Norwich City v Aston Villa - Pre match thread.

[exigo]

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for five years or more, but I went to uni there, and still have some good friends there, but some of this might be out of date.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.

Compleat Angler went home fans only a couple of seasons back.

[exigo]

Covid; McGinn and Luiz is my bet.

Dougie posted training pics on Insta, so I don't think it's him.

[Toronto Villa]

I’m finally looking forward to seeing Dean’s “I have no fucking idea what do” touch line look as his side his 2-0 down after 15 minutes.

[Drummond]

I guess if we sacrifice a player with a red card offence that injures Pukki so he has to go off we'll be sorted.

[pauliewalnuts]

I’m finally looking forward to seeing Dean’s “I have no fucking idea what do” touch line look as his side his 2-0 down after 15 minutes.

What's the betting we actually see some tactical genius game management out of him?

[usav]

I’m finally looking forward to seeing Dean’s “I have no fucking idea what do” touch line look as his side his 2-0 down after 15 minutes.

What's the betting we actually see some tactical genius game management out of him?

If he doesn't know our weak spots then shame on him.   I'm thinking this will be a damp squib 0-0.

[JUAN PABLO]

Live on BT Sport 2 as well, coverage from 7.15

BT3   just in case anyone is setting the recorder and at work



2-0 Villa

[Drummond]

Live on BT Sport 2 as well, coverage from 7.15

BT3   just in case anyone is setting the recorder and at work


2-0 Villa

It was BT 3 yesterday. But now it's changed, I presume as a result of the Burnley match being postponed. BT 3 is now showing an Ashes re-run.

[Duncan Shaw]

Martinez has tweeted "game day" so hopefully not him with Covid

[cannock villa]

I’m finally looking forward to seeing Dean’s “I have no fucking idea what do” touch line look as his side his 2-0 down after 15 minutes.

Or you could just show some respect to a man who left our club in a far better position than he found it

[LeeB]

Yeah, I'll take no pleasure in any discomfort we may cause Dean.

[Toronto Villa]

I’m finally looking forward to seeing Dean’s “I have no fucking idea what do” touch line look as his side his 2-0 down after 15 minutes.

Or you could just show some respect to a man who left our club in a far better position than he found it

I showed him plenty when he was manager. He’s not anymore. And the past year we lost more games under him than any other team (maybe Newcastle came close). He luckily avoided the sack pre Covid for our form, and we had relegation form any time we didn’t have Jack. So while, yes sure thank him for what he did, we’d be in the bottom three if he was still here. So I hope we win tonight at his expense. And by a lot.

[Risso]

Yeah, I'll take no pleasure in any discomfort we may cause Dean.

I'll take pleasure in us winning the game. I'm sure he will if Norwich manage to beat us.

[olaftab]

Live on BT Sport 2 as well, coverage from 7.15

BT3   just in case anyone is setting the recorder and at work


2-0 Villa

It was BT 3 yesterday. But now it's changed, I presume as a result of the Burnley match being postponed. BT 3 is now showing an Ashes re-run.

Does anyone know the video recording code for this programme?

[Drummond]

I’m finally looking forward to seeing Dean’s “I have no fucking idea what do” touch line look as his side his 2-0 down after 15 minutes.

Or you could just show some respect to a man who left our club in a far better position than he found it

I showed him plenty when he was manager. He’s not anymore. And the past year we lost more games under him than any other team (maybe Newcastle came close). He luckily avoided the sack pre Covid for our form, and we had relegation form any time we didn’t have Jack. So while, yes sure thank him for what he did, we’d be in the bottom three if he was still here. So I hope we win tonight at his expense. And by a lot.

A lot because it's Dean Smith?