12-02-2019, 14:04
Little did I think when I left Carrow Road in August having seen us lose 2-0 did I ever think once during the marathon journey home that Norwich would be top when we played them again. On that night in East Anglia the first goal was always going to be important we should have got it but Robinson's shot his the post and went to safety and ther est is now history. At the time Farke was under pressure from an increasingly disillusioned home support but things have changed since then.
Away from home these lads are nigh on invincible last time out away from Carrow they destroyed super Leeds and looked very impressive, on Sunday they beat the Tractors in the Old Farm derby which at times was a bit fiesty to say the least.
They have a good blend of experience and youth plus a goal scorer in Temu Pukki who does not seem to miss when given the chance, however possibly some seem at bit easy to wind up as was seen on Sunday be interesting to see how Buendia copes after being put in row Z by Pearson, did note also they did have the ability to fall over very easily Stiepermann being the main culprit.
Rarely keep clean sheets however they just keep scoring more than the opposition,
Early memory of a City game we once scored in 15 seconds against them and promptly lost 1-3 but in Moyes's last season we were 4 up at half time and had put in a first half performance of utter brilliance.
This should be a really good game to watch and for those Canaries travelling up tomorrow total respect.
Manager Alex Neil will have options to change his squad, with this the second of three games in a week.
The PNE gaffer said after the victory over Bolton Wanderers that midfielders Ben Pearson and Alan Browne had both been withdrawn in the local derby win after being doubts for the game and they will need to be checked before the squad is named.
One player ruled out is goalkeeper Connor Ripley; the January transfer window signing injured ankle ligaments in a reserve game last week and he faces a potential operation to repair the problem.
Louis Moult and Callum Robinson (both hamstring) and Billy Bodin and Josh Harrop (both ACL) are the only other players who are definitely unavailable through either injury or suspension.
Canaries midfielder Mario Vrančić was substituted at the end of the first half in their derby victory over Ipswich Town at the weekend and left the ground in a protective boot after turning his ankle and he will be a doubt.
City are close to being able to be call upon duo Timm Klose and Moritz Leitner once again, after long spells out with injury.
Leitner returned to team training last week following nearly two months out with an ankle injury, but may yet need more time to get up to match sharpness, while Klose is expected to return to team training this week, but will not be ready for the trip north.
Ref Watch: Norwich City
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For the fourth time this season we have experienced match official Geoff Eltringham taking charge of the Lilywhites as we take on league leaders Norwich City.
The referee last took charge of one of our games for the final game of 2018, when we took a point from a fine performance against Aston Villa.
Prior to that he was referee when the Lilywhites travelled to Ashton Gate and defeated Lee Johnson’s Bristol City in October. He was also in charge of North End’s trip to Elland Road back in September, having also officiated five games for Alex Neil’s side in the 2017/18 season.
Last year, having taken charge our early season game at Derby County, Geoff also took charge of the Boxing Day trip to Barnsley, our January win at Nottingham Forest, March’s victory over Bristol City at Deepdale – our last clash with the Robins - and finally our goalless draw with Norwich City in mid-April.
He also refereed one North End game in 2016/17, the home clash with our Barnsley, having also done one the previous season, the 1-0 home win over Reading.
The year prior to that he took charge of three PNE games, including the 2-0 home win over Peterborough United in March. Back in the 2013/14 campaign he also took charge of North End twice, both of those at Deepdale - the 1-1 draw with Tranmere Rovers back in November 2013 and then the goalless draw with Sheffield United in March.
The County Durham official is an experienced referee who had taken charge of North End a number of other times in the past including the very first game after the departure of Graham Westley, when John Dreyer took the team against an in-form Bournemouth side and ran out 2-0 winners.
He also looked after a thriller back in 2010, when North End overcame Crystal Palace 4-3 at Deepdale.
For the game, the referee will be assisted by Nick Hopton and Matthew McGrath, whilst fellow select group two official Oliver Langford will act as the fourth official.
