Norwich City v Aston Villa - Pre match thread.

[Nunkin1965]

I'm starting to think that Dean will do us over.

Aye.

Even in the defeats to Citeh and Liverpool we played reasonably well.  We're about due a shite 'un.

It's what would normally happen as its the Villa way of things.
We might be pleasantly surprised though..

[Steve67]

Indeed, this is not the time to be benevolent Villa. Get ahead, stay ahead, get further ahead!

[Sexual Ealing]

Any decent pubs in city centre pre game?

I haven't been out drinking in Norwich for five years or more, but I went to uni there, and still have some good friends there, but some of this might be out of date. The Compleat Angler is the closest one to the train station/ground. It's a bit of a dive but would probably do the trick for a couple of quick scoops. If you're going to be there all day, go somewhere better. The Cardinal Wolsey next to the market in town is a nice place, as is the Birdcage in the lanes (you probably wouldn't be welcome if you're wearing colours though - not because it's full of hardcore canaries, it's just a bit arty!) There are obviously plenty of the national chain outfits also.

[Villa Lew]

So who are the 2 Covid casualties, you can bet one of them is Sanson.

[eamonn]

As long as it's not Emi The First.

[richtheholtender]

Buendia red card has got potential

[Lastfootstamper]

Based on Gerrard saying, "there will be opportunities for other people to come in and help us", I don't think it's unreasonable for me to leap to the conclusion one of El Ghazi, Chukwuemeka and Trez will start.

[Risso]

So who are the 2 Covid casualties, you can bet one of them is Sanson.

Knowing our luck, Mings and Konsa.

[gpbarr]

Any decent pubs in city centre pre game?

I haven't been out drinking in Norwich for five years or more, but I went to uni there, and still have some good friends there, but some of this might be out of date. The Compleat Angler is the closest one to the train station/ground. It's a bit of a dive but would probably do the trick for a couple of quick scoops. If you're going to be there all day, go somewhere better. The Cardinal Wolsey next to the market in town is a nice place, as is the Birdcage in the lanes (you probably wouldn't be welcome if you're wearing colours though - not because it's full of hardcore canaries, it's just a bit arty!) There are obviously plenty of the national chain outfits also.

The Fat Cat on W End St is awesome if you like real ale - CAMRA Pub of the Year several times in the last decade - its a 30 min walk from Carrow Road but my mate has taken me several times and the ale is absolutely fantastic!   

[Sexual Ealing]

Any decent pubs in city centre pre game?

I haven't been out drinking in Norwich for five years or more, but I went to uni there, and still have some good friends there, but some of this might be out of date. The Compleat Angler is the closest one to the train station/ground. It's a bit of a dive but would probably do the trick for a couple of quick scoops. If you're going to be there all day, go somewhere better. The Cardinal Wolsey next to the market in town is a nice place, as is the Birdcage in the lanes (you probably wouldn't be welcome if you're wearing colours though - not because it's full of hardcore canaries, it's just a bit arty!) There are obviously plenty of the national chain outfits also.

The Fat Cat on W End St is awesome if you like real ale - CAMRA Pub of the Year several times in the last decade - its a 30 min walk from Carrow Road but my mate has taken me several times and the ale is absolutely fantastic!   

It's not called that anymore (I can't remember what it's changed to), but yes, it's excellent. A bit of a trek from Carrow Road though!

[adrenachrome]

Any decent pubs in city centre pre game?

I haven't been out drinking in Norwich for five years or more, but I went to uni there, and still have some good friends there, but some of this might be out of date. The Compleat Angler is the closest one to the train station/ground. It's a bit of a dive but would probably do the trick for a couple of quick scoops. If you're going to be there all day, go somewhere better. The Cardinal Wolsey next to the market in town is a nice place, as is the Birdcage in the lanes (you probably wouldn't be welcome if you're wearing colours though - not because it's full of hardcore canaries, it's just a bit arty!) There are obviously plenty of the national chain outfits also.

The Fat Cat on W End St is awesome if you like real ale - CAMRA Pub of the Year several times in the last decade - its a 30 min walk from Carrow Road but my mate has taken me several times and the ale is absolutely fantastic!   

It's not called that anymore (I can't remember what it's changed to), but yes, it's excellent. A bit of a trek from Carrow Road though!

Celebrated it's 30th Birthday earlier this month.

https://www.fatcatpub.co.uk/

[Sexual Ealing]

Ah! My mistake.

[N'ZMAV]

Covid; McGinn and Luiz is my bet.

[AlexAlexCropley]

Lawro going for a Canaries win . I thought he'd been put out to grass.

[RichardBatchelor]

Covid scuppers any serious prognosticating here. Not only players out but training called off. 2-3 to us but really no idea. The never fecking ending story.