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Oliver Norwood Signs!







HastingsSeagull

Well-known member
Jan 13, 2010
9,432
BGC Manila
Good player in our strongest position, however 2 of the 3 incumbants have a year left on contract and the other is ancient. Good rotation signing who can grow with the team till Xmas and then boss things
 


sdmartin1

Well-known member
Sep 23, 2008
1,258
Norwood is an ok option but would have much preferred an attacking midfielder like Pritchard. Lets hope it's not a direct replacement and we are still seeking an attacking midfielder.
 




Hastings gull

Well-known member
Nov 23, 2013
4,652
He seems to pick a good pass from midfield.

https://youtu.be/HS0THFExd7M

One of his strengths does seem to be passing, and much as I enjoyed last year and good as the squad clearly is, the one thing that did tend to frustrate me, and in my view characterise us as a Championship team, as opposed to PL, was the times when the final ball went astray. IF his apparent vision can pick out a striker, then this may turn out to be shrewd buy.
 






pornomagboy

wake me up before you gogo who needs potter when
May 16, 2006
6,089
peacehaven
maybe this will allow kayal
or Stevens to play further foward in the attacking midfield role

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fosters headband

Well-known member
Aug 15, 2003
5,165
Brighton
One of his strengths does seem to be passing, and much as I enjoyed last year and good as the squad clearly is, the one thing that did tend to frustrate me, and in my view characterise us as a Championship team, as opposed to PL, was the times when the final ball went astray. IF his apparent vision can pick out a striker, then this may turn out to be shrewd buy.

What I find encouraging is that he played in every one of the 18 games that Murray played for Reading when Murray scored 8 goals. So as you say, his vision to pick out a striker could help Murray if they had developed an understanding when playing together at Reading.

I am actually pleased we have Norwood instead of Pritchard, as he has so much more experience at Championship level, is a current international, whereas Pritchard's record seems to be a one season wonder so far.
 














Prince Monolulu

Everything in Moderation
Oct 2, 2013
10,201
The Race Hill
Any player with a hairloss scale named after him gets a :thumbsup: from me.

norwood_scale.jpg
 


Surf's Up

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Jul 17, 2011
10,435
Here
I always had him down as one of a quartet of talented midfielders, any of whom I would be happy for us to sign - the other 3 were Danny Drinkwater, Jacob Butterfield and Adam Clayton. I think he will prove to be an excellent acquisition.
 


Meade's Ball

Well-known member
Jul 7, 2003
13,653
Hither (sometimes Thither)
I've had a sleep now, the worst of the flu symptoms seeming to having been taken from me, and whilst reading the introductory words straight from the Norwood's mouth I've become rather pleased with that signing, with a moderate up yours Pritchard mostly forgotten. I like the sound of a tough'n'tatted ballplayer. Suitable for modern football and the way we like to play.
 


parks

Active member
Jan 17, 2004
1,009
East Sussex
So thought you'd like to know what my Reading friend says about him.....

'Devastated to see him go. Best player last season- great as a quarterback picking out wide players from a deep position. Can defend too. Only criticism is he depends on confidence and can go through a low period'

I know in a poor Reading side, but hopeful a great squad addition. This means no Ince on Saturday....
 




chaileyjem

#BarberIn
NSC Patron
Jun 27, 2012
14,613
I am actually pleased we have Norwood instead of Pritchard, as he has so much more experience at Championship level, is a current international, whereas Pritchard's record seems to be a one season wonder so far.

We didn't sign Norwood instead of Pritchard. We wanted to sign both.
 




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