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<title><![CDATA[SPL title......Important, but not that important]]></title>
<link>http://hartypar.wordpress.com/?p=65</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 10:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[So, the Scottish title race all comes down to the final round of games tomorrow night. Who will clai]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So, the <a href="http://www.scotprem.com" target="_blank">Scottish title</a> race all comes down to the final round of games tomorrow night. Who will claim the prize, <a href="http://www.celticfc.net" target="_blank">Celtic</a> or <a href="http://www.rangers.co.uk" target="_blank">Rangers</a>? After watching Celtic crash <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7328014.stm" target="_blank">1-0 </a>at home to Motherwell whilst at the BBC in early April, it seemed that nothing would stand in Rangers' way- they had a big lead, and games in hand. But as the Manchester hysteria took over, Celtic crucially defeated their rivals twice (<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7348837.stm" target="_blank">2-1</a> and <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7364812.stm" target="_blank">3-2</a>)at Parkhead and as Rangers have stuttered, struggling with their heavy schedule, Gordon Strachan's team have moved in and currently head the table, courtesy of a superior goal difference.</p>
<p>This means that if Celtic win at <a href="http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk" target="_blank">Dundee United</a>, the title is almost certain to be theirs unless Rangers somehow thump a few goals past <a href="http://www.afc.co.uk" target="_blank">Aberdeen</a> at Pittodrie. Of course, it is not set in stone that either, or indeed both, will win their games but that hasn't stopped the conspiracy theorists, who only exist in our country.</p>
<p>The more paranoid Celtic fans seem to think Jimmy Calderwood's Aberdeen will roll over for Rangers and this train of thought goes back to 2003. Celtic had lost the <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3043029.stm" target="_blank">UEFA Cup final</a> the previous Wednesday, and went into a final day shoot-out with Rangers for the flag. Despite drubbing Kilmarnock <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2932014.stm" target="_blank">4-0</a>, Rangers' <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2932016.stm" target="_blank">6-1</a> defeat of my Dunfermline (where they got a ridiculous penalty and their keeper made a great save to prevent us taking a 2-1 lead and getting back to 3-2) ensured the Ibrox club won the title by a goal.</p>
<p>This led to Celtic striker Chris Sutton accusing the Pars of "lying down" to Rangers to hand them the title afterwards. Bad feeling rightly ensued from our side as, not only was that idea ridiculous, he also forgets that Celtic missed a penalty in their game, which also had a massive bearing. So the Celtic contingent are worried there, even though Sutton <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/2950162.stm" target="_blank">retracted his comments.</a></p>
<p>Similarly, some Rangers supporters are questioning the committment of United, given they have "a few Celtic fans" in their squad. Again, this is nonsense. Craig Levein's men have had a superb season and will want to bow out in front of their fans on a high, and certainly will not want to see another team celebrate on their patch. Its sure to be a fascinating evening, and you can be sure Aberdeen and Dundee United will give it their all.</p>
<p>But the sad events of yesterday puts everything into perspective, and should make these conspiracy theorists stop spouting drivel. Celtic legend <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7409117.stm" target="_blank">Tommy Burns</a> was laid to rest, with famous names from throughout football there to pay their respects. Here was a man who bridged the Old Firm divide and the sight of Rangers boss Walter Smith and his assistant <a href="http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2008/05/21/famous-faces-and-ordinary-fans-shed-tears-at-funeral-of-celtic-legend-tommy-burns-86908-20424143/" target="_blank">Ally McCoist</a>, who was moved to tears, acting as pallbearers showed what a great man he was to both sides of Glasgow, and Scottish football as a whole.</p>
<p>Burns would know that there would be no team not giving anything but 100% in these final games. Perhaps it would be fitting if the Parkhead side could lift the title in tribute to their legendary former player and manager and first team coach. But Tommy knew that while football was a huge part of his life, it came behind his family and his faith.</p>
<p>The destiny of the Scottish Premier League may be important, but it isn't that important. To sum up in footballing cliches, at the end of the day, it's only a game.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Canary Classics: Sheffield Wednesday 3 Norwich City 3, 1st September 1993]]></title>
<link>http://norwichcity.wordpress.com/?p=240</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The latest Canary Classic takes place back in the 1993/94 season (when we were still good).
After go]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The latest Canary Classic takes place back in the 1993/94 season (when we were still good).</p>
<p>After going 3-0 down goals from Mark Bowen, Efan Ekoku and Chris Sutton sent the travelling supporters home happy with a point following a truly remarkable game.</p>
<p>PS keep your eye out for former City boss Nigel Worthington during the Wednesday celebrations.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Greatest Ever]]></title>
<link>http://norwichcity.wordpress.com/?p=178</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MD</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[The club have announced the nominations for the Greatest Ever XI.
The nominations jury consisting of]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.greatestever.com/images/galleries/gelogo_ls_white_72dpi_rgb.jpg" alt="Greatest Ever" align="right" height="124" width="283" />The club have announced the nominations for the <a href="http://www.greatestever.com/canaries/586.php" title="Norwich City FC Greatest Ever" target="_blank">Greatest Ever XI</a>.</p>
<p>The nominations jury consisting of Norwich Evening News sports writer David Cuffley, former City manager Ken Brown, Club Secretary Kevan Platt, Kevin Piper of Anglia TV and chaired by Radio 5 Live's Pat Murphy selected the following players for nomination:<b></b></p>
<p><b>Goalkeepers:</b> Robert Green, Bryan Gunn, Kevin Keelan, Ken Nethercott, Chris Woods.</p>
<p><b>Full-backs:</b> Ron Ashman, Mark Bowen, Ian Culverhouse, Adam Drury, Joe Hannah, Roy McCrohan, Bernard Robinson.</p>
<p><b>Centre-backs: </b>Steve Bruce, Barry Butler, Ian Butterworth, Duncan Forbes, Malky Mackay, David Stringer, Dave Watson.</p>
<p><b>Midfielders: </b>Tommy Bryceland, Ian Crook, Jimmy Hill, Martin O'Neill, Graham Paddon, Martin Peters, Michael Phelan, Colin Suggett.</p>
<p><b>Wingers:</b> Mark Barham, Bobby Brennan, Darren Eadie, Ken Foggo, Ruel Fox, Johnny Gavin, Dale Gordon, Darren Huckerby.</p>
<p><b>Forwards: </b>Terry Allcock, Mike Channon, Hugh Curran, Ron Davies, John Deehan, Robert Fleck, Ted MacDougall, Iwan Roberts, Chris Sutton.</p>
<p><b>Managers:</b> John Bond, Ken Brown, Archie Macaulay, Tom Parker, Ron Saunders, Dave Stringer, Mike Walker, Nigel Worthington.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/assets/images/dynamicfeed/suttonc20071119114759.jpg" alt="Graham Paddon" align="left" height="290" width="185" />For my eleven, I thought it only fair that I limit my selections to players I am familiar with, so anyone who played for the Canaries prior to around 1988 will mostly miss out. I've made a couple of exceptions in the case of Keelan and Paddon, as I've seen enough of them on video to (I think) make a fair call.</p>
<p><b>My Eleven:</b> Keelan  Bowen, Culverhouse, Watson, Mackay, Crook, Paddon, Eadie, Huckerby, Fleck, Roberts.</p>
<p><b>Manager:</b> Mike Walker. Probably not the most popular choice but I've had to go with the manager who has been most successful during my lifetime, and in my opinion that has to be Walker.</p>
<p>You can <a href="http://www.greatestever.com/canaries/852.php" title="Vote" target="_blank">click here</a> to cast your vote.</p>
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