David did an interview on the day of the Ipswich match praising and telling us what to expect from Norwood when he's up to speed.Did anyone see it and is there a link for it please.
Upto speed? Hes only 31? Has he had a serious injury? Surely if you keep yourself in good shape it shouldnt take long at all to "get upto speed"
He'd been released at the end of his contract so hadn't had a proper pre season.Both Duff and Norwood have said he's not quite at full speed fitness wise.
I watched the Ipswich game back today. I didn't think Norwood was as bad as has been suggested. During a period where we were coming under heavy pressure and retreating into our shell he got a shot on target, put in a dangerous cross and then I saw him spring back 45 from attack to defence to cover their full back. I'm not saying he's the answer but I'd stick with him. I know Aitchison scored but from what I've seen so far we don't get enough from Cole, Aitchison and Thomas.
Yeah he's been here nearly two months now and even without a club I doubt he was spending the down time stuffing his face. He should have been fully fit long since.
I remeber when we signed hammill it didnt take him 2 months to get "up to speed" and make a impact. Been here 2 months hes only on a year contract how long does he need? If your a professional athlete you sjould be in some sort of decent fitness all year round.
I hope that elbow incident was just a one off, and that he dun't have a bad temperament. But I do also agree that he really needs to step up now because his lack of shape and fitness in 2 months so far, is rank bad.
