BFTG Norwich

[Royal Lady]

I realise it's an alien concept on here but...

You can criticise a manager for making mistakes in a certain game and still be able to see what they're trying to do in the long term.

Exactly - I already countered my criticism of no subs by saying I can see we're passing the ball more and I can see what he is trying to do - but no subs was just

[Norfolk Royal]

The most relevant statistic from yesterday was the fact that we enjoyed 55 per cent of possession, said to be the first game we've done that this season.

OK the possession was largely passing it back and forwards etc but it means the Adkins style is taking hold. If we've got the ball, the other team can't score.

[sandman]

Apart from Saturday when they did...twice.

[royal_ross]

For my two pennies worth....

1. I hated the decision to sack McDermott. If they were going to do it why not before January or end of the season? Why wait after the transfer window and give the new manager nothing to get his players in with. Personally I would have given him till the end of the season after what he achieved but it's done now so everyone should move on.

2. I back Adkins, if people were saying Adkins out on BBC Berks they need their heads testing, come on he's had 4 games FFS, he is slowly getting the players to play his way, bar 10 mins 2nd half we played well. Norwich were probably the worst team I've seen away from home, can see them in trouble next season if they stay up. Keeping hold of McCarthy, McAnuff, McCleary, ALF & Guthrie is key for next season.

Then again, 5 games into next season everyone will be on his back so this is probably a waste of typing!

[melonhead]

we are down

adkins brought in early to assess squad, and plan for next year
using these games to assess all of our players ready for sales/purchases in the summer

i understand this probably doesnt make those that rravelled feel batter, but we dealt well with them in the first half, began to impose our selves on the game, but only really lost it in 5 minutes of madness.
thats not that bad tbf

[Maguire]

I don't think anybody is really suggesting Adkins OUT.

[Esteban]

I realise it's an alien concept on here but...

You can criticise a manager for making mistakes in a certain game and still be able to see what they're trying to do in the long term.

Exactly - I already countered my criticism of no subs by saying I can see we're passing the ball more and I can see what he is trying to do - but no subs was just

It was from our point of view, but not for Adkins. We can only guess why he made that decision, but I think we all know it wasn't for tactical reasons. It could have been that he got a chance to see how we react to being two goals down, perhaps gave those on the substitutes bench that thought they'd definitely get on a kick up the backside (Le Fondre) and maybe to check out the fitness of the first 11.

I'm not trying to make excuses for him, just trying to work out the reasoning behind his decision.

[Norfolk Royal]

Apart from Saturday when they did...twice.

You probably noticed that we didn't have the ball on those occasions.

[creative_username_1]

I think there are a few crossed wires on here. I don't think anyone is arguing against Adkins. The only thing i would
point out is the selective reasoning based on no empirical evidence. We play well for 20 mins it's down to Adkins, we
go two goals down its down to that 'bald pcunt McD'.

I would prefer to see the style of Adkins but it doesn't guarantee success

[glenroyal]

I think there are a few crossed wires on here. I don't think anyone is arguing against Adkins. The only thing i would
point out is the selective reasoning based on no empirical evidence. We play well for 20 mins it's down to Adkins, we
go two goals down its down to that 'bald pcunt McD'.

I would prefer to see the style of Adkins but it doesn't guarantee success

Given, I'm still a fan of Brian (and a fan of Leigertwood) - Adkins shouldn't really be here, etc .... but he is. I can't fault his selections. Survival has never been the point since his appointment - the point is for the (current) manager to explore what the team can do before the summer decisions time.

[Silver Fox]

I realise it's an alien concept on here but...

You can criticise a manager for making mistakes in a certain game and still be able to see what they're trying to do in the long term.

Exactly - I already countered my criticism of no subs by saying I can see we're passing the ball more and I can see what he is trying to do - but no subs was just

+2, being a tad narked that Adkins apparently didn't try to win on Saturday (is he still pissed off with Alfie after St Mary's last year?) =/= thinking he's doing everything wrong and should be sacked

[floyd__streete]

LOL @ the Danish fellas sat near me who seemingly had attended an English Premier League game expecting Green Street and ending up with something closer to Terry & June. 26k Norwich fans with their clap-banners and the usual mute away following from Reading.

[floyd__streete]

We've had months of people slagging McDermott and McAnuff off.

Uncalled for.

Thank you. You truly are a LoyalRoyal

[floyd__streete]

Thoughts on the game? Not a lot; defended pathetically, tried to play a bit of football and largely failed at it.

Adkins should be expected to start the season like a house on fire next season given this 8-game pre-season now followed by a second pre-season in July/August.

[Royal With Cheese]

Thoughts on the game? Not a lot; defended pathetically, tried to play a bit of football and largely failed at it.

Adkins should be expected to start the season like a house on fire next season given this 8-game pre-season now followed by a second pre-season in July/August.

Not with the squad as it stands.

It's really shit or bust in the transfer market.

It will be a huge indication on where the club is headed in the next decade.

[creative_username_1]

Thoughts on the game? Not a lot; defended pathetically, tried to play a bit of football and largely failed at it.

Adkins should be expected to start the season like a house on fire next season given this 8-game pre-season now followed by a second pre-season in July/August.

Not with the squad as it stands.

It's really shit or bust in the transfer market.

It will be a huge indication on where the club is headed in the next decade.

nah

[Royal With Cheese]

Then that will be a huge indication on where the club is headed in the next decade.

[Esteban]

Thoughts on the game? Not a lot; defended pathetically, tried to play a bit of football and largely failed at it.

Adkins should be expected to start the season like a house on fire next season given this 8-game pre-season now followed by a second pre-season in July/August.

Not with the squad as it stands.

It's really shit or bust in the transfer market.

It will be a huge indication on where the club is headed in the next decade.

Is it really fair to base a clubs' 10 year ambition on the strength of one summer transfer window?

[Royal With Cheese]

Thoughts on the game? Not a lot; defended pathetically, tried to play a bit of football and largely failed at it.

Adkins should be expected to start the season like a house on fire next season given this 8-game pre-season now followed by a second pre-season in July/August.

Not with the squad as it stands.

It's really shit or bust in the transfer market.

It will be a huge indication on where the club is headed in the next decade.

Is it really fair to base a clubs' 10 year ambition on the strength of one summer transfer window?

After the first change of ownership in 20 odd years I'd say yes.

[Extended-Phenotype]

We were still in with a chance to win that game. I appreciate Adkins sees these games as training for next season, but the fans are still paying full price on tickets and expect our team to battle for survival up until it's impossible.

A throw of the dice is not too much to expect in a game like that, for the players as much as the fans. While Nigel is having fun 'learning' that Blackman and Karacan can extend their contribution of f/ck all to the full 90 minutes, I think I'd have had more fun seeing him change things up, get an extra man up top and go for it.

Surely that would have been worth more than watching McDermott Season Saving Signing Nicky McNofeet count 'left' or 'right' out loud each time he puts a foot down.