Norwich City are reported to have made a bid for Swansea City's Danny Graham.
Norwich City reportedly bid for Swansea City striker Danny Graham
Thursday, January 17, 2013
6:03 PM
Sky Sports are reporting that Norwich City have made a bid in the region of £5m for Swansea City striker Danny Graham.
Graham scored 12 goals in the Premier League last season and has found the net seven times in all competitons in the current campaign.
The 27-year-old - who has scored six goals against the Canaries in four games before this season - has found himself out of favour at the Liberty Stadium recently due to the form of Michu.
Sunderland were earlier reported to have made a similar bid for the Gateshead-born striker.
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51 comments
Totally agree with you guys, nothing wrong with switching wingers during games to mix it up a bit. But i believe our Maker made us right or left footed for a reason. Be a shame not to use it. I am amazed that we have never even seen Snoddy switch to the left even for a spell during the game. Newcastle totally blocked him out of the game and stopped him cutting in.
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spanishcanary
Friday, January 18, 2013
Spot on Pa. Being constructively critical is not subversive. What a sinister choice of word. I sometimes wonder whether peoples` love of NCFC stifles their collective synapse.
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Mad Brewer
Friday, January 18, 2013
Thanks Brewer for seeing beyond the touchline any offering a supportive view also.... We, unlike some believe that our team could achieve much more with the current players, without further reinforcements!... For those who want changes, I hope they are prepared to say who they think is not pulling his weight!
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Pa Snipps
Friday, January 18, 2013
Billy Boy, you really are a silly boy!..... It won't matter if Suarez or Van Persie were signed , without the support of wingers they would do no better. ...Wingers ? What Wingers?..City do not have one in their present set up!
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Pa Snipps
Friday, January 18, 2013
Especially for you Headless Chicken..No I am definitely NOT that Steroo bloke, in any shape or form.....Subvertion?..No Way!.. Believe me, I have no desire to destroy or overthrow. ..I just try to give a view of the tactics currently employed, and point out where they are going wrong-and they are going wrong!.. I played enough football to know that more is produced if left footed players play on the left side of the pitch..... I am not talking Free Kicks and Corners, but getting down that wing and crossing to the penalty spot. There are less crosses coming in now than when Drury was overlapping, ably supported by Tierney. I am not criticising Snodgrass, but sooner or later Mr Hughton will have to change things!
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Pa Snipps
Friday, January 18, 2013
4 attempts to defend poor ol` Pa ethered. Now there`s a thing! Good to see that Wiv agrees with him on the winger issue, as do I. No harm in having differing opinions is there? Surely that doesn`t rank as "subversive".
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Mad Brewer
Friday, January 18, 2013
Billy, agree about Ghraham, but to get them crosses into the box play Snoddy on the left and Pilks on the right.
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wivenhoebudgie
Friday, January 18, 2013
2 messages, 3 etherings. Is it open season on Pa Snipps now?
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Mad Brewer
Friday, January 18, 2013
Oh no! How many more heads does the hermaphrodite Hydra need, Headless? I`ve been accused of being "Ged" as well. It has to be an Archant plant; there are similar specimens on the Green `Un boards. I doubt Pa Snipps is another manifestation and I do not see how his constructive criticism warrants the tag "Subversive". Do you want a totalitarian message board?? Such an Orwellian scenario would fit more comfortably in 1p5wich. OTBC.
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Mad Brewer
Friday, January 18, 2013
I think we can all agree that Pa Snipps and Steady On have provided useless and ill-informed contributions and let's ignore them. As for Graham, fantastic player that moves well off the ball and has a bit of everything, and a great goalscoring record of the 2010-2011 season as the top scorer in the championship and another great 2011-2012 season in the premiership with Swansea. Given the ability of our wingers it'd be a great move, I also think with the extra pace Graham will have over Holt he may combine and attack incisively with Hoolahan.
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Billy
Friday, January 18, 2013
I think the key to being able to play 2 strikers lies in the nature of our midfield players and the formation that suits them; ie the "twin destroyers" of Johnno & Tettey. As samjstewart says, a centre midfielder who can conrol the game would be good. Perhaps Tettey will develop into such a player? Then perhaps we could have Pa`s dream of 2 players truly operating as wingers (but defend when needed). Nobody could fault Snods` commitment or workrate, but I`d like to see what he might achieve from the left wing. All will be revealed.......
