Oliver Norwood against Forest

[Seagulltonian]

Thought he looked another impressive addition to the Albion midfield ranks, in his short cameo last night.

Played a nice ball to Murray, and look very accomplished.

I think we now have amazing competition for all the midfield spots in this team, and if anyone goes, we have the players to replace them

Just possibly need a CB and an additional forward, and I think we're complete for the 2016/17 season

 

[clippedgull]

Thought he looked another impressive addition to the Albion midfield ranks, in his short cameo last night.

Played a nice ball to Murray, and look very accomplished.

I think we now have amazing competition for all the midfield spots in this team, and if anyone goes, we have the players to replace them

Just possibly need a CB and an additional forward, and I think we're complete for the 2016/17 season

Well he is a NI international that played very well in Euro 2016, so very good addition.

Very odd that Reading didn't make him a counter offer to stay, especially being in his last 12 months of contract.

 

[martin tyler]

Yes very comfortable on the ball. Seemed to play a little closer to the forwards last night and can pick a good pass as per the Murray chance. Lot of options there. Still think DS and BK will be 1st choice but he will push them hard along with Sidwell

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

A very decent option in midfield and it will be good this year to have 4 players to rotate and not have to try to play the same 2 of them every game.

 

[Gazwag]

Needs to learn to head the ball away from the goal when in your own penalty area

 

[Icy Gull]

We need four decent midfielders, which we have......at the moment

 

[el punal]

Well he is a NI international that played very well in Euro 2016, so very good addition.

Very odd that Reading didn't make him a counter offer to stay, especially being in his last 12 months of contract.

Did I hear correctly that Jaap Stam was disappointed to lose him?

 

[Rogero]

Readings view http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/f.../jaap-stam-frustrated-oliver-norwood-11705812

 

[Driver 8]

Readings view http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/f.../jaap-stam-frustrated-oliver-norwood-11705812

Norwood said in his first interview that they hadn't even raised the possibility of a new contract, despite having less than a year to run, so they can't have wanted to keep him too badly.

 

[JC Footy Genius]

Reading supporters views.. http://hobnob.royals.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=133157.

A reasonable backup to the star pairing of Stephens/Kayal and an improvement on last seasons options.

 

[Icy Gull]

Didn't he say he hoped Stevens stayed and he was happy to battle for a place? Good attitude

 

[Eggman]

Good competition all over the park. What will he do when Goldson and The Hun are back? Drop Liam or Bong

 

[Mr H]

We need four decent midfielders, which we have......at the moment

You really are a pessimist par excellence!

 

[Eeyore]

Any idea how much he cost ?

 

[GT49er]

Any idea how much he cost ?

As it's the Albion, I think there's a strong possibility it will be £ undisclosed!

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Prefer him to Sidwell but think the later is a great player to have around the squad and on the bench. Great that we snapped up such a good player for our strongest position (especially with the 2 stars being on a year left) but really hope we can find similar option at CB. Part of me thinks we can't have else it would have happened by now, but part thinks we must have something lined up to not be panicing!

Up front where everyone wants a 4th option, I actually think we're OK due to stong midfield and liking baldock. Yes a better, nippy striker would be a luxury every team wants but our NEED is a third CB as don't think Hun has proved himself at all despite being a previous club captain places etc.

 

[Biscuit]

Reading supporters views.. http://hobnob.royals.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=133157.

A reasonable backup to the star pairing of Stephens/Kayal and an improvement on last seasons options.

First comment "sideways move."

 

[Dick Swiveller]

First comment "sideways move."

Also referred to as a Quarterback. That is Stockdale's role so perhaps he should have gone in goal on Friday.

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

First comment "sideways move."

Must be something about that part of the country http://www.northstandchat.com/showt...-Swindon-missing-Greer-(-according-to-Kamara)

 

[We're the Stripes]

I get the feeling if Norwood was to ever start in a midfield two for us he'd be very much playing the deeper/holding role, rather than the constant rotating of positions we're used to seeing as he doesn't seem quite as natural a box-to-box player as the other 3.

Clearly got an eye for unlocking a defence though so you'd still want to see him getting within range of the frontmen when possible.