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  • 6 February 2012

Tom Haylett

Born in the South East, but now an honourary Norfolk boy, Tom Haylett is from fine stock. He is from football journalism royalty, with the blue ink of Fleet Street coursing through his veins - his dad being the Daily Mail and Independent correspondent, Trevor Haylett. Tom is clearly a chip of the old block, he is also the most handsome member of the My Football Writer team... which, let's face it, isn't difficult.

City warm the Norfolk cockles with 2-0 Bolton success this afternoon. Up to ninth, folks…

February 4th, 2012 by Tom Haylett | No Comments »

“It was a fabulous response after Wednesday night,” beamed Canary boss Paul Lambert. “And it might, just might, keep us in the league.”

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Lambert salutes his troops yet again after a heroic point against the superstars from the King’s Road

January 21st, 2012 by Tom Haylett | Comments Off

“A couple of years ago, we were playing the likes of Yeovil and Stockport, no disrespect to them, and now we’re competing with Chelsea which is just incredible,” said a delighted Paul Lambert this afternoon.

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Lambert delighted with Premier performance as City sweep Burnley aside at Carrow Road

January 7th, 2012 by Tom Haylett | Comments Off

“Burnley are going well in the Championship but we’ve moved on [since the last time we played them],” said Lambert after today’s FA Cup success. “The Premier League does that to teams and you’ve got to step up to the plate.”

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Bale the one to watch at Carrow Road tonight? They’re all a bit handy according to Martin…

December 27th, 2011 by Tom Haylett | Comments Off

“We can’t just concentrate on one player as they have people all over the pitch who can change the game in an instant but we’re looking forward to it. We know it’ll be tough but we’ve worked hard to get here and we’ll enjoy it – especially against the top teams.”

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Lambert full of praise for his opposite number as Spurs prepare for their Xmas trip to Norfolk

December 23rd, 2011 by Tom Haylett | Comments Off

“The way he man-manages and tells it like it is gets the best of them,” said the Canary boss. “Even if you have a squad of world class players – which Harry does – you’ve still got to get the best out of them and he does that.”

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City put in a braveheart performance when they need it most, as talisman Holt returns to secure a huge Anfield point

October 22nd, 2011 by Tom Haylett | Comments Off

“Those players in the dressing room have been colossal,” boss Paul Lambert said afterwards. “We’ve got to remember what we’re up against here but we’re thriving on it; we’re enjoying it and I’m proud of them.”

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Lambert upset with penalty decision as Stoke grab a late Premier League point at Carrow Road

August 21st, 2011 by Tom Haylett | Comments Off

“He’s at least three yards outside of the box,” said Lambert on the game-changing incident. “How he gave that, I do not know. It’s hard enough him getting sent off for it but the initial contact was outside.”

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Jones becomes the latest boss to heap praise on City; the new league leaders were given a run for their money…

November 1st, 2010 by Tom Haylett | Comments Off

“Norwich defended well and pulled off some good blocks, and they will be disappointed with the result, but not so much with the performance from the team,” said Cardiff chief Dave Jones.

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Lambert staying positive after Bluebirds defeat. He’s not too happy with the ref though…

October 30th, 2010 by Tom Haylett | Comments Off

“The referee said that it was his opinion but in my opinion, he got the penalty decision wrong,” said Norwich chief Paul Lambert, speaking shortly after today’s reverse in south Wales. “Sometimes you get them and sometimes you don’t.”

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Drinkell urges to his old club to keep that winning feeling. With that on City’s side, the sky’s their limit…

October 27th, 2010 by Tom Haylett | Comments Off

“Success breeds success and when you’ve got that mentality in the dressing room, you believe you can turn anything around,” said the former Norwich favourite. “Even if it’s 1-0 or 2-0 to the other team, you still think you’ve got a chance to get back into it.”

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