James Finbow

Premier League – We’ll meet again, (but) don’t know where, don’t know when… July 13, 2020 - Positive James: I’m not angry, I’m just disappointed. Negative James: Well I’m fuming! The results have been horrendous. PJ: Although in a way, this was probably to be expected due to the approach the club has taken to play possession-based, open, technical football in a league full of players that… ...
A Canary Love Story (Part II) – How absence made a foot soldier’s heart grow fonder April 30, 2019 - Rewind a year. Saturday 28th April 2018 was a monumental day for me. Not just because it was Wes Hoolahan’s final home game for the Canaries, and not just because it was my then three-year-old Jasper’s first visit to Carrow Road. It was monumental for both those reasons, of course,… ...
This is more Yarmouth Snails than Lambert-inspired Nemesis roller-coaster. But ultimately worth the wait? March 13, 2018 - It was one year ago that Alex Neil got the heave-ho. In the face of a barrage of supporter unrest and awful performances over a concerted period, the affable Scotsman had, to the shock of nearly everyone, seemed certain to remain in the hot seat. So much so, that the… ...
From waving shrivelled up tenners and being “effing loaded” to being £80 million+ in debt. But if Mr Milne says it… October 26, 2017 - It takes a brave man to write an article about Ipswich Town for a Norwich City website. Well, brave, or stupid. Luckily, I am both of those things. So on the back of yet another victory at Portman Road and a record-breaking ninth derby unbeaten, why would anyone want to… ...
Vrančić the enigma: a bit slow and lazy or one step ahead of the rest? October 17, 2017 - The much-travelled Steve Claridge was on Radio 5 Live on Sunday summarising the Southampton v Newcastle game. Following a 30-second spell of calm possession by Saints, the former forward fizzled and berated, “Just boot it forward!! .... I can’t stand this ‘fancy Dan’ stuff”. Based on the squawked opinions of… ...
No magic dust so far for City but the best tricks are those that take time to perfect August 15, 2017 - I absolutely love a bit of magic. The illusion of creating something that is seemingly impossible. I sit there, eyes transfixed on the performer, drooling in anticipation. I can feel the suspense of those around me as the foundations of the illusion are slowly and precisely put in place. I… ...
Mystic James gazes into his crystal ball. Here’s how 2017/18 is going to pan… possibly (Part 2) July 29, 2017 - Okay…. here’s part two of Jim’s crystal ball gazing/poking fun at anyone who doesn’t wear yellow. Enjoy… ________________________________________________________________________ On New Year’s Eve, City sat in a respectable seventh position on 38 points – three points outside the play offs. End of December: Played 25, Won 10, Drawn 8, Lost 7.… ...
Mystic James gazes into his crystal ball. Here’s how 2017/18 is going to pan out… possibly (Part 1) July 28, 2017 - I can see into the future (I can’t really…). But let’s imagine for just a few minutes that I really can. So… here’s the story of 2017-18: ___________________________________________________________________________ Anticipation among supporters for the 2017-18 campaign was rife. Up and down the land, the summer months had been spent either overhyping… ...
Some of our personal favourites may ‘exit stage left’ but given time this new world could be a better one June 12, 2017 - I tend to have a love-hate relationship with the summer. Blue skies, wispy clouds, ice cream, sandy beaches, barbecues, blossoming flowers, freshly cut grass, cricket, tennis… I enjoy all these things. The sun and I are like young friends – if he’s out, I probably will be too. But sometimes… ...
Still the questions (and moans) come thick and fast. Here’s James’ response to all the FAQs June 8, 2017 - In a similar vein to the General Election debate – which has mercifully ended – and Brexit which preceded it, there’s a great deal of misinformation shared amongst football fans. The following are all genuine questions I’ve seen asked on various internet platforms. I’ve tried to answer them as best… ...