Does he qualify to play for us?Quote:
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Does he qualify to play for us?Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
His brother Paul played U21 for usQuote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
Didn't play today after scoring last week...some reward for Wes.
Used to happen regularly when Norwich were in the lower leagues as well; Hoolahan scores a lot of goals from midfield but the manager seems to either have doubts about his general play or else favours a policy of rotation :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
Perhaps Lambert felt Stoke might be a bit 'heavy handed' for Hoolahan today.
I think it's just a tactical thing.
Paul Doyle of the Guardian touched on the Wes Hoolahan issue from 1:40 onward in a video discussion previewing Norwich's season before their game against Wigan: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/v...-2011-12-video
Edit: In saying that, Stoke City today wasn't "a really daunting away match".
Hoolahan possibly would have been introduced as a sub anyway only for Norwich having had that player sent off. Still, it's interesting that Lambert has managed to tinker with his midfield like that so often and still get the results; delicate balancing act.
What odds on Hoolahan becoming this season's charlie adam?
A most welcome development if it came to pass, do you think he has that in him then Stutt?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Not much, holohan is 4 years older making his debut in the premier league and is a lot smaler.
I've always thought Adam actually looks the elder by about 4 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
I've no idea!Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
What kind of man are you Stutt, to be coming on here giving out hope like that and then dashing it again within an hour or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Did very well when he came on today.
Not sure how he would fit into a Trap side but it is a disgrace how he is not in the squad. In a different class to Whelan & Andrews.
It seems Norwich were watched today so maybe he is under consideration, however I wouldnt go as far as saying its a disgrace that he isnt in the squad either, I mean, is he better than McGeady, Duff or Hunt for consideration for a wide role? Id say no, and as he seems to play centrally for his club a fair bit anyway, is he then good enough to rewrite the whole system we play for, again it would be a no, and that is what would have to happen as he would not be the kind of player who would take Andrews or Whelans spot like for like.Quote:
Originally Posted by harry crumb
He is a better option than Andy Keogh on trajectory of present club careers, but thats about all. Neither having a major bearing on our match day squads just now. If in six months time, the survival hopes of Norwich City rest in his creative hands, as he has been that much of a revelation they could hardly keep the big clubs away from him in the window, then maybe there is a case.
There is no way Trap would play him in central midfield, however he plays...
has earned a shot in the next friendly, whatever way you look at it
Which will be after this qualifying campaign so it's moot now. I'd rather have in the squad if anything and he could do a Coxy from there.
Tardelli may have been there to watch Reid!
The system is a lame duck anyway. We are lucky to be in with a shout at this stage. Whelan and Andrews aren't even that great at what they are supposed to be doing ie. closing down.Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
He can pass the ball. That immediately puts him ahead of Messrs Andrews and Whelan.
I wouldn't play him out wide at all. He has a footballing brain something Hunt, McGeady and to a lesser extent Duff lack and should be on the ball as much as possible.
Just wondering why there isn't the same clamour to include Hoolahan in the squad as there was for Andy Reid. I think he might have even been captain of Norwich for the game against Man U. Is it just that he doesn't fit in to the mould of a Trap midfielder and people would be wasting their breath?
reid was an established player who was frozen out. hoolahan is not. he however should be in the squad
Hoolahan played LoI. Sure that's crap. Couldn't have him in the squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Not only did he play LoI, but unlike Reid he is not known for playing the guitar, or once going with a girl who later won miss Ireland. It is the human interest/celeb angle that the modern Irish media is interested in, and it looks like Hoolahan rates way below Reid on this. Reid, not used by Forest at all on sunday, is in danger of falling off the scene altogether now.
yes, because ward, long, doyle, fahey etc have never been picked for usQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
I can see Hoolahan getting his chance after this series of qualifiers. Regular Premier League football only strengthens his claims.
He's a good player. But like Andy Reid, he'd be best in a five man midfield. Does his best work in the final third of the pitch.
4-4-2 is wasted on this squad. Our players should be well used to the different variations of the 5 man midfield at this stage, or the 3 up top formation. Trap would even still get to use the two holding players.
Apparently Trap tried out a bold 4-5-2 formation in training today with Whelan, Fahey and Andrews in the centre. Not sure he'll get away with it on matchday though.
can you accomodate both Doyle & Keane?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingdom
I would like to drop one of the wingers (probably McGeady) and play Hoolahan. He can actually pass to an Irish player but it probably (ney won't) happen. I have been impressed when I have seen him on TV. Reminds me of Andy Reid at his best but we know what happened to him.
Just the three assists in the qualifiers for McGeady, more than anyone else in the squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Thanks Stato.
Its two by my count, for Keane against Andorra and then obviously Dunne's against Armenia (which, by the way, was his first half-decent cross of the match)...what was the third? That would still put him joint top with Doyle on two though.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Long's against Russia.Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
Well, Long knocked in his saved shot, but it was a certain goal otherwise
Possibly being a bit generous, but at the very least he deserves something for being directly involved in the goal
Eh, Duffer's cross for the first goal was perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
Because everyone deserves applause for having a shot saved. I'm with the 'Hoolahan for McGeady switch' camp.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Is that like the "no-Homers" club?Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954