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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · 14h

Normally I'd give a manager more time (including JHT, fwiw).

I struggle to see how Manning comes back. He can't get this squad firing, and I'm still convinced there's talent there.

I don't think it was an unwise appointment, it's just not working, and it could still get worse.

#ncfc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · 14h

Lincoln in seventh heaven.

Norwich in the depths of hell.

#lcfc #ncfc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · 13d

This aged poorly.

#ncfc #otbc

CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · 14d

A rough start to the #NCFC season, but I'm not losing hope, and a decent result in the derby could be a real catalyst to kick on.

Come on lads. Dig deep, do us proud. 💪🏻💛💚

#otbc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · 13d

All the fuss they've made about Núñez, and he's not even starting.

#ncfc #itfc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · 13d

Some might say naivety. But what's football without a little hope?

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · 14d

A rough start to the #NCFC season, but I'm not losing hope, and a decent result in the derby could be a real catalyst to kick on.

Come on lads. Dig deep, do us proud. 💪🏻💛💚

#otbc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · 17d

In fairness, their keeper put in a superb shift, and it doesn't feel like last season, where we looked constantly panicked.

It just felt like there was a permanent missing piece and an inability to identify it.

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · 17d

That's frustrating. We weren't dreadful by any stretch, and there are some real players there, but it felt worryingly low on confidence and imagination. Vulnerable on the counter and nervous on the break.

Maybe I should have stayed checked out.

#ncfc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · 17d

Have sort of mentally checked out football-wise over the past couple of weeks, what with the new school term. Tonight's the first time I've been able to watch the Canaries live in a while.

Struggling to get grips with what isn't clicking in the Norwich camp. Any insights?

#ncfc #otbc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · 22d

Really hoping Makama makes his first league start today. He's made a solid bid for it, and, while I'm still expecting our continental signings to come good, I think he'd bring a certain EFL nous that would make massive difference right now.

#ncfc #otbc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 31

A lot of fans have become far too focused on the short-term. A good win, and they're ecstatic; a loss or two, and they're calling for sackings.

Realistically, as a club, we want to be a Brighton or Bournemouth, and their success was achieved by long-term vision and patient building.

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 30

Exactly the kind of result and performance Norwich needed after a turbulent week. For all the clamour, I think we've got the makings of a superb squad and a pragmatic manager who'll find the right formula. Got to back them now.

Marcelino who?

#ncfc #otbc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 28

Flip the saga: Ipswich are signing an injury-prone, inconsistent player who's unproven above the Championship. They're paying multiples of his value in the last 10 months of his contract. And he's at Norwich.

If this is how panicky their recruitment is, I'd be more worried as a Binner.

#ncfc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 27

Get why it hurts when it's a rival, but I'm struggling to get too wound up about it. He doesn't want to stay, his contract is up soon, and they're prepared to pay silly money.

Take away the "lovely jubbly," and he's hardly set the world on fire and is injury prone. Good riddance.

#ncfc

Samuel Seaman @samuelseaman.bsky.social · Aug 27

Understand that #NCFC’s midfielder Marcelino Núñez is set to join #ITFC for a package worth an initial £7.5m+£2.5m in ‘achievable bonuses’. City keen to keep him but he’s rejected two contract offers. Pelle Mattsson set to be his replacement for £2.7m + £300k add-ons.

www.pinkun.com/sport/norwic...

City's Nunez set for Ipswich move with Mattsson lined up as replacement

Norwich City midfielder Marcelino Nunez is set to join Ipswich Town for £10million, with Silkeborg's Pelle Mattsson replacing him in a £3million…

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 16

Well this has been fun so far.

#ncfc #otbc @canaries.co.uk

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 13

Always a pleasure, you're brilliant at what you do!

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 13

Plugging one of my favourite people in the football media: Ben has been running @ncfc-analysis.bsky.social for a while now, and he's the best in the business. So insightful, whether or not you're a Norwich fan.

He's also been good enough to venture into Bluesky, so show him some love.

#NCFC #OTBC

NCFC Analysis @ncfc-analysis.bsky.social · Aug 12

Pressing issues, deep build-up escapes, a lack of attacking threat, backs to goal, & tactical tweaks.

Have a read of my first match analysis article of the season. Shares appreciated.

#NCFC | #Millwall | ttx
www.pinkun.com/sport/norwic...

Ben Lee: Tactical analysis of Millwall opener

Ben Lee analyses a 2-1 Canaries Championship defeat against Millwall.

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 9

To think I'd missed football.

#ncfc #lcfc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 9

Pretty in pink, and ready for the new season. 🩷

#otbc #ncfc @canaries.co.uk

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 9

Feeling pretty positive about Norwich going into the first game of the season. I'll be honest, I was really concerned at the end of 24/25, but Manning looks to be a wise appointment, and the squad is looking far stronger.

Now to prove it.

#ncfc #otbc @canaries.co.uk

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 7

The football season is underway, so take a moment to talk about mental health. Speaking as someone with depression, I can confidently say that it's not always obvious.

Check in, because you might just save a life.

(And, again, so proud of my club for this campaign.)

#ncfc #otbc @canaries.co.uk

Check in on those around you | #WorldMentalHealthDay 💛💚 #youarenotalone

YouTube video by Norwich City Football Club

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 7

Adult - 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke

I've yet to recommend it to someone who's gone on to enjoy it, but I'm in love.

Child - 'My Side of the Mountain' by Jean Craighead George

My American auntie bought it for me as a British ten-year-old, and it fuelled many escapist dreams.

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 7

I give these about a reread maybe once every two years. They make for such warm and comforting reading.

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 5

My two-year-old just pointed at the canary on the NCFC crest and called it a "Norwich pigeon."

Hard to argue.

@canaries.co.uk #ncfc #otbc

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CJ Löffler @cjlfflr.bsky.social · Aug 4

A really bittersweet transfer for me.

With my Imps hat on, I'm gutted to see him leave, as I think he had a big part to play this season, but the money is huge.

As a Canary, I'm excited, as he has massive potential and deserves the opportunity.

A good deal all round.

#ncfc #lcfc #otbc #uti

staceywest.bsky.social @staceywest.bsky.social · Aug 4

Jovon Makama Becomes City’s First £1 Million Player

It's official: Jovon Makama has completed a permanent transfer to Norwich City for a club record transfer fee. The Canaries will pay an undisclosed amount for Makama, but it is a club record. My understanding is that the upfront fee, before…

Jovon Makama Becomes City’s First £1 Million Player

It's official: Jovon Makama has completed a permanent transfer to Norwich City for a club record transfer fee. The Canaries will pay an undisclosed amount for Makama, but it is a club record. My understanding is that the upfront fee, before add-ons, is around £1.5 million, comfortably making him our first £1m footballer. The 21-year-old joined the Imps as a 15-year-old and signed his first professional contract ahead of the 2021/22 season and has since gone on to make 97 senior appearances, scoring 15 goals.

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