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Mad Brewer
Friday, January 18, 2013
Contrary to what appears to be the general view, I personally find Ged's comments quite amusing. He's far more readable (and often makes more sense) than either (a) those who take the bait and attempt a serious or abusive response, or (b) the self appointed "serious" commentators. Pa Snips, you are a bit of an enigma to me. As I've said before, great name - but quite subversive comments. Are you Ged in disguise, attempting a more subtle approach?
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Canary on the moon
Friday, January 18, 2013
Surely the key issue is whether Graham has a scoring record as a lone striker - because that's what he'll be faced with being... And I don't know what that track record looks like.
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richard
Friday, January 18, 2013
Another Day, Another Dollar! Mr Houghton really has to look at his striking team. Let me try to be constructive. Put your self in Snodgrass boots, you have just picked up the ball 10 yards from the corner of the penalty area, you can't go down the right, because it would mean a right foot cross, not something I do well. So do as the manager tells you and cut inside and try a left foot shot on goal. Problem! There is a goalkeeper and 4 defenders blocking your path. Holt and Pilkington are in there too . That's 8 bodies between you and goal. You haven't a snowballs chance in hell of getting a shot anywhere near goal. But you let rip, and an easy clearance is made. Got to go now, other matters pressing,but I will return
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Pa Snipps
Friday, January 18, 2013
@Dobby, what's your idea here Dobby? We will swap the horse for Hooper or someone else? I'd rather we did nothing in the market than lose Grant.
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spanishcanary
Friday, January 18, 2013
I have heard that Danny G want to stay in the north east and he will sign for Sunderland if true that nock that on the head may be GH will go for Hooper or the other striker up there.
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DOBBY1970
Friday, January 18, 2013
We have strikers that are not good for this league they are championship players we all no who they are if we stay up we need to sell them on.
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DOBBY1970
Friday, January 18, 2013
Another rumour from eurosport, we have bid 5m each for Graham and Hooper? I think a bid for Hooper has been on the cards, prehaps there is a bit of dosh hidden away for Hoots?
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spanishcanary
Friday, January 18, 2013
All players are over priced but what do you do pay the money or stick to what you have we badly need a good striker he would be the I would want.
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DOBBY1970
Friday, January 18, 2013
As for losing Jackson or Morrison, neither of them have shown that they can hold down a place in the premiership but would probably be of interest to teams in lower divisions.Now is an ideal time to prune the squad of dead wood and bring in some new blood to fill our obvious need for a striker of some substance.
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VictorM
Friday, January 18, 2013
It is difficult to understand why Norwich have publicised their bid for Graham when they pride themselves on being tight lipped until a deal is finalised. They have made public their interest in players in years gone by when they have no chance of achieving a successful outcome - because of interest from other clubs, excessive transfer fee or players demands - just to appease the fans who yearn for some transfer activity. Is this happening again!
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VictorM
Friday, January 18, 2013
Saints paid £7m for a bloke called rodriguez from Burnley, so £5m for a striker who has prem experience, and a reasonable goalsgames record is no bad deal. Did Sunderlands confirmation of their bid force our hand ? . Swansea have had their bid for Kenwynne Jones knocked back. Will this stop the deals.[Could we offer Morrison to Stoke to grease the wheels] ? and I agree with Pa we need to get the crosses in, with a bit of accuracy and it would help to have the correct footed players on the wings so they can go outside and get a cross in rather than cut inside all the time . Simples
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wivenhoebudgie
Friday, January 18, 2013
Good strikers of proven premireship quality cost considerably more than 1 million pounds mattc. If you know of one that fits your valuation then give CH a ring a bit lively please!
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baguio
Friday, January 18, 2013
I will agree a good player but valued £4 million too much.
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mattc1
Thursday, January 17, 2013
I personally feel there are 3 areas we are lacking in. 1) the obvious which is another striker 2) Pace in our team 3) a centre mid who can control the game, with tettey and jonno we have two great ball winning midfielders but between the two they cannot pass or control a game like fox can. With a player who can control a game like fox and win the ball like tettey we would see a lot more attacking territory
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samjstewart
Thursday, January 17, 2013
I will agree a good player but valued £4 million too much.
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mattc1
Thursday, January 17, 2013
But DocOhNo, I work with one or two similar people of equally limited intelligence. People still talk to them though, or is that ‘laugh at them’? Come to think of it they do ONLY laugh at them at work just like they do on here.
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baguio
Thursday, January 17, 2013
It never ceases to amaze me that people try to engage with Steroo. It's either an Archant plant or just some brain damaged troll, in either case I just think "numpty".
