If there’s a way to send it to a recycle bin and free up capacity for new information, I’d like to know what it is. And soon, because even new football facts aren’t sticking. Before last Saturday’s trip to Millwall, I had to look up who scored when we beat them at home on Boxing Day. And that really isn’t good.
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Why now is the perfect opportunity to freshen things up ahead of the final run in…
Millwall look a racing certainly for the play-offs at least and as many predicted, they are having an extremely strong second half of the season, so there is no shame in losing at the New Den.
Lambert proud despite first defeat in 17. 'I'd have taken that run in October…'
“I have never dwelt on our victories and never once said we would do x,y or z because I know how hard every game is and how badly teams want to beat us because of our long run,” said the Canary chief.
Lambert hails remarkable run ahead of trip to SE16, despite the warning of an off-day in the weeks ahead
“Things on any given day can go against you and you sometimes need a bit of luck,” said the Scot. “But the level of consistency in the performances has been so high. It’s an impossibility to do it the whole time but we keep on winning so it’s not too bad.”
Jackett well aware City aren't a one-man team. 'Watch out for the other two lads…'
“Martin, Holt and Hoolahan are well-over the 50-goal mark for the season and, even though one of them isn’t playing, we have to keep the other two quiet,” said Millwall boss Kenny Jackett.
Chairman and chief exec welcome any Fernandes involvement as AGM goes off without a bang
“We’d be happy to talk to him,” said Alan Bowkett. “We will be searching for new investment from Hong Kong to California and look at alternative methods to improve revenues and reduce costs.”
Duo to make timely ressies return as Rhoys shines on second Cherries debut
“They’ll probably have a half each as they need game time now to get back to match fitness,” said Ian Crook on the return of Jens Berthel Askou and Michael Spillane.
Lambert not getting too excited about Addicks gap, despite yet another vital three points
“When things are not going the way they have been for the last few months you sometimes have to grind out a result – and they are every bit as important as if you are winning 5-0.”
It wasn't pretty but Lambert's a happy man after another hard-fought success
“I’ll take one performance like that in 19 or whatever it is,” said the Canary chief, speaking after Norwich made it a club record 11 home wins in a row. “You can’t play well every time and you’ve got to give Hartlepool credit.”
Lambert adds another new face as Drury hits the treatment room once again
“He’ll get up the pitch that’s for sure and he had a great upbringing at Manchester United,” said City chief Lambert on his new signing, Michael Rose. “But he’s done well at Stockport and was a big part of their promotion.”
Doc praises City's courage after 'exhausting' win at the Banks' Stadium
“The pitch made it extremely difficult on our legs. You really have to concentrate the whole time and you’re having to smash the ball instead of pass it because it was difficult to play any football on it.”
'The players have been incredible' gushes Lambert as City go clear at the top of League One
“They were dead on their feet after Saturday on a pitch that was really heavy,” said the ecstatic Scot. “But it was a big, big effort and what a result that was.”
Why the reaction to the use of the ‘A’ word? Cos it threatens the rock upon which City is built
Given the volume of small, Norfolk businesses whose livelihood is in some way, shape or form entwined to the continuing fortunes of their local football club, taking them to the cleaners to the tune of two pence in the pound whilst the players’ wages are ring-fenced by Football League law would destroy any sense of Norwich City being a ‘community’ club.
Holt's absence 'part of the game' says Lambert. Don't pin all your hopes on Oli though…
“Grant has been absolutely terrific for us, really good. But we’re going to lose him for three games and, as I’ve said, whoever comes in will do fine.”
Forster happy to stay for the duration after wonder show earns City a huge three points
“It would be disappointing to leave after becoming part of such a winning team. It would be nice to stay and, hopefully, win the league. But we’ll just have to wait and see what happens.”
City strongly deny News of the World report as the legal team get ready for action
“As far as the Club is concerned we consider the story is defamatory and accordingly we have placed the matter in the hands of our solicitors, and will be pursuing for damages,” said Canary chief executive David McNally.
Lambert hails his battling table toppers after brave win over Brentford
“Have I got any complaints over the red card? Yes I have. If the referee had have done his job properly in the first instance, it would have been a free-kick for us,” said the Norwich manager, after City’s 10 men overcame Brentford in a pulsating Carrow Road clash.
Johnson settling in just fine after 'whirlwind' start to City career
“I was really apprehensive about moving so far from home but all the lads and staff have been great with me, helping me settle. It could not have gone better.”
'The pressure is always on here' says Lambert, as City aim to knock Leeds off their perch
“I always think, and it may be naivety, that we can win every game home and away,” said Canary boss Paul Lambert. “Whether we do, we will have to wait and see.”
'It's been a great move for me' says Holt, as City eye top spot this weekend
“It’s going really well and the goals have been flying in,” said the City captain, looking for No 24 this Saturday. “I’ve got 23 goals and things have gone better than I thought they would.”