Suddenly

[norky84]

''Think Josh Earl is our Weakest player at the moment,...''

Sorry, quote function not working, but - Blimey! - I disagree with that.

Not one of the goals was down to Josh and I thought he was one of our best players vs Wolves; a threat and an outlet all game.

The lad will go on to be an absolute star if he carries on like this - and I loved the fact he wasn't intimidated when the pushing and shoving started - an absolute beast of a player.

Well done AN for giving him his chance.

The 1st goal he should have done a lot better for. But that was down to inexperience in my opinion, and he'll learn from it.

 

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After the start we have had to this season, with a new manager and virtually the same squad, we do not need a opinions listed as to who is our weakest player ! Instead we should have a list of who is the daftest poster, the post that selected Josh Earle is winning with the one suggesting Alan Browne a close second.
Bonkers the pair of yas !!!!

You couldn't make it up could you?

A fantastic start to the season, great football and clear improvements for all to see. We more than match three of the most fancied clubs and one or two idiots can only see fit to criticise some of our young players rather than give the support and encouragement they deserve.

Very impressed with all our players (including Browne & Earl) so far this season.

 

[Oldbutnotdone]

2 penalties knocked us from 4th spot and shit refereeing knocked us out of 3rd spot.

I expect a shed load of points from the next 5 games and would think 15 points is absolutely realistic.

 

[Randall Flagg]

Aside from underestimating Accrington I think we've been magnificent this season. Literally no reason to complain. Absolutely delighted at what I've seen.

 

[Superwhitearmy]

SUDDENLY - we appoint Alex Neil and pretty much the same set of players are transformed from defensively drilled pawns coached not to lose to an exciting team full of energy, belief, determination and flair going out to win every single match and realistically challenging for promotion to the Premier League.

Two more excellent performances away at Fulham and Wolves unfortunately without the points haul the team deserved.

I feel sorry for anyone who's incapable of enjoying all of the great stuff that's happening at North End now and instead can only look for negatives and unfair criticism.

What a season to enjoy so far with hopefully more to come.

A big thumbs up from me to all the players and coaches.

My sentiments exactly! What is wrong with some people?! I'm taking it the OP hasn't been to, or seen, the games against Fulham and Wolves? What more do you want? It's been so long since I watched us play with so much fire, energy, passion, commitment. We were unlucky not to get 3 points at Fulham, and deserved at least a draw against Wolves. We came out of 2 difficult away games with a point, we're in 8th place and 2 points off 4th spot. We bounced back after what seemed like a defeat against Fulham, took a game to Wolves who are contenders for top spot and showed we are capable of challenging the big teams. Take yer head for a wobble cha, smash a beer, and perk up!

 

[Jack Daniels]

Big +1 enjoying the best football for years. Yet still the town/city isn't on board.

Best ST sales for 10 years. Averaging just under 12k home fans (around 13.8k when away fans are factored in). Crowds are up FACT.

With this, I would strongly suggest that people are starting to get aboard the bandwaggon.

 

[Yoowell]

Aside from underestimating Accrington I think we've been magnificent this season. Literally no reason to complain. Absolutely delighted at what I've seen.

Totally agree and apart from one loan all these young players with great potential are our players.

 

[Dirty Harry]

2 penalties knocked us from 4th spot and shit refereeing knocked us out of 3rd spot.

I expect a shed load of points from the next 5 games and would think 15 points is absolutely realistic.

Will we ever move on from blaming referees for our league position?

 

[marsbars]

Best ST sales for 10 years. Averaging just under 12k home fans (around 13.8k when away fans are factored in). Crowds are up FACT.

With this, I would strongly suggest that people are starting to get aboard the bandwaggon.

This would strongly indicate Neils football is more attractive than Grayson. of course people are on board we want to see a team that tries to win .... been saying t for a few years and I'm glad light has dawned on your marble head !

 

[raefil]

No disrespect but the majority of those were sold whilst Grayson was still here and on the back of last seasons performances.

 

[marsbars]

No disrespect but the majority of those were sold whilst Grayson was still here and on the back of last seasons performances.

absolute disrespect in even pretending that Graysons football can compete with this wondrous stuff. You were wrong get over it .

 

[paolo poggi]

Whilst I have shared in the joy of watching our young team play attacking football, I have said all along I will judge A.N. after we have had a sticky spell.
All teams have such spells and that is when the manager earns his pay. He stuggled to turn Norwich around after a lean spell but I am hopeful that he has learnt lessons.

I agree that the true test comes as morale drops and the internal blame game begins.

 

[Oldbutnotdone]

Will we ever move on from blaming referees for our league position?

Not blaming anyone, its fact.

We gave away two unessesary some say soft penalties and the ref did not respond to a deliberate "professional foul" on maxi late on against Wolves that started an attack against and a goal rather than an attack in our favour. In case you missed it he was floored mid kick from the edge of his box.

I have absolutely no worries regarding the team or our current position. I was trying to put what some see as a predicament of doom into context.