Mr Cynical
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Good to see him back out on the green stuff! Back playing before christmas hopefully..
After the Int break I'd hope.Good to see him back out on the green stuff! Back playing before christmas hopefully..
might be a bit early if he's only just come back today..After the Int break I'd hope.
As long as he’s back for the Ra Rasmight be a bit early if he's only just come back today..
I'm not so sure, I think these were the "Look, Pontus is back!" photos while the Christian version was a few posts backNo pictures of Norgaard in the training gallery today. I assume that means he will still not be back for Saturday
He was only running on grass in it so not so sure. But really hope he is back. High quality player.I'm not so sure, I think these were the "Look, Pontus is back!" photos while the Christian version was a few posts back
Not worth the risk. we should beat Wycombe without him.No pictures of Norgaard in the training gallery today. I assume that means he will still not be back for Saturday
Bit surprised at that, I thought he said recently that he thought CN would be available for Wycombe, or did I just think that?Still some weeks away according to TF's interview today though he said that's still on schedule.
so did lBit surprised at that, I thought he said recently that he thought CN would be available for Wycombe, or did I just think that?
I thought TF said another couple of weeks, from last weekend?so not back this week then ?
TF said a 'few weeks' pre Wycombe game.so not back this week then ?
Reckon we could see quite a few games with the two of them in the team. Janelt looks every inch a future internationalHe was talking to the players at the end of the warm-up, then walked off into the stand. Ease him in and give Janelt a rest.
When he's come back from injury previously it's taken him a few games to get back into the swing. Hope people give him a bit of time reach his previous superb level.Frank says he's been training with first team for the last couple of days so can't be too far off.. Will be a much needed boost and fresh pair of legs in midfield!
When he's come back from injury previously it's taken him a few games to get back into the swing. Hope people give him a bit of time reach his previous superb level.
When he got crocked, I remember thinking that he was the one player we could least do without. But then in came Vitaly...and now, his absence seems so less worrisome. Sure TF will ease him back with a couple of sub appearances whereas without the emergence of Janelt, he would have undoubtedly started as soon as he was fit. What an embarrassment of riches we have!When he's come back from injury previously it's taken him a few games to get back into the swing. Hope people give him a bit of time reach his previous superb level.
Two combative central midfielders to negotiate our Championship season. Reminds me of the Middlesbrough duo of Adam Clayton and Grant Leadbitter who together helped steer Boro to promotion a few years ago. That is the type of midfield you need when playing two games each week. Not pretty but gets the job done.When he got crocked, I remember thinking that he was the one player we could least do without. But then in came Vitaly...and now, his absence seems so less worrisome. Sure TF will ease him back with a couple of sub appearances whereas without the emergence of Janelt, he would have undoubtedly started as soon as he was fit. What an embarrassment of riches we have!
But that works in a 4-2-3-1, when you only play one up front... we play 3.Two combative central midfielders to negotiate our Championship season. Reminds me of the Middlesbrough duo of Adam Clayton and Grant Leadbitter who together helped steer Boro to promotion a few years ago. That is the type of midfield you need when playing two games each week. Not pretty but gets the job done.
Needs mustBut that works in a 4-2-3-1, when you only play one up front... we play 3.
Losing 2 from the attack to choke the midfield is not the way to get a lead, though.This season should be all about getting a lead and hanging onto it. We need a formation that allows us to do that.
Losing 2 from the attack to choke the midfield is not the way to get a lead, though.
It allowed Middlesbrough to achieve that very outcome so I don't understand the logic of your 'arguement'Losing 2 from the attack to choke the midfield is not the way to get a lead, though.
Jensen, Norgaard, Toney and Janelt are four worthy of selection atm. The others need to up their gamesWell you can’t drop Janelt or Ivan, so if Christian’s fit that leaves three slots: 4-3-3, 4-2-1-3, pick any number you like, but the others are fighting for those three places.
You can "drop" either of them, or as it's called these day "rotate"Well you can’t drop Janelt or Ivan, so if Christian’s fit that leaves three slots: 4-3-3, 4-2-1-3, pick any number you like, but the others are fighting for those three places.
And Cardiff, West Brom and Fulham at the end of last season amongst many others. sh*te tactic but very effective if done right.It allowed Middlesbrough to achieve that very outcome so I don't understand the logic of your 'arguement'
.................really??????...............Norgaard is a unique player
Aren't we all unique.....??......................really??????...............
but some are more unique than others ....Aren't we all unique.....??.....![]()
I would.Wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the bench tomorrow night
He hasn’t been seen in any training photos yet has he?I would.
Frank said he’s been looking good in training though... maybe he’ll make an appearance in thursday for the Bs against QPR?He hasn’t been seen in any training photos yet has he?
Would imagine first step would be a half in a b team game?
Yes, I remember those two. They were the engine room of that Boro side. Dominated us in all 4 games. If CN and VJ can do that, we will be there or thereabouts.Two combative central midfielders to negotiate our Championship season. Reminds me of the Middlesbrough duo of Adam Clayton and Grant Leadbitter who together helped steer Boro to promotion a few years ago. That is the type of midfield you need when playing two games each week. Not pretty but gets the job done.