Making a league debut in the middle of a difficult spell is never easy, so I don’t think one disappointing result should define Grimshaw. Norwich have bigger issues to sort out as a team, and the defence needs to give the goalkeeper more protection. I’d rather see supporters get behind him while he settles in than put all the blame on one player. The team can make his next appearance a more comfortable one.

A home game after defeats to Swansea and Southampton can easily become tense if the first chance doesn't go in. I don't want Norwich chasing the match after 15 minutes or forcing passes just because the crowd is getting restless.

For me, the key is staying composed while still showing enough intent to make Portsmouth defend. A win would matter, but so would looking like a team with a clear plan. What would reassure you most on Saturday: a strong first half, better attacking combinations, or simply getting the result?

The 4-1 win over Burnley on 29 August showed what Norwich can produce when things click. Since then, there have been some encouraging results mixed with defeats, and the recent losses to Swansea and Southampton have made the inconsistency even harder to ignore.

What frustrates me is that the ability is clearly there. I don't think this squad should be judged only on its worst performances, but the better ones need to become much more frequent.

What has gone wrong since that Burnley game: confidence, tactics, defensive organisation, or something else?

The amount of times we committed silly fouls when we had them In a good press was very high. Pelle being a bit of a culprit. Basics are not happening and we looked like a rabbit in the headlights. How can a team that looked so composed look so fragile? Not sure Brooks is too happy he came south to us. Reckon he felt a move higher up was on the cards.

Looking at Clements history, every job he has had there is a points per game decline in the 2nd season, then he has either moved or been sacked.

It seems ridiculous to talk about sacking him, but maybe he is just a great man manager to come in and have an immediate impact, but over the long term his message and tactics stop working.

The average tenure of a Champ manager is about 12 months, so maybe we have almost reached that point.

Season Club Managed Total Matches Overall Points Per Game (PPG)

2026/27 Norwich City 13 1.15

2025/26 Norwich City 31 1.81

2024/25 Rangers FC 27 2.07

2023/24 Rangers FC 59 2.10

2022/23 AS Monaco 47 1.62

2021/22 AS Monaco 24 1.83

2021/22 Club Brugge 24 1.92

2020/21 Club Brugge 51 1.94

2019/20 Club Brugge 46 2.04

How can we be worse than we were last year. I thought it was impossible to beat Mannings terrible start but Clement might go and top it at the current rate.

He might not make it to the next international break.

Clement in his post match, said the guys coming on weren't up to it, didn't have the legs - I'd guess that is Field, Crnac, Musaba.

Bit if an odd thing to say.

Musaba - didn't track back a couple of times.

Crnac - ok he's been injured, but it's not gonna happen for him at Norwich unfortunately

Field - just isn't dynamic enough to play in the championship IMO

But begs the question why was Clement putting them on.

Maghoma and Makama did ok I thought.

First signs of PC chucking players under the bus...

Committing needless fouls when we actually manage to build a decent press completely kills any momentum. We look composed for 10 minutes and then suddenly turn into a fragile, panicky side as soon as adversity hits.

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Philippe has plenty of credit in the bank from last season.

Obviously the mix of discipline, fitness and structure was right at that moment to get results.

He clearly is a manager that religiously sticks to the same formation and style of play.

4-2-3-1, then out of possession press as a 4-4-2. Same build up shape from the keeper every time.

No distinct footballing identity other than quick wingers, and likes a big man up front.

At this point, every other Championship team know exactly what we offer and also knows our defensive frailties.

Will he drastically change things, or just keep plugging away with exactly the same approach...

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Brooks has been contributing in the final third, but what interests me is whether he can become someone we consistently turn to when a game gets stuck. We have players capable of creating chances; the challenge is having someone who can make something happen when the opposition has settled into its shape. Is Brooks the sort of player who could become a genuine difference maker for us?

I do think we look a bit better going forward, but the numbers don't really back it up yet. We've scored 7 in five league games but conceded 11, so it still feels like we're giving away too much at the other end. I like what we're trying to do going forward, but until we tighten things up defensively I'm not sure how much difference it actually makes.

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Just flicked on the Wales v Denmark game.

Is Kvistgaarden playing in a 10 for them, still feel his energy could be good for us in there.

Especially of a big man, Hugh in this case, the one that got away

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