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DocOhNo
Thursday, January 17, 2013
O Danny boy, where for art thou? O dead steroids crawl back under the blue tractor! O McNasty, pull out your wallet. O my, shall I be ethered? OTBC
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MrCarrowIsInTheHouse
Thursday, January 17, 2013
BVP, we have already promoted the young and hungry twins.
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MBA Marine
Thursday, January 17, 2013
LOL @ "Get our wings sorted" Yeah, Snoddy and Pilks have been rubbish havent they #tosh
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Steady On
Thursday, January 17, 2013
And I agree 100% with the comments from Steady On. Let's do the "Norfolk Wave" and chill out by the beach!
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BureValleyPaddy
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Well I am going to keep up with the speculation and voicing my view point, as I find it a enjoyable way of passing a chilly night as i wait to see if my Mrs manages to drive her little shoe box of a car home from work without binning it!
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MBA Marine
Thursday, January 17, 2013
I have mixed views re this, as I'd prefer a young and hungry striker. I accept the lack of experience may be an Achilles heel so Graham could be a great acquisition. Perhaps Ged could tell us what his team in Suffolk is trying to do, as I'm full of sympathy?
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BureValleyPaddy
Thursday, January 17, 2013
There is NO point in buying Graham or any other striker if we don't sort out the service that they require. Mr Hughton, GET YOUR WINGS sorted, and our scoring with the present personnel may just surprise you!
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Pa Snipps
Thursday, January 17, 2013
or maybe we have bugeted for this already? There are so many that believe Hughton is in his office picking his nose. Theres a plan and it's being followed, sit back and enjoy the BS because at least 99% of everything thats on every sports website and in every sports newspaper section is complete and utter BS and only there to tweak the minds of the weak minded. We will know when a press conference is called and not before.
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Steady On
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Oh and steady on there Steady on, I did not say we had to sell before we buy, im sure we City can find the funds then replenish them with sales.
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MBA Marine
Thursday, January 17, 2013
'Sky Sports' those were the days, cant say i have has subscription TV since I had children!
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MBA Marine
Thursday, January 17, 2013
1) You think we would get 5m for Jackson, Morison and Martin 2) You think there are 3 buyers willing to pay that money instantaniously 3) You think it's Norwich Citys fault we can't sell them to interested parties that don't exist 4) You totally fail at the January Window. Stop watching Sky Sports and worry less.
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Steady On
Thursday, January 17, 2013
If we were clever we would sell Jackson, Morrison and C Martin to fund this. but I doubt we will.
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MBA Marine
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Please stop apologizing to Ged, Just a Troll looking for a bite, and today he has his fill!
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MBA Marine
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Certainly worth a punt. 5 million might be on the high side but he's a vast improvement on Morison and can swapped with Holt without changing formation. Considering his limited time on the pitch he has done well and works hard for the team. Sometimes you have to pay extra to get what you want. It's better than wasting money on a might be. Better than risking a fortune of the clubs money like Harry appears to be doing that's for sure. Don't worry Gedward, CH is not going to be wasting any of your season ticket money on any players. I doubt any other manager will be either??
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baguio
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Calm down Paddy - sorry Ged - and lets wait and see shall we ? Regards to all down the A140
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Graham Last
Thursday, January 17, 2013
*Ged* Sorry.
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Rosario
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Might only be three goals Jed but he has had very limited opportunity with Michu first choice. Don't underestimate him, he was the best player to come to Carrow Road all season in our promotion year (with Watford). Exactly the player we need. A younger more mobile version of Grant Holt.
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Rosario
Thursday, January 17, 2013
3 league goals all season!!? Hardly the prolific goalscorer that we need to drag us out of this relegation battle. I get the impression that Whooton is preparing us for the Championship already. It really isn't good enough. You'd thing that with the ridiculous season ticket increase that we'd actually be able to afford a player that could score more than 3 goals! I'll be having words. Warm regards - Ged
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Ged Steroo
Thursday, January 17, 2013
I will agree a good player but valued £4 million too much.
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mattc1
Thursday, January 17, 2013
I hope we can get him although he looked terrible last night against the arse nil. Couldn't trap a bag of cement
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andys
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Couple of hours ago people up in arms that we might let Jackson go, now look something positive to talk about!
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MBA Marine
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Very likeable player who has proven PL goalscoring ability and who would fit in with Chris Hughton's favoured system.If true it's just the boost needed.
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Peter Watson
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Doubt he'll go to Sunderland, he's been pretty public of his dislike for the club having grown up NUFC, and the Sunderland message boards are full of don't sign him stuff. This would be a terrific signing, he's a goalscorer.
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Nishclishbang
Thursday, January 17, 2013