John Ruddy, Daniel Ayala, Zak Whitbread, Marc Tierney and Grant Holt watch on from the stands. Picture: Paul Chesterton / Focus Images
Norwich City 1, Leicester City 2: What the nationals said
Monday, February 20, 2012
11:35 AM
The national newspapers’ views on Norwich City’s exit from the FA Cup at the hands of Leicester City.
The People: “After the final whistle, Leicester fans crowed at their Norwich counterparts and questioned their Premier League credentials. But this was far from Lambert’s first-choice side.”
The Mail on Sunday: “Lambert’s decision to omit captain Grant Holt from his squad and the substitution of Simeon Jackson were indicative of the esteem in which he holds this competition.”
The Observer: “Given their ability, experience and remuneration, Leicester should be playing like this every week and promotion should be automatic.”
The Sunday Times: “It seems worth pointing out that this Leicester City side cost a great deal more than Norwich City and in most cases are paid a great deal more.”
Sunday Mirror: “The omens for Norwich were there as early as the second minute. Steve Morison, who had a lacklustre afternoon, set the standard when he blazed wide.”
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4 comments
Who do Leicester play this weekend? Who are we playing? One reason for the team that went out against Leicester was a result of damage done in previous games - games that earnt us soem very valuable points. I bet Bolton fans would swap their cup win for league points at this time.
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Pondlife
Monday, February 20, 2012
I'm sure PL knows and understands how we all felt but it's now Monday and time to look forward very positively to Sunday's big match with Sir Alex. & co. WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE - Good luck boys. OTBC x
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CANARY-CRUISE-GIRL
Monday, February 20, 2012
Still smarting from Saturdays defeat. Can't be bothered to comment on all of the above.
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Lobbo
Monday, February 20, 2012
just think give grant Holt the chance that steve morison had im sure grant would have put the ball in the back of the net
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Woodcock
Monday, February 20, 2012