Geoff has so far taken charge of 26 games this season, with 90 cautions and four red cards issued, his last game being Saturday’s local derby between Sol Campbell’s Macclesfield Town and Crewe Alexandra, which ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Away from home these lads are nigh on invincible last time out away from Carrow they destroyed super Leeds and looked very impressive, on Sunday they beat the Tractors in the Old Farm derby which at times was a bit fiesty to say the least.
They have a good blend of experience and youth plus a goal scorer in Temu Pukki who does not seem to miss when given the chance, however possibly some seem at bit easy to wind up as was seen on Sunday be interesting to see how Buendia copes after being put in row Z by Pearson, did note also they did have the ability to fall over very easily Stiepermann being the main culprit.
Rarely keep clean sheets however they just keep scoring more than the opposition,
Early memory of a City game we once scored in 15 seconds against them and promptly lost 1-3 but in Moyes's last season we were 4 up at half time and had put in a first half performance of utter brilliance.
This should be a really good game to watch and for those Canaries travelling up tomorrow total respect.
Manager Alex Neil will have options to change his squad, with this the second of three games in a week.
The PNE gaffer said after the victory over Bolton Wanderers that midfielders Ben Pearson and Alan Browne had both been withdrawn in the local derby win after being doubts for the game and they will need to be checked before the squad is named.
One player ruled out is goalkeeper Connor Ripley; the January transfer window signing injured ankle ligaments in a reserve game last week and he faces a potential operation to repair the problem.
Louis Moult and Callum Robinson (both hamstring) and Billy Bodin and Josh Harrop (both ACL) are the only other players who are definitely unavailable through either injury or suspension.
Canaries midfielder Mario Vrančić was substituted at the end of the first half in their derby victory over Ipswich Town at the weekend and left the ground in a protective boot after turning his ankle and he will be a doubt.
City are close to being able to be call upon duo Timm Klose and Moritz Leitner once again, after long spells out with injury.
Leitner returned to team training last week following nearly two months out with an ankle injury, but may yet need more time to get up to match sharpness, while Klose is expected to return to team training this week, but will not be ready for the trip north.
Ref Watch: Norwich City
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For the fourth time this season we have experienced match official Geoff Eltringham taking charge of the Lilywhites as we take on league leaders Norwich City.
The referee last took charge of one of our games for the final game of 2018, when we took a point from a fine performance against Aston Villa.
Prior to that he was referee when the Lilywhites travelled to Ashton Gate and defeated Lee Johnson’s Bristol City in October. He was also in charge of North End’s trip to Elland Road back in September, having also officiated five games for Alex Neil’s side in the 2017/18 season.
Last year, having taken charge our early season game at Derby County, Geoff also took charge of the Boxing Day trip to Barnsley, our January win at Nottingham Forest, March’s victory over Bristol City at Deepdale – our last clash with the Robins - and finally our goalless draw with Norwich City in mid-April.
He also refereed one North End game in 2016/17, the home clash with our Barnsley, having also done one the previous season, the 1-0 home win over Reading.
The year prior to that he took charge of three PNE games, including the 2-0 home win over Peterborough United in March. Back in the 2013/14 campaign he also took charge of North End twice, both of those at Deepdale - the 1-1 draw with Tranmere Rovers back in November 2013 and then the goalless draw with Sheffield United in March.
The County Durham official is an experienced referee who had taken charge of North End a number of other times in the past including the very first game after the departure of Graham Westley, when John Dreyer took the team against an in-form Bournemouth side and ran out 2-0 winners.
He also looked after a thriller back in 2010, when North End overcame Crystal Palace 4-3 at Deepdale.
For the game, the referee will be assisted by Nick Hopton and Matthew McGrath, whilst fellow select group two official Oliver Langford will act as the fourth official.
Geoff has so far taken charge of 26 games this season, with 90 cautions and four red cards issued, his last game being Saturday’s local derby between Sol Campbell’s Macclesfield Town and Crewe Alexandra, which ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
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