit bug has descended on downtown Loddon and my usual generous, friend-to-all-men nature is not exactly overly to the fore.

I'm in a bit of a sh*tty mood, if truth be told.

So today's front page splash in the Eastern Daily Press that Peter Cullum was “under the cosh” and wouldn't be riding to Norwich's rescue this cash-strapped winter didn't exactly …

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Well, how low can you go?

For Stan, that was down there with the most inept performances of 'Hammy' Hamilton and old PG at his nadir.

Awful.

Of the 13 City players who played yesterday, only Patty, Crofty, Clingan and Doc can really wake up this morning and tell themselves that they gave their all.

Rusty, Lita and Marshall may not be too far behind. As for the rest of them – pitiful.

Poor old Stan doesn't …

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Under-fire City chief Glenn Roeder was clinging to the hope that both Leroy Lita and Reading would agree to a half-season long loan deal this week as Norwich's season lurched once more in the direction marked 'Crisis'.

Coupled to events elsewhere, yesterday's disastrous 3-2 home defeat by fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest left the Canaries just two points clear of the drop zone.

More alarmingly for a team that have lost seven of their last eight away …

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City boss Glenn Roeder found himself squarely in the firing line this evening after the Canaries slumped to a disastrous 3-2 home defeat by managerless Nottingham Forest.

Robert Earnshaw's killer third goal moments from time brought an instant chorus of 'Roeder out!' from the home faithful.

And while a second, Forest own goal seconds later took some of the sting out of the occasion and spared the Canary chief further indignities at the final whistle, there …

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The Canaries could yet slam straight into that famous 'new manager bounce' as they prepare for another crucial home clash against Nottingham Forest tomorrow.

On the back of slumping to yet another away-day defeat – this time to Crystal Palace and an all-too predictable 3-1 reverse at Selhurst Park – City know that a good win against their fellow strugglers is imperative if they are to keep that four-point cushion intact.

However, last night's dismissal …

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And so it came to pass that the Angel Drinkell appeared before Stanley and spake words of profound wisdom.

 
'Do not take the road to the City of the sparkling Palace, because it is owned by an evil King of Jordan, and he will rob you blind. His army is foul to spy and play football in a kick and rush stylee. They will slaughter the meek men of Norfolk and the journey home will be vile.'

'But Angel Drinkell' pleaded Stan, 'the one they call …

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City teed themselves up for yet another huge home game this weekend by following an all-too familiar script at Selhurst Park this afternoon. Almost to the line.

For the 758 travelling Canary fans who ventured out into South Norwood on a Boxing Day lunchtime, Gary Doherty's 18th minute leveller offered a rare moment of joy; Leroy Lita should have added a second before the interval – only to somehow hit a post from six-yards out.

Otherwise, it was all too predictable – …

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It might be Christmas; it might be the time of year when all we ever want to do is just slob out on the sofa with just the final round of cold turkey sandwiches for company… but that doesn't mean that the conversation stops.

#ncfc – our new, footie chat zone courtesy of the good people at Channel Four's 4iP – will be rolling on 24/7.

And even if Santa fails to show …

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City boss Glenn Roeder this morning confirmed that Ryan Bertrand would, indeed, be a City player until the end of the season – as he bid a fond farewell to John Kennedy.

He was, said the City chief, already scouring the ranks of Premiership reserve teams for a Kennedy replacement.

At least – contrary to morning reports – he wasn't in need of a new left-back as his long-standing friendship with Chelsea's Frank Arnesen delivered Bertrand's signature until the …

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