Ladies and gentlemen, I greet thee. I apologise for my break in transmission as I was caught up in a situation that prevented my fingers from connecting to a keyboard but have no fear, Sabi is here and I have missed you, (yes you!) A lot more than you have missed me...and I will make it up to you. Assuredly, kindly go to any bar/pub/ restuarant,order what you want and tell them Sabi will come and pay....it will be fine, have no fear...
While you are enjoying my fine treat let me tell you this. Our character is formed by our habits. Our habits are formed through repeated actions. Our actions come from motivations such as desires, fears, loves or hates. These are formed from our beliefs and our values. Success is built on values....this is what I imagine Chris Houghton's team pep talk would be like. I should say that the one principle most managers of supposedly smaller clubs have is to play to their strengths and leave the rest to lady luck and Norwich is no different. Chris Houghton, a fantastic manager that he is, has no illusions that he can emulate Barca or create Fifa's best player at Norwich, he simply(not so simple) plays the best formation to help his team earn at least a point and on occasion even better,3 points. He undoubtedly intends to do that against Manchester united come Saturday.
The season started slowly for Norwich but Delia Smith ( Norwich ’s owner) has probably cooked up a meal to help her boost the teams’ confidence and play...And from their latest results, the boys are well fed. Whatever she has fed them started taking effect when they beat arsenal 1-0 thanks to a goal from Grant Holt...excuses were made for a below par Arsenal team, excuses as interesting as jet lag from a 14 minute flight from London to Norwich. But the game is like a war and Chris Houghton's men did what they had to do to win...And United is the next enemy at their battle ground. The battle at carrow road.
"Okay boys, you know what they are about, you have been here before, lets try not to make things difficult because I am tired of all this come back business, not good for my heart, am 70 for crying out loud, get stuck in, get the 3 points and let's get home in time for match of the day" and that’s what I imagine Sir Alex's team talk will be and of course in a Scottish accent that most of the united players don't understand....supposedly big teams just want the win because their principle is based on winning.......United are the all or nothing team this season, taken no draws, just wins and losses and are certainly the come back kings so far after rescuing maximum points after falling behind in 8 games this season. The strike force for united keeps getting the headlines but with Smalling back in the squad and Jones back in training, the defence line should follow with clean sheets. Norwich hasn't lost their last 4 premier league games and will be hoping to continue with that form, they will be buoyed by the fact that united has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 3 premier league games. And Sebastian Bassong says the difference between his team and other teams is that they ( Norwich ) will not be scared to play Manchester United-told you it was a war. United took all 6 points last season but only the brilliance of Ryan Giggs got them the win as he celebrated his 900th game for united.
Robin Van Persie, returning from what was possibly the biggest disappointing game of the week when Holland hosted Germany and there were barely any shots on target. He will be looking to add to his 8 premier league goals so far. The striker has been criticised for leaving his car in a disabled parking area for 3 days at the Manchester airport but the united fans will be happy to know he doesn't need signs to hit the back of the net...or maybe Grant Holt (ex tyre fitter) can help with his car. He as well doesn't need signs...Sir Alex said last week after Chicarito gave United the win, that he had played himself into a starting position so it will be interesting to see what formation United goes for.
Anyway I have to leave now and meet you guys at the bar/pub/restaurant. Norwich hosts the top of the table team on Saturday, United have a strike force to rely on but the simple principle of playing to our strength may prove to be enough for Chris Houghton's men. In a week that Zlatan Ibrahimovich has set the standard high in goal scoring terms. Let’s see what the return of the premier league has in store for us.
In more words to come...Sabi Boi.
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