Scott: How did you rate 2012-2013 for your club?
Nathan: 2012/13 was a season of consolidation. The only objective was
to stay in the league. We didn’t spend much money due to a prior
agreement with our bankers so had to rely on mostly what we had already.
Although it was a little tight towards the end of the season we
actually ended up in eleventh place – one better than 2011/12.
Scott: Who was your best player?
Nathan: Sebastien Bassong won the player of the season award and
rightly so. He has brought a calmness to our defence as well as some
pace and reads the game very well, he’s also a goal threat in the
opposition’s area.
Scott: Which player are you expecting most important in 2013-2014?
Nathan: Scoring goals was a problem last term and with cult hero
Grant Holt now gone, the responsibility will lay on the shoulders of one
of several new forwards. Ricky Van Wolfswinkel comes with a good
reputation as a goal scorer so he promises much.
Scott: If you could take one United player, who would it be?
Nathan: That’s easy, Robin Van Persie. What team wouldn’t want him in their squad?
Scott: Are you pleased Fergie’s retired?
Nathan: I wouldn’t say I’m pleased that Fergie has retired but it
will make things at the top more interesting. The fact that Man City and
Chelsea both have new managers as well should make it lively and
question marks will be over David Moyes if he doesn’t make a good start
in the league.
Scott: Where do you think your club will finish this season?
Nathan: This transfer window has seen the recruitment of some very
exciting players – it’s been the best ever window for Canaries fans.
We’ve spent money and got players that I’m hopeful will take us to the
“next level”. I would hope will can finish inside the top ten and have
agood cup run like Swansea did last season. A lot of mid table teams
have spent heavily which will make it very tough for the newly promoted
sides so I don’t see us involved in a relegation battle.
Scott: Where do you think United will finish?
Nathan: United will finish in the top three. Much will depend on
whether or not you can get any marquee signings, Fabregas or Bale in and
if Rooney leaves. Man City have quietly strengthened very astutely and
with Chelsea having Mourinho back they can’t be discounted.
Scott: What do you think of former United youth product David Fox?
Nathan: David Fox is an excellent midfield quarter back with a great
eye for a pass. He was instrumental in our promotion to the Premier
League and in our first season there. Last season though he hardly got a
look in due to the system that Chris Hughton played. He went for
strength in midfield which isn’t really Foxy’s game and with the signing
of Leroy Fer, I think his future at City doesn’t look bright. He’ll
always be remembered for his pin point pass to allow Simeon Jackson to
score against Portsmouth – the goal that saw us promoted to the PL.
Scott: Most newly promoted clubs in the PL struggle. What has been behind Norwich’s success?
Nathan: The secret to our success in the first couple of seasons back
in the PL is a bit of a cliche but it was team spirit and effort. The
majority of players, especially in the first season had no PL experience
and they played above their perceived ability levels. Grant Holt summed
this up when the ex-tyre fitter from Carlisle, who has scored in all
four divisions, scored 15 PL goals in that first season. It seems that
if you can survive a season in the PL, popular wisdom suggests that you
might well survive a few more. With the signings made in this window I
feel we can now establish ourselves as a PL side.
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